Title: Visit Rhodope Mountains: Best of Rhodope Mountains Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Rhodope Mountains](https://expedia.com/Rhodope-Mountains-Hotels.d6050205.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Rhodope Mountains](https://expedia.com/Rhodope-Mountains-Vacation-Rentals.d6050205.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Rhodope Mountains](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rhodope-Mountains.d6050205.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Rhodope Mountains](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rhodope-Mountains.d6050205.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rhodope Mountains Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rhodope-Mountains.d6050205.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rhodope Mountains ## Travel Guide ![I don't necessarily connect monasteries with religion. For me they are magical places ✨ Magical for their architecture, the atmosphere, the art and the minds behind all that. Can you imagine building a place like this deep into the woods... Only the people who had the need or the will used to visit them. ⠀ Now they are open to all of us and the best we can do is just to appreciate them!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/53ade44d-3c74-4899-a8f7-9a25bfa781cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I don't necessarily connect monasteries with religion. For me they are magical places ✨ Magical for their architecture, the atmosphere, the art and the minds behind all that. Can you imagine building a place like this deep into the woods... Only the people who had the need or the will used to visit them. ⠀ Now they are open to all of us and the best we can do is just to appreciate them!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/53ade44d-3c74-4899-a8f7-9a25bfa781cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The domes of the church "Nativity of the Virgin Mother" are one of the most distinguishable parts of the Rila Monastery.⠀ This is the main church in the monastery and was erected in 1837 after the demolishing of the original church.⠀ ⠀ The frescoes inside, the gold-plated iconostasis, the altars, and icons are amazing pieces of art! ⠀ ⠀ It was forbidden to take pictures inside the church but I can tell you - you will not get bored by the gold and the wood-carving! It's breathtaking! 🙌🏻🧡](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/3c4467de-573d-48fc-97f9-c3e94b637e69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dospat is a dam on the Dospat river in the Western Rhodopes. Located at 1200 m altitude. height. It was built on the Dospat River. It is perfect for vacation and enjoying both water and mountains. #BVStrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043754/b6492397-b6d5-45ba-86ea-690e46f7a7b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Little part of beautiful Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043566/fe644d3d-a625-45ab-8eff-afd8365e96a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rhodope Mountains Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Rhodope Mountains ![A nice hotel!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046713/c8ef6a77-c640-447f-a0f6-77543d60ebac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town Bansko If you're spending some time in Old Town Bansko, Holy Trinity Church and Paisii Hilendarski Historical Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Bansko-Old-Town-Bansko.dx553248635976397532) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Varosha When in Varosha, you can plan a visit to Bachinovo Park and History Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Blagoevgrad-Varosha.dx553248635976397291) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Rhodope-Mountains.dx6050205.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Rhodope Mountains Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Rhodope Mountains ![Rila Hotel Borovets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19830000/19827700/19827669/1baf86f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rila Hotel Borovets Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov $231 nightly $252 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ... 9/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews) Good overall Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=19827669&PinnedHotelID=19827669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050205) ![Premier Luxury Mountain Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2803000/2802925/1ae11557_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Premier Luxury Mountain Resort 11 Karamanitza str. Bansko $172 nightly $191 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Bansko. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and SkiBansko by Traventuria ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (115 reviews) Very good included spa facilities. Good to have an on-site ski shop and shuttle bus. Dining facilities and food were very good, breakfast was tasty and in plentiful supply and variety, the half board evening meal was excellent - particularly the deserts. Convenient nearby parking. Staff generally ... Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026&selected=2802925&PinnedHotelID=2802925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050205) ![Saint George Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3019500/3019454/15c7bd2a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Saint George Palace 5 Kosherinata Str. Bansko $81 nightly $90 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Bansko. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and SkiBansko by Traventuria ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (195 reviews) The room was big and clean. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=3019454&PinnedHotelID=3019454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050205) [See all 641 properties in Rhodope Mountains](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026®ionId=6050205) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Predela 2 Holiday Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12460000/12455700/12455604/77775767_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Predela 2 Holiday Apartments Gramadeto Str. 19 Bansko Book a stay at this ski aparthotel in Bansko. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and SkiBansko by ... 7.8/10 Good! (47 reviews) A very nice hotel great spa Staff very helpfull Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Bansko-Hotels-Predela-2-Holiday-Apartments.h12455604.Hotel-Information) ![Grand Resort Pamporovo Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122100000/122099800/122099779/683756e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Resort Pamporovo Apartments str. 19 Pamporovo Smoljan Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Pamporovo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Pamporovo Ski Resort and Studenets ... [](https://expedia.com/Smolyan-Hotels-Grand-Resort-Pamporovo-Apartments.h122099779.Hotel-Information) ![Yagoda & Malina Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23420000/23413900/23413808/34023b93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yagoda & Malina Villas Borovets Samokov Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Samokov. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard ... 7.4/10 Good! (27 reviews) Hotel is ok, bathroom was very old, no shower cabin, installations from the 90s Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022 [](https://expedia.com/Samokov-Hotels-Yagoda-Malina-Villas.h23413808.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rhodope Mountains](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6050205&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Rhodope Mountains hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050205&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050205&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050205&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050205&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050205&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050205&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![A beautiful monastery, it is the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila. Very atmospheric and historic, Well worth a visit, but get there early otherwise there are long queues to enter.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/b660c381-10ce-46d2-b553-5c257f44d59c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rila Monastery Rila Monastery is just one of the places to see in Rila, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Rila-Monastery-Rila.d6097908.Vacation-Attraction) ![Learn to ski without breaking the bank, plus beautiful scenery, food and friendly people. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052759/de30ba4a-c36d-4bb0-b480-4f72637c1c1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pamporovo Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Pamporovo with a visit to Pamporovo Ski Resort. Take in the jazz scene and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Pamporovo-Ski-Resort-Smolyan-Province.d6097906.Vacation-Attraction) ![#lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #EMEA Pirin mountains, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6305140/b95ba7dd-f794-4e16-b9be-94bd75841104.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pirin Golf and Country Club Play a round of golf at Pirin Golf and Country Club and enjoy other activities in Razlog such as skiing. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Pirin-Golf-And-Country-Club-Razlog.d6305140.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pathway to the peak - Winter! #WinterWonders #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602265/20ea00b4-f130-4dcf-a5f9-07bebf63c623.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Yanakiev-Ski-And-Snowboard-School-Samokov.d553248621562725174.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bansko Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Bansko with a visit to Bansko Ski Resort. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Bansko-Ski-Resort-Bansko.d6097910.Vacation-Attraction) #### Borovets Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Borovets Ski Resort. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Borovets-Ski-Resort-Samokov.d6097914.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Rhodope Mountains ![Melnik pyramides in sout east of Bulgaria, beautiful landscape for hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500341/ce3d3dc3-f10e-4453-b8d7-9cbdad348ce1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sandanski ![Pathway to the peak - Winter! #WinterWonders #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602265/20ea00b4-f130-4dcf-a5f9-07bebf63c623.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Borovets ![A beautiful summers day on the mountains outside Bansko, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046713/6044c74b-6ffa-47ba-aa12-ec2f0258404e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bansko ![Velingrad, Panoramic view from Rila mountain to Belmeken dam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050040/1d6c14c5-442a-4cb1-8254-46895fb5f507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Velingrad - Cities near Rhodope Mountains - Places of interest [Sandanski](https://expedia.com/Sandanski.dx500341)[Borovets](https://expedia.com/Borovets.dx602265)[Pazardzik](https://expedia.com/Pazardzik.dx6023314)[Bansko](https://expedia.com/Bansko.dx6046713)[Velingrad](https://expedia.com/Velingrad.dx6050040)[Devin](https://expedia.com/Devin.dx6050477)[Serres](https://expedia.com/Serres.dx6051553)[Pamporovo](https://expedia.com/Pamporovo.dx6052759)[Simitli](https://expedia.com/Simitli.dx6054685)[Razlog](https://expedia.com/Razlog.dx6059414)[Samokov](https://expedia.com/Samokov.dx6125536)[Smolyan](https://expedia.com/Smolyan.dx6128178)[Batak](https://expedia.com/Batak.dx6128547)[Dupnitsa](https://expedia.com/Dupnitsa.dx6128671)[Kardzali](https://expedia.com/Kardzali.dx6140466)[Kato Nevrokopi](https://expedia.com/Kato-Nevrokopi.dx6142994)[Brestovitsa](https://expedia.com/Brestovitsa.dx6143448)[Ano Vrontou](https://expedia.com/Ano-Vrontou.dx6143450)[Rodopi](https://expedia.com/Rodopi.dx6143924)[Chepelare](https://expedia.com/Chepelare.dx6143926)[Blagoevgrad](https://expedia.com/Blagoevgrad.dx6144670)[Ardino](https://expedia.com/Ardino.dx6146980)[Rila](https://expedia.com/Rila.dx6147280)[Sintiki](https://expedia.com/Sintiki.dx6160283)[Kostenets](https://expedia.com/Kostenets.dx6197513) - 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