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    Since 1896

    At the centre of it all, throughout the centuries

    If you’re from Ljubljana, you know Zlata ladjica. It’s that notable old house by the river in the most beautiful part of the old town. Over the course of more than four centuries it has been a lively venue for the city’s goings-on. Under its roof it has hosted and accommodated goldsmiths, shoemakers, merchants, a famous inn, and more

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    Now carefully renovated, Zlata ladjica has been transformed into a charming boutique hotel.
    Ideally located, it pampers its guests with all of the modern comforts they could desire. One of only a few free-standing buildings in the old town of Ljubljana it offers stunning views of its surroundings, telling stories of the city and its people in its own, unique way.
    A journey through Ljubljana begins at Zlata ladjica.

    Proud of our heritage

    Zlata ladjica is special in more ways than one, and is also a heritage-listed building. This
    means that we had to approach its renovation with very special care. With the help of skilful
    restoration specialists, we succeeded in preserving the building’s many curiosities, which had been left to deteriorate for many years before we came in.

    Many elements that serve as testimony of its splendid past, such as arches, wall paintings, wooden ceilings, parts of the original roof construction, stone portals, and original foundations were carefully revealed and their stories woven into the hotel rooms, giving
    each of them their own unique character.had been left to deteriorate for many years before we came in.

    11th century

    Recent archaeological excavations reveal the oldest known smithy in Ljubljana.

    Turn of the 15th and 16th centuries

    Jurčič Square, where the building stands today, is part of the so-called Ljubljana ghetto. The ceramic image of a face found amidst archaeological excavations originates from that time.

    16thand 17th centuries

    The first record of the building and its first known depiction in a veduta originates from the 17th century.

    1877

    The building is located on the square originally called Artisans’ Square. Through history, the building accommodated different merchants, a goldsmith’s workshop, and a leather shop. For a short period in the mid-19th century the square was called Prešeren Square, after Slovenia’s greatest poet and author of the celebrated ballad Water Man, which inspired one of the rooms.

    1895

    The building was once one of four connected buildings lining the Ljubljanica river past Novi Trg (New Square) to the Breg Embankment. When Ljubljana was hit by the great earthquake of 1895, all three houses next to Zlata ladjica were badly damaged.

    1913/1914

    The three damaged houses were pulled down during the regulation of the Ljubljanica, with only Zlata ladjica remaining. With the regulation, a new street was laid out between the hotel and the river, which is where the hotel entrance is today.

    1926

    The Zlata ladjica inn opens on the ground floor of the building, and the name has stuck to this day. The building is said to have got its name from the myth of Jason and the Argonauts, who stole the Golden Fleece and sailed on their ship Argo to the Black Sea, and from there all the way to Ljubljana.

    1960

    Heavy traffic past the Zlata ladjica building was the reason why part of the eastern wall was broken-off around 1960 in order for it to run parallel with the Ljubljanica.

    2018

    Renovation of the heritage-listed building is launched.

    2021

    Opening of the renovated Zlata ladjica hotel with gastropub and restaurant.


    Our commitment to sustainability

    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 environmentally-friendly cleaning products. Our soaps, shampoos, and conditioners are sourced from a local producer of organic cosmetics. They also actively participate in a circular economy by taking back used facial soap bars from our guests and repurposing them into eco-friendly floor detergent. Our room furnishings feature restored old Persian rugs, chairs fashioned from recycled fishing nets, and restored antique furniture. We take pride in using Supima cotton for our bedsheets. Supima cotton producers are dedicated to employing non-toxic, sustainable, and organic farming practices. As a hotel located in a pedestrian zone, we offer complimentary bikes to our guests. We’re proud to have acquired the Green Key certificate in 2023, recognizing our commitment to sustainability and environmentally-friendly practices.
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      Mestni pristan d.o.o.
      Jurčičev trg 1
      1000 Ljubljana
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