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Hostelling International Slovenia Hostelling International Slovenia (HI Slovenia) is the only national representative of Slovenia in the International Youth Hostel Federation (Hostelling International – HI). HI is a non-governmental and non-profit organization active in about 90 countries in the world. The organization works closely together with UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization), WTO (World Tourism Organization) and other important international organization – also it was proclaimed the sixth largest organization that offers overnighting. With 4 million members it is one of the largest youth organizations in the world and is the only network of youth hostels with about 4.000 objects for spending the night, 1.5 million beds and 30-40 overnight stays annually. HI has high standards for youth hostels, based on the treatment of the guests, security, cleanliness and privacy. But it is not its only role. Since it was established in 1932 it encourages young people for better intercultural understanding through informal education and peace, global friendship and environmentalism. The international organization, with a strong support of its national members, it offers interaction among youth of various nationalities and cultures, exchange of experience, getting to know their peers and after all themselves. For this the organization has international programs for youth, above all the ones with lesser chances, through which we spread the mission of Hostelling International, which remained the same since 1932: To promote the education of all young people of all nations, but especially young people of limited means, by encouraging in them a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside and an appreciation of the cultural values of towns and cities in all parts of the world, and as ancillary thereto, to provide hostels or other accommodation in which there shall be no distinctions of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, class or political opinions and thereby to develop a better understanding of their fellow men, both at home and abroad. PZS, with its 48 hostels around Slovenia, ensures safe, budget friendly and quality boarding for all types of groups. This includes the educational field trips with various themes (history, art or language courses) as well as extracurricular activities for schools, students, sporting and other groups – or simply friends who want a joint active holiday. All Slovenian hostels meet the international demands, with most of them having special offers for the groups: • Private rooms for group leaders and drivers • Bus parking • Study rooms, game rooms and joint areas • Ensuring full meals and possible lunch packets • Personal that understands the needs of any group Hostels are placed as well in the urban centres as in nature, but all can be perfect base for discovering the country side. Do you want active holidays with rafting, skiing and hiking? Maybe something more relaxing as sightseeing of cultural and historical sights? Or would you just spoil yourself in the thermal and natural baths? PZS as part of Hostelling International is the organization to contact for any of these great experiences in a budget friendly way.
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Ptuj - Youth Hostel Kurent Hostel Kurent
Osojnikova 9 2250 Ptuj +386 (0)2 771 08 14 ptuj@youth-hostel.si
Hostel Kurent is located in the heart of the oldest Slovenian town – Ptuj. It’s situated near the bus and train station. There are parking places in the immediate vicinity. The hostel is a newer building and provides access for disabled people. Hostel Kurent is visited by individual guests as well as by guests from primary schools, secondary schools, associations, institutions, etc. Hostel Kurent can accommodate 53 guests in 13 rooms (2 double rooms, 8 four-bed rooms, 1 five-bed room and 2 six-bed rooms). There is a multipurpose room for 120 people, a computer room, modern kitchen and dining room and an air-conditioned lounge on the ground floor. There is a kitchen, dining room, computer room, laundry room, bathroom, multipurpose room on the first floor, and there are 13 rooms on the second floor.
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The surroundings of the Hostel Hostel Kurent is located in the oldest Slovenian town Ptuj. In Ptuj you can visit many sights such as the Ptuj castle, the Dominican and Minorite monastery, the Town Hall, The Ptuj Wine Cellar, the Ivan Potrč Library, Prešernova Street, etc. If you wish to freshen up or relax you can visit the Ptuj Thermal Spa with a large water park and numerous water adventures, such as the longest waterslide in Slovenia. We also have three traditional fairs in Ptuj (George’s fair, Oswald’s fair, Catherine’s fair), numerous events (traditional carnival event Kurentovanje, Rancarija, The summer night of Ptuj, Ptuj – Open City, Cinema without ceiling, etc.). You can also visit the hills of Haloze or Slovenske gorice or head for Donačka gora (882m).
Breakfast, lunch and dinner We offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Guests with full board can always find drinks, fruit and snacks in the dinning room. Breakfast: Milk, tea, pate, butter, jam, honey, cheese, muesli, yoghurt, fruit, etc. Lunch: Diverse menus at lunch, vegetarian menus possible Dinner: Diverse menus at dinner, vegetarian menus possible
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Additional offers of the hostel Room type Lockers in the room Baggage room Air conditioning Internet / Wi fi Linen Towels Laundry Conference room Elevator Handicap access Parking Outside recreation activities Sporst hall Pool table Table tennis Table soccer Swimming pool Food Dining room Kitchen TV
Hostel has 2 double rooms, 8 four-bed rooms, 1 five-bed room and 2 six-bed rooms. / Yes Only in the lounge (ground floor) 1 computer for the guests in the lounge Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes / Many playgrounds around Youth Hostel. / / Yes / Ptuj Thermal Spa near the hostel. Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Local sights and attractions The Ptuj Castle On the last slope of Slovenske gorice hills, which extends almost to the river Drava, stands a mighty fort that was built in the 11th century, when the castle and the town were in the hands of the archdiocese of Salzburg. Between 1656 and 1802 the Counts Leslie owned the castle of Ptuj. The last owners, the Counts Herberstein, possessed the castle between 1873 and 1945. In 1945 the castle was nationalized and became – with its rich equipment – a part of Ptuj Museum.
The Dominicans monastery The Dominicans were the first monastic order in Ptuj and in the territory of today´s Slovenia as well. The monastery and the church were founded in 1230 by the widow of Frederick III. of Ptuj. In 1302 the monastery was burnt down, later rebuilt several times and in the 18th century gained its baroque appearance. In 1786 the monastery was suppressed under the Josephinian reforms. The abandoned buildings were used as the barracks. In 1926 the monastery was bought by the municipality of Ptuj and the Town museum was opened there. Today the renovation works are being carried out for the convention center. The Ptuj Wine Cellar The beginnings of the viticulture and cellaring in Ptuj reach back at least two millennia to the past. Ptuj can also look back to its more than 700 years of tradition of wine production and cultivating. Memories and the spirit of the past are stored in the bottles representing an admirable and the most important collection of archival wines in this part of Europe, among them there is a true wine memorial – the oldest archival wine in Slovenia – Zlata trta (Golden Vine) from 1917. The Town Hall The Town Hall is the most prominent house in Mestni trg, which was built in the “Art Nouveau” style in the beginning of the 20th century. The Town Hall was built on the ground-plan of the former late gothic building and according to the plans of an architect Max Ferstel.
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Local sights and attractions The Minorite monastery The Minorite monastery was probably founded in 1239, but there are no precise proofs. The minorite monastery and the church were built with support of the Lords of Ptuj between 1255 and 1280. The church was the first gothic church in our area. The church is dedicated to St. Peter and Paul. The church tower was built in the 2nd half of the 16th century. Between 1677 and 1696 the monastery gained its baroque appearance. In 1939 the 700th anniversary was celebrated and both – the church and the monastery as well were partially renovated. After the World War II a library and a post office operated in the premises of monastery. In 2000 the reconstruction of the church began and was completed in 2009. The Orpheus monument In front of the Town´s tower stands a marble tombstone of Marcus Valerius Verus - the Orpheus monument. It is almost 5 meters high. It was erected in the 2nd Century. In the Middle Ages the tombstone was used as the pillory. The monument was named after the central relief.
The statue of st. Florian Due to the constant threat of fire, after the fire flames seriously damaged the city, the inhabitants turned for help to St. Florian and erected a monument to him in 1745. On the top of the billowing clouds stands the saint in antique military attire. In his left hand he holds a fluttering flag and the putto at his side pours water from a bucket onto the burning church.
For the actual offer please send e-mail to ptuj@youth-hostel.si and specify size of group, number of escorts, the desired additional services and time of stay.
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Hostelling International Slovenia Gosposvetska cesta 86 2000 Maribor tel: +386 (0)2 234 21 37 fax: +386 (0)2 234 21 36 info@youth-hostel.si www.youth-hostel.si