Hostel Mama Minka — Hotel in Bohinj

A friend and I stayed here on our travels through Slovenia, and he was especially interested in Mt Triglav National Park. As is quite common at Mama Minka, no one was around when we arrived even though I had specified the time. But the door was open and we were able to go in and make a cup of tea while we waited.||The booking was a comedy of errors. I had booked a single room for two, but when the owner saw us he was taken aback. We're quite clearly guys and not gay. He assumed we were a married couple and had given us a room with a double bed. No worries. He went off to consult with his wife and came back to offer us the double bed for me, and an adjoining room for my mate by himself -- same price, which was cheap to begin with (35 euros per night for 2 with breakfast, I think). The suite had a private balcony but it's a hostel, so toilets and showers are shared.After the first night the owner moved us into a 4-person dormitory which we had to ourselves, also for the same price. No complaints.||Breakfast was the usual eastern European affair -- cereal, milk, bread, cheese, preserves etc. First day there was some sliced meat too, but not on the other days. There was also homemade yoghurt in abundance that was great. I had it mixed with Muesli. For the rest of the day the kitchen is completely available and is very well equipped. Even has a dishwasher. First rate. I cooked my dinners her each night. It's a few kilometers to the nearest stores, though.||The region that is called Bohinj on travel sites is really a whole series of villages near and around Lake Bohinj. Mama Minka is in Cesnjica. Check it out on a map before you book. You'll need to get a bus from either the long distance bus stop or the train station unless you're up for a long hike with all your luggage -- possible but not recommended. ||I rented a bike for one day (7 euros) which was a good plan because that was a good way to see the region. I did hike around too, but biking was pretty easy, although there are some steep spots. I'm 65 and have not ridden a bike in 40 years, so if I can do...

Cute little hospital with a beautiful view. Perfect location for visiting both Lake Bohinj and Lake Bled. I loved the wooden balcony which goes all around the building. The bunkbed rooms were quite small for 4 people, we had to sleep with the doors fully open or else the air inside would feel awful. Dogs are welcome here, which was great! Some sidenotes here: there is just one door and 2 metres between your dog and a very busy road, which people leave open all the time. So keep your dog on a leash inside the building. Upon leaving we were asked for a fee of 5 euros per day per dog, which was a lot more expensive than the other places we stayed (5 euros per dog per stay, or no extra charge was common). It's still fine but would have been nice to be told upfront instead...

I love this place!!!

Such a welcoming and warm place. It felt like a home! Well, it used to her grandma's home...

Definitely not a "traditional hostel". It has a small capacity ; there are a couple of dorms and a couple of (double) rooms. Katja, the owner, is very friendly and gave me great recommendations for dining and sight-seeing.

It's also a pet-friendly place. A couple of nights some guestrs had their dogs and Katja left dog treats for them on the breakfast table! Such a lovely gesture!

Breakfast had several options. Fresh bread every morning! Katja also makes her own yogurt, which she serves for breakfast.

They provide free towels (that's extra points for a hostel) and there are even shampoos and shower gels for guests.

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