Picolo recommends · Hotel in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Grand Hotel Union
A curving art nouveau facade from 1905, with Prešeren Square and the Triple Bridge a few steps from the front door.
Step out of Grand Hotel Union and you are at the heart of Ljubljana. Prešeren Square, the city's main meeting point, is right there, and the Triple Bridge, three footbridges side by side over the Ljubljanica river, leads straight into the old town.
The building itself dates from 1905 and is one of the best examples of art nouveau in the city. Downstairs a large cafe opens onto the street, and there is an indoor pool for days when the weather turns.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Grand Hotel Union
This is where we would send anyone visiting Ljubljana for the first time. The location could hardly be more central, the building has real history, and the old wing gives you rooms with period character.
Not every room has the same charm. Rooms in the newer parts of the hotel are more ordinary, so ask for the oldest wing if the art nouveau setting is the reason you are booking.
What you get
- Indoor pool
- Grand cafe on the ground floor
- Historic art nouveau building
- Central location by the main square
- Period rooms in the oldest wing
A day at Grand Hotel Union
- Morning
- Coffee and cake in the grand cafe downstairs.
- Midday
- A walk up to the castle for the view over the red roofs.
- Afternoon
- A swim in the indoor pool before dinner.
- Evening
- Across the Triple Bridge as the riverside cafes switch on their lights.
Location
City centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Open in MapsQuestions about Grand Hotel Union
How old is Grand Hotel Union in Ljubljana?
The hotel opened in 1905 and the building is one of the city's best known pieces of art nouveau architecture.
Which rooms should I ask for at Grand Hotel Union?
Ask for a room in the oldest wing. Those rooms have the most period detail, while the newer sections feel more like a standard city hotel.
Does Grand Hotel Union have a pool?
Yes, there is an indoor pool, which is rare in central Ljubljana and useful on cold or rainy days.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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