Guidebook for Ljubljana
Food Scene
Pop's place
3 Cankarjevo nabrežjeBest hamburgers in town ;)
This place has wonderful atmosphere, the good wine and excellent pizza!
48 locals recommend
Pizzeria FoculuS
3 Gregorčičeva ulicaThis place has wonderful atmosphere, the good wine and excellent pizza!
Abi Falafel
40 Trubarjeva cestaI would recommend the chicken & falafel wraps
The prices aren't the lowest, but they are very appropriate for what you get: excellent food & wine.
I would go for a magnificent roast octopus if your into seafood.
23 locals recommend
Cubo
55 Šmartinska c.The prices aren't the lowest, but they are very appropriate for what you get: excellent food & wine.
I would go for a magnificent roast octopus if your into seafood.
Each Friday from March to October on Pogačarjev trg : there are many different slovenian restaurants with delicious food.
You can try traditional slovene specialities. Go there hungry :)
88 locals recommend
Open Kitchen (odprta kuhna)
1 Pogačarjev trgEach Friday from March to October on Pogačarjev trg : there are many different slovenian restaurants with delicious food.
You can try traditional slovene specialities. Go there hungry :)
Cheap authentic bosnian food: The main items are cevapcici, pleskavice (meat), lepinja (bread) and prebranac (basically smokey well seasoned baked beans)
40 locals recommend
Das ist Walter
3 Šmartinska c.Cheap authentic bosnian food: The main items are cevapcici, pleskavice (meat), lepinja (bread) and prebranac (basically smokey well seasoned baked beans)
Best cheese burek in town 24/7. The combination of thick, oily, puffy pastry and melted cheese is a winner especially after a party ;)
16 locals recommend
Nobel Burek
30 Miklošičeva cestaBest cheese burek in town 24/7. The combination of thick, oily, puffy pastry and melted cheese is a winner especially after a party ;)
If you want tipical slovenian food, come here. Terrace offers a nice view of the old town.
126 locals recommend
Gostilna Sokol
18 Ciril-Metodov trgIf you want tipical slovenian food, come here. Terrace offers a nice view of the old town.
I recommend classic burger with added fried onion. For drink homemade fresh lemonade.
27 locals recommend
Hood Burger Center
4 Nazorjeva ulica I recommend classic burger with added fried onion. For drink homemade fresh lemonade.
If you’d like to try specialties from the Pannonia region (northeast of Slovenia) you should go to this restaurant. For a dessert you have to try Prekmurska gibanica.
56 locals recommend
Gujžina Prekmurska Gostilna
19 Mestni trg If you’d like to try specialties from the Pannonia region (northeast of Slovenia) you should go to this restaurant. For a dessert you have to try Prekmurska gibanica.
Cafe Romeo
6 Stari trgGood mexican food and best pancakes :)
Loving Hut
7 AjdovščinaYummy self service vegan food, great prices
Kavarna Zvezda
14 Wolfova ulicaThe best ice cream, try 100% strawberry, or fig.
Sightseeing
Ljubljana Castle, a hard-to-miss symbol of the city, is situated on a small hill in the center of Ljubljana, 60 meters (196 ft) above the old town. Some parts of today’s structure date back to the 15th century; this mighty medieval fortress has served as military housing as well as the royal residence for several centuries. Inside the castle there is the Chapel of St. George (1489), redone later in Baroque style, and decorated in 1747 with the colorful coat-of-arms of Carniolian provincial governors. Nowadays the castle represents an oasis in the middle of the Ljubljana’s old town, where people can relax or go for a walk. It offers a great view.
461 locals recommend
Ljubljana Castle
1 Grajska planotaLjubljana Castle, a hard-to-miss symbol of the city, is situated on a small hill in the center of Ljubljana, 60 meters (196 ft) above the old town. Some parts of today’s structure date back to the 15th century; this mighty medieval fortress has served as military housing as well as the royal residence for several centuries. Inside the castle there is the Chapel of St. George (1489), redone later in Baroque style, and decorated in 1747 with the colorful coat-of-arms of Carniolian provincial governors. Nowadays the castle represents an oasis in the middle of the Ljubljana’s old town, where people can relax or go for a walk. It offers a great view.
This is ThE Central point of Ljubljana. Look at Prešern monument, Franciscan church and triple bridge. Three Bridges are probably the most beautiful and well-known of all bridges in the city. It is made up of three bridges that connect the modern city to the Old Town. This area is packed with bars and restaurants, and it is a popular spot for photographs.
203 locals recommend
Preseren Square
Prešernov trgThis is ThE Central point of Ljubljana. Look at Prešern monument, Franciscan church and triple bridge. Three Bridges are probably the most beautiful and well-known of all bridges in the city. It is made up of three bridges that connect the modern city to the Old Town. This area is packed with bars and restaurants, and it is a popular spot for photographs.
The dragon is Ljubljana’s symbol of strength, unity and might.
There are lots of restaurants around as well as the central market.
108 locals recommend
Dragon Bridge
2 Resljeva cestaThe dragon is Ljubljana’s symbol of strength, unity and might.
There are lots of restaurants around as well as the central market.
It is surrounded by leafy green trees and some of the most important buildings in Ljubljana such as the Ursuline Church, the Slovenian Philharmonic and the University of Ljubljana.
39 locals recommend
Congress Square
Kongresni trg It is surrounded by leafy green trees and some of the most important buildings in Ljubljana such as the Ursuline Church, the Slovenian Philharmonic and the University of Ljubljana.
Like in many cities, we also have our "love bridge": It has become the custom for people to attach love padlocks all along the railings before throwing the keys into the Ljubljanica river below.
14 locals recommend
Butchers' Bridge
Mesarski mostLike in many cities, we also have our "love bridge": It has become the custom for people to attach love padlocks all along the railings before throwing the keys into the Ljubljanica river below.
Entertainment & Activities
You can see Ljubljana from different perspective
6 locals recommend
Ljubljana walking tour and tourist train ride
1000 Prešernov trgYou can see Ljubljana from different perspective
optical and physical illusions, a lot of interesting and funny stuff. :)
76 locals recommend
House of Illusions
13 Kongresni trgoptical and physical illusions, a lot of interesting and funny stuff. :)
The 'Court Cinema' screens both contemporary art films as well as films on general release.
31 locals recommend
Kinodvor
13 Kolodvorska ulicaThe 'Court Cinema' screens both contemporary art films as well as films on general release.
Go to a boat cruise : You can see the other site of Ljubjana from the river. First, you head towards Spica where Ljubljanica splits into two, offering a view into nature. Then you will turn back at Livada. On the way, you can enjoy the view of Ljubljana Castle, some of the embassies and newly renewed river banks. As you approach the old town, you have a magnificent view of the Cobblers' Bridge, Franciscan Church, Tromostovje or the Triple Bridge, the Market and charming baroque houses.
13 locals recommend
Ljubljanica
Go to a boat cruise : You can see the other site of Ljubjana from the river. First, you head towards Spica where Ljubljanica splits into two, offering a view into nature. Then you will turn back at Livada. On the way, you can enjoy the view of Ljubljana Castle, some of the embassies and newly renewed river banks. As you approach the old town, you have a magnificent view of the Cobblers' Bridge, Franciscan Church, Tromostovje or the Triple Bridge, the Market and charming baroque houses.
Drinks & Nightlife
Metelkova mesto, an alternative culture centre: a large number of clubs hosting a regular programme of concerts, club nights, and one-off club events featuring underground artists and DJs from around the world.
139 locals recommend
Metelkova
10 Metelkova ulicaMetelkova mesto, an alternative culture centre: a large number of clubs hosting a regular programme of concerts, club nights, and one-off club events featuring underground artists and DJs from around the world.
Skyscraper (Neboticnik)
1 Štefanova ulicaTake your coctail and have an amazing view
One of the most popular bars in the city provides two dark bars and a summer terrace.
59 locals recommend
Cutty Sark Pub
1 Knafljev prehodOne of the most popular bars in the city provides two dark bars and a summer terrace.
Getting Around
Urbana card - To use a Ljubljana city public bus it is necessary to purchase the Urbana public transport card. The Urbana card is available at public utility company (LPP) ticket offices, tourist information centres and most of the city's newspaper kiosks, news-stands and post offices.
LPP Ticket Office
56 Slovenska cestaUrbana card - To use a Ljubljana city public bus it is necessary to purchase the Urbana public transport card. The Urbana card is available at public utility company (LPP) ticket offices, tourist information centres and most of the city's newspaper kiosks, news-stands and post offices.
Parks & Nature
The park itself is very nice to walk in with a beautiful lake and a bar terrace beside it. You can go to Rožnik (small hill) from there, or go jogging. They usually have photographic exhibitions in the park.
425 locals recommend
City Park Tivoli
TivoliThe park itself is very nice to walk in with a beautiful lake and a bar terrace beside it. You can go to Rožnik (small hill) from there, or go jogging. They usually have photographic exhibitions in the park.
Bled is a fairytale setting encircled by the Julian Alps and natural forests.
If you want to get the best views you'll have to walk up hills though (go to the castle). I also recommend the traditional boat rides in a Pletna to the tiny island with ancient church and roman remains. At the end indulge yourself with a piece of Bled Pie.
151 locals recommend
Lake Bled
Bled is a fairytale setting encircled by the Julian Alps and natural forests.
If you want to get the best views you'll have to walk up hills though (go to the castle). I also recommend the traditional boat rides in a Pletna to the tiny island with ancient church and roman remains. At the end indulge yourself with a piece of Bled Pie.
Arts & Culture
If you're into contemporary art, do not miss it.
64 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM)
3 Maistrova ulicaIf you're into contemporary art, do not miss it.
Good location to combine a visit with walking through park Tivoli or Roznik hill. The museum offers a wonderful overview of Slovenian history from the 1800's to the present.
31 locals recommend
Muzej novejše zgodovine Slovenije
23 Celovška cestaGood location to combine a visit with walking through park Tivoli or Roznik hill. The museum offers a wonderful overview of Slovenian history from the 1800's to the present.