Hotels in Postojna

Postojna can be visited as a half-day trip from Ljubljana, and Skocjan is near the coastal city of Piran. If you're traveling to either of the caves from anywhere in the Julian Alps, consider breaking up the journey with a night at Kendov Dvorec (tel. 05/372-5100; www.kendov-dvorec.com), a 14th-century manor situated roughly midway between Kobarid and Postojna. Accommodations are some of the most refined in the country, with just 11 luxurious guest rooms, furnished with smart antiques; doubles range from 150€ to 280€ ($191-$356).