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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Ljubljana

9 stays · 6 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Ljubljana is Slovenia's compact capital, and aparthotels and serviced apartments in Ljubljana suit travellers who want a kitchen and extra room for a week or more. That includes families, business visitors on longer projects and anyone using the city as a base for the rest of Slovenia. The visitor board describes one of the EU's largest pedestrian zones, so a central apartment keeps much of the city within a short walk.

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Where to stay in Ljubljana

Old Town and Triple Bridge

  • first-time visitors
  • sightseeing
  • walking

Wikivoyage says the compact old town clusters near the Triple Bridge, and that the open-air Central Market is near it. Wikipedia says a funicular has linked the city centre to Ljubljana Castle since 2006. This is the most convenient and atmospheric base for a first visit, and the visitor board promotes the city's large pedestrian zone.

Stays in or near Old Town and Triple Bridge

Congress Square and the centre

  • business travel
  • shopping
  • culture

Wikivoyage lists Congress Square as one of the central squares and says Čopova street and the old town have a dense collection of small shops. It suits visitors who want to be near both the old town and the central shopping streets.

Stays in or near Congress Square and the centre

Metelkova and the station area

  • alternative culture
  • rail and bus arrivals
  • live music

Wikivoyage describes Metelkova as a self-declared autonomous culture place for alternative artists and subcultures, and the visitor board calls it a cultural quarter with live music and contemporary art venues. The main bus and railway station is a short walk away, which suits early departures. Venues that stay open late can mean noise, so check the street before booking.

Stays in or near Metelkova and the station area

Šiška

  • local feel
  • long stays
  • quieter stays

Wikipedia describes Šiška as a former village now part of Ljubljana. It is a residential district away from the main tourist routes, and suits longer stays where a local neighbourhood feel matters more than being next to the castle.

Stays in or near Šiška

Getting around Ljubljana

Wikivoyage places Jože Pučnik Airport 27 km north of the city, and describes an Arriva bus that takes about 50 minutes to the main bus and railway station, running every 30 minutes on weekdays. Wikivoyage also lists shuttle services for the transfer. Check current timetables with the operators.

The centre is compact and walkable. LPP, the municipal operator, runs the city bus network and explains that the Urbana contactless card and app are used for cash-free payment. Wikivoyage describes the BicikeLJ bike-share scheme, the visitor board promotes the Ljubljana Card, and LPP lists the Urban Train, a circular route highlighting city landmarks.

Living in Ljubljana for longer

For everyday shopping, Wikivoyage says the open-air Central Market, near the Triple Bridge, is open every morning and early afternoon except Sunday, and names BTC City and Rudnik as the two main shopping districts on the edges of the city. Wikivoyage also describes the Urbana card as the way to pay for city buses, with free transfers within 90 minutes for card or app users.

Residential districts such as Trnovo and Šiška give a quieter base for a longer stay, while the visitor board points out that the city has 542 square metres of green space per resident, which suits long walks and cycling routes. Check the LPP site for current routes before settling on a district.

When to visit Ljubljana

Wikipedia describes an oceanic climate with continental characteristics: January averages about 1 °C, July and August reach 25 to 30 °C, and annual precipitation is about 1,400 mm, making it one of the wettest European capitals. Wikivoyage says summer highs reach about 30 °C with possible thunderstorms, and that winter is near zero, often with snow.

Wikivoyage says early summer and autumn have more even temperatures and an active university presence, and that as Christmas approaches the streets are decorated with lights and food and drink kiosks pop up along the river bank. The visitor board lists a Gourmet Ljubljana programme in November. Check the events calendar for dates.

The visitor board says Ljubljana has been recognised as a European Green Capital, and Wikipedia says the architect Jože Plečnik's urban design in the city was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. The city is in Slovenia. Our guide to the aparthotel model explains what to expect from this type of stay.

Long-stay tips for Ljubljana

Of the 9 properties here, 4 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 6 include some form of housekeeping. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

9 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 40 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Slovenia

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Bohinj, Piran, Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Maribor, Destrnik, Ribnica na Pohorju, Bled and Mojstrana.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Ljubljana?

The Old Town and Triple Bridge area is best for first visits. Trnovo and Šiška are quieter for longer stays, and the Metelkova area is close to the station.

How do I get from Ljubljana airport to the city?

Wikivoyage describes an Arriva bus that takes about 50 minutes to the main bus and railway station, running every 30 minutes on weekdays, plus shuttle services.

Is Ljubljana walkable?

Yes. The visitor board describes one of the EU's largest pedestrian zones, and Wikivoyage calls the city compact and walkable.

How do I pay for buses in Ljubljana?

LPP describes the Urbana card, a contactless smart card, and an app with a virtual version of it. Wikivoyage notes free transfers within 90 minutes for card or app users.

How many aparthotels are there in Ljubljana?

We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Ljubljana.

Do aparthotels in Ljubljana have kitchens?

9 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Ljubljana have a washing machine?

4 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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