CD2 38 The world's most unusual hotels.
Hostel Celica.
When I heard my next job was to stay in a prison, I was a bit worried! But in fact Hostel Celica, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, isn't a prison any more - now it's a very popular place to stay. It has a good restaurant and a friendly bar and it often has art exhibitions. All the rooms are basic but comfortable and each one was designed by a different artist. It felt strange sleeping in a prison cell, but I could understand why everyone loves this unusual place and I can personally recommend cell 107!
There are lots of things to do in and around the wonderful city of Ljubljana. You can go to the old castle and listen to a concert. You can go on a boat trip on the river and visit the botanic gardens. Or why not just go sightseeing - this city is full of beautiful buildings and bridges. And those looking for adventure can go on a day trip to Bled, a small town in the mountains, and go rafting down the Sava river. Or if you want to stay in Ljubljana, then go to the Atlantis Water Park and go swimming in one of its sixteen pools. I went there for a swim, a sauna and a massage. That seemed the best thing to do after a night in prison!
Hostel Celica has twenty rooms and they cost around 30 euros a night. May to September are the warmest months, but in winter there's excellent skiing just one hour from Ljubljana.