Red Velvet Haven - Guidebook (Ljubljana)
Drinks & Nightlife
Celica hostel is an awarded design hostel and Metelkova City is the oldest squat in Ljubljana with a great urban culture happenings.
Hostel Celica
8 Metelkova ulicaCelica hostel is an awarded design hostel and Metelkova City is the oldest squat in Ljubljana with a great urban culture happenings.
High quality food&wines, innovative yet accessible dishes, not overcomplicated. Well priced. Always something new on the menu. Try their burger. Wines are best priced in town! Menu around 25€/person.
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TaBar
72 Ribji trgHigh quality food&wines, innovative yet accessible dishes, not overcomplicated. Well priced. Always something new on the menu. Try their burger. Wines are best priced in town! Menu around 25€/person.
Trubarjeva cesta 72
72 Trubarjeva cestaConcerts, exhibitions and workshops.
Shop with greatest varieties of traditional "schnaps". Get in for free sampling session.
Miklošičeva cesta 2
2 Miklošičeva cestaShop with greatest varieties of traditional "schnaps". Get in for free sampling session.
With upwards of 100 varieties of wine in stock it's a great place to sample local vintages if you don't have time to trek out to one of Slovenia's wine growing regions.
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Dvorni Bar
2 Dvorni trgWith upwards of 100 varieties of wine in stock it's a great place to sample local vintages if you don't have time to trek out to one of Slovenia's wine growing regions.
Trg mladinskih delovnih brigad 7
7 Trg mladinskih delovnih brigadA place to go out and party.
Nice place with perfect jazz music. Tasty lunches prepared daily, mostly from ingredients from the near-by farmers market. Dishes change daily, but always tasty. Great burger. Menu around 10€/person.
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Okrepčevalnica Repete
23 Gornji trgNice place with perfect jazz music. Tasty lunches prepared daily, mostly from ingredients from the near-by farmers market. Dishes change daily, but always tasty. Great burger. Menu around 10€/person.
Excelent coffee, beer and wine. A cool place to be. Web: https://sl-si.facebook.com/TOZD-245392855546232/#_=_
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Gallusovo nabrežje 27
27 Gallusovo nabrežjeExcelent coffee, beer and wine. A cool place to be. Web: https://sl-si.facebook.com/TOZD-245392855546232/#_=_
Great coffee and Tuesday night's Swinging dance floor. If you like to dance and enjoy swing come here every Tuesday between 20:00 and 0:00.
Kavarna Union
1 Miklošičeva cestaGreat coffee and Tuesday night's Swinging dance floor. If you like to dance and enjoy swing come here every Tuesday between 20:00 and 0:00.
Dancing and partying. More info at: http://www.topsixclub.si/
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Tomšičeva ulica 2
2 Tomšičeva ulicaDancing and partying. More info at: http://www.topsixclub.si/
Daktari
7 Krekov trgNice atmosphere.
Afrika lounge bar
26 Mesarska cestaNearest bar with coffee and bear!
Wide selection of Slovenian and World wines. Also serves proscuto and olives. A bit pricier.
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Vinoteka Movia
2 Mestni trgWide selection of Slovenian and World wines. Also serves proscuto and olives. A bit pricier.
Food Scene
Slowenisches Ethnografisches Museum
2 Metelkova ulicaA nice place for morning coffee.
A good place to try the famous Slovenian "Kranjska klobasa" or "Štruklji". Around 5€ for a meal.
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Klobasarna
15 Ciril-Metodov trgA good place to try the famous Slovenian "Kranjska klobasa" or "Štruklji". Around 5€ for a meal.
Kavarna Zvezda
14 Wolfova ulicaOne of best sweet spots in town.
Vegetarian friendly. Excellent food, perfectly cooked, a friendly and informative waitress, a great atmosphere and no recorded music. Menu around 25€/person.
Trubarjeva cesta 40
40 Trubarjeva cestaVegetarian friendly. Excellent food, perfectly cooked, a friendly and informative waitress, a great atmosphere and no recorded music. Menu around 25€/person.
Cesta 27. aprila 2a
2A Cesta 27. aprilaA great place for coffee and ice cream.
Ziferblat Ljubljana
8 Vegova ulicaA great place to get lost in time.
Židovska steza 2
2 Židovska stezaAbsolute hipster place in Ljubljana.
Great central location with a wide selection of authentic Slovene dishes which come at reasonable prices and generous portions. I suggest trying the meat/pate platter! Menu around 30€/person.
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Gostilna Sokol
18 Ciril-Metodov trgGreat central location with a wide selection of authentic Slovene dishes which come at reasonable prices and generous portions. I suggest trying the meat/pate platter! Menu around 30€/person.
One of Slovenias best reastaurants. Prepare to spend around 60€/person for a menu. Great selection of wines.
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Restavracija "Jb" Janez Bratovž, s.p.
19 Miklošičeva cestaOne of Slovenias best reastaurants. Prepare to spend around 60€/person for a menu. Great selection of wines.
Restaurant is very nice small calm place, ideal for romantic dinner or for business dinner. There is possibility to go by funicular up to hill :). Great food&wines. Menu around 50€/person.
Razgledna steza
Restaurant is very nice small calm place, ideal for romantic dinner or for business dinner. There is possibility to go by funicular up to hill :). Great food&wines. Menu around 50€/person.
Its smooth mixture of slovenian-french food! Fusion food&wine of high quality comes to the ultra modern dining room straight from the french chef's hands. Menu around 40€/person.
Krojaška ulica 6
6 Krojaška ulicaIts smooth mixture of slovenian-french food! Fusion food&wine of high quality comes to the ultra modern dining room straight from the french chef's hands. Menu around 40€/person.
Two restaurants - one modern, with loud music and young people, and one traditional. They share the kitchen, however the menu is different. Good selection of wines, steaks, salads and fish. Menu 40€.
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Gostilna Sokol
18 Ciril-Metodov trgTwo restaurants - one modern, with loud music and young people, and one traditional. They share the kitchen, however the menu is different. Good selection of wines, steaks, salads and fish. Menu 40€.
Fine food, modest prices in a historic house just by the river. Rrivales Michelin-starred restaurants we’ve been to in more fabled food cities such as Barcelona. Menu around 30€/person.
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Restaurant-Hiša kulinarike Manna-Restavracija
1a Eipprova ulicaFine food, modest prices in a historic house just by the river. Rrivales Michelin-starred restaurants we’ve been to in more fabled food cities such as Barcelona. Menu around 30€/person.
Enjoy a lovely evening, try delicious appetizers. Generous portions, very fresh preparation. Must try the horse carpaccio. Excellent Slovenian wine by the glass. Menu around 35€/person.
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Špajza Restaurant
28 Gornji trgEnjoy a lovely evening, try delicious appetizers. Generous portions, very fresh preparation. Must try the horse carpaccio. Excellent Slovenian wine by the glass. Menu around 35€/person.
If you crave sushi the mother of all sushi is the place to go. Food being delicious but not something anyone can afford. If you decide, it will definitely be worth your while. Menu around 50€/person.
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SUSHIMAMA
12 Wolfova ulicaIf you crave sushi the mother of all sushi is the place to go. Food being delicious but not something anyone can afford. If you decide, it will definitely be worth your while. Menu around 50€/person.
Excellent food&wine in a really nice location. Vegetarian friendly also great meat selection, succulent lamb chops and a tasty creme brulee. Wine list featuring regional wines. Menu around 50€/person.
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Valvas'or
7 Stari trgExcellent food&wine in a really nice location. Vegetarian friendly also great meat selection, succulent lamb chops and a tasty creme brulee. Wine list featuring regional wines. Menu around 50€/person.
Skriti Kot means "hidden corner," and though it can be tricky to find, it is worth it. It is friendly, busy, tastefully decorated, and very reasonably priced. Menu around 15€/person.
Skriti kot - restavracija, Ljubljana center
4 AjdovščinaSkriti Kot means "hidden corner," and though it can be tricky to find, it is worth it. It is friendly, busy, tastefully decorated, and very reasonably priced. Menu around 15€/person.
Good atmosphere, great service and extensive menu choices. Menu choice will surprise you with unusual spices combination. I would reccomend the pasta dishes. Menu around 30€/person.
Petkovškovo nabrežje 21
21 Petkovškovo nabrežjeGood atmosphere, great service and extensive menu choices. Menu choice will surprise you with unusual spices combination. I would reccomend the pasta dishes. Menu around 30€/person.
Small size cousy restaurant for Asian food lovers. Excellend food, great service around 25€/person.
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Restavracija Shambala
12 Križevniška ulicaSmall size cousy restaurant for Asian food lovers. Excellend food, great service around 25€/person.
Quirky design touches, very nice atmosphere, helpful staff and imaginative food. Good place for some street type food from different parts of the world. Menu around 15/person.
Hrenova ulica 19
19 Hrenova ulicaQuirky design touches, very nice atmosphere, helpful staff and imaginative food. Good place for some street type food from different parts of the world. Menu around 15/person.
Looks a bit loungy for my taste. Excellant location. And the Ramen is really good! The cook is a nice Japanese guy. Menu around 20€/person. Must try their burger best in town for 8€!
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Tokyo Piknik
25 Cankarjevo nabrežjeLooks a bit loungy for my taste. Excellant location. And the Ramen is really good! The cook is a nice Japanese guy. Menu around 20€/person. Must try their burger best in town for 8€!
Horse meat specials. Tiny and cosy restaurant in one family house. Forget about walking and take taxi. Great horse liver “alla veneziana". Fresh, home-made and delicious. Menu around 20€/person.
Bezenškova ulica 11
11 Bezenškova ulicaHorse meat specials. Tiny and cosy restaurant in one family house. Forget about walking and take taxi. Great horse liver “alla veneziana". Fresh, home-made and delicious. Menu around 20€/person.
An exceptional menu to choose from, with a great list of wines. most dishes are "truly Slovenian". Has a great atmosphere.
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Gujzina
19 Mestni trgAn exceptional menu to choose from, with a great list of wines. most dishes are "truly Slovenian". Has a great atmosphere.
This is an authentic Slovenian family restaurant 5 minutes walk from the main center. Alongside traditional Slovenian food, there are other European dishes. Menu around 25€/person.
Rečna ulica 8
8 Rečna ulicaThis is an authentic Slovenian family restaurant 5 minutes walk from the main center. Alongside traditional Slovenian food, there are other European dishes. Menu around 25€/person.
Restaurant with Bosnian ambient. Food is good and prices are good. A bit out of the city center, but not that far from the railway station. Enjoy meat or Turkish coffee. Menu around 15€/person.
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Das ist Walter
3 Šmartinska c.Restaurant with Bosnian ambient. Food is good and prices are good. A bit out of the city center, but not that far from the railway station. Enjoy meat or Turkish coffee. Menu around 15€/person.
Trnovski pristan 4a
4a Trnovski pristanGreat Balkan dishes, reasonably priced. Menu around 10€/person.
They serve amazing pizzas. :) The ambient of the restaurant is astonishing. The only thing wrong is that you have to wait for a table because it's so crowded.
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Pizzeria FoculuS
3 Gregorčičeva ulicaThey serve amazing pizzas. :) The ambient of the restaurant is astonishing. The only thing wrong is that you have to wait for a table because it's so crowded.
Small, retro and unique. A time capsule pizza place from the Communist era. A must see for all the pizza lovers who are willing to try a totally different pizza. Pizza + drink around 10€/person.
Erjavčeva cesta 7
7 Erjavčeva cestaSmall, retro and unique. A time capsule pizza place from the Communist era. A must see for all the pizza lovers who are willing to try a totally different pizza. Pizza + drink around 10€/person.
Paninoteka
3 Jurčičev trgA nice place to have breakfast or brunch.
Good BBQ Ribs in town. If you are looking for a good steak or smoked ribs, you should definitely visit this restaurant. A bit on a pricey side. Around 20€/person meal. Web: https://www.facebook.com/KraljZaraRestaurant#_=_
Trubarjeva cesta 52
52 Trubarjeva cestaGood BBQ Ribs in town. If you are looking for a good steak or smoked ribs, you should definitely visit this restaurant. A bit on a pricey side. Around 20€/person meal. Web: https://www.facebook.com/KraljZaraRestaurant#_=_
Vegetarian friendly. Amazing food, wonderful wine, fantastic value. Restaurant is relatively small, so reservations are advised. From 15€ (3 course) to 25€ (5 course). Web: http://www.luda.si/#_=_
Poljanska cesta 11
11 Poljanska cestaVegetarian friendly. Amazing food, wonderful wine, fantastic value. Restaurant is relatively small, so reservations are advised. From 15€ (3 course) to 25€ (5 course). Web: http://www.luda.si/#_=_
A street food fest. Every friday 10:00 - 18:00 (from 01.05. till 23.10.). Web: http://www.odprtakuhna.si/en/
Pogačarjev trg 1
1 Pogačarjev trgA street food fest. Every friday 10:00 - 18:00 (from 01.05. till 23.10.). Web: http://www.odprtakuhna.si/en/
Great pizzas, pork and chicken. Around 10€/person. Web: https://www.facebook.com/Gostilnica-5-6-kg-815964738447359/#_=_
Gornji trg 33
33 Gornji trgGreat pizzas, pork and chicken. Around 10€/person. Web: https://www.facebook.com/Gostilnica-5-6-kg-815964738447359/#_=_
A great place to taste some of best Sushi in Ljubljana with great selection of Slovenian wines. You won't be disappointed. Be prepared to pay around 30€/person for a 2 cores meal with couple of glasses of wine.
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Maru
155 Vodnikova cestaA great place to taste some of best Sushi in Ljubljana with great selection of Slovenian wines. You won't be disappointed. Be prepared to pay around 30€/person for a 2 cores meal with couple of glasses of wine.
They serve traditional Slovenian pastries but also modern. The decorations and the atmosphere reminds you of a fairy tale, located on the riverside of Ljubljanica, small but cozy.
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Lolita | Kaval Group
1 Cankarjevo nabrežjeThey serve traditional Slovenian pastries but also modern. The decorations and the atmosphere reminds you of a fairy tale, located on the riverside of Ljubljanica, small but cozy.
Delicious desserts overlooking the whole Ljubljana, every tourist must-see view and taste Slovenian ice cream cake and good coffee.
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Nebotičnik
Delicious desserts overlooking the whole Ljubljana, every tourist must-see view and taste Slovenian ice cream cake and good coffee.
If you visit BTC shoping center and you want to eat in a good restaurant with a nice atmosphere than you go to DiVino restaurant. The prices are a little bit higher than in restaurants nearby but you will get better quality and service.
diVino restaurant & bar
8 Ameriška ulicaIf you visit BTC shoping center and you want to eat in a good restaurant with a nice atmosphere than you go to DiVino restaurant. The prices are a little bit higher than in restaurants nearby but you will get better quality and service.
The view is amazing, also the atmosphere and location. It's a little bit expensive for everyday coffee but here and there we go there. If you are a tourist than you must try ;)
Twenty Caffe
The view is amazing, also the atmosphere and location. It's a little bit expensive for everyday coffee but here and there we go there. If you are a tourist than you must try ;)
Govinda's Restaurant
23 Žibertova ulicaVegetarian haven. More at: http://radhagovinda.si/
Great vegetarian restaurant with great selection of dishes and daily fresh vegetables.
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Ajdovo zrno
7 Trubarjeva cestaGreat vegetarian restaurant with great selection of dishes and daily fresh vegetables.
Great falafel with order-in option. Order at: +356 40 144 044
MON – SAT10.00 – 22.00
SUN and HOLLYDAY13.00 – 21.00
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Abi Falafel
40 Trubarjeva cestaGreat falafel with order-in option. Order at: +356 40 144 044
MON – SAT10.00 – 22.00
SUN and HOLLYDAY13.00 – 21.00
Libanonske meze in drugi užitki
45 Trubarjeva cestaCosy place, great food, good price.
Best place to eat traditional Slovenian dumplings. Go and try!
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My Dumplings Of Slovenia
1 Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežjeBest place to eat traditional Slovenian dumplings. Go and try!
Essentials
Sports Hall
13 TaborGym and fitnees hall.
Hofer trgovina na drobno d.o.o.
13 Mesarska cestaSupermarket.
Dental clinic
Medical University and hospital Ljubljana.
Sightseeing
A great place to see a birdseye perspective of Ljubljana. There is also a very nice coffe bar and restaurant with traditional food in the Castle yard.
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Ljubljana Castle
1 Grajska planotaA great place to see a birdseye perspective of Ljubljana. There is also a very nice coffe bar and restaurant with traditional food in the Castle yard.
An architectural masterpiece from Jože Plečnik. Architecture who left a strong impression in the many city buildings.
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Tromostovje
Stritarjeva ulicaAn architectural masterpiece from Jože Plečnik. Architecture who left a strong impression in the many city buildings.
Vodnik Square
Vodnikov trgFresh fruit market.
A great view on Ljubljanica river. A nice place for late afternoon relaxation by the river.
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ŠPICA CAFFE | kaval Group
20 Gruberjevo nabrežjeA great view on Ljubljanica river. A nice place for late afternoon relaxation by the river.
Krakovski nasip 20
20 Krakovski nasipFree, open-air photo exhibitions. Also some nice places for a coffee break.
Great sightseeing tour through Ljubljana. Lasts 2-3h and is free of charge. 7 days a week, at 11AM. Starts in front of the pink church on Prešernov Square. Web: http://www.ljubljanafreetour.com/
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Prešerenplatz
Prešernov trgGreat sightseeing tour through Ljubljana. Lasts 2-3h and is free of charge. 7 days a week, at 11AM. Starts in front of the pink church on Prešernov Square. Web: http://www.ljubljanafreetour.com/
Starts every day at 2PM. Free of charge. A great tour through Ljubljana's best graffiti works. Web: https://www.facebook.com/ljubljanagraffititour#_=_
Stari trg 34
34 Stari trgStarts every day at 2PM. Free of charge. A great tour through Ljubljana's best graffiti works. Web: https://www.facebook.com/ljubljanagraffititour#_=_
Parks & Nature
A great place to enjoy nature near center with regular photo exhibitions.
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Stadtpark Tivoli
TivoliA great place to enjoy nature near center with regular photo exhibitions.
A great walk through the city forest. A must for all joggers and runners.
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Mostec
A great walk through the city forest. A must for all joggers and runners.
An easy hiking way through the forest. Great for morning or evening recreation.
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Pot na Golovec
Pot na GolovecAn easy hiking way through the forest. Great for morning or evening recreation.
Small pond, with great playground and outdoor gym equipment. Beautiful scenery and great afternoon stroll.
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Koseze Pond
Small pond, with great playground and outdoor gym equipment. Beautiful scenery and great afternoon stroll.
Arts & Culture
Great contemporary art exhibitions. In the Bar try one of best coffees in Ljubljana.
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Museum of Modern Art
15 Cankarjeva cestaGreat contemporary art exhibitions. In the Bar try one of best coffees in Ljubljana.
Photon - Center za sodobno fotografijo
1 Trg prekomorskih brigadGreat photo exhibitions.
Open MON - FRI 12:00 - 18:00
Photo exhibitions.
Summer time: MON - SAT 10:00 - 14:00 and 17:00 - 21:00
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Galerija Fotografija
72 Levstikov trgPhoto exhibitions.
Summer time: MON - SAT 10:00 - 14:00 and 17:00 - 21:00
Entertainment & Activities
Gortanova ulica 22
Recreational poll and running track.
A great way to spend 1h solving logical problems in one of 2 themed escape rooms. It's 50€ for 2-5 person. Web: http://www.mindmaze.si/en
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Escape room MindMaze Ljubljana
A great way to spend 1h solving logical problems in one of 2 themed escape rooms. It's 50€ for 2-5 person. Web: http://www.mindmaze.si/en
A cute little ZOO that also has lovely parks/playgrounds. My kids loved it. A perfect afternoon spent there.
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Zoo Ljubljana
70 Večna potA cute little ZOO that also has lovely parks/playgrounds. My kids loved it. A perfect afternoon spent there.