Travel tips · Ljubljana · Slovenia
Ljubljana travel tips: what to know before you go
The etiquette, money and practical details that make the first day easier.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Ljubljana is a relaxed, outdoor-minded capital where people cycle to work, walk the dog in Tivoli and linger over coffee by the river. English is widely spoken, especially by younger people, but a greeting in Slovene is appreciated. Sunday is quiet, with most shops closed and families heading to the hills.
Key facts
- Language
- Slovene
- Currency
- EUR
- Plugs
- Type C and F sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Tap water is safe and good to drink, and public drinking fountains are found…
- Emergency
- 112 (European emergency number)
Things to know
- Greet shop staff with 'Dober dan' when you enter and say 'Hvala' when you leave.
- Take your shoes off when entering someone's home; hosts often offer slippers.
- When toasting, say 'Na zdravje' and look each person in the eye.
- Keep to pedestrian areas on foot and watch for cyclists, who share many central streets.
- Be quiet in churches and cover shoulders if a service is under way.
- Book Plečnik House ahead: Tour groups are small; reserve a slot on the Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana website, especially in summer.
- Eat your main meal at lunch, when weekday set menus cost far less than dinner.
Tipping
Tipping is not obligatory. Locals round up the bill or leave about 5–10% for good service in restaurants; in cafés, rounding up is enough.
Language
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Dober dan | Good day / hello |
| Živjo | Hi (informal) |
| Hvala | Thank you |
| Prosim | Please / you're welcome |
| Na zdravje | Cheers |
| Račun, prosim | The bill, please |
What to wear
Casual and practical; bring good walking shoes for cobbles and hills, and a rain jacket in any season.
Practical details
- Plugs and voltage
- Type C and F sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
- Drinking water
- Tap water is safe and good to drink, and public drinking fountains are found around the centre.
- Emergency number
- 112 (European emergency number)
- Phone and internet
- EU roaming applies to European SIMs, mobile coverage is good across the city, and many cafés offer free Wi-Fi.
- Time zone
- Europe/Ljubljana
Ljubljana is generally calm and safe for visitors. Watch your bag in crowded spots such as the market and Prešeren Square in summer, and take care with cyclists sharing pedestrian streets.
Entry requirements
Visa and passport rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check Slovenia's official government guidance and your own government's travel advice before booking.
Plan the trip
Questions travellers ask
+Do you tip in Ljubljana?
Tipping is not obligatory. Locals round up the bill or leave about 5–10% for good service in restaurants; in cafés, rounding up is enough.
+Can you drink the tap water in Ljubljana?
Tap water is safe and good to drink, and public drinking fountains are found around the centre.
+What plugs are used in Ljubljana?
Type C and F sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
+What language is spoken in Ljubljana?
Slovene.