With summer right around the corner we would like to introduce you to six top hostels from different parts of small but diverse Slovenia. For larger groups, who need accommodations as well as technical support while visiting, we would like to recommend the hostel Radlje ob Dravi, near the Austrian border, and Hostel Ajdovščina, near the border with Italy and an hour’s drive away from Venice. For the history and culture enthusiasts Hostel Kurent is the perfect spot located in Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia. The lovely Hostel Alieti in the center of Izola opens its doors to small groups, located on a former island which is now connected to the mainland via dike. If the heat gets too much for you in Izola you can visit Hostel Videc, which is located in the heart of Pohorje on an altitude of 1.050 m. An invitation to the capitol of Slovenia, Ljubljana, cannot be forgotten where Hostel Ljubljana is expecting you with open arms. It is located just outside the centre so you can get a good night’s sleep and a free parking space, which is a rarity in capitols around the world.
1. Youth Hostel Radlje ob Dravi
Hostel Radlje ob Dravi provides a five-triangle accommodation to youth, cyclists, motorcyclists, travelers, and other occasional guests. There are 16 rooms available, altogether 42 beds (1-4 beds per room). For larger groups, extra beds are available. Each room has a TV and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. The facility is fully adapted for disabled guests. There is also a café with a kitchen that works by prior arrangement only. Guests are welcome to use two convenient kitchens to prepare small meals.
2. Youth Hostel Videc
The charming
hostel Videc is located on an elevation of 1050m above sea level in the hotel apartment village Bolfenk on Pohorje above Maribor. It offers 28 lively decorated rooms which makes up 114 beds all together (58 basic and additional 56 beds). All rooms feature satellite TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi, bathroom with a shower, toilet and a balcony with a view of the beautiful Pohorje. The hostel has a reception with a café (open if necessary), and a small lobby along with storage for skies and a large restaurant which can accommodate seminars and festivities. Right next to it is the wellness centre Bolfenk, a shop, a cable cart leading down to the city, ATM, football field, ski slopes and many hiking and biking paths.
3. Youth Hostel Kurent
Hostel Kurent is located in the heart of the oldest Slovenian town – Ptuj. It's situated near the bus and train station. There are parking places in the immediate vicinity. The hostel is a newer building and provides access for disabled people. Hostel Kurent is visited by individual guests as well as by guests from primary schools, secondary schools, associations, institutions, etc. Hostel Kurent can accommodate 53 guests in 13 rooms. There is a multipurpose room for 120 people, a computer room, modern kitchen and dining room and an air-conditioned lounge on the ground floor. There is a kitchen, dining room, computer room, laundry room, bathroom, multipurpose room on the first floor, and there are 13 rooms on the second floor.
4. Youth Hostel Alieti
Hostel Alieti is located in one of the old town houses in the historical centre of Izola. It offers 25 beds in common rooms. Hostel Alieti is near the Manzioli Square, just 100m from the sea and 500m from the lighthouse beach. Near it are bars, restaurants, shops, bakeries, market… and only 300m away is the Izola bus station. There are 5 rooms with 4, 5, or 6 beds, 2 bathrooms, dining room and a kitchen. Rooms have air-conditioning. They offer breakfasts (two fresh beagles and coffee or tea) and free WiFi. You can enter the hostel with your key any time of the day. It can accommodate groups of up to 20 people. It is not appropriate for loud parties, as it is in the old town centre and groups are expected to respect the surroundings.
5. Youth Hostlov Ajdovščina
Hostel Ajdovščina is located in sport park Pale on the outskirts of town, just a few minute's walking distance from the centre and only a kilometer away from the bus stop. All together there are 50 beds in the hostel. Apart from beds, we also offer our guests breakfast. All rooms and the online corner have free of charge internet connection. Hostel Ajdovščina welcomes all and is the best place for conferences, events, exhibitions and meetings thanks to our facilities, which include a technically equipped concert and conference hall, a gallery, a multipurpose room, a class room and an outdoor stage. Apart from before mentioned, the hostel also offers discounts for open air swimming pool and inside swimming pool, sauna, fitness club, tennis courts and bike rental.
6. Youth Hostel Ljubljana
Hostel Ljubljana is located in the hotel wing of the building. Hostel has 35 beds (2-bed room, 3-bed room, 4-bed room, 6-bed room and two 10-bed rooms). The bathrooms are in the same hallway as the rooms and were renovated this year. Should the bathrooms be busy hostel, guests can also use those in our sports centre. The rooms are equipped with lockers. Ask for the locker keys at the reception. Bed linen and towels are included in the price. Groups can combine staying in the hostel rooms with hotel rooms (1, 2 or 3 bed rooms) with extra capacity for 100 guests. All hotel rooms have a bathroom and TV inside.
