Both Easyjet and Wizzair offer affordable direct flights from London, whilst Adria airlines also offer flights from Manchester, plus 20 more European cities. By taking advantage of the clever GoOpti services you can also easily reach Ljubljana by flying to one of Zagreb, Bergamo, Milan, Bologna, Munich or Vienna airports (all are relatively nearby) and taking an affordable shared transfer. To check which routes work out cheapest for you try Momondo’s flight engine, which compares prices on different routes/airlines.

Those on a backpacker budget should investigate Tresor, Alibi M14 or Celica Hostel, whilst those searching for a bit more luxury should book into Hotel Meksiko, which has everything you need for a pleasant stay. Further upmarket and Sheraton recently opened a Four Points on the outskirts of the city. Apartments-wise and you can choose from local companies like Fine Ljubljana Apartments or Central Apartments, whilst global operator Only Apartments offer a smart platform for booking locally-owned flats.

Do check out our stories page, which includes the likes of a hipster’s guide, stylish travel guide and gay guide to Ljubljana, all of which feature some fantastic insider tips. In Your Pocket also do a great guide to the Slovenian capital, and of course Visit Ljubljana has oodles of info, including a festivals and events section. They also have several tourist offices you can drop by. To book a good tour guide check out Get Your Guide. For something hip and alternative check Ljubljana Magazine (in Slovenian with some English entries).