Hostel Celica

very nice

• Opinion of Price: least expensive

Hostel Celica

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Prison break

I spent 3 nights in this converted prison and loved every minute of it! This place oozes character and was very welcoming. I had by doubts when i booked but i shouldn't have worried. The cells are small but that's what i expected, i can recommend staying in cell 116. The whole place is very well heated and my bed was comfortable. It is situated right next to metelkova which is an old army barracks. It is now used as a meeting place for the young alternative scene in the city. This does mean that it can get noisy outside so i'd advise bringing some earplugs if you need an early night.

Unique Quality: Eveything about this place is unique!! Each cell has been designed by a different slovenian artist and the communal areas are bright and comfortable.

Fashion hostel

Our stay in this hostel was marked by a constant fluency of roommates. in a 4 bedded room, people didn't stay more than night. As you may see, another tip on how little is the city and how easy it is to visit it.

It's not a noisy place, generally, however there is a pub next to the hostel so people make pretty much noise at night. It might be annoying. Of course you can close the windows, though the room might smell tiger on the morning, :-).

I recommend the lounge where you have to take your shoes of. Good place to meet with other travellers.

Unique Quality: Sympathy is not the best quality of most of the people working here, however thay are very educated. As in everywhere in Slovenia.

Breakfast would not be the best either, composed, as in most hostels, out of bread, ham and cheese (that is, if you get to see the ham), cereals, juices and coffee.

Prices are not the cheapest, but once you're used the common prices of the city, you get the idea of it.

If you want to use the Internet, be patient. the have 3 computers, they work well, but it's not a little Hostel, so they are occupied most of the time.

Be sure of what you are booking, cause they will try to get you first in the 4 bedded rooms, which are more expensive, though you have your own shower, and what the heck, it is more comfortable. Depends on the budget you're travelling with. By the way, 4 bedded dorms cost 22 euros, and don't forget about the 1euro tourist tax!!

The Best Cell In Town

Hostel Celica is a fab' place to stay. This ex-prison has been completely renovated but has wisely retained its cells which now function as rooms. Each one has some artistic touches and although compact they make a fun place to stay. Celica has everything you'll need including dining. internet access and bike hire. It also publishes details of outdoor activities you can sign up for. The only downside - cells get very warm in summer (although a fan was provided and the window does opened although it's barred!)

Unique Quality: Great example of how with a little imagination buidings can be transformed into something new. Great place to meet new people and catch live music in the adjacent venue.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Related to: Budget Travel, Backpacking

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Best hostel in town

Hostel CELICA is a fully artistically renewed former prison on Metelkova street in the center of Ljubljana. The hostel is only 5 minutes walking distance from the main railway and bus station.

Hostel facilities:

24/7 service
Luggage room
Safety deposit box
Guests kitchen
Laundry
Wheelchair friendly
Friendly staff
Cyber point
Library
TV room
Souvenirs
Tourist information point
Hostel Information Point - HIP
Meeting rooms

Prison

This place opened in 2003 , its a refurbished prison and is now a major attraction, not just a hostel, it has guided tours weekdays!
Its a 10min max walk from the stations, on Metelkova 8, and only a further 5-10mins to the city centre.
It has dorm beds but also singles and doubles. We got a double for 11544SIT(£34), each room is one of the old cells and each is designed differently by a different designer. all cells all still have the iron bar doors! its a funky place with a great bar and restaurant.
2 ommelettes cost us 1750SIT(With chips), and 2 beers cost 860SIT.
It includes breakfast which is bread and ham and cheese. It has a great chill out section where u can smoke a shisha pipe in a group if u wish.

Believe Them About the Noise

This is not about the Hostel Celica. The facility was very professionally run, artistic and full. Good breakfast, friendly front desk help, This is about a couple of old hippies who need to read beyond the house rules. The hostel charges a premium for people over 40. The two nights we were there, they had a 30-40 student high school group there. The first night, it was incredibly noisy until about 4:30AM: loud rock music and a combination of shouting and kind of frantic "we're having a good time", drunken screaming. The second night was a little better. The tile and masonry hallways of this former prison create a wonderful conduit for sound. The crowd when we were there was young even by hostel standards. For all we know, the noise level and length were a one-time event that the Hostel Celica is already taking steps to keep from recurring. Recommendation: for artistic, young, party-loving "night people" in the 16-24 age range this is genuinely a world class choice. For us well over 40 former hippies and the 27 and 31-year old who accompanied us, it was too noisy too late at night for getting a decent sleep.

Unique Quality: Artistically designed former prison cells as primary accommodations. Nearness to the train and bus station.

Prison cell accommodation

This former prison has been renovated into one very cool hostel. It came highly recommended and it didn't fail to live up to the hype. If you have a car they also have a big free carpark :-)

The best hostel in town

Unique Quality: Just near the central bus and train station, in the heart of the town Ljubljana, nice inside and friendly stuff. You will be able to try local Slovenian food and enjoy in friendly atmosphere.