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Metelkova 8, Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
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tatbag
- Reviews: 1
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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.
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erdacoca
- Reviews: 84
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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!!
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SapineKuu
- Reviews: 152
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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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sabina99
- Reviews: 2
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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
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littlebush
- Reviews: 1031
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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.
I stayed here again in Dec2012 for one night and the place is still just as good, just how a hostel should be run. A double room is 56 euros and 3 euros each for breakfast (£50 at current exchange rate). Good friendly staff and live music from a local band when we arrived.
- Opinion of Price: about average
- Related to: Backpacking
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mepitts
- Reviews: 7
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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.
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Sambawalk
- Reviews: 1601
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A former jail
It was an experience to stay in a jail convented hostel. The hostel is very artistic. See more pics of the "cell". It is well run and clean. Prior resevation is necessary to avoid disappointment as this hostel is highly demanded and fill up quickly. Room rate EUR 19 (June 2005) per person for a cell for two. It is a walking distance from the train and bus terminal.
- Opinion of Price: least expensive
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juzz
- Reviews: 164
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nice hostel
one night stay with breakfast was 22 euros. We stayed in two 4 beds rooms. They weren't the cleanest rooms i've ever seen, the walls had some spots and there weren't smell of soap but they were good for the night we stayed. The breakfast was good (cappuccino or coffee or tea, bread, jam, butter). It was self service in a nice verandah with all hosts. The hostel has a cafe (even if they're close to Italy their espresso is not good) and a very nice lounge room with colorful pillows everywhere. The building seems to be quite new, they restyled a jail but they did it very well! At our floor there was a little kitchen too, just in casa hosts wanted to cook something quick, we didn't but i think it could be a nice idea for a little (and not much noisy) party.
- Opinion of Price: N/A
- Related to: Study Abroad, Food and Dining, Singles
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leplaya
- Reviews: 290
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Stay at a former Prison
This is a very interseting hostel that is very close to the main train station. The hostel was a former prison that was redone by artists. There are dorm rooms available, but if you plan ahead (or get lucky) you can stay in the former cells. Each room has a different motif. I haven't seen all of them, but ours had a bed above the door, with a small sitting area below.
This is a very popular hostel (at least during the summer it was) and many people were turned away, so if you're interseted, make sure that you plan ahead.
The only problem is that it is a pretty loud place. It is located in the heart of the nightlife district, so it is not unusual for people to be loud outside until the early morning. A breakfast is included.
Unique Quality: The hostel has a bar attached to it and occasionally has a live band (we were there for an intersting performance of a Romanian band). There is a communal kitchen area, as well as shared bathrooms (one on each floor) and laundry (six euros for washer and dryer). There is also a "meditation" room where people could sit in a quiet area and meditate/pray/think.
The hostel is also a tourist attraction. During the day tours are given of the cells. So you're asked to keep your outer door open (the inner door is a jail cell door with bars). The outside of the building has very interesting colors and graffiti that changes almost daily. If you aren't staying here, you should at least take a look at it.
The staff is very nice, speak perfect English (among other languages) and are present for 24 hours. They are very flexible with changing plans and even though we had a reservation, they allowed us to leave early.
- Opinion of Price: about average
- Related to: Budget Travel, Architecture, Backpacking
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jamidwyer
- Reviews: 7
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Artsy and fun
This hostel is gorgeous. It's painted bright, loud colors outside, and all style inside. There's a good cafe/bar inside, where we watched the Eurocup game.
The rooms are also stylish, nice white mattresses on the floor in a beam-filled skylit room. The problem is that there are A LOT of mattresses in a given room. I think we were sharing with sixteen people.
Yeah, they were all young, good-looking, hip people. But this is not some sort of French movie, and none of us wanted to be that close to strangers. If you put your backpack down on the floor, you had to walk over your bed to get around.
There was also some sort of really loud party outside that night. With the skylight open, I spent well over an hour trying to get to sleep.
It's ideal for young, outgoing types who don't value their sleep yet. But if you're over maybe 26, be warned.
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Anybody stayed in Hostel Celica?
Hi there. As I don't grown tired of chiming, my city has finally got a proper youth hostel. From what i've seen, I must say i'm impressed! However, what's the experience of those who really tested it? What's the atmosphere like? Are beds comfortable? Is there a curfew? Can the staff be called friendly?
Thanks for your input, i'd really like to know whether i should go on bragging or just hide in the corner next time somebody asks me about it! ;)))
Re: Anybody stayed in Hostel Celica?
I'll be in your city in September so maybe I'll give it a try and then let you know?
Brent
Re: Anybody stayed in Hostel Celica?
I'm staying at the student dorms Dijaski dom Tabor. Should I change my reservations? Which seems better to you?
Re: Re: Anybody stayed in Hostel Celica?
I think Tabor is OK, though Celica looks spectacular, really artsy and all. So far I've only seen it in the news on TV, but i'll soon go and check for myself. I think you'll be OK either way though.
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Do you have to be under 25 to be able to stay in a youth hostel? Jeremy
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Although I haven't found any relevant info on the Web, I really don't think so. I'll ring them and find out though, just to make sure.
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How can I find the link to booking reservations in hostels ? thanks.
Re: Anybody stayed in Hostel Celica?
Yup, I stayed there one night in the beginning of August and I must say that it's awesome!
The idea of making it in an old prison is quite original, I'd say but the interior is a bit more welcoming than i'd expect a prison to be :)
The atmosphere is very friendly. It's obvious that the crew is proud of the place and they should be! There are plenty of spaces to just hang out (even a place for prayer/silence, very sympathetic) + a kitchen where you can cook your own meals. There is a bar too, a good place to hang out and share travel tips with others.
And it's only 10 min. walk from either the railway station or the Triple Bridge. So it's very conveniently placed too.
There is no curfew. Well, they lock the door at midnight, but you can just ring the bell and they'll let you in.
I'll give it a high five and I'll most definitely come back to it. Been to Slovenia every year the last 3 years and who knows...I'll most likely come back to your little gem of a country next year!
Cheers from Copenhagen,
Thomas
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The hostel has a bar attached to it and occasionally has a live band (we were there for an intersting performance of a Romanian band). There is a communal kitchen area, as well as shared bathrooms (one on each floor) and laundry (six euros for washer and dryer). There is also a "meditation" room where people could sit in a quiet area and meditate/pray/think.
The hostel is also a tourist attraction. During the day tours are given of the cells. So you're asked to keep your outer door open (the inner door is a jail cell door with bars). The outside of the building has very interesting colors and graffiti that changes almost daily. If you aren't staying here, you should at least take a look at it.
The staff is very nice, speak perfect English (among other languages) and are present for 24 hours. They are very flexible with changing plans and even though we had a reservation, they allowed us to leave early.
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Address: Metelkova 8, Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia