Picolo recommends · Hotel in Bled, Slovenia
Rikli Balance Hotel
A modern lakeside hotel named after the Swiss healer who first made Bled a resort, with a spa built for long, slow afternoons.
Step onto the balcony and the lake is right below, with the island straight ahead. The hotel takes its name from Arnold Rikli, a Swiss believer in fresh air and water cures who brought health seekers to Bled in the 1800s.
That idea lives on in the spa, with several pools and saunas, including an outdoor pool looking out to the lake. You are in the centre of town, so cafés, the promenade and the lakeside path all start at the door.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Rikli Balance Hotel
We chose Rikli for walkers who want a reward at the end of the day. Hike around the lake or up to the viewpoints, then spend the rest of the afternoon between the saunas and the pools.
This is a large, modern building, and from the outside it has none of the old-world feel of the villas around the lake. If character matters more than facilities, another hotel will suit you better.
What you get
- Large spa with saunas
- Outdoor pool facing the lake
- Balconies over the water
- Restaurant on site
- Lakeside path from the door
A day at Rikli Balance Hotel
- Morning
- An early walk up to a viewpoint above the lake.
- Midday
- Lunch at a café on the promenade.
- Afternoon
- Saunas and pools for the rest of the afternoon.
- Evening
- Watching the castle light up from your balcony.
Location
Lakeside promenade, Bled, Slovenia
Open in MapsQuestions about Rikli Balance Hotel
Does Rikli Balance Hotel have a spa?
Yes, a large one, with several pools and saunas. There is also an outdoor pool with a view towards the lake.
Who was Rikli, and why is the hotel named after him?
Arnold Rikli was a Swiss natural healer who, in the 1800s, made Bled famous as a place to take the cure. The hotel's focus on wellness is a nod to him.
Do rooms at Rikli Balance Hotel have lake views?
A good share of the rooms have a lakeside balcony. Ask for one when you book, as not every room looks over the water.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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