Boutique Hotel
Calm, literary, and intentionally slow. Scandinavian minimalism meets Slovenian artisan craft. It reads more like a well-designed private apartment than a hotel — deliberately so. No pool, no gym, no spa. The point is the building, the breakfast, the book you brought with you.
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Why It Matters
One of the most thoughtfully preserved historic small hotels in Central Europe. Featured in The New York Times, Forbes, National Geographic, and The Times. The building has housed cobblers, masons, a winemaker, a stonecutter, a painter, a potter, a woolmaker, and a sockmaker since 1550 — and the hotel leans into every layer of that story. The hallways double as a rotating gallery for Slovenian art.
A family-owned, eight-room boutique hotel inside a building that has stood since 1550. The renovation — done by Ljubljana firm P PLUS Arhitekti — preserved original stone walls, a 16th-century wooden ceiling, a fresco in the dining room, and exposed brick, then layered in bespoke furniture made by local craftsmen, restored mid-century armchairs, and handmade tableware by Slovenian potter Barbara Skubic. Rooms are furnished in solid wood, linen, and wool on oak floors with underfloor heating — and notably, there are no TVs. The whole property is allergy-free and runs on a hyper-local sourcing philosophy from food to toiletries to art.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Arch
The only ground-floor room, and the one that blurs the line between inside and outside. Direct exit to the shaded communal courtyard makes it ideal for people who want fresh air at all hours. At 20 m2 it's the most compact double, but the historic stone archways give it real character.
King (180x200, convertible to twin) · 20 sqm
Balcony
The room with its own private balcony and large glass windows — genuinely light-filled in a building that otherwise leans toward the intimately dim. Courtyard views, a sofa bed for a third guest, and at 33 m2 enough space to actually spread out.
King (180x210, convertible to twin) + sofa bed (115x210) · 33 sqmBeam
Named for the massive original wooden beam — now reinforced with metal — that runs across the room. It's the building's Baroque working-class history made tangible. Street views, 27 m2, and can be connected with the adjacent Red Roof room for families.
Double (160x200) · 27 sqmLoft
High ceilings, exposed beams, soft afternoon light, and views of St. Jacob's Church and the Castle Hill slopes. At 27 m2 it's not the biggest, but the vertical space and the church-and-hillside panorama make it feel far more expansive.
King (180x210, convertible to twin) · 27 sqmRectangle
A generous 33 m2 room with a cozy sofa, natural textiles, and an unusual ceiling-mounted rectangular clothing rail that doubles as a design statement. Church views, a sofa bed for a third guest, and one of the more quietly luxurious options in the hotel.
King (180x210, convertible to twin) + sofa bed (90x200) · 33 sqmRed Roof
The smallest room at 13 m2 — a deliberate nod to the ascetic craftsmen who lived here centuries ago. Works well as a solo retreat or as an add-on to the Beam room for families. The bathroom is detached but private, accessed by a private hallway.
Double (140x200) · 13 sqmRose Street
A spacious room overlooking the quiet cobblestone street and St. Jacob's Church. The original 16th-century wooden ceiling has been carefully preserved and restored — it's a genuine piece of architectural history overhead. At 29 m2, one of the more comfortable mid-size options.
King (180x210, convertible to twin) · 29 sqm
Treetop Studio
The standout of the hotel. A sleek top-floor 50 m2 studio with its own private roof terrace and a full kitchen. Two separate bedrooms — a master with a 180x210 bed and a smaller room with a 140x200 bed — make this the clear choice for families or anyone staying more than a few nights. The terrace and kitchen genuinely set it apart from everything else on offer.
King (180x210 master) + Double (140x200 second bedroom) · 50 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A deep-dive into pour-over and espresso craft, led by expert baristas from Stow Coffee Roasters at their specialty coffee shop beneath the City Museum of Ljubljana. Stow supplies all coffee to the hotel.
Learn to cook traditional Slovenian dishes and contemporary light meals using seasonal produce from the Ljubljana basin. Bake bread and desserts. Run by local chefs in the hotel kitchen itself.
A small, curated in-hotel shop stocking items used throughout the property — locally made, design-forward objects that guests can take home.
The hotel works with a curated list of local guides who can arrange tailor-made tours of Ljubljana and its surroundings — covering art, architecture, gastronomy, history, or nature depending on your interests. Contact the hotel to arrange.
A hands-on workshop run by Slovenian potter Barbara Skubic — the same artist who made all the tableware used throughout the hotel. Takes place in her studio surrounded by nature in the nearby village of Zaplana. Available for beginners and advanced potters.
The hotel hallways serve as a display space for Slovenian art. Currently showing paintings by Igor Banfi. Accessible to all guests throughout their stay.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Oak floors with underfloor heating throughout all rooms.
Each room is stocked with a selection of books and magazines.
Rooms are intentionally TV-free. Rooms feature REVO SuperConnect smart radios instead.
Stocked with fine spirits, Slovenian wines, and craft beers. Open 10:00–21:00.
High-quality specialty coffee roasted in Slovenia, served from 10:00–21:00.
Served 8:00–10:00. House-made granola, pies, coffee cakes; freshly baked bread from a nearby artisanal bakery. Continental, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.
The entire property is allergy-free. All beds are hypoallergenic.
A shaded communal courtyard where guests can eat breakfast, sip wine, or simply sit. The Arch room has direct access.
There is no swimming pool on site.
Pets welcome. Pet kits available on request.
Parking available on site for guests.
There is no fitness center or gym on site.
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