Maribor, Slovenia

Hej to all of you!

This post is about the destination I truly know everything about. Maribor is my hometown, where I was born and raised. It is also home to the oldest vine in the world and is Slovenia’s second largest city. Maribor is characterised by the nature of Pohorje, both in winter and summer. Either you are visiting the town in winter or in any other season of the year you are going to have a full experience. Maribor is also the destination where me and Adi had numerous weekend getaways – dates at the destination where we first time declared our love to each other out loud. While Adi was visiting Maribor we stayed at many Hotels in town, which we have researched and booked via Booking. Everyone of them is special in their own way at its location and the season of the time. I will write about specific one today, but the rest of them I will mention in the post for you to check them out on our page via Booking.

As promised earlier today I am writing about our stay at Hotel City Maribor. Situated at the perfect location of the town. Lent is the oldest city quarter along the Drava river where are placed many cafes and restaurants. At the heart of the historic city core in Lent you will see the oldest vine in the world. More than 400 years old it is the only plant that can boast its own museum, the Old Vine House. Lent is specially interesting in the summer when there takes place Slovenia´s largest open air festival – Lent. So here you will be at this beautiful spot, during your stay at Hotel City Maribor. When entering the lobby you will step into this open space while soft music is following you. At the spot is grey granite stone with minimalistic decoration in the space with the lobby cafe. On this occasion we book double superior room via Booking and I can say that this surely was one of our favourite rooms at all of hotels that we have visited. You just have to check out the photos on our page vie Booking! Spacious, elegant with this amazing centre piece glass bathroom which include shower and bathtub, that just gives unique look and feeling to the room. With dimmed lighting is just inviting you to relax and enjoy. That will not be hard because the bed is so comfortable you just feel in the deepest sleep ever. The bed is equipped with best products from pillow, mattres and linen. Next to bed there is comfortable sofa that gives that domestic feeling. The room overlooks the river Drava, the view makes you feel like you are at sea side. In this room is easy to imagine to stay in with room service and not exiting for several days, you just rest and relax. But you must try out their excellent restaurant Terasa on the 5th floor of the hotel it will work wonders on you! Enjoy yourself in the culinary and gourmet delights, accompanied by excellent wines and a fantastic view. Here is the perfect spot to plan your sightseeing at this destination.

Maribor is a budget friendly destination. Good for any kind of weather, kids, big groups, adrenaline seekers, couples and nature spots just to hang out. There is an absolute must Pohorje which is popular to visit in any time of the year. Hiking, mountain biking, horse riding and skiing it will just give you the absolute adventure. At the beginning of this post I have promised to mention some other hotels in this town to check out. We truly recommend to book Hotel Arena via our page true Booking at winter. It just gives you amazing experience to open up the curtains and enjoy at the most amazing view in the morning. The snowy hill while you are cozy inside in this beautiful room decorated with the nature elements and colours. For us this experience there was amazing. One of the best thing this hotel has to offer is their spa. One of the best saunas and jacuzzi, overlooking the snow outside with this amazing music, smell, dimmed lighting. Spa is offering tea, and other beverages for you to cleanse. And what is great that is free of charge if you are a guest of the hotel Arena Maribor. While you are there take the gondola to Bellevue and enjoy the ride. Tip, if the weather is cloudy down it sure will be sunny up! Every year on the spot skiing´s World cup for woman takes place in an exciting competition for the Golden Fox.

As you see there is always a lot going on in Maribor. People there just love the excitement, company, good food, football, vine and beer. Friday on the good weather is the best in town. Do not miss the culinary market at the centre, Chef´la at Grajski trg square and Pun pisker at Slomskov trg square. You are looking up to have one of best gourmet experiences ever accompanied with local beers and vines. This is also a great way to visit old city centre! While there take some time to go up to the City park and three ponds, bring some snacks. This by mine opinion one of the best parks. Or just go down to Lent for a walk and take a sail on river Drava with timber raft that has a rich tradition. This way you will be able to see Lent and all of its spots to see from perfect perspective. Everything is in a short walking distance because of the perfect location of your stay at the Hotel City Maribor. While your stay there visit country side of Stajerska region, Kungota – Svecina- Spicnik. They are destinations of the best vine cellars, I highly recommend Gaube. There you are up for a culinary and vine treat. When you do not know what to do in the evening in Maribor, take a dinner and a drink at Postna alley, promised to be the most vibrant street in the town. Maribor is also known in the past as a European youth capital and football home of Slovenia, do visit Ljudski vrt or even better catch a game match day to experience the spirit that is one of a kind.

This was just something little of what this town my hometown have to offer, hope you like it!

Yours sincerely,

triplandos.