20 Best Hotels in Slovenia

As the first ecological hotel in Slovenia, Park ECO has won many awards for good reasons. Floor-to-ceiling windows and hypoallergenic carpets are just some of the basic amenities in every room. There is a charging station for electric and hybrid cars, a bowling alley, and a complete wellness center. If you require or enjoy unique vegetarian dishes consisting of only local organic ingredients, you are in the right place. It’s kid-friendly to boot, and much to a child’s delight, Park ECO includes an aquapark that spreads over 3,500 square meters and features an array of indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides, and, of course, panoramic views. The aquapark is also open to the public.

In addition to its central position next to the National Drama Theater and a mere five-minute walk from the Old Town, this top-rated hotel also boasts excellent service, boutique design, and an excellent restaurant. If you want to make your stay memorable, ask for one of the corner suites with round beds and electronically controlled shutters.

Family-friendly to the point of featuring full-time babysitters and a mini cinema, Hotel Sanje has positioned itself well as a bright, modern, and fully equipped nature lodge for groups or individuals seeking group interaction. Strategically located between a myriad of Soča River activities, the Kanin mountain range (the first international cross-border ski center in the region), and a bounty of day-trip hiking trails, the hotel’s saunas, massage bath, and masseurs understand the traveler’s need for recovery after a day full of adventure and pamper accordingly.

Family-run and family-friendly, this small hotel of eight spacious rooms and two deluxe suites is affordable yet generous and accommodates guests with indulgent details such as heated bathroom floors and great breakfasts. Advantageously positioned close to the city center and ski resort and always offering views of the stunning Julian Alps, this hotel caters to adventuring couples and families alike. Their distinguished three-country four-star restaurant is very popular, so make sure to reserve in advance throughout the year.

Located a stone’s throw from Lake Bohinj, the Vogal ski resort contains a handful of restaurants. Alpik’s cottage-style apartments are effortlessly charming and sensibly priced. The wooden furnishings with painted details are rustic and produce the Alpine cabin feel, whereas the kitchen, bathroom, and fittings are new and modern. The pleasant owners regularly pick up guests from the bus station or drive them into town as needed. They can also assemble a detailed list of local attractions and events.

In a convenient location overlooking Tartini Square is this modern hotel with a historic exterior and a spacious central atrium. Most rooms have terraces that open out to views of the surrounding red-tile roofs or the harbor. If you can live without being on the waterfront, this is your best option in town.

Close to the city's historic center, this high-rise hotel stands on the site of a famous 16th-century inn and maintains an atmosphere of traditional hospitality. Rooms are comfortable, and the wood floors are a nice alternative to wall-to-wall carpeting.

This collection of unique lodging options (including a family-size tree house) offers innovative new ways to accommodate travelers looking for a downright luxurious retreat that takes them back to nature. Other room options include a comfortable two-bedroom tent with a wooden hot tub that backs up to its own beach by a river and a luxury apartment with a massage bathtub. There is also a fireplace with an open fire for all guests.

Celica, which translates to "a cell," is just that: a reconstructed prison that has become one of the most fascinating hostels in the region. Situated across from the train station and a five-minute walk from the Old Town, Celica is a convenient budget-friendly option. The hostel is located in the vibrant area of Metelkova, an artsy hangout and center for nightlife. The management is young and politically active; ask them about the youth projects they are running.

Located in a restored early-20th-century telephone exchange building, the Hotel Dobra Vila truly shines. The owners added a wine cellar, charming restaurant, reading room, and lovely public areas. The rooms and bath facilities have period furnishings.

Showcasing no notable frills but all of the clean basic amenities, Hotel Gašperin is organized and set up for easy vacationing. Only 250 meters from Bohinj Lake and on the main artery of Triglav National Park in Ribčev Laz, you’ll most likely find yourself outside of the apartment most of the day anyway, especially after the hearty breakfast.

The medieval Otočec castle, dating from the 13th century, is now a luxury hotel, complete with period furniture. Otočec sits on an island in the Krka River and is accessible by a wooden bridge. You can also camp on the castle grounds. Nonguests are welcome to dine in the restaurant, where the house specialty is locally caught game. Or, stop by for a drink in the courtyard café. Equestrian and tennis centers are close by.

Located on a quiet patch of coastline close to the seaside restaurants, Hotel Piran is the best place to stay for an enchanting sea view. Complimentary breakfast is served on a rooftop terrace, where you can enjoy the stunning sight of the Adriatic.

The arrival of this glass behemoth in the heart of Ljubljana brought mixed emotions from locals, but the class and professionalism offered at the Intercontinental still continue to attract attention and admiration from travelers. A five-star option in the center of town, you can't miss this place. All the usual quality expected of an Intercontinental hotel has a Slovenian tinge here.

Considered one of the best mountain lodges in Slovenia and situated near the famed Kranjska Gora World Cup giant slalom slopes, this a truly relaxing place to stay. Built with respect toward the environment, yet with all amenities that you would expect, the wooden chalets are an excellent and surprisingly economical place to relax. Hit the slopes, enjoy the mountain air, and walk through the Alpine greenery. The owner Dejan is an ex-snowboarding champion and will go out of his way to show you the best slopes and give advice on local activities.

Arguably the most central hotel in Ljubljana, Vander Urbani was born of architectural creativity; several 18th-century town houses in the old city form this trendy hotel right beneath the Ljubljana castle. The result is a refreshingly unconventional boutique hotel with plenty of design surprises at every step and an overarching feeling of staying at a multimillionaire's private house. The staff is tremendously friendly, and the hotel is kept spotless. The swimming pool overlooking the city helps justify the price, as do the very imaginatively designed bathrooms.

Late Yugoslav president Tito was the gracious host to numerous 20th-century politicians at this former royal residence amid 13 acres of gardens overlooking the lake. The now-luxurious hotel retains many of its original furnishings from the 1950s, giving the rooms and public areas a formal but retro-chic feel.

A luxurious little A-frame pension sits astride an impossibly gorgeous alpine meadow and just beside the bright-green Savica stream that feeds Lake Bohinj. Hardwood floors, tasteful furnishings, and full modern conveniences put this head and shoulders above the typical offerings. The entrance is down a tiny road just beyond Hotel Zlatorog in Ukanc.

At the center of Piran’s Old Town, Vila Piranesi occupies a few floors of a renovated high school and offers well-priced modern apartments with fully functional kitchenettes. The villa is nearly impossible to miss, as its logo is showcased on the building’s facade, but you will have to walk up two flights of stairs to find the reception area. The proprietor is kind and highly informative.

This tastefully renovated 19th-century lakeside villa—named after Slovenia’s foremost poet, who was a frequent guest—is a step away from many of the Alpine accommodations in the area and feels more intimate than some of the lodgings near the town center. The two boutique suites are lavish and spacious, boasting two balconies each. This results in some double rooms feeling slightly cramped. A first-class à la carte dining experience can be had in one of the restaurant’s back nooks or on the beautiful lakeside terrace.