The 7 Best Places to Stay Near the Celje Train Station

The best hotels, hostels, and apartments within 600 meters — less than 10 minutes’ walk — of the railway station in Celje, Slovenia

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Best places to stay near Celje train station
FAQs
1. Where is Celje, Slovenia?
2. Where is the Celje train station?
3. Is there a hostel in Celje?
4. How do you get from Ljubljana to Celje?
5. How do you get from Celje to Ljubljana?
6. How do you get from Celje to Maribor?
7. How do you get from Celje to Novo Mesto?
8. How do you get from Celje to Zagreb?
9. How do you get from Celje to Budapest?
10. How do you get from Celje to Graz?

Quick Picks

Nearest – Hotel Evropa

Best – MCC Hostel

Cheapest – MCC Hostel

Celje is an old city in the north-eastern quadrant of Slovenia, around 73 km from the capital of Ljubljana. In the Middle Ages it was the seat of the Counts of Celje, the most influential medieval noble dynasty in the history of Slovenia who were later elevated to Princes of the Holy Roman Empire. The town’s notable sights include the old castle, monastery, churches, and the Celje Town Forest with its various educational, leisure, and adventure trails.

It’s easy to reach Celje by train from Ljubljana. There are at least six direct trains to Celje that depart from the Ljubljana train station every day. From the railway station, it’s easy to get around the city by foot.

There are seven hotels, apartments, and a hostel within 600 meters — or around 9 minutes’ walk — from the Celje train station.

The nearest is Hotel Evropa, which offers double, twin, and triple rooms. It is well-regarded by previous guests, with ratings of 8.6 / 10 at Booking.com, 4 / 5 at TripAdvisor, and 4.4 / 5 at Google Reviews. Pets are allowed on request at a surcharge of €20 per pet per day.

Slightly farther away, and perfect for those who prefer to spend less on accommodations, is the MCC Hostel. Rates start at €19 per night. Aside from the 8-bed dormitory rooms, the hostel also offers single and twin private rooms. Sheets and towels are included in the price. The hostel’s ratings are also high: 8.5 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, and 4.4 / 5 at Google Reviews. Guests can use the bicycles at the hostel free of charge and there is also space for storing bicycles, for those who are bringing their own. Children are welcome.

The other options are apartments. The ones nearest to the station are the Apartments Fazarinc, located at Stanetova ulica 14, which have units able to accommodate 2, 3, or 5 persons.

Best hotels within 9 minutes’ walking distance of Celje train station

Hotel Name	Dist.	Rating	Starts at
Hotel Evropa	300 m	8.6	€81
Apartments Fazarinc	400 m	8.1	€72
Atrij	500 m	9.4	€101
Apartment Mara	500 m	8.5	€42
SKOL Apartment	550 m	9.6	€105
MCC Hostel	550 m	8.5	€19
Apartment Nobl Plac	600 m	9.7	€69

FAQs

Where is Celje, Slovenia?

Celje is in the north-eastern part of Slovenia, around 73 km east-north-east of the capital Ljubljana.

Where is the Celje train station?

The Celje railway station is in Krekov trg 1, just north of where the Savinja river bends southward. (See in Google Maps)

Is there a hostel in Celje?

Yes, there is a hostel in Celje: the MCC Hostel, which is located just 550 meters — around 8 minutes’ walk — from the Celje train station. Aside from dormitory rooms with 8 beds that start at 19 EUR a night, the hostel also offers private rooms, including single and twin rooms.

How do you get from Ljubljana to Celje?

There are eleven direct trains from Ljubljana to Celje on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, while on Tuesdays to Fridays, there are six direct trains (the last in early afternoon). Tickets cannot be purchased online and have to be bought at the station.

How do you get from Celje to Ljubljana?

There are ten direct trains from Celje to Ljubljana on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and seven direct trains on weekdays (Mondays to Fridays). Tickets need to be purchased at the station.

How do you get from Celje to Maribor?

There are twelve direct trains from Celje to Maribor daily, the first departing Celje at 05:21 and the last departing at 12:24. Depending on which train you’re on, the journey will take between 45 minutes to 1 hour and 6 minutes.

How do you get from Celje to Novo Mesto?

There are no direct trains from Celje to Novo Mesto. The easiest route is to take a train from Celje to Ljubljana and then another train from Ljubljana to Novo Mesto. This involves only 1 change but takes around 3 hours or more. Another option involves 2 changes but has a shorter total journey time: Celje – Zidani Most – Sevnica – Novo Mesto.

How do you get from Celje to Zagreb?

There is only one direct train from Celje to Zagreb daily, which leaves Celje at 20:44 and arrives in Zagreb at 22:30. If the timing doesn’t work for you, you can take a train from Celje to Zidani Most first, then change there to a train heading for Zagreb.

How do you get from Celje to Budapest?

There is one direct train daily from Celje to Budapest. It leaves Celje at 06:24 and arrives at the Budapest-Keleti station at 13:44, for a total journey time of 7 hours and 20 minutes.

How do you get from Celje to Graz?

There are three direct trains from Celje to Graz Hbf every day. The trains depart from Celje at 06:24, 09:17 and 17:25. Depending on which train you’re on, the journey will take between 1 hour and 57 minutes to 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Note: Accommodations are shortlisted based on their review scores on Booking.com and TripAdvisor, as well as their distance from the train station as determined through Google Maps. Prices are based on the lowest room rate in the next 12 months at Booking.com or the hotel website. We are not connected in any way with any of the properties listed, and the best accommodations are selected based on a combination of reviews, rankings, nearness to the train station, and best value for money. Affiliate links are used in this article; when you book, we may earn a small commission from the booking platform, but the price stays the same for you.

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