We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Bansko, Bulgaria. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic properties, monasteries, historic villas, country estates and wineries. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Offering a hot outdoor pool and views of the mountain, Zornitza Family Estate is located close to Melnik and in Sandanski region. Melnishki Piramidi is 7 km away. 'Zornitza Family Estate is a host of the terroir signature restaurant aEstivum. The accommodation features a seating area with a smart TV and audio system, Blu-ray player and fireplace.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful, cosy and well designed resort in Bansko. It also has BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS. WOW!
Historic property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Set in Ognyanovo, 48 km from Holy Virgin Church, Royal Valentina Castle provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, an indoor pool and a garden. The bed and breakfast features a spa experience, with its hot spring bath, spa facilities and steam room. The nearest airport is Kavala International Airport, 148 km from Royal Valentina Castle. The accommodation offers free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant. There is a private bathroom with hot tub in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. A bar can be found on-site. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go cycling nearby. Bansko Municipality is 48 km from the bed and breakfast, while Holy Trinity Church is 48 km from the property.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most HISTORIC bed and breakfast in Bansko.
Beach front location. Charming. Friendly staff. Located in Dobrinishte, the hotel offers contemporary rooms with private terraces and panoramic views of Rhodope Mountains. Hotel Orbel offers rooms and suites fitted with modern furnishings. Each one has internet access and cable TV. Bathroom amenities are provided in all rooms. Guests can enjoy a swim in the large indoor pool or relax in the hot tub. A variety of Bulgarian and European specialties is served in the main restaurant. Its well-stocked winery includes local and international wines. Orbel Hotel has transfer service to the Bansko or Dobrinishte Lift Station.Show full description
I think this is one of the most CHARMING hotels in Bansko. It also has amazing staff!
Wonderful SPA facilities. Popular among couples. Set in Ognyanovo in the Blagoevgrad Region, 36 km from Bansko, Valentina Castle boasts an outdoor pool and views of the mountain. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Valentina Castle also offers bike hire. Velingrad is 49 km from Valentina Castle, while Sandanski is 43 km from the property. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Each room has a flat-screen TV. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Certain rooms have views of the garden or city. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries. You can play table tennis in the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking.Show full description
Charming. Superb breakfast. Family hotel "Rotmans" is located in the heart of Bansko - 300 m from the city center, where most places for entertainment and cultural - historical attractions are located. 1700 m from the Rotmans Hotel is the starting station of Bansko cable car where you can reach the ski area. In our family hotel you will find both tranquility and fun and a variety of recreational activities during summer and winter. Hotel Rotmans is your good choice both for a relaxing family holiday and for your company celebration. The hotel offers accommodation in modernly equipped and clean rooms, sauna and steam bath, as well as personal treatment for each of our guests. In our restaurant and summer garden you can enjoy traditional local dishes and drinks. Hotel Rotmans Bansko has double rooms, an apartment and a studio. Furnished and equipped according to all modern requirements, with a single goal - to make the guests satisfied and come back again. Hotel Rotmans provides you with additional amenities such as a restaurant with fireplace, ski storage, garden with barbecue, pool table, local heating. In our family hotel "Rotmans" you will find tranquility and an unforgettable atmosphere at good prices. It is suitable for family, winter and summer tourism, children's camps, business meetings, team-building and seminars, welcoming holidays, sports camps.Show full description
Located in Samokov at the foot of the Rila Mountains and only 300 metres from the town centre, Castle Hotel offers rooms with TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi. A sun terrace, relaxation centre with spa, sauna and a restaurant are available. During the winter, The Castle Hotel offers a ski school and transportation to Borovec Gondola, which is 9 km away. In the summertime, guests can hike in the nearby Rila Mountains, or relax with a drink on The Castle’s outdoor sun terrace. The Castle Hotel’s heated rooms offer a private bathroom with shower. Each room has a minibar, and LCD TVs. Castle’s restaurant serves Bulgarian cuisine and offers a full English breakfast each day. Packed lunches and room service are also available. Iskar Dam is a 10-km drive from The Castle Hotel. Guests can reach Sofia within a 50-km drive.Show full description
Unique. Outstanding SPA facilities. Situated 1.6 km from Historical Museum Velingrad, Thermal Camping Velingrad offers caravan parking space only and features an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Guests can relax in the wellness area, including an indoor pool, a hammam and a sauna, or in the garden equipped with a children's playground. The camping provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. A sun terrace is available for guests at Thermal Camping Velingrad to use. Park Kleptuza is 3.2 km from the accommodation, while Mineral Pool Velingrad is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Plovdiv International Airport, 71 km from Thermal Camping Velingrad.Show full description
Beach front location. Romantic. Great value. Boasting garden views, Вила Марина ливада provides accommodation with a garden, a bar and barbecue facilities, around 3.6 km from Historical Museum Velingrad. Among the various facilities at the property, there is also an infinity pool and outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The guest house provides guests with a patio, city views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Units are equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms also offer a balcony and others also have mountain views. At the guest house, the units have bed linen and towels. For guests with children, the guest house offers an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. Guests at Вила Марина ливада can enjoy billiards on-site, or hiking in the surroundings. Park Kleptuza is 6 km from the accommodation, while Cave Snejanka is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Plovdiv International Airport, 109 km from Вила Марина ливада.Show full description
Great views. Pirin Golf & Country Club Apartment Complex includes 2 golf course, driving range, golf academy, 7 swimming pools, 6 restaurants, 2 supermarkets, piano bar, fitness, squash, billiards, table tennis, 7 exterior kid areas, bakery, sports shop, ski school, ski storage and clothes shop. During the winter season there is a free shuttle serves from and to the ski gondola in Bansko. All the apartments are different in the color of furniture, views and design and offer views of the golf course and Pirin Mountain, WiFi and cable TV. They all have their own bathrooms and kitchen with with an oven, ceramic hob, kettle, toaster, glasses, plates, and cutlery. Cooking pots and frying pans are available at a surcharge. The layout of the complex resembles a typical city with districts and a downtown area. Maid service is provided every 3 days. Part of the European Tour Properties, Pirin Golf & Country Club Apartment Complex includes a free of charge spa center and the main restaurant is reached by walking distance. The property offers a possibility to organise shuttle services to Thessaloniki and Sofia airports at a surcharge. Free parking is offered.Show full description
Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Pirin Golf Hotel and Spa is surrounded by pine trees and includes 2 golf courses, a driving range, a golf academy, 7 swimming pools, 2 supermarkets, a piano bar, a fitness, squash, billiards, table tennis, 7 exterior kid areas, a bakery, a sports shop, ski school and ski storage and a clothes shop. The Bansko Ski Lift is located 12 km from Pirin Golf Hotel and Spa. During the ski season, the hotel offers complimentary 10-minute shuttle service to and from the lift hourly during the day. There is also a complimentary shuttle service with golf cart that can drive the guest around the complex in the summer. All the rooms in the hotel are designed in luxury alpine style and are architecturally reflecting the surrounding environment. The rooms are fitted with a TV, timber furniture and textile sofas. The luxury bathrooms are equipped with bathtub and shower cabin. Part of the European Tour Properties, Pirin Golf Hotel and Spa has 3 restaurants, 1 with European cuisine, 1 with Asian cuisine and 1 with traditional alpine food. A lobby bar and 8 outdoor kids playground areas including swings, slide and sandpit are at guests' disposal. Bicycles, ski equipment and ski and golf instructors can be hired at a surcharge on site. Complimentary use of the spa centre includes 1 interior pool, 3 exterior pools (all season), 3 exterior seasonal pools, mountain sauna, infrared sauna, kneipp bath, hot stone, ice fountain, heated bench, laconium, aroma Steam bath, Amazing shower. Sofia Airport is 160 km from the property. At a surcharge a shuttle service from and to Sofia Airport and Thessaloniki Airport can be organized.Show full description
Elegant. Great breakfast. Katarino SPA Hotel is situated at the foot of the Rila Mountain, 8 km away from Bansko ski resort and 2 km away from Razlog. It features a tennis court, a gym, a 4-track bowling alley and billiards, as well as indoor and outdoor pool with mineral water. Guests can benefit from the healing relaxation and skin therapies at the modern spa centre. The restaurants of Katarino SPA Hotel serve fine Bulgarian cuisine and healthy food, prepared with natural products from farms in ecological areas. Selection of fine wines and beer are produced in the complex, BBQ and show cooking are offered as well. Freshly squeezed juices, cocktails and snacks are served by the pool and in the bars. The hotel has electric vehicle charging station, ATM and conference rooms. Available on site are also a kids' club, 2 outdoor playgrounds and children's mineral pool. Free ski wardrobe and free shuttle service to the gondola lift are provided. The ultra half-board arrangement includes buffet breakfast and dinner or set menu. Guests are provided with free access to the thermal spa area with a variety of mineral pools, diverse types of saunas and panoramic steam baths.Show full description
Combining traditional Bulgarian architecture with modern facilities, the Four Points by Sheraton Bansko enjoys a convenient location close to the gondola lift in Bansko. The property is a perfect starting point both for ski lovers and those wanting to explore the historical old town of Bansko. Traditional and international cuisine are served at the restaurant of Four Points by Sheraton Bansko.Show full description
Royal Hotel enjoys a picturesque location in the Kosherinaa area of the ski resort of Bansko, next to the UNESCO-protected Pirin National Park and 750 metres from the ski lift. An indoor pool, a sauna, a steam bath and a fitness centre are available at no fee. Free WiFi, free parking and ski storage are provided. Each unit comes with a TV with cable channels, a living area with a sofa and a well-equipped kitchenette. Some units come with a balcony. A safety deposit box can be requested at reception desk, at a surcharge. The children’s room of the Royal Bansko - Half Board Plus & All Inclusive - Hot Pool & Jacuzzis as well as direct car rental make it a pleasant place to enjoy winter vacation. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and traditional Bulgarian dishes for lunch and dinner. Outdoor barbecue facilities are available. A lobby bar with a fireplace is provided. Entertainment options include free table tennis, and billiards, provided at a surcharge.Show full description
Featuring an indoor pool and views of mountain, Green Wood Hotel & Spa Bansko is a recently renovated aparthotel located in Bansko, 50 km from Regional Historic Museum - Blagoevgrad. The aparthotel offers a spa experience, with its hammam, spa facilities and wellness packages. The aparthotel provides a pool with a view with a water slide, as well as a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the aparthotel also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a terrace. The units at the aparthotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and cheese are available daily at the aparthotel. The family-friendly restaurant at Green Wood Hotel & Spa Bansko serves local cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star aparthotel. An indoor play area is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden. Holy Virgin Church is 10 km from Green Wood Hotel & Spa Bansko, while Holy Trinity Church is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Sofia, 162 km from the aparthotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Beach front location. Luxurious. Stunning pool facilities. Set in Banya Village, famous for its more than 70 hot mineral springs, Termo Hotel Aspa Vila offers an outdoor pool, a sauna, a hot tub and a steam bath, all provided free of charge. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Guests benefit from free private parking on site. Each room comes with a TV with cable channels, a seating area and an en-suite bathroom with a shower or a bath, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms offer air conditioning and a balcony. Free ski storage is provided. The spa centre and massages are available at a surcharge. Other services, available at an additional fee, include airport shuttles, horse riding, billiards and table tennis. Bike rental is offered. Termo Hotel Aspa Vila boasts a restaurant that seats up to 150 people, serving grilled dishes and Bulgarian specialities, as well as European cuisine, complemented by a wide selection of wines. Bansko Ski Resort is located 5 km from Termo Hotel Aspa Vila. The Gondola ski lift is set 7 km away.Show full description
Beautiful. Great location. Located in historic Melnik, Hotel Bolyarka offers a restaurant serving regional specialities and wine, a Finnish sauna, outdoor hot tub and sun bed. It also has a summer garden with barbecue facilities. Wellness facilities are free of charge. All rooms have traditional décor and are fitted with air conditioning, a sofa bed and cable TV. Most rooms have a private balcony overlooking the sandy pyramids. Some rooms have a fireplace. Guests can relax at the lobby bar, where soft drinks, as well as tea and coffee are served. The hotel’s wine cellar features a variety of local wines. On the terrace there is a hot tub and sun loungers which can be used free of charge. The sauna and the solarium are available at a surcharge. The Town's Historical Museum is 20 metres from the property, while the Kordopulov House can be reached within a 5-minute walk.Just opposite the hotel, you can find the historic Boliarska house as well as the hiking trail to the Rozhen Monastery.Show full description
Close to beach front. Elegant. Amazing pool. Offering 4 outdoor and indoor pools with mineral water, Belchin Garden SPA&Wellness is located on the outskirts of Belchin, in the resort village of Belchin Banya. Free spa facilities include an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam bath and a gym. An outdoor pool is available. Free WiFi access is provided across the hotel. Fitted with air conditioning, an LCD screen TV with cable channels, all rooms at Belchin Garden Spa Hotel also come with a modern bathroom with free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Each has a mini bar and a balcony overlooking Rila, Verila and Plana mountains. The wellness centre provides various treatments for perfect relaxation. Massages, the sun bed, as well as the on-site tennis court and the football playground can be used at a surcharge. Children have fun in the indoor playroom under professional supervision, and you can benefit from free babysitting services. Sports activities, available on site, include football, tennis, volleyball, horse riding, fishing, hiking, cycling and Paintball. A lobby bar, poolside bar and a night club are available. The in-house restaurant has a terrace in the garden, and serves international and Bulgarian cuisine. Barbecue facilities are provided as well. Excursions to Seven Rila Lakes, as well as panoramic flights over Iskar Lake and horse riding in the region, can be arranged at the 24-hour reception desk. Shuttle services to Sofia and Rila Monastery, or to Borovets Ski Resort, 20 km away, are organised on request.Show full description
Lovely property. Great views. With free parking, free WiFi, and free access to the spa centre's thermal zone, Spa Hotel Orbita is peacefully set a 5-minute drive from Blagoevgrad’s centre, and offers rooms overlooking the Rila Mountain. The on-site restaurant features a well stocked wine cellar and a summer terrace. Luxury furnished, all rooms come with a TV and a private bathroom with shower. Fresh bio-based products like cheese, meat and fish are used in preparing the meals for guests. Grilled specialties are also offered at Hotel Orbita. The accommodation features a thermal zone, a wellness area with aroma and Finnish sauna, 2 heated indoor pools and a steam bath. Massages are provided at a surcharge. Rafting and fishing in Struma River as well as carting and guided hiking tours can be organised at the 24-hour reception desk. Popular tourist attractions in the region are Rila Monastery, the spa resort Sandanski and Parangalitsa Nature Reserve.Show full description
Situated in the quiet Razlog Valley, the Murite Park Hotel provides superb accommodation and facilities surrounded by an impressive mountain panorama. Wi-Fi access is free of charge in all areas. Parking is free of charge and a shuttle bus to Bansko is available also free of charge. The complex consists of 4 theme buildings - main building Azalia, Orchid, Kamelia and Jasmin. The main building provides luxurious spa and wellness facilities with a free of charge heated indoor pool, a sauna a steam bath, a hot tub and a fitness. At the property there are also a cosy lobby, a kid´s corner, a restaurant with a fireplace, shops, a night club and a games hall. All apartments have a balcony with mountain views, and are furnished with oak floorings and carpets in the bedrooms. They all provide satellite TV, a sofa and iPod docking stations with a home entertainment system. Some also feature a large kitchen. Guests of the Murite Park Hotel can enjoy breakfast at the on-site restaurant. In the evening, the cocktail bar serves a wide range of drinks and small snacks. Child care is also provided at the Murite Park Hotel. The property is located a 10-minute drive away from Bansko, 5 km away from Razlog and 300 meters away from Pirin Golf.Show full description
Highly elegant. Great restaurant.Opened July 2022. Located in Gotse Delchev, 48 km from Holy Virgin Church, Uva Nestum Wine & SPA provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features evening entertainment and room service. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At Uva Nestum Wine & SPA each room includes bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the spa and wellness centre, including an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub, or in the garden equipped with a children's playground. You can play table tennis and tennis at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for fishing. There is an on-site bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Around the clock guidance is available at the reception, where staff speak Bulgarian and English. Bansko Municipality is 48 km from the accommodation, while Holy Trinity Church is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Kavala International Airport, 141 km from Uva Nestum Wine & SPA.Show full description
This might be the most elegant and stylish resort in Bansko.
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