doonhameronthedon Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I know a lot have been before but as I'm just back from another trip (9th visit) I thought I'd leave some tips before I forget. Flew with Air France. CDG is always a pain but at least the timings are good. 35 euro between 4 for a pre-booked taxi from the airport to Ljubljana. You can get shuttle buses for ~7.50. Car takes about half an hour. Stayed at Hotel Cubo as it was the wife's 40th probably a bit expensive for a football trip but still nice and very central. There's plenty Hostels around the city center. Also stayed in the Lev and the Union before and they were fine. On a Friday all the local restaurants put up a stall and cook their food in front of you: Friday Food Market It's brilliant. Loads of great food, craft beer stall, normal beer stalls, gin, wine stalls. I had cevipici (sp?) from the Balkan grill wife had a Zimbabwean curry. The Thai Pub (5 mins walk from Hotel Cubo) stall was probably the busiest but there was probably too much to choose from. Zmauc further along the same road is maybe worth a visit if you're fancying a roll up at the same time as a pint. Ate at Julija's a couple of times as it's a favourite. It was actually due to a recommendation from Bruce on here when we went the first time about 8 years ago. Pops Burgers was also great. The owner was also very clued up on Scotland. There was a pub hidden inside/behind the Geonavtik shop on the corner of Kongresni Trg where the Stigl lager was 2 euro for half a litre. Also sold Honey Dew which is a favourite of mine. Generally pints were between 2.50 & 3.20. Day trips to Lake Bled are easy enough. Take the bus as the train only goes to Lesce Bled which is a taxi ride away and no quicker. Bus is 12 euro return leaves every hour from Stance 5 and takes 1hr & 15 mins. They do combined tickets for the church & castle. We did it separately and the costs were 12 euro-bus, 11 euro motor launch to the island, castle entry is 10 euro or free if you have a reservation at the restaurant . It was excellent, I had the Schnitzel. It is walkable to the castle with the bonus of the George Best Bar being on the way. We took a taxi between 4 which was 13 euro. Probably a bit much but it's a steep hill. Walked back and stopped in the pub. Return buses to Ljubljana are every hour on the half hour but the 3:30pm is a different company I think so you can't use your return ticket. Buy singles if that's the time you want to come back. Plenty other pubs and restaurants about the place too as you'd expect. If you want to stay we've stayed at Pension Berc before which was cheap and only a short walk from the Lakeside. Loads of Hostels too. If I remember anything else I'll put it up. Any questions please ask and I'll try and answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 8 hours ago, doonhameronthedon said: On a Friday all the local restaurants put up a stall and cook their food in front of you: Friday Food Market It's brilliant. Loads of great food, craft beer stall, normal beer stalls, gin, wine stalls. I had cevipici (sp?) from the Balkan grill wife had a Zimbabwean curry. The Thai Pub (5 mins walk from Hotel Cubo) stall was probably the busiest but there was probably too much to choose from. Zmauc further along the same road is maybe worth a visit if you're fancying a roll up at the same time as a pint. That's a cracking idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenblueeyes Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 On 3/30/2017 at 7:20 PM, fringo said: That's a cracking idea. Especially as I arrive on the Friday..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonhameronthedon Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 10 hours ago, jenblueeyes said: Especially as I arrive on the Friday..... 10 hours ago, jenblueeyes said: Especially as I arrive on the Friday..... A lot of the offices shut early and they all go down as a group for a bit of team building. It's all very sociable. 30 secs walk from the triple bridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherwell Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Whats The Hotel Lev Like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonhameronthedon Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) On 4/19/2017 at 4:52 PM, motherwell said: Whats The Hotel Lev Like ? Fine. Normal 4 star business hotel. Walking distance (10 mins) to the river, the goulash at breakfast was particularly good. Was a small boozer up an alley just round the corner so drank there as it was cheaper. Never went to the casino. Edited April 21, 2017 by doonhameronthedon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherwell Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 2 hours ago, doonhameronthedon said: Fine. Normal 4 star business hotel. Walking distance (10 mins) to the river, the goulash at breakfast was particularly good. Was a small boozer up an alley just round the corner so drank there as it was cheaper. Never went to the casino. Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontoarab Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 On 4/1/2017 at 2:31 AM, doonhameronthedon said: A lot of the offices shut early and they all go down as a group for a bit of team building. It's all very sociable. 30 secs walk from the triple bridges. cheers Doon, we'll be in Friday too will check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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