This hostel adjacent to the Metelkova squat used to be a military prison and is today one of the most unique hostels in the world. As the hottest place to stay in Ljubljana it is almost always booked, so plan ahead if you want the experience of staying behind bars in this madcap hipster haven. Each room has been decorated by local, strung-out Metelkovites resulting in a range of jailspaces from sparse and minimal to more psychedelic freakouts. Rooms for anywhere from 2 to 14 people are available, with rooms for 4 or more having in suite toilets and showers. With an Arabic-style bar and restaurant on the premises, and it's location in the Metelkova compound, this place stays loud and loose until the wee hours. Near the train station, it's a 10 minute walk to the riverside cafes of the Old Town. Free internet and a proper breakfast make it that much more of a bargain, but the real reason to stay here is, yeah - it's fucking cool. Prices vary by room size and season.
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