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Metelkova 8, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
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Hostel Celica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Cabiate, Italy
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

One of the best hostel in Europe. The staff is young and very kindly. Rooms are confortable with a small price and breakfast is excellent! Also the location (3 min to the centre of the city, in the creative quarter of Lubiana) is beatiful. Thanks to Hostel Celica staff, our stay was very good!

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

The hostel itself is very modern and nicely finished off however fails on a practical side. We stayed in a room of 5 people with a shared bathroom with was very cramped. The skylight only opened very slightly and it was boiling hot at night. There was an aircon which was only turned on during the day when everyone was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I loved Hostel Celica,everyone so laid back and good fun!! :) Has a nice beer garden,music on all the time,games to be played and friends to be made. :) It's a stones throw from the city centre,Ljubljiana is a small city anyway. :) It is a prison themed hostel ie the rooms are actual cells,which was a cool concept. :)... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

Great hostel. Only really for young people, the parties nearby on Fridays and Saturdays are amazing. So interesting as a concept. If you ever find yourself in Slovenia stay here. A great laugh and great people in a great building

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Tanja L, Public Relations Manager at Hostel Celica, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Thanks a lot for sharing! So glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate a lot the recommendation. See you next time at Celica! More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

Still looked like a construction site on the 2nd floor, bare wires everywhere and the Wifi didn't work there. There were no blinds or covers on the skylights and no aircon making the rooms like ovens. The shower was good though as were the communal areas. Breakfast was basic and not very nice but the drinks were reasonably priced and... More

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Tanja L, Public Relations Manager at Hostel Celica, responded to this review
6 June 2013

We are very sorry to hear your experience at Celica did not meet your expectations. We sincerely apologize for the construction works on the 2nd floor of the building that took place during your stay, but the works were absolutely necessary in order to replace the old air con system before the high summer temperatures strike. The whole staff tried... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

The kitchen is.. not a kitchen. 1 person can boile water for pasta at a time. Its very small, and placed in what can best be described as a construction site on the second floor. Try not to get a room in the second floor. Its dusty everywhere, and NOT very clean. Receptionist is not very friendly, and doesnt really... More

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Tanja L, Public Relations Manager at Hostel Celica, responded to this review
6 June 2013

We are sincerely sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. First of all, let us apologize for the dust and the noise because of the construction works on the 2nd floor. The works were absolutely necessary in order to replace the old air con system before the summer heat. Furtunately, the works are over and everything... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 via mobile

Dorms v hot and lack character. If you just want a dorm go somewhere else that's cheaper and cooler. The cells are more expensive but great fun and some are done very creatively, although ours really needed cleaning on the far side of the bed. Atmosphere is good, lots of room for social activities indoors and out. Something planned most... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

First and foremost, Hostel Celica is a very cool place. It has a good location, in the heart of the Metelkova area, with bars/clubs, although there is a bit of a walk to the city centre it isn't too bad. The largest dorm was spacious enough, there weren't bunk beds which was nice, the 12 bed dorm had two toilets,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Booked this place because for its history and how it was amazingly refurbished. Note. There r no lifts. We were placed on the top floor. And two of the guys r more than 1.8 m. They had a slated roof over their bed where they can literally kiss it. So not cool for them. The ensuite toliet was a tight... More

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Tanja L, Public Relations Manager at Hostel Celica, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Hey there, we're glad you chose to stay at Celica because of its history and interesting story, which is a bit unusual as you mentioned it yourself. The building's infastructure is what it is since it used to be a former military prison built at the end of the 19th century. Nevertheless, the artists and architects who took care of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Was a good hostel, the rooms were basic and they had limited wifi (only the lobby). It had a good location near the main train station. We only stayed there for a night, but the shower was too small and the floor got wet easily. The beds were kind of small and mine was located too near the roof...But in... More

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Also Known As:
Hostel Celica Hotel Ljubljana
Hostel Celica Hotel
Address: Metelkova 8, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
Region: Slovenia > Upper Carniola Region > Ljubljana
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Ranked #7 of 31 Speciality lodging in Ljubljana
Price range (per night): ₹2,833 - ₹5,551
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
HIPPEST HOSTEL #1 by Lonely Planet - situated in the centre of Ljubljana: train station - 3 min, Three bridges: 8 min walking distance - UNIQUE EXPERIENCE: Sleep in 20 artistically renovated former prison cells (a priceless work of art). - Artistically renovated former prison into a modern youth hostel - Food & beverage facilities - Cultural events, art gallery ... more   less 
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