Hotel Slon

Hotel Slon stands at Slovenska cesta 34 on Ljubljana's main street in the heart of Slovenia's capital. The name means elephant in Slovenian, and the hotel is one of the longest-established central addresses in the city. From the front door the Triple Bridge and Prešeren Square are a few minutes away on foot, and the old town, the Central Market and the river promenade are all within a ten-minute walk. The main railway and bus stations are roughly fifteen minutes away on foot, and a short taxi ride connects with the airport shuttle stop. The hotel combines a traditional city-hotel character with contemporary refurbishment, with a cafe-restaurant on the ground floor that opens onto the busy street and attracts locals as well as guests. Rooms are offered as Standard Doubles, Superior Doubles, Deluxe Rooms and Suites, all with air conditioning and wifi, and the Superior and Deluxe categories give more space for longer stays. A breakfast buffet is a feature of the stay, with the restaurant and bar covering lunch, dinner and drinks, so guests can eat on site without leaving the pedestrian centre. A fitness centre is available, and the concierge assists with theatre tickets, tours and excursions to Lake Bled, Škocjan Caves and the Postojna region. The service character is that of a mid-range to upper-mid-range city hotel, welcoming couples, solo travellers and business visitors who want to be at the centre of Ljubljana's cultural and shopping district. Typical rates run from about EUR 130 to EUR 230 per night, depending on season and room type. The street is busy during the day and lively in the evening, so rooms facing away from Slovenska cesta are quieter. Public transport and taxis pass the door, and the hotel's position allows most key sights to be seen on foot without a car.