Staying in Old town (Stari Ljubljana)
Use Mestni trg as your reference point when choosing an address. Accommodation toward Gornji trg puts you closer to the southern approach to the castle hill, while rooms near Vodnikov trg suit market mornings. Check whether your entrance faces a square or a narrow lane, and ask how far you will need to carry luggage from the nearest vehicle access.
At a glance
- Best for
- Everything on foot
- At night
- Lively on the river until late
- Getting around
- Walk; bus at the edge
- Price level
- €€€
Car-free lanes on both banks of the Ljubljanica, the market, the Triple Bridge and the castle hill on your doorstep, and terraces that stay busy late.
Good for
- A first stay of two to three nights
- Everything on foot, from the market to the castle
- Evening walks along the river
Think twice if
- You want quiet at weekends
- You want the best price
- Cobbles with a heavy suitcase are hard for you
How Old town (Stari Ljubljana) compares with the rest of Ljubljana
What is near Old town (Stari Ljubljana)
Ljubljana Cathedral
Allow about five minutes on foot from Mestni trg. Look at the bronze doors before checking whether the interior is open between services.
Central Market
Walk about five minutes from Mestni trg to Vodnikov trg, then continue along the riverside colonnade toward the Triple Bridge.
Gornji trg
About five minutes south of Mestni trg, this street offers a useful starting point for a longer walk toward the castle hill.
Eating in Old town (Stari Ljubljana)
Druga Violina is on Stari trg, useful when your walk takes you south from Mestni trg. For breakfast supplies, head toward the produce market in the morning. Riverside tables suit a longer stop, but check the menu before sitting down if you want a full meal rather than drinks.
Getting around from Old town (Stari Ljubljana)
Walk to the Krekov trg funicular entrance for the castle. For city buses, leave the pedestrian streets and head toward Slovenska cesta or the stops by the market. Ljubljana has no tram or metro lines; check the city bus map for your destination.
Hotels in Old town (Stari Ljubljana)
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Staying in Old town (Stari Ljubljana)
Can a taxi reach my accommodation?
Access depends on the address and pedestrian restrictions. Ask your host for the nearest permitted drop-off and directions from there to the entrance.
Which address is useful for market shopping?
Look around Vodnikov trg or the cathedral. You can buy produce in the morning and return to your accommodation before continuing your walk.
Is the walk to the castle suitable with luggage?
The uphill paths are better saved for sightseeing. Leave bags at your accommodation and use the funicular if you prefer to avoid the climb.