ibis Styles Ljubljana The Fuzzy Log

I was looking for an Ibis hotel as I stay in them often and they are a GREAT value for the amenities. I did not know, however, that this location was a dual stay hotel. It is a regular hotel and one floor is a hostel, but it was not like hostels I’ve stayed in my younger traveling years. It was very modern and had AWESOME amenities. The staff was awesome and the breakfast was top notch! If I visit again, I will pay more attention to the booking site and book the normal hotel but the Hostel was great!

I loved the convenient location, both from the center and the bus station. I loved that it's so spacious and that we have plenty of freedom to store our things, cook, and use the gym for a break. The terrace is great for relaxing and having a coffee, and they have plenty of seating for socializing. I really liked that they have a tap to refill your water bottles. Also, at least very important for me, the hair dryers are good and not the mythical small ones that hardly dry anything. Despite sharing shower and bathroom spaces, I felt that everything was very organized and I felt very comfortable in my capsule.

The staff were lovely and helpful. The cabin was super cosy and practical with plenty of space for a solo traveller, towels and bedding included, and plenty of USB sockets. The bed was large and I slept comfortably. I appreciated the range of bathrooms available - there were unisex as well as gendered shared bathrooms with shower & toilet cubicles and open sink areas, or there was the choice of private bathrooms where the shower, toilet, and sink were all in one lockable room. It didn’t seem very busy during my stay so thankfully there was always a private bathroom available. There were also lots of spaces around to sit and chill, and there was generally a nice vibe in the hostel. The location was also excellent for Ljubljana centre, literally 3 minutes walk and I was in the old town.

As someone who has always been apprehensive of staying at a hostel, as I really value my personal space and privacy, staying at a hostel has been on my list of challenges for a while, and staying at ibis Styles proved to me that staying at a hostel can be a great experience. Upon booking, it was really important for me to find a place that would offer some kind of privacy, and I was able to have that with ibis Style. The room that I chose was spacious enough to not feel claustrophobic, yet still comfortable, I liked the interior design of the communal lounge and overall hostel, and all the amenities offered in the bathroom and kitchen. The kitchen offered most utensils and dishes necessary for anyone that wanted to bring food and cook. The room was well planned, providing a shelf, two wall hooks, a decent sized mirror, a table attached to the wall with a mechanism for opening and closing, and a very comfortable bedding. I was able to put out clothes and my personal products on the shelves and keep everything organized, without the feeling of cluster. The location was a great perk as well, only a five minute walk from the Ljubljana Station, and a walking distance from most touristy locations. I bought a bus card thinking that I will use it, however there was no need, as I visited all museums and cultural places by walking on foot. On my last day, I was able to leave my bag after check-out in a luggage room - which was kept locked, to continue exploring the city before my flight. To summarize my experience, I was left immensely satisfied with the cleanliness and comfort provided, and I highly recommend it to everyone else.

The Fuzzy Log is a very unique style of hostel, I really liked it's eco-friendly design and values. I stayed in a personal 'pod' rather than a dorm room; I loved the funky lighting in the room, and how cozy it was. I was lovely to be able to read my book and drink a coffee on the rooftop area, as well as chill out in the communal area on big comfy chairs. The breakfast was very good, with a wide range of pastries, fruit, yoghurts and good food available. The staff were very helpful and there is someone available 24 hours. This hostel was a lot bigger than I had expected - it has a feel of a hotel about it with the range of amenities it offers for the price. The central bus station and train station are a few minutes walk away - very easy to navigate with suitcases or heavy bags, and very convenient for early mornings.