Hostel Celica in Ljubljana

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

Hostel Celica was named The hippest hostel #1 by Lonely Planet and One of the 25 Ultimate places to stay by Rough Guides.   The former prison on Metelkova street was renovated to become Hostel CELICA (CELICA = cell). Every cell has its own author or a group of authors that projected its creative transformation from a prison cell to a UNIQUE hostel CELL. The 20 cells have maintained the original cell bars on the door and window. It's up to you: spend 20 nights in 20 different cells and DISCOVER your favorite!   HISTORY Hostel Celica is situated in a building that used to be a military prison, dating back to 1883, the age of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Later on, as Yugoslavia was formed, the prison came into the hands of Yugoslav Federal Army, where it remained until 1991 when Slovenia claimed its independence. After Slovenian troops defeated the Yugoslav federal army in the 10-day independence war, the military barracks were left empty.   The initiative Mreža za Metelkovo (Metelkova Network) aimed to convert the barracks into a multicultural centre and applied to formally gain the emptied space. However, the procedure of was extremely slow and it took over two years...   In 1993 the Metelkova Network were fed up with waiting and demanded that the City authorities enable them to move in that same year. The City’s answer to the requests of the Metelkova Network came when the demolishing of the former military barracks began. To prevent the demolishing, a group of approximately 200 Metelkova Network supporters occupied the buildings and virtually protected them with their bodies. Various independent artists later squatted the buildings. Metelkova Network thereby became even firmer, so the city authorities turned off the water and the electricity to make them leave. Gradually many people did leave due to the unbearable conditions, but the most persistent stayed…   A group of them, including Janko Roži?, architect, were joined in the Sestava Society with the idea to turn the former prison that used to confine people into an open and welcoming place, a meeting point for international travelers. The project was later financially supported by the City of Ljubljana and the Student Organization of the University of Ljubljana. The creative planning, renovation and transformation took 10 years and during that time, more than 80 artists from all over the world participated in the project. The first travelers spent the night in Hostel Celica in 2003.   ART & CULTURE Hostel Celica has a lively cultural life. Every Tuesday night a concert followed by a jam session welcomes international musicians. The hostel's art gallery Srecisce on the ground floor regularly hosts international art exhibitions. Additionally, the cultural program includes workshops, poetry readings, debates and presentations on various themes from literature, philosophy, music to nature, aesthetics and history etc.   Every day at 2 pm a free guided tour of the hostel takes place.   BAR & RESTAURANT There are three theme areas in our bar and restaurant: on the east side of the building, Oriental Café, on the west Cyber café, in the center, Slovenian ""Gostilna"". Each area is, naturally, equipped in the style of its name. We serve a rich buffet breakfast, local and imported drinks, cocktails, hookahs, fresh prepared lunches and snacks as well as a-la-carte and fast food Celica style.

Weitere Informationen

• Checkin ab 15:00 Uhr möglich
• Checkout bis 11:00 Uhr

Wegbeschreibung

Hostel CELICA is situated in the heart of Ljubljana, just 300m from the central railway and bus station and approximately 1km from the city center (Prešeren Square and old town).


FROM CENTRAL TRAIN &amp, BUS STATION: 5 minutes walking/2 minutes driving distance. Follow the blue street signs &quot,Hostel Celica&quot,.
FROM AIRPORT: Ljubljana, Joze Pucnik Airport, 35 minutes drive. Take a bus, shuttle or a taxi to the Central bus and train station. Then follow the blue street signs &quot,Hostel Celica&quot,.
FROM LJUBLJANA RING HIGHWAY: 25 minutes from the Highway , exit at Ljubljana Center and follow the signs to the Central bus and train station. Then follow the blue street signs &quot,Hostel Celica&quot,.