About Piran, Slovenia
Piran is a postcard-pretty coastal town situated at the tip of a narrow ‘V’ shape peninsula at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea in southwestern Slovenia, about halfway between Trieste (Italy) and Rovinj (Croatia). It is the prettiest town on Slovenia’s short Adriatic coastline, famous for its Venetian-style architecture with a spectacular cathedral and its bell tower, tightly compressed picturesque houses, atmospheric narrow streets, and the most incredible town square named after the composer Giuseppe Tartini.
Although never an island, Piran is surrounded by the sea on three sides and by the remains of its town wall built from the 7th century onward on the other. It has been settled since ancient times. Today, it’s known as one of the best-preserved historical towns anywhere on the Adriatic and has a population of over 4,100 people. It is protected in its entirety as a cultural monument. No words can do this beautiful town justice so we’ll leave it up to the pictures.
Piran Photo Gallery
A beautiful picture gallery containing 10 high resolution Piran photos, taken either by professional photographers or amateur photo enthusiasts!
Piran is a true gem of the Adriatic coast. Image by Nicolas Vollmer / CC BY 2.0
The Tartini Square photographed in HDR. Image by Maik-T. Šebenik / CC BY-ND 2.0
Tartini Square from above. Image by lamen Agov / CC BY-SA 3.0
The Tartini Square is the social and cultural centre of Piran. Image by Infinite Ache / CC BY-SA 2.0
Piran is a beautiful medieval preserved city, which is still alive with activity. Image by Infinite Ache / CC BY-SA 2.0
The old town wall is well preserved and it is possible to climb it for a very nice view of the city and the Adriatic sea. Image by nagerw / CC BY-SA 2.0
Climbing the hill on which the church of St. George is set will give you the best views over the old town of Piran. Image by nagerw / CC BY-SA 2.0
Piran, Slovenia. View from the sea. Image by Rude / CC BY-SA 3.0
And this is how magical Piran looks in the evenings. Image by Pedro Szekely / CC BY-SA 2.0
Piran is a lovely town especially when lit up at night. Image by Gilad Rom / CC BY 2.0
 The charming coastal town of Piran is a medieval jewel on the Adriatic coast, situated at the cape of the Piran peninsula on the northern side of Istria, with Italy on the horizon. Since being part of the Republic of Venice, Piran has a rich cultural heritage and the close Venetian influence is immediately apparent in its architecture with the narrow winding streets, houses huddled close together, rising in cascades, beautiful squares and churches and breathtaking sea views. |
| The accommodation options in Piran can be divided into five main categories: hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, apartments and hostels. |
 The charming coastal town of Piran is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Slovenia, but being such a small town, there are not many hotels in Piran. Actually, there are only four of them. We've reviewed all of them so take a look and find out which one would best suit your needs, style and budget. |
 Piran guesthouses are definitely a good choice for a place to stay as they are comfortable and wallet-friendly with owners who take an interest in their guests. Some guesthouses also offer a breakfast buffet in the morning that has quite a few choices and is usually very good value for money. Find out which guesthouses in Piran we recommend and why. |
 Bed and breakfasts are a budget-friendly way of staying in Piran. In essence you get a room and usually also a private bathroom in someone's house, with breakfast included in the price. Take a look and find out which bed and breakfasts in Piran we recommend and why. |
 Apartments are a great option in Piran as they are cheaper than a hotel room but more spacious, well-equipped, and with a kitchen to save money on eating out. But be careful, the rates and quality vary seriously, so always do a good research before you book an apartment for your stay! Here you will find the apartments that we think are the best ones in Piran right now. |
 Hostels are the cheapest places to stay in Piran. Most spaces and amenities are shared, but even if you’re not up for the cheapest option - a bed in a dorm room - you can often get a basic private room for significantly less than the cost of a low-end hotel or privately rented room. Competition between Piran hostels has grown over the past five years and there are now some really good hostels in Piran. Find out which are the ones that we recommend and why! |