hostelcelica.com

What It Is

Hostel Celica is a one-of-a-kind art-themed hostel located in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It was originally an Austro-Hungarian military prison with over 100 years of history, and after being renovated by more than 80 artists from around the world, it has become a world-famous themed accommodation. Lonely Planet once named it the "hip"-est hostel on the planet.

Core Features & Services

The hostel's core offering is its unique accommodation experience. Its original 20 prison cells were each independently renovated and designed by different artists. Every room still retains iconic original features like iron prison bars, while integrating each artist's unique creative vision, resulting in entirely one-of-a-kind themes for every space. Beyond accommodation, the hostel also provides guests with a free daily official tour that explains the history of how the prison was transformed into a hostel. Guests get free access to all common areas, the hostel serves free breakfast, and offers free luggage storage after check-out. The space can also be booked for private events, and regularly hosts cultural activities including art exhibitions and live music shows. The official website supports online room selection and booking, and runs regular promotional discount offers.

Pros & Cons

Pros: This one-of-a-kind experience is incredibly rare anywhere in the world. The renovation that blends history and art is extremely well-executed, it has an unbeatable location, offers thoughtful service and great value for money.
Cons: Limited by the original building structure, most rooms are quite small. The website only supports Slovenian and English, which is not very convenient for Chinese-speaking travelers.

Suitable Visitors & Accessibility

The website is directly accessible to users in China. It is perfect for backpackers traveling through Slovenia, fans of unique travel experiences, and art and culture professionals looking for a memorable stay to check off their bucket list.