78%Alibi K5 Hostel

Very reasonable, in the centre of Ljubljana. Friendly, helpful staff. Free internet access - good if you want to meet people. Only bad thing is the lack of hot water!

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by georgie-e-edwards568 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

16

staff are great.it is very dirty

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by liananirvana6275 – posted on Sep 27, 2008

22

Cold showers!!

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by shelleyan5382 – posted on Sep 20, 2008

3

Staff is very kind. but I don't iike mixed dom. clean the bed and bathroom, please

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by Meca03 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

2

The girl at the desk would have to be the crankiest person I have ever encountered and the toilets smelled so bad that I actually went to the train station to use the ones there instead. It was a very unpleasant experience and I would not recommend this hostel to anyone.

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by Rlowin – posted on Aug 18, 2008

1

If you like dirty rooms and showers with cold water, this is your place. For the same price you can get much better... so keep searching!

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by videpourriel2911 – posted on Aug 15, 2008

2

Great location, with lockers to store valuables in each room. Free internet a bonus

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by pinkge7155 – posted on Aug 14, 2008

5

i think they should redecorate the inside and possibly get new furniture for the common room. other that that it was good. fantastic location.

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by sdavis89 – posted on Aug 9, 2008

1

The common area is right outside many of the rooms, so it is quite noisy at night. There was also a lot of noise from outside early in the morning which woke me (and I normally sleep well!) The lockers dont fit a rucksack which is a little annoying. The toilets were not particularly clean, and... more The common area is right outside many of the rooms, so it is quite noisy at night. There was also a lot of noise from outside early in the morning which woke me (and I normally sleep well!) The lockers dont fit a rucksack which is a little annoying. The toilets were not particularly clean, and there was no hot water by 9am in the morning. We had actually booked into the other Alibi hostel but we were moved to this one as it was being renovated. Lots of nice people around and staff helpful.close

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by rachelmaryca – posted on Aug 8, 2008

2

Large hostel right in the center and bar district by the river in Ljubljana. Not a cosy place, many rooms on many floors. We got a room on the top floor right under the roof which was very hot (it was in the end of july) and impossible to get in some fresh air with terrible "cancer... more Large hostel right in the center and bar district by the river in Ljubljana. Not a cosy place, many rooms on many floors. We got a room on the top floor right under the roof which was very hot (it was in the end of july) and impossible to get in some fresh air with terrible "cancer lights" in the ceiling. Except of that it is an ok hostel with acceptable facilities.close

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by teodor-873227 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

1

total dump! Shower reeks of urine and there were lots of passed out guys sleeping on the floor. we were uncomfortable. yuck.

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by peytonmar – posted on Aug 5, 2008

1

Great place! Perfect location - right in the centre. Lively place with free internet and loads of bars nearby. Safe and clean.

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by amandalarg7688 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

5

Pretty good hostel actually. Great location near bars etc.

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by astormysd – posted on Aug 1, 2008

11

Staff didnt go out of their way for anyone. room was quite noisy thanks to downstairs cafe, dont expect a lot of sleep. bring your ear plugs. Bathrooms look a bit shabby but not too bad. Were out of toilet paper, and in addition, had a nice freezing cold shower. I wouldn't chose this hostel over... more Staff didnt go out of their way for anyone. room was quite noisy thanks to downstairs cafe, dont expect a lot of sleep. bring your ear plugs. Bathrooms look a bit shabby but not too bad. Were out of toilet paper, and in addition, had a nice freezing cold shower. I wouldn't chose this hostel over anywhere else thats for sure. Very average.close

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by richelle-19789037 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

1

very well equipped hostel. clean, with warm beds and lots of hot showers. they were a bit strict on the silence after hours, but overall it was a very good hostel.

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by paulnewmanlegsbroke2908 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

6

According to the reservation we had to stay in K5. Nothing there so we went to the central reception. Over there we got a room. The location of the hostel is excellent. Ljubljana has one main street and it's right in the middle of it. Internet is free but slow. Don't hesitate to sleep here.

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by notorious-martuh273 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

7

Hot water was sometimes a problem, especially in the morning.

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by idavirkki6881 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

1

The location is SUPERB. We stayed 1 night and being so central eliminated every hassle. The staff were always present. There are keys for the room door and secure lockers inside. No curfew. In general though, it's just a hostel like any other.

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by brothersaustin – posted on Jul 3, 2008

1

The toilets smell and the showers are mouldy

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by nadinecollins7542 – posted on Jun 23, 2008

3

We had a private twin (bunks), which was so tiny that anyone with the slightest claustrophobia would have been in big trouble!

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by nadinecollins7542 – posted on Jun 23, 2008

3

although expensive it is an excellent location very central and has security lockers in room but not enough showers and little hot water unless you get your shower in early!

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by raychel1267493 – posted on Jun 19, 2008

4

Great location.

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by c-berglin6744 – posted on Jun 2, 2008

5

Awesome location, just its a little bit tough to find because the directions listed on HostelWorld are distinctly wrong. But once you find the place, it's fantastic and i think they had a free bike rental (cant remember)

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by Demari – posted on May 21, 2008

2

Although i booked the K5 hostel i was put in the large Alibi hostel as K5 was under renovation. The main Alibi hostel with over 100 beds is a pretty annonymous place to stay. Its gloomy and the rooms are bare and grimey. The bed clothes i was given were old and stained. Queing for toilets and... more Although i booked the K5 hostel i was put in the large Alibi hostel as K5 was under renovation. The main Alibi hostel with over 100 beds is a pretty annonymous place to stay. Its gloomy and the rooms are bare and grimey. The bed clothes i was given were old and stained. Queing for toilets and showers was common and they cant provide hot water for the number of people there. Luckily im an early riser but i heard plenty of people puffing and panting trying to cope with the cold showers.close

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by Knobbly – posted on May 21, 2008

3

In our room there was a tank for (i assume) hot water. some of us had problem to sleep because of the noise.

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by pierpk7723 – posted on May 13, 2008

3

We stayed only one night there..We booked two beds in onther Alibi Hostel but there were no places and we were put to another one (unfortunaltely not in the center as we wanted) but as a compensation we hadf a double romm under the roof for the price of dorm. The girl at the reception was nice... more We stayed only one night there..We booked two beds in onther Alibi Hostel but there were no places and we were put to another one (unfortunaltely not in the center as we wanted) but as a compensation we hadf a double romm under the roof for the price of dorm. The girl at the reception was nice and there was also one computer with free internet.close

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by irenesolnce – posted on May 5, 2008

3

Staff were so friendly and helpful... much appreciated after 2 days on trains!! thanks very much!

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by schlueter-david4335 – posted on Apr 6, 2008

3

great location, helpful staff, cold showers

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by mayalljonathon6838 – posted on Dec 30, 2007

2

I picked a beautiful snowy day to go to ljubjlana! While I was supposed to stay at k5, they were having a water problem and I had to go to the regular Alibi hostel. It was nice, clean, with free internet, though the bathroom was a bit small for so many people. The location was perfect, and I... more I picked a beautiful snowy day to go to ljubjlana! While I was supposed to stay at k5, they were having a water problem and I had to go to the regular Alibi hostel. It was nice, clean, with free internet, though the bathroom was a bit small for so many people. The location was perfect, and I while the graffiti look isn't really my taste, I can appreciate their efforts to add character.close

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by ashleyconk – posted on Apr 23, 2007

4

Awesome time in Ljubjana, Slovenia!!!

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by Jaymie6578 – posted on Apr 23, 2007

3

The hostel is very central and is larger than it first appears. Staff are helpful. Free internet is a plus.

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by allitin – posted on Apr 23, 2007

31

Alibi K5 was under renovation so we were moved to Alibi Central Hostel just few meters away from K5. Anyway, excellent location in the centre of Ljubljana, kind staff, clean...

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by vanelic – posted on Apr 22, 2007

24

Great hostel in great location. I had a dirty comforter that I wouldn't recommend to a homeless man in the coldest place on earth, however, the people were very friendly and it was a positive experience. firendly staff.

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by rtauth – posted on Mar 11, 2007

2

There was no kitchen, no fridge or microwave. Bedrooms are mixed, I was the only girl in my room with 5 guys I didn't know... People can arrive anytime during the night and it disturbs people who are sleeping...

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by auclair – posted on Feb 1, 2007

2

We booked in at K5 but this was actually closed for renovations over the winter so we were in another Alibi hostel very close by. Unfortunately we wanted a hostel with a kitchen and the one we stayed at did not have one but the staff were really friendly and heated up our food in their microwave.... more We booked in at K5 but this was actually closed for renovations over the winter so we were in another Alibi hostel very close by. Unfortunately we wanted a hostel with a kitchen and the one we stayed at did not have one but the staff were really friendly and heated up our food in their microwave. Really modern hostel and very clean. Right on the river and close to all bars and cafes. Would recommend.close

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by pattynants – posted on Jan 12, 2007

22

Terrible exeperience from start to finish. First, they moved us from the K5 to the central hostel, but then couldn't provide us with any kitchen facilities to us, which had been our main reason for choosing K5. Rooms amd showers were filthy and badly organised, common room was soulless, internet... more Terrible exeperience from start to finish. First, they moved us from the K5 to the central hostel, but then couldn't provide us with any kitchen facilities to us, which had been our main reason for choosing K5. Rooms amd showers were filthy and badly organised, common room was soulless, internet connection was tortuously slow and the staff seemed to know very little about the city, as they were advertising a restaurant which we found didn't serve food after 6pm. Avoid it if you can.close

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by frimre – posted on Dec 21, 2006

13

I didn't actually stay at the ALibi k5 as they had closed it for some reason... so instead had the Alibi hostel. Nowhere to cook/watch tv/exist. Not too clean. But the location was good.

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by EHamm – posted on Dec 15, 2006

4

The Alibi K5 was closed for renovation so we were in the Alibi (main) Hostel, very near by. The location was amazing, the staff were really helpful, and we had tonnes of fun here! I recommend it and will be going back again myself. Get up early 4 hot showers tho...

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by shane3962 – posted on Sep 7, 2006

1

I was on the top floor and its a long way up other than that pretty good place

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by bennymah – posted on Aug 27, 2006

4

I thought the hostel had a fantastic location just below the castle and right on the river. Unfortunately it had no kitchen facilities at all, no laundry factilities, no locks on the bedroom doors and the lockers that were provided were not big enough to fit a standard back pack in.

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by Helloj4427 – posted on Aug 25, 2006

10