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Youth Hostel Arsviva

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Podcerkev 24

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Why people book this hotel

Clean rooms
13 mentions

It's quiet, temperature is great, beds comfy, all clean, enough space between be…

Exceptionally clean

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Wonderful, cosy hostel

Staff very helpful and easy check in

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

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

Great location
6 mentions

Beautiful location in small village

The location seemed a bit remote but there is a restaurant and supermarket just …

Breakfast available
5 mentions

Unfortunately, we had to leave early and couldn’t try the breakfast

Super clean and tidy, good breakfast, confortable

Free Wi‑Fi
2 mentions

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

M

Marja

solo_traveller

August 10, 2025

10

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.

T

Therese

family_with_children

July 1, 2025

10

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.

M

Mathias

extended_group

June 7, 2025

10

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.

D

Denis

extended_group

May 30, 2025

10

Very clean and comfort stay

D

Debbie

family_with_children

August 15, 2024

9

Beautiful building and area. Loved hiring 1 bike plus 1 scooter. Wished you had more. Boys enjoyed basketball.

F

Francesca

solo_traveller

August 13, 2024

10

Super clean and tidy, good breakfast, confortable.

A

Ashley

solo_traveller

July 26, 2024

8

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.

A

Adam

couple

June 9, 2024

8

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.

M

Manuel

couple

May 30, 2024

9

Lots of space, kitchen equipped with everything, friendly staff

R

Ravi

solo_traveller

May 24, 2024

9

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.

M

Magdalena

couple

May 3, 2024

10

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

D

Darinka

solo_traveller

January 7, 2024

9

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.

M

Marcus

solo_traveller

October 6, 2023

9

Had the whole thing for myself. Spottles place, well equipped.

A

Anne

couple

September 9, 2023

8

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.

B

Borut

extended_group

September 4, 2023

10

superb getaway

Very friendly staff, comfortable apartment with nice equipment, very good place to have a quiet vacation

V

Violaine

couple

August 30, 2023

9

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.

A

Armando

solo_traveller

August 30, 2023

9

Great option for a stopover.

Hosts always responded quickly. The hostel is very modern and well equipped.

J

Jakub

solo_traveller

August 29, 2023

9

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

F

Francesco

solo_traveller

August 28, 2023

10

I've been received well over the check-in, as I was late. The staff has been lovely. Very quiet place, very clean.

S

Sara

couple

August 15, 2023

10

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.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 22 1 bedroom0
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.

Max 4 guests 25 1 bedroom0
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.

Max 14 guests 140 4 bedrooms 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 9:40 PM

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