Rila Mountains

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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! 🙌🏻🧡
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! 🙌🏻🧡
Seeing the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila or the Rila Monastery I understand why it is one of the most famous and culturally important places in our country. It's an amazing place! ⠀ It is situated in the Rila mountains, highest mountain range in Bulgaria and was founded in the 10th century.
Little part of beautiful Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.
Winter, snow and sun.Pure pleasure for the soul.This is the way to Musala peak.You can see the hyt and the edge to the peak.

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Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
$177 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$193 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (177 reviews)
Really lovely hotel but ski hire staff incredibly rude, rooms on the front of the hotel very noisy and slope view doesn’t always mean slope view as I was told to go onto my balcony and look left to see the slopes 🙄 view from room was dirty rooftops and messy car parks.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Rila Hotel Borovets
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

5 out of 5
11 Karamanitza str. Bansko
$123 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$137 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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! (119 reviews)
Close to slopes, amazing room great buffet breakfast and shuttle service every 15 min to slopes and back is great addition.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
Four Points by Sheraton Bansko

Four Points by Sheraton Bansko

4 out of 5
7 Glazne Str. Bansko
$118 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$131 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bansko. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and Vihren ...
7.8/10 Good! (46 reviews)
Highly recommend

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Bansko
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Predela 2 Holiday Apartments

Predela 2 Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
A very nice hotel great spa Staff very helpfull

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Predela 2 Holiday Apartments
Flora Residence Daisy

Flora Residence Daisy

5 out of 5
Main Street, next to children slope Samokov Sofia Province
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and ...
7.6/10 Good! (7 reviews)
The listing for this apartment hotel was misleading. It said that it has Spa Facilities and swimming pool but it did not. There was such in nearby building in another hotel with similar name that charged extra 43 eur and said they have nothing to do with Flora Daisy

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Flora Residence Daisy
Predela LUX

Predela LUX

3 out of 5
3rd Kalyata St. Bansko Blagoevgrad
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Predela LUX
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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.

Rila Monastery

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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.

Rila Monastery

Gondola Lift

3.5/5(14 reviews)

You can take time to visit Gondola Lift during your travels to Samokov. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Gondola Lift

Kartala Ski Resort

5/5(1 review)

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

Kartala Ski Resort

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

Musala Peak

Explore the great outdoors at Musala Peak, a lovely green space in Samokov. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Musala Peak

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

Cities near Rila Mountains

Pathway to the peak - Winter! #WinterWonders #lifeatexpedia

Borovets

An old tradition in Bulgaria, in the beginning of the year, when people in carnival clothes scare devils. This one's are from Karlovo and have unique colored masks.

Simitli

Razlog, Bulgaria The village of Razlog is picturesque and characterized by the Balkan colors. It is crossed by a river which reflects a bright green color to the plants at its banks. Its central square is dominated by an old church. The village is ideal for walking strolls but also bicycling safe!

Razlog

Walking on the southern slopes of Vitosha with just the smallest remains of the river after a dry summer,with the trees showing the start of the Autumn colours on the mountain.

Samokov