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Old Town

sightseeing

Historic center with Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, and castle.

Metelkova

culture

Alternative culture center in former barracks with clubs and galleries.

Tivoli

nature

Largest park in Ljubljana with castle views and walking paths.

Trubarjeva

local

Pedestrian street with cafes, restaurants, and boutiques.

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Moderate - cheaper than Western Europe but pricier than Balkans. Budget €60-80/day. Good meal €12-18, beer €3-4. More affordable than Vienna or Munich.

Bus from Ljubljana station takes 1.5 hours (€8-12). Can also rent car or join tour. Many do it as day trip but overnight is better. Slovenia's most famous sight.

Yes, widely! Slovenia has one of Europe's highest English proficiency rates. Young people especially speak excellent English. No language barrier for tourists.

Yes! Since 2007, main center is pedestrian/cyclist only. It's wonderfully peaceful. Electric Kavalir carts provide free rides for elderly/disabled. Very bike-friendly city.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Ljubljana

Take the funicular to Ljubljana Castle for the best city views. €4 one way, €6 return. Castle grounds are free, museum €10.

Walk along the Ljubljanica river at sunset - the riverside cafes light up beautifully. Most romantic spot in the city.

Visit Central Market on Friday morning for Open Kitchen street food festival. Local chefs, great food, amazing atmosphere.

Rent a bike from BicikeLJ system - first hour free! Perfect for exploring the car-free center and riding to Tivoli Park.

Weather

Average temperature by month

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88%3 м/с
Todayweather4°-5°
Tomorrowweather8°0°
Thuweather3°-1°
Friweather5°1°
Satweather7°1°
Sunweather5°1°
Monweather1°0°
3°
-3°Jan
6°
-2°Feb
11°
2°Mar
16°
6°Apr
21°
10°May
25°
14°Jun
27°
16°Jul
27°
15°Aug
22°
12°Sep
16°
8°Oct
9°
3°Nov
4°
-1°Dec

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Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Budget meal
8 - 14 €
~11.0 $
Mid-range
18 - 35 €
~26.5 $
Fine dining
60 - 150 €
~105 $

Street Food

Local dish
5 - 10 €
~7.5 $

Drinks

Coffee
2 - 3.5 €
~2.8 $
Local beer
3 - 5 €
~4.0 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L
1 - 2 €
~1.5 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm
18 - 28 € / night
~23.0 $
Guesthouse
55 - 85 € / night
~70.0 $
Hotel 3★
95 - 160 € / night
~128 $
Hotel 5★
180 - 400 € / night
~290 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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Cards widely accepted. Urbana card or contactless Visa/Mastercard for public transport. Cash for smaller cafes, Ljubljana Market. Compact, walkable European capital.

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Uses Euro. Compact capital - easy to explore on foot! Public transport: Urbana card (€2, top up at green ticket machines with cash/cards) or pay directly with Visa/Mastercard contactless. Single journey €1.50, covers 90 min. NO free transfer when paying with payment cards - only with Urbana! Ljubljana Central Market cash-preferred. Castle, riverside cafes card-friendly. Green capital of Europe - bike-friendly, sustainable. Very safe, organized city!

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10%

10% appreciated in restaurants. Not mandatory. Round up in cafes. Service often included.

Safety

High safety level

Tourist area with low crime rate

Ljubljana is extremely safe - one of Europe's safest capitals. Very low crime. Friendly locals. Safe to walk anywhere at night.

What to see

Attractions and points of interest

Ljubljanica River Embankment
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Closed
Free
Nature

Ljubljanica River Embankment

Ljubljana

Preseren Square
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Free
History

Preseren Square

Ljubljana

St. Nicholas Cathedral
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Closed
Free
Religious

St. Nicholas Cathedral

Ljubljana

Butchers Bridge
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Closed
Free
History

Butchers Bridge

Ljubljana

Ljubljana Castle
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Closed
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History

Ljubljana Castle

Ljubljana

Tivoli Park
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Free
Nature

Tivoli Park

Ljubljana

Dragon Bridge
-2°
Free
History

Dragon Bridge

Ljubljana

Triple Bridge
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Free
History

Triple Bridge

Ljubljana