OUR COLLECTION — Slovenia by Heart

HANDPICKED STAYS, EXPERIENCES & REGIONS

From lakeside hideaways to mountain retreats, from trail guides to winemakers who'll open their cellar just for you - this is the Slovenia we know by heart.

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activities

Rafting

Whitewater rafting on the Soča River, one of the cleanest and clearest rivers in Europe.
Cycling

Roads and gravel routes through mountains, past lakes and through villages, e-bike or regular.
Wine Tasting

Tastings at small, family-run wineries in the Vipava Valley and Goriška Brda.
Hiking

Trails through the Julian Alps, from easy valley walks to full-day mountain routes.
Kayaking

Kayaking on the lakes, rivers or sea, suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers.
Horse Riding

Riding lessons and countryside rides, including with Lipizzaner horses at their original stud farm.
Fishing

Fly fishing for marble trout on the Soča and Sava rivers, with a local guide if needed.
Skiing

Alpine and cross-country skiing in the Julian Alps, from December to March.
Canyoning

Canyoning through the gorges and waterfalls around Bovec and the Soča Valley.
Seaside sunset boat ride

An evening boat trip aside the Adriatic coast, have drinks and food onboard, swim in the sea, enjoy the sunset.
Golf

A round at one of Slovenia's mountain golf courses, including Bled and Mokrice.
Cave Tour

Guided tours through Slovenia's cave systems, including Postojna and Škocjan.
Horse Show

A performance by the Lipizzaner horses at Lipica, where the breed originated in 1580.
City boat tour

A boat tour along the Ljubljanica River through the city centre.
City Walking Tour

A guided walk through Ljubljana with a local historian.

accommodation

Perks of booking through us include Heart Extras (welcome drink on arrival, discounted spa treatment, free dessert), room upgrades and discounts where available.

AS Boutique Hotel

A 28-room hotel in Ljubljana's historic centre, with a rooftop terrace and Jacuzzi overlooking the castle.
Hotel Bohinj

A redesigned Alpine hotel on Lake Bohinj, built from local larch by Ljubljana-based OFIS Architects.
Residence Soča

Nineteen apartments in the village of Soča, in the heart of Triglav National Park.
One66

A modern hotel on the edge of Ljubljana, a short drive from the city centre, Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj.
Villa Planinka

A 23-room boutique hotel in the Jezersko Valley, built from native wood and stone, with a Michelin-recommended restaurant.
Villa Murh

A four-suite lakeside hotel in a restored 1902 hunting lodge, once host to the Yugoslav royal family.
Fox On the Rocks

A private chalet next to Lake Bohinj, built into a century-old house, with its own spa and wine cellar.
Zlata Ladica

A boutique hotel in Ljubljana's old town, by the Ljubljanica River, with a Slovenian gastropub downstairs.
Hotel Allegro

A 17-room hotel in a historic building in Ljubljana's pedestrianised old town.
Boutique Hotel Majer’ca

A hotel and restaurant in Stara Fužina, 300 metres from Lake Bohinj.
Hotel Heritage

A 20-room hotel in a 16th-century Renaissance townhouse on Ljubljana's oldest street.
Guerila Winery Apartments

Three apartments on a biodynamic wine estate in the Vipava Valley, each named after a local grape variety.
Hotel Soca

A 20-room hotel in the centre of Bovec, with its own rafting and kayaking centre on-site.
PRISTAVA LEPENA

A cluster of wooden cabins on a plateau above the Soča River, with horses grazing the surrounding meadows.
White House Apartments

Self-catering apartments on the edge of Ljubljana, within easy reach of Bled, Bohinj and the coast.
Triglav Apartments

Lake-view apartments in Stara Fužina, a short walk from Lake Bohinj and the restaurant at Majer'ca.

REGIONS

Piran

A medieval town on the Adriatic coast, with Venetian architecture and narrow stone streets.
Ljubljana

Slovenia's compact, walkable capital, known for its car-free old town and the Ljubljanica River running through it.
Soča Valley

A river valley in the Julian Alps, known for the turquoise Soča River and its whitewater sports.
Lake Bled

An alpine lake with a church-topped island and a clifftop medieval castle, in the foothills of the Julian Alps.
Vipava Valley

A wine-growing valley near the Italian border, known for small, family-run wineries and a mild microclimate.
Triglav National Park

Slovenia's only national park, covering much of the Julian Alps and named after its highest peak.
Brda Wine Region

A hilltop wine region on the border with Italy's Collio, sometimes called Slovenia's Tuscany.
Lake Bohinj

Slovenia's largest permanent lake, inside Triglav National Park, quieter and less developed than Bled.