Urban Zen Haven - Guidebook (Ljubljana)
Shopping
Mercator market Vojkova 75
75 Vojkova cestaGrocery store with everything you need.
Hofer
105 Cesta na BrdoGrocery store like Aldy.
BTC City
2 Ameriška ulicaBiggest shopping center in Ljubljana.
Mercator
37 Tržaška c.A major store opened even during most of the holidays.
Pivoljub Beer Shop
115 Dunajska cestaBeer shop with great selection of craft beers.
Food Scene
Fema plus, gostinstvo d.o.o., poslovna enota restavracija & pizzerija tartuf
71a Vojkova cestaPizzas and pastas.
Majmun restavracija in bar
26 Kranjčeva ulicaBurgers, meat, salads, potatoes... Not a vast selection but good food.
FAVOLA špageterija & pizzerija | Kaval Group
129 Dunajska cestaItalian cuisine.
Glažuta
119 Dunajska cestaFish, vegetables, meat... Good, but nothing extraordinary.
Beer, burgers, coffee and lunches. A great and vibrant place to see and try.
20 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kavarna Tiskarna d. o. o.
123 Dunajska cestaBeer, burgers, coffee and lunches. A great and vibrant place to see and try.
Subway
107 Dunajska cestaSubway store
Arabska Restavracija Habibi
101 Dunajska cestaArabian cuisine.
HOTSPOT Caffe & Bistro
Fast food
Kovač & Co
3 Pot k SaviA very good restaurant for fish and meat.
diVino restaurant & bar
8 Ameriška ulicaGreat stakes and vines.
Argentino
2 Šmartinska c.Great food for meat lovers.
Kavarna Zvezda, BTC
152 Šmartinska c.Great sweets and delicious coffee.
Kavarna Zvezda
14 Wolfova ulicaSuper coffee and cakes!
Lolita | Kaval Group
1 Cankarjevo nabrežjeSweets, cupcakes, cakes... delicious!
SUSHIMAMA
12 Wolfova ulicaJapan restaurant with great sushi!
Delicious coffee with sunny terrace and stunning view on the castle!
7 preporuka/e lokalaca
Cafe Nebotičnik
5 Štefanova ulicaDelicious coffee with sunny terrace and stunning view on the castle!
Nice selection of teas and coffee. Great night view on the lights from the shopping mall area.
Twenty Caffe
Nice selection of teas and coffee. Great night view on the lights from the shopping mall area.
Tokyo Piknik
25 Cankarjevo nabrežjeOne of best burgers in town.
KAVAL GROUP
95 Tacenska cestaItalian food.
Gostilna Košir
142 Tacenska cestaSlovenian food.
Libanonske meze in drugi užitki
45 Trubarjeva cestaCosy place, great food, good price.
Great falafel with order-in option. Order at: +356 40 144 044 MON – SAT10.00 – 22.00 SUN and HOLLYDAY13.00 – 21.00
34 preporuka/e lokalaca
Abi Falafel
40 Trubarjeva cestaGreat falafel with order-in option. Order at: +356 40 144 044 MON – SAT10.00 – 22.00 SUN and HOLLYDAY13.00 – 21.00
Great vegetarian restaurant with great selection of dishes and daily fresh vegetables.
8 preporuka/e lokalaca
Ajdovo zrno
7 Trubarjeva cestaGreat vegetarian restaurant with great selection of dishes and daily fresh vegetables.
Govinda's Restaurant
23 Žibertova ulicaVegetarian haven. More at: http://radhagovinda.si/
Great pizzas, pork and chicken. Around 10€/person. Web: https://www.facebook.com/Gostilnica-5-6-kg-815964738447359/#_=_
39 preporuka/e lokalaca
Gostilnica 5-6 kg
17 Eipprova ulicaGreat pizzas, pork and chicken. Around 10€/person. Web: https://www.facebook.com/Gostilnica-5-6-kg-815964738447359/#_=_
A street food fest. Every friday 10:00 - 18:00 (from 01.05. till 23.10.). Web: http://www.odprtakuhna.si/en/
88 preporuka/e lokalaca
Open Kitchen (odprta kuhna)
1 Pogačarjev trgA street food fest. Every friday 10:00 - 18:00 (from 01.05. till 23.10.). Web: http://www.odprtakuhna.si/en/
Vegetarian friendly. Amazing food, wonderful wine, fantastic value. Restaurant is relatively small, so reservations are advised. From 15€ (3 course) to 25€ (5 course). Web: http://www.luda.si/#_=_
37 preporuka/e lokalaca
Luda restaurant
11 Poljanska cestaVegetarian friendly. Amazing food, wonderful wine, fantastic value. Restaurant is relatively small, so reservations are advised. From 15€ (3 course) to 25€ (5 course). Web: http://www.luda.si/#_=_
Kralj Žara Restaurant
3 Kongresni trgGood grill!
Paninoteka
3 Jurčičev trgA nice place to have breakfast or brunch.
Small, retro and unique. A time capsule pizza place from the Communist era. A must see for all the pizza lovers who are willing to try a totally different pizza. Pizza + drink around 10€/person.
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
Parma
2 Trg republikeSmall, retro and unique. A time capsule pizza place from the Communist era. A must see for all the pizza lovers who are willing to try a totally different pizza. Pizza + drink around 10€/person.
They serve amazing pizzas. :) The ambient of the restaurant is astonishing. The only thing wrong is that you have to wait for a table because it's so crowded.
48 preporuka/e lokalaca
Pizzeria FoculuS
3 Gregorčičeva ulicaThey serve amazing pizzas. :) The ambient of the restaurant is astonishing. The only thing wrong is that you have to wait for a table because it's so crowded.
Restaurant with Bosnian ambient. Food is good and prices are good. A bit out of the city center, but not that far from the railway station. Enjoy meat or Turkish coffee. Menu around 15€/person.
40 preporuka/e lokalaca
Das ist Walter
3 Šmartinska c.Restaurant with Bosnian ambient. Food is good and prices are good. A bit out of the city center, but not that far from the railway station. Enjoy meat or Turkish coffee. Menu around 15€/person.
This is an authentic Slovenian family restaurant 5 minutes walk from the main center. Alongside traditional Slovenian food, there are other European dishes. Menu around 25€/person.
17 preporuka/e lokalaca
Restaurant Pri Škofu
8 Rečna ulicaThis is an authentic Slovenian family restaurant 5 minutes walk from the main center. Alongside traditional Slovenian food, there are other European dishes. Menu around 25€/person.
An exceptional menu to choose from, with a great list of wines. most dishes are "truly Slovenian". Has a great atmosphere.
56 preporuka/e lokalaca
Gujžina Prekmurska Gostilna
19 Mestni trgAn exceptional menu to choose from, with a great list of wines. most dishes are "truly Slovenian". Has a great atmosphere.
Horse meat specials. Tiny and cosy restaurant in one family house. Forget about walking and take taxi. Great horse liver “alla veneziana". Fresh, home-made and delicious. Menu around 20€/person.
Kuhinja Krušič, mesarstvo Krušič, d.o.o
11 Bezenškova ulicaHorse meat specials. Tiny and cosy restaurant in one family house. Forget about walking and take taxi. Great horse liver “alla veneziana". Fresh, home-made and delicious. Menu around 20€/person.
Small size cousy restaurant for Asian food lovers. Excellend food, great service around 25€/person.
26 preporuka/e lokalaca
Restavracija Shambala
12 Križevniška ulicaSmall size cousy restaurant for Asian food lovers. Excellend food, great service around 25€/person.
Good atmosphere, great service and extensive menu choices. Menu choice will surprise you with unusual spices combination. I would reccomend the pasta dishes. Menu around 30€/person.
8 preporuka/e lokalaca
Restavracija Mandala
4 Podhod AjdovščinaGood atmosphere, great service and extensive menu choices. Menu choice will surprise you with unusual spices combination. I would reccomend the pasta dishes. Menu around 30€/person.
Skriti Kot means "hidden corner," and though it can be tricky to find, it is worth it. It is friendly, busy, tastefully decorated, and very reasonably priced. Menu around 15€/person.
Skriti Kot gostinske storitve d.o.o., Ljubljana
4 AjdovščinaSkriti Kot means "hidden corner," and though it can be tricky to find, it is worth it. It is friendly, busy, tastefully decorated, and very reasonably priced. Menu around 15€/person.
Excellent food&wine in a really nice location. Vegetarian friendly also great meat selection, succulent lamb chops and a tasty creme brulee. Wine list featuring regional wines. Menu around 50€/person.
23 preporuka/e lokalaca
Valvas'or
7 Stari trgExcellent food&wine in a really nice location. Vegetarian friendly also great meat selection, succulent lamb chops and a tasty creme brulee. Wine list featuring regional wines. Menu around 50€/person.
Enjoy a lovely evening, try delicious appetizers. Generous portions, very fresh preparation. Must try the horse carpaccio. Excellent Slovenian wine by the glass. Menu around 35€/person.
32 preporuka/e lokalaca
Špajza Restaurant
28 Gornji trgEnjoy a lovely evening, try delicious appetizers. Generous portions, very fresh preparation. Must try the horse carpaccio. Excellent Slovenian wine by the glass. Menu around 35€/person.
Fine food, modest prices in a historic house just by the river. Rrivales Michelin-starred restaurants we’ve been to in more fabled food cities such as Barcelona. Menu around 30€/person.
28 preporuka/e lokalaca
Restaurant-Hiša kulinarike Manna-Restavracija
1a Eipprova ulicaFine food, modest prices in a historic house just by the river. Rrivales Michelin-starred restaurants we’ve been to in more fabled food cities such as Barcelona. Menu around 30€/person.
Two restaurants - one modern, with loud music and young people, and one traditional. They share the kitchen, however the menu is different. Good selection of wines, steaks, salads and fish. Menu 40€.
126 preporuka/e lokalaca
Gostilna Sokol
18 Ciril-Metodov trgTwo restaurants - one modern, with loud music and young people, and one traditional. They share the kitchen, however the menu is different. Good selection of wines, steaks, salads and fish. Menu 40€.
Restaurant is very nice small calm place, ideal for romantic dinner or for business dinner. There is possibility to go by funicular up to hill :). Great food&wines. Menu around 50€/person.
44 preporuka/e lokalaca
STRELEC Restaurant | Kaval Group
1 Grajska planotaRestaurant is very nice small calm place, ideal for romantic dinner or for business dinner. There is possibility to go by funicular up to hill :). Great food&wines. Menu around 50€/person.
One of Slovenias best reastaurants. Prepare to spend around 60€/person for a menu. Great selection of wines.
17 preporuka/e lokalaca
JB Restaurant
19 Miklošičeva cestaOne of Slovenias best reastaurants. Prepare to spend around 60€/person for a menu. Great selection of wines.
Great central location with a wide selection of authentic Slovene dishes which come at reasonable prices and generous portions. I suggest trying the meat/pate platter! Menu around 30€/person.
126 preporuka/e lokalaca
Gostilna Sokol
18 Ciril-Metodov trgGreat central location with a wide selection of authentic Slovene dishes which come at reasonable prices and generous portions. I suggest trying the meat/pate platter! Menu around 30€/person.
Ziferblat Ljubljana
8 Vegova ulicaA great place to get lost in time.
Čolnarna
2A Cesta 27. aprilaA great place for coffee and ice cream.
A good place to try the famous Slovenian "Kranjska klobasa" or "Štruklji". Around 5€ for a meal.
45 preporuka/e lokalaca
Klobasarna
15 Ciril-Metodov trgA good place to try the famous Slovenian "Kranjska klobasa" or "Štruklji". Around 5€ for a meal.
Slovenian Ethnographic Museum
2 Metelkova ulicaA nice place for morning coffee.
Best place to eat Slovenian dumplungs. Go here and try!
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
My Dumplings Of Slovenia
1 Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežjeBest place to eat Slovenian dumplungs. Go here and try!
Sightseeing
Centralni stadion
5 Topniška ulicaAnother work from Jože Plečnik, not in best shape, but interesting anyway.
National library. Architecturally interesting.
30 preporuka/e lokalaca
National and University Library
1 Turjaška ulicaNational library. Architecturally interesting.
Slovenska cesta
Slovenska cestaGreat for walking.
Preseren Square
Prešernov trgCentral square.
Ljubljanski dvorac
1 Grajska planotaGreat view from the top.
Starts every day at 2PM. Free of charge. A great tour through Ljubljana's best graffiti works. Web: https://www.facebook.com/ljubljanagraffititour#_=_
Stari trg 34
34 Stari trgStarts every day at 2PM. Free of charge. A great tour through Ljubljana's best graffiti works. Web: https://www.facebook.com/ljubljanagraffititour#_=_
Krakovski nasip 20
20 Krakovski nasipFree, open-air photo exhibitions. Also some nice places for a coffee break.
Vodnik Square
Vodnikov trgFresh fruit market.
An architectural masterpiece from Jože Plečnik. Architecture who left a strong impression in the many city buildings.
134 preporuka/e lokalaca
Tromostovje
Stritarjeva ulicaAn architectural masterpiece from Jože Plečnik. Architecture who left a strong impression in the many city buildings.
Parks & Nature
Na Žalah
Nice trail through the fields.
Ljubljana Hippodrome
28 StožiceHorse riding.
Železna cesta 18
18 Železna cestaGreat playground for kids.
Very nice green area! Great for outdoor activities and visiting an open air photo gallery.
425 preporuka/e lokalaca
Gradski park Tivoli
TivoliVery nice green area! Great for outdoor activities and visiting an open air photo gallery.
Koseze Pond
Nice for recreation and walking.
Gostilna Rožnik
1 Cankarjev VrhYou can do running, hiking or fitness training.
Mostec
Enjoy a cool breeze, kids playground and ski jumps.
Enjoy hiking and views. 40' walk to the top. Great food selection there :).
51 preporuka/e lokalaca
Šmarna Gora
Enjoy hiking and views. 40' walk to the top. Great food selection there :).
Botanični vrt
15 Ižanska cestaBeautiful botanical garden for all the flower lovers.
Beautiful place to have a peaceful chat and enjoy some scenic river site. Fridays and Saturdays evenings after 20:00 gets crowded and noisy, full of high-school kids and student's having their open air drinks by the river side.
Trnovski pristan station
Beautiful place to have a peaceful chat and enjoy some scenic river site. Fridays and Saturdays evenings after 20:00 gets crowded and noisy, full of high-school kids and student's having their open air drinks by the river side.
Entertainment & Activities
Stadion Stožice
Concerts, sports and events.
A cute little ZOO that also has lovely parks/playgrounds. My kids loved it. A perfect afternoon spent there.
146 preporuka/e lokalaca
ZOO Ljubljana
70 Večna potA cute little ZOO that also has lovely parks/playgrounds. My kids loved it. A perfect afternoon spent there.
A great way to spend 1h solving logical problems in one of 2 themed escape rooms. It's 50€ for 2-5 person. Web: http://www.mindmaze.si/en
7 preporuka/e lokalaca
Escape room MindMaze Ljubljana
A great way to spend 1h solving logical problems in one of 2 themed escape rooms. It's 50€ for 2-5 person. Web: http://www.mindmaze.si/en
Drinks & Nightlife
Media park poslovanje z nepremičninami d.o.o.
20 Kranjčeva ulicaMusic club and concert hall.
Metelkova ulica 8
8 Metelkova ulicaA very special place, organic part of the city. Check it out!
Enjoy your morning coffee or grab a beer and enjoy the scenic view on the river.
65 preporuka/e lokalaca
ŠPICA CAFFE | kaval Group
20 Gruberjevo nabrežjeEnjoy your morning coffee or grab a beer and enjoy the scenic view on the river.
Wide selection of Slovenian and World wines. Also serves proscuto and olives. A bit pricier.
12 preporuka/e lokalaca
Vinoteka Movia
2 Mestni trgWide selection of Slovenian and World wines. Also serves proscuto and olives. A bit pricier.
Dancing and partying. More info at: http://www.topsixclub.si/
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
Tomšičeva ulica 2
2 Tomšičeva ulicaDancing and partying. More info at: http://www.topsixclub.si/
Great coffee and Tuesday night's Swinging dance floor. If you like to dance and enjoy swing come here every Tuesday between 20:00 and 0:00.
Kavarna Union
1 Miklošičeva cestaGreat coffee and Tuesday night's Swinging dance floor. If you like to dance and enjoy swing come here every Tuesday between 20:00 and 0:00.
Excelent coffee, beer and wine. A cool place to be. Web: https://sl-si.facebook.com/TOZD-245392855546232/#_=_
41 preporuka/e lokalaca
Tozd
8 Gallusovo nabrežjeExcelent coffee, beer and wine. A cool place to be. Web: https://sl-si.facebook.com/TOZD-245392855546232/#_=_
Nice place with perfect jazz music. Tasty lunches prepared daily, mostly from ingredients from the near-by farmers market. Dishes change daily, but always tasty. Great burger. Menu around 10€/person.
15 preporuka/e lokalaca
Okrepčevalnica Repete
23 Gornji trgNice place with perfect jazz music. Tasty lunches prepared daily, mostly from ingredients from the near-by farmers market. Dishes change daily, but always tasty. Great burger. Menu around 10€/person.
Cirkus Klub
7 Trg mladinskih delovnih brigadA place to go out and party.
With upwards of 100 varieties of wine in stock it's a great place to sample local vintages if you don't have time to trek out to one of Slovenia's wine growing regions.
56 preporuka/e lokalaca
Dvorni Bar
2 Dvorni trgWith upwards of 100 varieties of wine in stock it's a great place to sample local vintages if you don't have time to trek out to one of Slovenia's wine growing regions.
High quality food&wines, innovative yet accessible dishes, not overcomplicated. Well priced. Always something new on the menu. Try their burger. Wines are best priced in town! Menu around 25€/person.
30 preporuka/e lokalaca
TaBar
72 Ribji trgHigh quality food&wines, innovative yet accessible dishes, not overcomplicated. Well priced. Always something new on the menu. Try their burger. Wines are best priced in town! Menu around 25€/person.
Getting Around
Ljubljana station
6 Trg Osvobodilne fronteCentral bus and railway station.
Tourist info center. Web: http://www.slovenia.info/en/turisticni-ponudniki/Turisti%C4%8Dni-informacijski-cente.htm?turisticni_ponudniki=6113&lng=2&redirected=1
Tourist Information Center Ljubljana
10 Krekov trgTourist info center. Web: http://www.slovenia.info/en/turisticni-ponudniki/Turisti%C4%8Dni-informacijski-cente.htm?turisticni_ponudniki=6113&lng=2&redirected=1
Velika Čolnarska ulica 20
20 Velika Čolnarska ulicaGood place to rent a kayak for a river perspective of the city.