The best hotels Slovenia

Exceptional value for money. Recently renovated, the villa's rooms are minimalist, but feature high-quality equipment and soft colors. The bedding is king size, and the in-room espresso machine is appreciated. The excellent breakfast is served in an elegant, cocooning room, where you can also sample the desserts on display or enjoy a glass of prestige wine with an aperitif board. Parking is free and you can book a private sauna. The staff are always ready to help.

A modern, comfortable 4-star hotel offering spa and wellness services, an à la carte restaurant and gambling facilities (casino). Its border location attracts both Croatian and Italian guests. The rooms have a slightly rococo neoclassical style (multiple gildings, red carpeting, chandeliers, etc.) but have the advantage of being well soundproofed and benefiting from quality bedding. Hearty breakfast.

In the village of Zminec, 3 km from Škofja Loka, this bed and breakfast is ideally located for travelling between the most popular tourist towns. We appreciate the availability of the owner on site, as well as the modern comfort of the rooms, which can accommodate families. The restaurant offers simple dishes at reasonable prices. Breakfast offers a gourmet choice of sweet and savory dishes. Fair prices all year round.

Ljubljana's first 5-star hotel opened its doors in 2017. Close to the railway station, this modern 20-storey tower offers a panoramic view of the Slovenian capital and its castle. From the outside, it is elegant thanks to the play of light and shadow that plays on its glass structure. The rooms are luxurious, uncluttered and designer. The spa and swimming pool with a view of the city will convince even the most undecided. Don't forget to try the gin bar or the excellent gourmet restaurant with its breathtaking terrace.

Here, 4-star services to match for a flawless stay. Hotel Soča's imposing façade features a large glass roof. The enchantment continues inside, where every space is furnished with class. There's plenty to relax in with a large outdoor swimming pool, a wellness center including a rooftop hot tub with mountain views, and a bar well-stocked with premium wines and exceptional spirits. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the bright, well-equipped fitness room and the outdoor activity partnerships.

This elegant 52-room boutique hotel, located in the heart of the historic city center, opened its doors in 2023. The modern, spacious rooms are minimalist yet timeless. The layout plays with materials such as glass, fabric and wood to create a romantic relationship between bathroom and sleeping area. For wellness enthusiasts, there's a beautiful relaxation area open to nature, with two saunas and a well-equipped fitness room. The lobby bar offers a fine selection of Slovenian wines.

This luxury establishment, with its very comfortable rooms, some with sea views, offers everything you'd expect from a wellness center. In fact, it's one of the largest in Europe, with a wide range of facilities, saunas spread over an area of 1,000 m², and impeccable catering. You'll appreciate its proximity to the sea, the relaxing moments spent in the Grand Hotel Portorož café, open to all, and its beautiful vaulted hall with bay windows. The only downside is the noise of the festive evenings in the nearby bars.

Nestled on the edge of Tivoli Park, the Hotel Čad boasts a nature experience right in the heart of the city! This brand-new boutique hotel is a nugget of design, in the common areas as well as in the spacious, bright rooms. The furnishings and fittings are premium. The bistro offers a varied, high-quality breakfast, as well as simple, elegant dishes for the rest of the day. Prices are surprisingly low for cuisine of this standard. The location is unrivalled anywhere else in Ljubljana.

The Triangel boutique hotel boasts the most breathtaking view of the Špik mountains. A small structure with top-of-the-range services in the rooms, with thick, plush bedding and light wood furnishings for a chic Alpine decor. Guests enjoy access to the various saunas in a very intimate atmosphere, as well as the exceptional culinary offerings on site. In the open kitchen, you can watch the up-and-coming chef create delicate, tasty dishes, a refinement that continues at breakfast.

This charming nine-room hotel is located on the banks of the Sora River. The rooms are full of character, blending a rural aesthetic with modern comforts, an Alpine ambience that is echoed in the common areas with rough-hewn wood, exposed beams, a fireplace and decorative sheepskins. A practical address, with on-site parking for visiting the center on foot, but also relaxing, with the lapping of the river heard from the balcony and communal garden. The staff are attentive and helpful.

A large, family-friendly complex, this hotel is close to the sea, yet boasts a private swimming pool, indoor and outdoor pools and Roman baths. Rooms, some with balcony, are equipped with air conditioning, minibar and Wi-Fi connection. For adults, the wellness center offers anti-stress programs and beauty treatments. For relaxation in the common areas, there's a large lounge, a café-bar-restaurant and a terrace. Pleasant in summer, but in need of renovation. Free parking.

The completely renovated Ortus Residence is just 250 meters from the seafront. This boutique hotel features 6 modern suites, 27 elegant double rooms and 1 apartment for families. On-site, a quality restaurant with half-board option, and a wellness center with two types of saunas and a salt crystal therapy cellar. Pets are welcome, which is quite rare. They'll be sure to enjoy their stay just a stone's throw from less crowded, quieter beaches.

This chic boutique hotel opened its doors in 2023. It is located opposite the marina, next to the first pastry store opened in Izola in 1952, hence the name, Dolcemente. The rooms are cosy, with flat-screen TV, minifridge, kettle and high-quality bedding, as well as a large bathtub juxtaposed to the bed for the most romantic guests. Large shared terrace with sea views.

New for 2023, this family-run boutique hotel is resolutely designer. What's immediately striking here is the space! A range of studios, apartments and suites with a common touch of elegance, luxury and comfort. For our couples, the suites are particularly romantic, with a bathtub opening onto the sleeping area. The onsite catering offer is mouth-watering and refined, served in a modern dining room with fully glazed walls. The small capacity of the premises ensures an intimate, personal welcome on arrival.

A charming former monastery, with its cloister now occupied by coffee-break tables. Twenty or so rooms in this 4-star hotel, once occupied by the Benedictines, whose activity came to an end in the ^18th century. The rooms are rather drab, thanks to the dark furnishings, but a guarantee of sturdiness and quality. The facilities are well worth the detour: indoor pool, outdoor Olympic seawater pool, team sports fields and comfortable spa. Don't hesitate to book - places are expensive in summer!

A three-star establishment with 14 rooms and 4 apartments, it is located in the city center, next to the Opera bar, where check-in takes place outside reception opening hours. The rooms are small and simply furnished, but tastefully and modernly renovated. Prices are very attractive if you can do without the superfluous. Beds can be configured as doubles, twins, triples or with two large double beds for families. Apartments can be rented by the month.

The hotel is located right next to Lake Bled, surrounded by a green park and not far from the famous promenade. It was renovated in 2019 and offers a combination of comfortable furnishings and modern technological equipment, all in a charming retro style with shimmering colors. It features parking, a wellness center with indoor pool, fitness room, Finnish and Turkish sauna. The on-site cuisine is highly refined, even boasting its own pastry chef. All in all, a very high standard of service.

Slightly out of town, it's the perfect place for a last stop before heading to the airport, only 6 km away. Rooms are clean and well furnished. Breakfast offers a rich and varied choice in the form of a buffet, as well as eggs cooked on request. The restaurant, with its lovely outdoor terrace, offers southern-style cuisine at attractive prices, with a meticulous presentation. The staff's impeccable sense of hospitality is particularly noteworthy, as they take their mission to heart.