Youth Hostel Arsviva
Podcerkev 24
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Why people book this hotel
“It's quiet, temperature is great, beds comfy, all clean, enough space between be…”
“Exceptionally clean”
“Wonderful, cosy hostel”
“Staff very helpful and easy check in”
“We booked the Junior Suite (basically a house of its own) and were happy to find…”
“Great location in a beautiful, sleepy part of Slovenia”
“Beautiful location in small village”
“The location seemed a bit remote but there is a restaurant and supermarket just …”
“Unfortunately, we had to leave early and couldn’t try the breakfast”
“Super clean and tidy, good breakfast, confortable”
“Good wi-fi, and dorms had air-conditioning”
“There were no issues with the WiFi, and the staff were extremely helpful and wel…”
Overview
Set in Stari Trg pri Ložu, 45 km from Predjama Castle, Youth Hostel Arsviva offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. At the hostel, each room includes a patio with a city view. At Youth Hostel Arsviva the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a children's playground. Guests at Youth Hostel Arsviva will be able to enjoy activities in and around Stari Trg pri Ložu, like skiing and cycling. Snežnik Castle is 4.8 km from the hostel, while Karst Museum Postojna is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, 79 km from Youth Hostel Arsviva.
Traveller reviews
Marja
solo_traveller
August 10, 2025
“Cosy, clean, exceptional”
Wonderful, cosy hostel. We were 2 friends in the mixed dorm staying 2 nights in July and attending Floating Castle festival. It's quiet, temperature is great, beds comfy, all clean, enough space between beds. Fully equipped kitchen and fridge, nice private, airy bathrooms. Peace and quiet and friendly staff. Easy to find, easy to park, easy everything. Totally recommend.
Therese
family_with_children
July 1, 2025
“Wonderful area to explore if you have a car”
Beautiful location in small village. Exceptionally clean. Staff very helpful and easy check in. Great balcony area to eat.
Mathias
extended_group
June 7, 2025
“Charming Hostel in beautiful surroundings”
Charming hostel in beautiful surroundings. We were a group of cyclists and had a great stay at the hostel. Although booking and check-in were a bit chaotic, the host was nice, helpful, and flexible and we could sort everything out. We booked the Junior Suite (basically a house of its own) and were happy to find really nice rooms, clean bathrooms and a large kitchen area for cooking, eating or just spending time together. Unfortunately, we had to leave early and couldn’t try the breakfast. The location seemed a bit remote but there is a restaurant and supermarket just 1km away.
Denis
extended_group
May 30, 2025
Very clean and comfort stay
Debbie
family_with_children
August 15, 2024
Beautiful building and area. Loved hiring 1 bike plus 1 scooter. Wished you had more. Boys enjoyed basketball.
Francesca
solo_traveller
August 13, 2024
Super clean and tidy, good breakfast, confortable.
Ashley
solo_traveller
July 26, 2024
“A pleasant stay for three nights. Not very busy, so I had the dormitory to myself each night.”
Nice peaceful location, very clean. Good wi-fi, and dorms had air-conditioning.
Adam
couple
June 9, 2024
“Great location, room and staff”
Great location in a beautiful, sleepy part of Slovenia. Amazing bear watching nearby and trips to Cerknica Lake in easy reach. Clean and simple room and friendly staff.
Manuel
couple
May 30, 2024
Lots of space, kitchen equipped with everything, friendly staff
Ravi
solo_traveller
May 24, 2024
“Charming Youth Hostel”
My bed in the dorm was extremely comfortable. For someone hiking the Via Dinarica, it was something I really appreciated. I really loved the charming characteristics of the place too. There were not a lot of guests, so it was nice and quiet.
Magdalena
couple
May 3, 2024
Everything: Friendly and responsive owners Room was clean, spacious and cosy View from the window Very well equipped and nicely designed spacious kitchen The building is probably freshly refurbished, everything looks new The outside area - plenty of space for spending time on fresh air
Darinka
solo_traveller
January 7, 2024
“Safe, comfortable, affordable and helpful staff throughout the stay.”
Location is almost two hours away from the Capital. To get from Ljubljana to Ars Viva in Loska Dolina you can rent a car, or book a taxi from the airport which is what I did. Another option is to take a bus from Ljubljana to Podcerkev. In Ars Viva I rented an electric bicycle which was a fun experience. For breakfast we had a buffet of fresh food and drinks. My room had a lovely view and was well kept, which can be said about the whole property. There were no issues with the WiFi, and the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming, which added positively to my stay. All in all, I would definitely recommend.
Marcus
solo_traveller
October 6, 2023
Had the whole thing for myself. Spottles place, well equipped.
Anne
couple
September 9, 2023
A good location, clean and comfortable. Small bathroom and shower but good value for money. There was a good choice of breakfast stuff and frozen pizzas and lasagne in the freezer, we had a couple of pizzas as we were travelling on bicycles and didn't really want to cycle back to the town. It was a good pizza too at a reasonable price. The staff were not around at check-in but the online process went very smoothly, we soon the manager at breakfast and she was very helpful.
Borut
extended_group
September 4, 2023
“superb getaway”
Very friendly staff, comfortable apartment with nice equipment, very good place to have a quiet vacation
Violaine
couple
August 30, 2023
Check-in was very easy and flexible. I didn't see the dorm, but our room was a good size with plenty of space to store our luggage. Everything was really clean, and we really enjoyed breakfast.
Armando
solo_traveller
August 30, 2023
“Great option for a stopover.”
Hosts always responded quickly. The hostel is very modern and well equipped.
Jakub
solo_traveller
August 29, 2023
“Solid value for money”
- Whole building feels new and it’s clean - Very well equiped kitchen with a lot of space - Completely online check-in process
Francesco
solo_traveller
August 28, 2023
I've been received well over the check-in, as I was late. The staff has been lovely. Very quiet place, very clean.
Sara
couple
August 15, 2023
“AMAZING”
The hostel was very, very clean, comfy & absolutley beautiful! Everyone at the hostel was also very nice!
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Visual aids: Braille, Visual aids: Tactile signs
Activities
Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance, Tennis court, Fishing, Skiing, Games room, Children's playground, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Lift, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Strollers, Pet bowls, Shared lounge/TV area, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Fax/photocopying, Tour desk, Meeting/banquet facilities, Business centre, Laundry
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The double room also provides guests with a barbecue. The double room provides a washing machine, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the kitchen. The double room also includes a barbecue. The double room features a washing machine, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The triple room also has a barbecue. The triple room offers a washing machine, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Junior Suite with Mountain View
Featuring a private entrance, this spacious suite also consists of 4 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the kitchen. The suite also offers a barbecue. The suite features air conditioning, a washing machine, soundproof walls as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 13 beds.
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