Ljubljana is a relaxed city for a stag weekend, but a few Slovenian rules catch groups out – mostly about when you can buy alcohol and how much noise you make at night. Here is what the law says, with the fines, as of November 2026.
Ljubljana rules at a glance
21–07
no alcohol sales in shops
10:00
no spirits served in bars before
22–06
night-time quiet hours
18
minimum age for alcohol
€3.13
tourist tax per person per night
Alcohol
🛒 Shops
Shops and petrol stations may not sell alcohol between 21:00 and 07:00 (Restriction on the Use of Alcohol Act, Article 10). Bars and restaurants can serve until closing time.
🥃 Spirits before 10:00
Bars may not serve spirits before 10:00 in the morning – beer and wine are fine.
🪪 Age 18
Alcohol is not sold to anyone under 18, and staff may refuse anyone who is obviously drunk.
Noise and behaviour
🔇 Night noise
Disturbing people’s rest with noise between 22:00 and 06:00 is fined €200–400 (Public Order Act 2026, Article 10).
📢 Shouting in public
Arguing, shouting or behaving indecently in a public place: €200–400.
👊 Fights
Hitting someone: €400–600. Fighting: €500–800.
🎭 Costumes
Fancy dress is fine; exposing yourself in public is not – €200–400.
🖍️ Graffiti
Writing or drawing on walls: €400–600.
Other things to know
🚭 Smoking
Smoking is not allowed inside bars and clubs – go outside.
🌿 Cannabis
Cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Slovenia; possessing a small amount is a minor offence with a fine.
🏨 Tourist tax
Hotels and apartments in Ljubljana add €3.13 per person per night (tourist tax + promotion tax).
🍸 Strip clubs
Entry is 18+ with ID. Agree prices before you order.
🆘 Emergency
112 for emergencies, 113 for the police.
In the apartment
Most problems we see are not in the bars but in rented apartments: loud pre-drinks after 22:00, music on the balcony, a group singing in the stairwell. Neighbours call the police and the fine (€200–400) is per person. Keep the apartment for sleeping and start the party in the bars.
Laws can change – a new prevention law that may replace the alcohol act is being drafted (October 2026). We update this page when it does.
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Read more →FAQ
Can we buy alcohol at night in Ljubljana?
Not in shops – they may not sell alcohol between 21:00 and 07:00. Bars, restaurants and clubs can serve until they close.
What is the fine for noise at night?
Disturbing people’s rest with noise between 22:00 and 06:00 is fined €200–400 under the Public Order Act that came into force on 28 January 2026.
Is fancy dress allowed?
Yes. Costumes are fine, but exposing yourself in public is fined €200–400.
Is weed legal in Slovenia?
No. Cannabis is not legal for recreational use; a small amount for personal use is a minor offence with a fine.
How much is the tourist tax in Ljubljana?
€3.13 per person per night (€2.50 tourist tax + €0.63 promotion tax), usually added by the hotel or apartment.
