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Reviews of Hostel Celica

Metelkova 8, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

#38 of 99 hotels in Ljubljana

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Review score

Based on 998 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was not something i did not like.

    I love Celica. It is such a warm, inviting and amazing place to stay. The people that work there, the facilities and the location is what I really appreciate.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all good

    Was intrigued to stay in an old prison and the stylish conversion didn't disappoint. Really relaxed vibe, good breakfast, clean and comfortable rooms. Great value. Would definitely be my choice of accomodation if I stay in Ljubliana again.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    8.0
    A pleasant stay close to the centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was not cleaned as often as it should be after so many people using it. Also, noise is a factor in the hostel.

    It’s a very interesting place to stay. The distance from the centre is ideal and free parking opportunity is great. The room was nice and clean. The breakfast was of good variety and abundant.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room with En Suite Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was super nice that we could've leave our luggage before check in and spend time waiting for the room. Also after check out, we left our luggage and even stayed in common room till late night, since our bus was at late night. Definitely recommend this hotel!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Unique stay, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Other guests left the shared bathroom a mess (water on floor, hair in sink, no toilet paper). Our room had a ladder that was noisy and difficult to climb. A longer walk to most restaurants and sites (most things in the old town area are 20 minutes walk in a presentation only area)

    Lots of cool options to hang out indoors and out, nice rooms, and a nice breakfast. Close to museums and the ethnographic Cafe.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location and very quirky hotel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Unique experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the cells were uncomfortable

    it’s uniqueness

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 2-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My bunk was really awkward to get into. I found it very difficult to climb up (fell once). I was just unlucky that I got that one though as all the cells are laid out differently.

    Lovely building, beautiful rooms, lots of space and areas to relax, very clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we arrived by car it was not clear how to enter the block. You could mention that you have to push the button to open the gate. It would be easier to receive two keys per room.

    The atmosphere! Interesting building nicely converted to a hostel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    Even prison could be charming ;)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very strange smell in our cell. One can use to it, but... I would not recommend for longterm stay, but for one nigth OK.

    We found it as very interesting concept of accomodation. Prison turned into a hostel, nice idea. Kind of artistic flavour in all individual cells. Bathrooms clean and modern.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Interesting hostel in central area of Ljubljana which is perfect for a couple of nights, would stay here again if I was
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was quite a bad smell in the room, it was only noticeable when entering the room each time before becoming used to it. Perhaps it’s to be expected with the type of building it is in being an old prison.

    Hostel was in an ideal location just a 5 minute walk from the central train/bus station. The building itself was very unique in the fact that it used to be an old prison. Breakfast was offered and the staff were really friendly, seems like it’s a good hostel for socialising too. Shared bathroom was spacious and clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    Great location, unique rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    nice and unique hostel with parking spots in front of the hostel.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    8.0
    Interesting hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms didn’t have soap the whole first day, showers did also flood the whole bathroom floor from previous users. Location wasn’t too close to main areas. Could feel a bit intimidating walking back late at night as there wasn’t much open around the area.

    Interesting and fun hostel, staff were very welcoming and friendly. Stayed in a private twin room which was clean

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could be a little better with some pastries, but I’m being harsh. Also one small thing, the ladders into the beds, if some form of padding could be put on the ladders that would help make it less painful climbing in and out of the beds. But I’m being picky.

    Unique place with great facilities and very well decorated

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Cool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was an odd smell in the room, we couldn't detect what it was.. bunk bed is a bit too high for my liking

    Conveniently located just 10 min walk from the old city center, private parking available, the staff was nice and friendly, room was as described, toilets and showers were clean enough, breakfast was also ok. We really enjoyed the garden! All in all a positive experience and fun concept.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    9.0
    Great location, clean, tidy, great outdoor space.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just be aware that rooms are small (obviously, given that it’s an old prison) which was fine but being on the top bunk was pretty challenging as the ladders are not great - an uncomfortable climb up.

    Property has a beautiful outdoor space with a garden bar and all amenities we needed. Very close to bus stop, car rental place, supermarkets, dragon bridge, etc. Very convenient to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Rooms and linens were clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would've been nice with curtains on the bunk beds

    Amazing hostel that went above and beyond. Loved the free breakfast and the fact that they make packed breakfast for those of us leaving early

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    Great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    The staff was welcoming and helpful, the bed was comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    Amazing Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 2-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First time in this jail turned hostel, friendly staff, well located, bus & train station at 5 minutes, lidl at 3 minutes, city center at 10 minutes

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    10
    Lovely ljubljana, great hostel , great stay , great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous hostel.great staff, good location , nice breakfast , good bar , live music .. Can't complain would recommend a night in cells at Celica. 8 min walk via cute cobbled alleys to the square and market etc

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    10
    It was absolutely perfect for my solo travel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe more frequent bathroom cleaning

    The location was perfect. Free breakfast. The staff were sweet enough to pack my breakfast as I was leaving early.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    10
    Very well designed hostel with great indoor and outdoorspaces, clean and confortable, helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all perfect.

    I loved being in a well restored and maintained historical building, which had many creative and artistic features.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nd

    Adorei o clima do hostel.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    Very nice one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The table in cell 119 has a wonky leg and one of the beds makes a disconcerting clunking noise when you move around on it.

    The staff were great, breakfast was great and the location is close to the city centre.

    Stayed in June 2025

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