What makes Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel, Slovenia different from other hotels?

Zlata Ladjica is a restored historic house in Ljubljana's heart where fifteen rooms tell fifteen authentic stories, from romantic legends to mythical dragons. Every stay reveals a different chapter of the city's culture.

What should I expect when dining at Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel, Slovenia?

Zlata Ladjica places gastronomy at the heart of Ljubljana discovery. Dining reflects Slovenia's culinary renaissance with local wines, seasonal ingredients, and dishes that tell the city's story.

Slovenia, Europe

Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel

Step into Ljubljana’s legend at Zlata Ladjica, a meticulously restored 5-star boutique hotel offering 15 unique rooms, each telling a story of the city’s love, dragons and vibrant culture

Zlata Ladjica is a historic house carefully restored and crafted, nestled in the heart of Ljubljana to be the 5-star boutique hotel of choice for all travellers. Stay with us to discover Ljubljana; a city of stories, legends, architecture, culture, gastronomy, love and dragons. Fifteen rooms, fifteen authentic stories of Ljubljana through time. Each one of them different, each one of them special.

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is one of the smallest, most welcoming and charming cities in Europe. The most popular version of the name is that it comes from the word Ljubljena, which means “beloved”. Indeed, such a picturesque little city will make you fall in love. The river that runs through it, the Ljubljanica, is known as “the river of love”. In addition, the city is enchanted by many legends related to dragons, so it is said that Ljubljana is the city of love and dragons.

Our aim is to leave a minimal environmental footprint, so we are committed to providing local, in-season food and drinks, and encourage our guests to make good use of the excellent water that Ljubljana supplies through the many taps and water fountains around the city. We have minimised the use of plastics throughout the hotel and use only environmentally-friendly cleaning products.

Our room furnishings feature restored old Persian rugs, chairs fashioned from recycled fishing nets, and restored antique furniture. The bedsheets contain environmentally friendly plant-derived Tencel fibre, which requires substantially less water for its production than conventional cotton bedding.

The design and comfort of our house merge with a passionate team, committed to provide the best personalized hotel and restaurant stories for our guests. Through this journey we enable the creation of unique new wonderful stories and long-lasting relationships.

We care, excite, anticipate, and surprise our guests, tailoring all details, one story at a time. And with their lovely stories, they will spread the word of Ljubljana and beyond. Our history, past, present and future.

AT THE HEART OF LJUBLJANA

Creating wonderful memories in Ljubljana and beyond, one story at a time

Story-telling rooms

Warm, homely atmosphere with a touch of elegance and history

SYMPHONY OF TRADITIONAL FLAVOURS

With a great respect for food and imagination, Chef Erik Florjanc creates organic culinary stories that delight the palates of our guests

Wellness Spa

An oasis of peace & indulgence to melt away the tension and regenerate your body and spirit

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Our insights..

Transparency is essential if we are all going to grow and improve together and this is why we have dedicated this section to sharing what we love about each place and its hosts. We work with each of our hosts to improve their guest experiences, sustainability practices and local impact, this is where you can learn more about that along with what still needs to be improved, the measures being taken to ensure our hosts continue to move forward and every now and then we’ll come back to update you on their progress.

Lars von der Wettern

Visited the property in October 2022

“What a wonderful gem right in the centre. You enter and for sure someone will smile at you. They love their city and their story is about that love in every corner. Also you can feel how everything is towards local products, local materials and eco minded practices, yet always at the highest level of quality and service. From the very first design, to the team and their stories – a love affair!”

AT THE HEART OF LJUBLJANA

Creating wonderful memories in Ljubljana and beyond, one story at a time

SYMPHONY OF TRADITIONAL FLAVOURS

With a great respect for food and imagination, Chef Erik Florjanc creates organic culinary stories that delight the palates of our guests

Story-telling rooms

Warm, homely atmosphere with a touch of elegance and history

Wellness Spa

An oasis of peace & indulgence to melt away the tension and regenerate your body and spirit

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Lars von der Wettern

Visited the property in October 2022

Community & Sustainability Commitment

Here are some key sustainability & community practices that these hosts are committed to. Please use the key below the icons for reference. You might see that some measurements are not currently in place and that’s okay, we choose to support our hosts on their imperfect road towards a better world and we understand that that takes time.

Sustainability Practices

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Eco Certifications & Efforts

Just as we admire each of our hosts for their singularity, we appreciate that their sustainability journeys are also unique. Because of this, we do not require our hosts to have an eco certification or two under their belt, we simply guide them on improving their sustainable business practices one imperfect – but positive – step at a time. If a host has eco certifications they will be shown below, if not, then know we are working towards this together.

Green Key

The Green Key certificate is the leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. This prestigious eco-label represents a commitment by businesses that their premises adhere to the strict criteria set by the Foundation for Environmental Education.

Our Efforts

Our seasonal à la carte menus are inspired by Slovenia’s rich culinary heritage and shaped by what local farmers and foragers bring us.
Our goal is long-term environmental impact through continuous improvement, not quick fixes. From energy efficiency to circular practices, sustainability is not a trend for us — it’s our foundation.

NGOs & Local Impact Projects Supported

Each of our hosts strive to have a positive impact on their local communities. Some of our hosts already have established connections with local partners to enrich the lives and wellbeing of their communities, others are in the process of creating these long term relationships. If a host has local NGO connections they will be shown below, if not, then know we are working towards this together.

Our Efforts

We offer local experiences around the country, and we are sourcing food & beverages from local small producers.
We provide equal opportunities, foster a supportive work culture and offer professional growth to our diverse and talented team. Happy team = happy guests. It’s that simple.
Although we are not formally part of a community infrastructure project, our work with local providers helps drive regional development in subtle, ongoing ways. We believe in building strong roots where we operate.

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