Stay close to Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia, on a farm stay and you’ll combine the best of both worlds. Staying at a farm is a unique alternative and there are some really wonderful tourist farms in the vicinity of Maribor. It’s an especially great choice for families with children and for those who seldom venture from cities and wish to experience the rural country life. On some farms in the area you can also join in with farm tasks, including feeding and egg collecting, and feast on home-grown produce.

Farm stays near Maribor that we recommend
FARM STAY JARC VINEYARD Svecina (14 km from Maribor), Slovenia Farm Stay Jarc Vineyard is a wonderful place to stay for a relaxing break in the Slovenian vineyards, The place is fairly easily accessible and it's about 20 minutes drive to the centre of Maribor and not too far from Slovenia's capital Ljubljana. It's situated right on top of a hill, with fantastic views of the extensive vineyards all around. The whole farm is gorgeous and extremely well maintained. It's designed and decorated in such a way as to give you a homely feel. The rooms are bright, spotlessly clean and homely with everything one could need. The bathrooms are modern and of good quality. The breakfast is very genuine and better than you would get in any hotel with local produce and so much to eat that it sets you up for the day ahead. The dinners are really tasty and reasonably priced - Mrs. Jarc cooks fantastic and the wines are superior. The owners are lovely down to earth people who truly care about their farm. The free WiFi works surprisingly well for a rural location. Plentiful free parking is a bonus as well. Location:         10/10 Comfort:         09/10 Food:             10/10 Cleanliness:       10/10 Facilities:         09/10 Staff & Service:     10/10 Value for money:   10/10 Free WiFi:       Free parking:
WINE & TOURISAM VALDHUBER APARTMENTS Zgornja Kungota (14 km from Maribor), Slovenia Wine & Tourisam Valdhuber Apartments is a simply fantastic place for a self-catering farm stay break in immaculate accommodation. Located on the grounds of a winery, the area is peaceful and extraordinary beautiful - we cannot say enough about how beautiful this location is. And it's not far from the nearest highway exit, only about 250 meters from the Austrian border and also close to Maribor (15-20 minutes drive). The apartments are spacious and well appointed with comfortable beds, a fully equipped kitchen and a modern bathroom. Every apartment also has a balcony with beautiful views of the hilly vineyards. The owners, Dijana and her husband, are some of the kindest and most welcoming people you will ever meet. The breakfast is self serve in the apartment - a basket with delicious goodies is provided every morning. It is a wine farm so wine is available for tasting and purchase. The free WiFi works excellent all around the place. Free parking is also available. Location:         10/10 Comfort:         10/10 Food:             09/10 Cleanliness:       10/10 Facilities:         09/10 Staff & Service:     10/10 Value for money:   10/10 Free WiFi:       Free parking:
TOURIST FARM RAJSP Benedikt (18 km from Maribor), Slovenia For those looking for a quiet and peaceful rural retreat in Slovenia, we doubt you can find much better than Tourist Farm Rajsp. Set in an idyllic location, with beautiful nature all around, but easy to find, only about 10 minutes drive from the nearest highway exit and about 25 minutes from Maribor. The farm is well kept and is clean and tidy. There are two self catering apartments available at this farm, both in excellent condition with comfortable beds, a fully equipped kitchen and a nice modern bathroom. The ability to go and pick vegetable from the organic garden is a wonderful bonus, not to mention fresh eggs, milk, meat and excellent wine. There's also a nice children's playground where the little one can burn off some energy and a sauna for the adults to relax. You can also rent bicycles if you want to explore the beautiful surroundings. The Rajsp family who runs the farm is very welcoming, and the price is very reasonable. Shame that the free wifi is of very poor quality. Free parking is available. Location:         09/10 Comfort:         10/10 Food:             09/10 Cleanliness:       10/10 Facilities:         09/10 Staff & Service:     10/10 Value for money:   10/10 Free WiFi:       Free parking:

Places to stay in Maribor that we recommend
The accommodation options in Maribor can be divided into five main categories: hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, self catering apartments and hostels.
HOTELS IN MARIBOR THAT WE RECOMMEND There are more than 20 hotels providing almost 3,000 beds in Maribor and its surrounding area. Find out which are the ones that we recommend and why.
GUEST HOUSES IN MARIBOR THAT WE RECOMMEND Less formal than a hotel, guest houses in Maribor, Slovenia are a popular choice for couples, single people and families alike. Most Maribor guest houses will be a privately owned residence and your hosts are likely to live there as well, so they are immediately available to answer your questions about the local area and address any concerns you have.
SELF CATERING APARTMENTS IN MARIBOR THAT WE RECOMMEND Maribor apartments usually come fully furnished and include a kitchen - all for the price of a budget hotel. One of the big benefits of staying in a self-catering apartment in Maribor is how it can feel like a home away from home. Regular interaction with local neighbors helps you appreciate what it's actually like to live in Maribor, Slovenia, if only for a short time.
BED AND BREAKFASTS IN MARIBOR THAT WE RECOMMEND Maribor bed and breakfasts are staffed by welcoming innkeepers that will make you feel like family as soon as you walk through the door. You’ll have no problem feeling at home when you visit Maribor, Slovenia.
HOSTELS IN MARIBOR THAT WE RECOMMEND The hostels in Maribor are modern places with great services and amenities and filled with lots of like minded travelers! As long as you don't mind sharing a dorm with a bunch of strangers, and sharing the bathroom and kitchen with even more, you'll make plenty of friends here.
FARM STAYS IN THE VICINITY OF MARIBOR THAT WE RECOMMEND Stay close to Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia, on a farm stay and you'll combine the best of both worlds. Staying at a farm is a unique alternative and there are some really wonderful tourist farms in the vicinity of Maribor.

All You Need To Know To Visit Maribor

MARIBOR – the city of wine, friendly people and great sights and monuments Maribor is a beautiful city filled with lots of friendly people and wonderful sights and monuments. It is Slovenia’s second largest city and the economic, educational, cultural and sports centre of the north-eastern part of the country. At the same time Maribor is an ideal base for tourists from which to discover what eastern Slovenia has to offer.