Bled Castle
Bled €€
The oldest castle in Slovenia, with a printing works that demonstrates a replica of a Gutenberg press and a terrace view over the lake, the island and the Julian Alps.
Rikli Balance Hotel
Built around Arnold Rikli's natural-healing ideas, with the Živa Wellness complex of six pools and six saunas free for hotel guests.
Bled €€€
Last checked 10 November 2026 Slovenia Green Accommodation
Overview
Hotel of 150 themed rooms in the former Hotel Golf, built around the natural-healing ideas of Arnold Rikli, who ran a health resort in Bled in the 19th century. Živa Wellness has six pools, including four indoor thermal pools and an outdoor one, plus a world of six saunas; hotel guests use the pools free of charge. The restaurant serves buffet breakfast and dinner, and rooms with a lake view are available.
Highlights
- Živa thermal pool complex
- Six saunas
- Lake-view rooms
- Rikli-inspired menu
Good to know
Questions
Is the pool included?
Hotel guests enjoy free admission to the Živa pool complex and a discount on the saunas.
What does parking cost?
€12 per day, paid at reception; free for stays of five nights or longer. From 2 November to 1 April it is free Monday to Thursday, except on public holidays and school holidays. Spaces cannot be booked in advance.
Are pets allowed?
No, the hotel does not allow pets.
Is there electric vehicle charging?
Yes, two charging points in the car park in front of the hotel, charged at the hotel's current price list.
More in Bled
- Attractions
- Restaurants
Bled Castle Restaurant
Bled €€€
Serves Upper Carniolan dishes in a castle above the lake, with a terrace seating about 100; lunch of three or more courses and the dinner tasting menu include the castle entrance fee.
- Attractions
Bled Island and Church of the Mother of God
Bled €€
Climb 99 stone steps to the island church, ring the wishing bell cast in Padua in 1534 and try potica at Potičnica, including one filled with figs grown on the island.