Rila Monastery Tours

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Have you ever wondered if there's something in the universe much bigger than you? Those who live at Rila Monastery may have the answers.

When you've spent some time at this Rila Mountains residence for monks, why not check out Seven Rila Lakes, Malyovitsa Ski Resort, and St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave? They're not very far from Rila Monastery and also a hit with many travelers.

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Trinity Residence Bansko

Trinity Residence Bansko

4 out of 5
Price was $533, price is now $364 per person
$364
per person
Feb 8 - Feb 12
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tel Aviv (TLV) to Sofia (SOF)
7.6/10 Good! (23 reviews)
Hot tubs weren't open but pool was and it was very nice. Breakfast is sufficient. Front desk staff nice. Good value.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Hotel Downtown

Hotel Downtown

4 out of 5
Sofia City Center
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Price was $793, price is now $504 per person
$504
per person
Mar 2 - Mar 9
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tel Aviv (TLV) to Sofia (SOF)
8/10 Very Good! (195 reviews)
The staff on the front desk were really helpful and checked us in efficiently. The cleaning staff were excellent, with our room being cleaned at the same time each day. Overall we had no negative feelings towards the hotel (the rooms can get quite warm, but in winter that is not a bad thing at all). I saw a lot of people complain about the hotel being “outdated”, but in a former USSR country, I found it gives it some character. Would absolutely stay here again.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Agora Boutique

Agora Boutique

3 out of 5
Sofia City Center
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Price was $1,280, price is now $858 per person
$858
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Mar 2 - Mar 9
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tel Aviv (TLV) to Sofia (SOF)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
We had a great stay at this hotel, which is right on the corner with Vitosha street. Great location, walkable to all the main attractions. Plenty of restaurants nearby. The room was also great, there is an AC. We could leave our bags at reception after check-out. Breakfast was at a nearby cafe Memento which consisted of a coffee and a croissant which was perfect for us. Would recommend!

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Popular places to visit

#LifeAtExpedia its nice to have a green park like this adjacent to the town

Bachinovo Park

Explore the great outdoors at Bachinovo Park, a lovely green space in Blagoevgrad. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Bachinovo Park

Church of Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno

After visiting Church of Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rilski Manastir. Make time to visit the spas and temples while you're in the area.

Church of Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno

St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave

You can find out about the history of Rila with a stop at St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave. Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area.

St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave

Malyovitsa Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Malyovitsa Ski Resort. Amble around the area's forest or visit its spas.

Malyovitsa Ski Resort

Kartala Ski Resort

Hit the slopes at Kartala Ski Resort during your trip to Blagoevgrad. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Kartala Ski Resort

Saparevo Banski & SPA

You can take time to visit Saparevo Banski & SPA during your travels to Sapareva Banya. Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area.

Saparevo Banski & SPA

Best Lodging Options Near Rila Monastery

103 Degrees Hotel & SPA

103 Degrees Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
39 ulitsa Germaneya Sapareva Banya
103 Degrees Hotel & SPA
Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
Rila Hotel Borovets
Festa Winter Palace

Festa Winter Palace

5 out of 5
Borovets Samokov
Festa Winter Palace
Hotel Iceberg

Hotel Iceberg

4 out of 5
Borovets, No 63 Samokov
Hotel Iceberg
Flora Residence Daisy

Flora Residence Daisy

5 out of 5
Main Street, next to children slope Samokov Sofia Province
Flora Residence Daisy
Borovets Green Hotel

Borovets Green Hotel

4 out of 5
Borovets Samokov Sofia
Borovets Green Hotel
Samokov

Samokov

3 out of 5
Borovets Samokov Sofia Province
Samokov
Yagoda & Malina Villas

Yagoda & Malina Villas

3 out of 5
Borovets Samokov
Yagoda & Malina Villas
Lion Borovetz

Lion Borovetz

4 out of 5
Borovetz Resort Samokov Sofia Province
Lion Borovetz
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