Travel and accomodation
How to get to Koper
By train
You can arrive by train in Koper. However, most intercity trains arrive at Ljubljana or Trieste as the nearest main stations from which there are direct bus connections to Koper from both cities and train connections from Ljubljana. Ljubljana will also be the starting point for the pre-conference tour. The post-conference tour will end in Venice.
You may consider travelling part of the way on an overnight train as several services from different starting points go to Ljubljana.
We recommend checking all inland and international bus connections at: https://arriva.si/en/passenger-transport/international-transfers/ and all inland train connections to Koper at: https://potniski.sz.si/en/
On Slovenian buses, you can buy your ticket from the driver if you have not booked beforehand.
By plane
If you fly, the nearest airports are:
- Ljubljana Airport (situated 25 km north of Ljubljana) from where you can take a transfer to the main bus and train station in Ljubljana and from there take a public bus/train service or a private transfer to Koper (https://www.lju-airport.si/en/)
- Trieste – Ronchi dei Legionari, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy (https://triesteairport.it/en/) some 50 km north-west of Trieste (near Monfalcone), from where you can also take a public or private bus/train service to Trieste Centrale (the main train station in Trieste), and take a bus or a taxi to Koper from the main bus station. You can find the bus line from Trieste to Koper here: https://arriva.si/en/international_transfers/piran-izola-koper-trst-trieste/
- Aeroporto di Treviso (https://www.trevisoairport.it/) with a train connection to Trieste centrale. Check the trains in Italy at https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Venice Marco Polo (https://www.veneziaairport.it/en/) with bus and train connections to Trieste. Check the trains in Italy at: https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
For transfers between Koper and all neighbouring airports, you might also want to check this van-transfer option: https://www.goopti.com/en/
By car
If you decide to come by car please note that you cannot drive into Koper’s city centre but there is paid parking all around.
Accommodation with pre-booking options
HOTEL DELFIN IZOLA
https://www.hotel-delfin.si/en/
Available rooms:
30 Double-rooms with balcony
10 Single-rooms with balcony
Prices per person per night:
Double-room – €65 + tourist tax (breakfast included)
Single-room – €74 + tourist tax (breakfast included)
Reservation
Participants fill out the form to pre-book their room: LINK
No payment in advance is needed. The guests pay for the rooms at check-in(out). Prebooking is possible until 20 February 2024; after that, the rooms are offered at a higher individual price and are not reserved exlusively for the conference participants.
How to get there
The hotel is located in Izola center, which is a good 4 kilometres away from Koper, the conference-town. It is a 5 minute walk away from the nearest bus station, Simonov zaliv, from where you get the direct bus connection to Koper. The price is around €1-2, ; you pay the bus driver.
On the website below fill in the information, to get the timetables:
https://arriva.si/en/
For the ride to Koper: Departure: Simonov zaliv / Destination: Koper Zeleni park
For the ride back to the hotel: Departure: Koper Tržnica (the same station as Zeleni park, but on the other side of the street) / Destination: Simonov zaliv
An alternative transport option (especially for 3-4 people) is to take a taxi, which is not that expensive. The taxi stop is right next to the bus station, Koper Tržnica. You can also call a taxi provider to pick you up. Generally, the cheapest provider is Cammeo (which also has a phone-app).
HOTEL AQUAPARK ŽUSTERNA
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JNUFUgWJ2weqy16i9
Available rooms for around 60 guests
Prices per person per night:
Double-room without balcony – €47 + tourist tax + sign-in tax (breakfast included)
Double-room with balcony – €54 + tourist tax + sign-in tax (breakfast included)
Reservation
Participants book the rooms directly via e-mail: lorella.lavrencic@terme-catez.si
20% of the total price is to be paid when booked, the rest is paid at reception on arrival. The rooms at the above prices are available until the end of November 2023; after that the rooms are offered at higher prices (or a 15% discount on the regular price), but we don’t guarantee free capacity.
How to get there
The hotel is located in Žusterna, a good 20-25 minute walk from Koper-center, along the seaside, on the beautiful promenade and through the newly designed park.
An alternative transport option (especially for 3-4 people) is to take a taxi, which is not that expensive. The taxi stop is right next to the bus station Koper Tržnica. You can also call a taxi provider to pick you up. Generally, the cheapest provider is Cammeo (which also has a phone-app).
HOSTEL HISTRIA – Koper centre
https://www.youth-hostel.si/en/hostels/youth-hostel-histria
Prices per rooms per night:
Double-bed room with king-sized bed – €50 + tourist tax
4-bed room (two bunk beds) – €60 + tourist tax
4-bed room (king-sized bed + bunk bed) – €65 + tourist tax
6-bed room (king-sized bed + 2 bunk beds) – €75 + tourist tax
Reservation
Participants book the rooms directly via e-mail: info@hostel-histria.si
30% of the total price is to be paid when booked (via pro-forma invoice), the rest is paid at reception on arrival.
The rooms are pre-booked until end of February; after that you can book your stay if there is free capacity.
HOSTEL MUSEUM – Koper centre
https://www.hostel-museum.com/en/
Prices per rooms per night:
One person in a double-bed room with bathroom: – €70 + tourist tax
Two persons in a double-bed room: – €90 + tourist tax
One person in a room with shared bathroom: – €45 + tourist tax
Two persons in a room with shared bathroom: – €80 + tourist tax
Tourist tax: €2.5
Breakfast is served in the Café Museum and is an extra charge: €10.
Reservation
Participants book the rooms directly via e-mail: hostel.museum@gmail.com
Reference code for booking via e-mail is MART23
Rooms are pre booked for conference delegates until 1 February 2024.
Other accommodation options – only individual booking
HOTEL BIO
https://hotel-bio.com/en/rooms/
The Hotel Bio is one of the bigger hotels nearest to the city center. The prices range from €80 to €100 per night, probably we could arrange cheaper prices if we make a group booking. Right now, all their beds are available (together around 90 beds).
HOTEL VODIŠEK (near city center)
https://www.hotel-vodisek.com/web/en/rooms-and-prices/
CASA VENEZIANA
https://www.casaveneziana.si/en/accommodations.html
+386 56261240
SAN SIMON, Izola
https://www.hoteli-bernardin.si/en/accommodations/san-simon-resort
+386 5 690 7000
SOBE ARGO IZOLA
www.sobeargo.com
BOOKING via BOOKING.COM or AIRBNB
In Koper center and surroundings, there are many private apartments being rented at all price ranges. You can find them on the most popular booking apps on the internet.
Other useful information
Time zone: Slovenia lies in the Central European Time Zone, GMT+1.
Currency: Euro
Electricity: European C and F plugs. You might want to check this website to find more information.
Climate: Koper lies in a northern mediteranean climate. In March, it could be loverly with day temperatures around 20 degrees Celsuis but cold nights. It could also be rainy, windy and cold. Please consult the forecast close to your arrival.
Travel and Acommodation
Here is some basic information about the country you should have before leaving home.
Time zone: Romania lies in the Eastern European Time Zone, GMT+2.
Currency : Romanian Leu’s current exchange rate is 4.9 RON : 1 Euro. You can change money on arrival at the airport or withdraw it from the ATM there.
Electricity : Romanian sockets accept European C and F plugs. You might want to check this website to find more information.
Climate: in Romania is a temperate continental climate. In mid-May, we can expect anything: from cold periods with rain or wind, with temperatures between 5ºC and 15ºC or warm sunny weather with temperatures above 20ºC. Please consult the forecast close to your arrival.
How to get to Sighișoara
The closest airport to Sighișoara is Sibiu airport (95 km away). There are direct flights from Munich, Vienna, Venice and other hubs or flights with short layovers in Munich from most of the other major European cities. We will ensure transportation with the pre-conference tour, taking us on a journey through time in Hateg Country UNESCO Global Geopark, from Sibiu to Sighișoara. We’ll be picking up at the Sibiu airport, and in the city for those arriving earlier, at around 12.00 EET.
The second closest airport is Cluj-Napoca airport (155 km away). From there, you need to find your way to the Central train station. There are direct bus lines 5 and 8 which take approx. 26 min to the central area. From Cluj-Napoca Central train station there are three trains leaving to Sighisoara daily, they all take 3h30min to Sighișoara and the ticket costs 15 euro.
Another airport option is Bucharest airport (302 km away) where there are connections with all main cities. There is a train travelling from Bucharest Henri Coanda airport to North train station every 20 min and the ticket price is 1 euro. From the North train station, there are three trains daily leaving for Sighișoara; they take 6h to the destination and tickets cost under 20 euros.
Venue
The main conference venue will be at two places: below the 14th century citadel gate and clock tower (Strada Turnului, Sighișoara 545400) and in the Sighișoara City Hall (Piața Muzeului 7, Sighișoara 545400). Some presentation rooms are to be found within a short walking distance.
Arriving in Sighișoara
When arriving in Sighișoara, if your accommodation is in the old city centre then you may walk for 20 minutes to get there or call a taxi at +40 265-777-777 or via Bolt/Uber apps and be there in five minutes.
Accomodation
Sighișoara has plenty accomodation options, depending on your preferences and budget. We would advise you look closer to the old city center, in order to have easy access to all conference locations and enjoy the charm of the medieval town.
The participants to the conference can benefit from discounts at Hotel Sighisoara, Fronius and Hotel Imperial. For the discount to apply, you need to contact them by phone and mention the IE conference. A double room will thus cost 250-265 RON (aprox. 50-53 euro) and a single room 220-240 RON (aprox. 44-49 euro).
Should you need any other recommendations, just drop us a line at management@interpreteuropeconference.net or consult the list below:
Hotels and pensions:
Mercure Sighisoara Binderbubi Hotel & Spa
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sighisoara – Cavaler
Hostels:
Apartments:
Peter House 24-7 Self Check-in
Going home
If your flight back home is from Sibiu airport, you might consider attending a post-conference tour, starting on Monday, after the conference, from Sighișoara, passing Bran Castle and staying overnight in Brașov, arriving on Tuesday at around 11.00 in Sibiu. If your flight back home is from other airports, such as Cluj-Napoca, you may take the same route back. If you travel back to Bucharest, you might take advantage of attending the post-conference tour, as either a bus or train leaves from Brașov to Bucharest every hour, with only a short connection (train or bus) to Bucharest airport.
