At Rila Hotel Borovets, you can look forward to a terrace, a playground, and a hair salon. Hit the slopes at this hotel offering ski-in/ski-out access, downhill skiing, and ski passes. Treat yourself to reflexology, a massage, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Samokovi, features Regional cuisine. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Located in Samokov, Rila Hotel Borovets is in the mountains. Tsarska Bistritsa and Tsari Mali Grad Fortress are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Iskar Reservoir and Musala Peak. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the area. Visit our Borovets travel guide
Borovets Resort, Samokov, Samokov, 2010
What's nearby
Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School
1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Vitosha Nature Park
59 min drive - 32.8 miles
Borovets Ski Resort
1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Tsarska Bistritsa
20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Saparevo Banski & SPA
46 min drive - 29.2 miles
Getting around
Kostenets Station
45 min drive
Sofia Airport (SOF)
82 min drive
Restaurants
BJ's Bar
3 min walk
The Terrace Lounge
1 min walk
la cantina
3 min walk
Restaurant KATINA
1 min walk
Franco's
1 min walk
About this property
Rila Hotel Borovets
Upscale family-friendly hotel in the mountains
At Rila Hotel Borovets, you can look forward to a terrace, a playground, and a hair salon. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel offering ski-in/ski-out access, downhill skiing, and ski passes. Indulge in reflexology, a massage, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Samokovi, features Regional cuisine. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
Free self parking
Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
A children's club (surcharge), a banquet hall, and concierge services
Room features
All 446 rooms feature comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from May 18 to May 30.
How much does it cost to stay at Rila Hotel Borovets?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rila Hotel Borovets on Nov 1, 2026 start from $147, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Rila Hotel Borovets pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Rila Hotel Borovets?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Rila Hotel Borovets?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Rila Hotel Borovets provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 104.27 per vehicle applies.
Where is Rila Hotel Borovets located?
Located in the mountains, this Samokov hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 5-minute walk of Borovets Ski Resort, Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School, and Sitnyakovo Express Ski Lift. Tsarska Bistritsa is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Rila Hotel Borovets Reviews
9.0
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We loved our stay at Rila! It was the best location for the slopes & we loved the huge variety of food we were offered for breakfast and dinner!
We loved the surprise of having a live singer in the lounge downstairs after dinner, it was a lovely addition to some of our evenings!
Our room was really spacious too & staff were really helpful at reception when we needed anything!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Ahmet Murat
Jan 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean hotel. Good facilities. Right next to the ski lifts. Spa facilities are also nice.
Everything excellent. It’s a very large hotel so breakfast very crowded at the weekend but plenty there. Location excellent, facilities excellent. Only downside is the noise from the local bars at night. Amazing cocktails in the lobby. Food not so great in the lobby but excellent at the Terrace on the 2nd floor.
Great location. Clean and modern hotel. Plenty of amenities and the breakfast was really good. Very helpful staff. A little noisy from the bars at the front pumping out really irritating music late afternoon/early evening. Don't go for a mountain view room if you want a quiet evening in your room.
All was excellent! The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel has a lot of things to offer as amusement and some good restaurants outside. We enjoyed this hotel very much. The only problem is the little rooms and the tiny bathroom. Not comfortable.
This Hotel is really nice now the renovations have been done, whilst it was a quiet time(pre season) the staff were great, the spa was very clean and a good selection of sauna, Turkish Bath, steam room chill room relaxation area, pool was warmer than we remember and whirlpool clean. The bar had a great selection of food, the terrace bar is great, and breakfast is vastly improved on years gone by. All in all great stay and lovely hotel
Hotel is great in excellent location, all the staff are helpful. The only gripe is no aircon, the hotel is very warm. With the noise from the rest of the resort leaving the window open isn’t an option.
Superb hotel, location is excellent with very modern facilities. Friendly staff, with a great breakfast selection. We wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Borovets if we were to return. This is isn’t about the hotel but Borovets resort needs to start investing in new lifts etc - the lift pass cost has increased and the facilities should too. That’s why we wouldn’t return to the resort!
Brilliant hotel for families and close to everythi
Room was cleaned every day and fresh towels. Food was brilliant for buffet breakfast and dinner. Lunch in lobby bar was great. Reasonable prices. Some items cheaper here than in other bars.
Pool was great, very busy at peak times. Had a view of the resort. Comfortable beds, plenty of space. Small fridge. Hooks and shelf above radiator to dry ski gear. Loved it here!
Great hotel, ski slope literally on doorstep. Ski rental/storage guys brilliant, excellent breakfast buffet, delicious Xmas and New Years eve dinner & entertainment, spa facilities very good, beautiful terrace, kids club wonderful. Perfect room. Extremely professional Ski school for our 7 year old son, Fantastic skiing, only one point to mention…WiFi unstable and frustrating at times
You can rent skiing gear at the hotel and also buy a ski pass. Any equipment you bring they will keep safe. We had a superior room (two adults, two children) and the room size was just perfect. They give you a welcome tea and coffe, also ketle is available in the room which is very convenient. Ski lift is in front of the hotel, and there is pleanty of tracks available from there. Ski school is also next to the ski lift. Overall everything was perfect and we will come again next year!
I have been in Rila hotel few times over the years but mostly in the summer. I love the location because it is right in the middle of everything. I like how the hotel has been renovated and is constantly improving. The breakfast is great and has variety of choices. However the recent prices I think was a bit too much for the quality provided. The beds need to be improved as not comfortable. Also another thing I really was disappointed from was the thick ice in front of the property and on the whole parking lot. For such a major and expensive hotel, this shouldnt be an issue, the parking should be cleaned and the front of the hotel also. It is not something impossible. Other than that it is a nice place.