Rila Monastery Tours

A historic courtyard with a church featuring domed architecture and a stone building with arched walkways.
A historic church with multiple domes and arches, set against a mountainous backdrop.
A historic church with multiple domes and striped architecture, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.
A historic building with ornate frescoes and a series of arches.
Rila Monastery
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.

Things to do

Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour

Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour

$23
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour
Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide

Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide

$6
per adult
Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour

Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour

$57
per adult
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Small Group Day Trip

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Group Day Trip

$41
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Group Day Trip
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour

Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour

$57
per adult
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour
Flexible Day Trip to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from Sofia

Flexible Group Day Trip to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church

$34
per adult
Flexible Group Day Trip to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church
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Aris Hotel Sofia

Aris Hotel Sofia

3 out of 5
Sofia City Center
Price was $495, price is now $324 per person
$324
per person
Aug 15 - Aug 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Athens (ATH) to Sofia (SOF)
7.8/10 Good! (16 reviews)
Hôtel within walking distance to Center.

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Best Western Plus Olives City Hotel

Best Western Plus Olives City Hotel

4 out of 5
Mladost
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $574, price is now $401 per person
$401
per person
Aug 10 - Aug 14
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Athens (ATH) to Sofia (SOF)
8.8/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)
After spending one night at a "horror hotel" upon arrival, we were able to book our group into the Best Western Plus Olives City Hotel. This was the right move - we were three adults and two kids, and the "two-room apartment" they had on the 7th floor was perfect, and an added bonus of a hotel parking and an indoor pool made our lives easier for the duration of the stay. Breakfast was good too! Recommend!

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Lopera Guest House

Lopera Guest House

3.5 out of 5
Sofia City Center
Price was $475, price is now $335 per person
$335
per person
Aug 15 - Aug 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Athens (ATH) to Sofia (SOF)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Staff were really lovely and have suggestions on what to do in the area. Close to lots of restaurants

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Popular places to visit

Bachinovo Park

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

Rilska Skakavitsa Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rilska Skakavitsa Waterfall during your travels in Sapareva Banya. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.

Rilska Skakavitsa Waterfall

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

Best Lodging Options Near Rila Monastery

Hotel Malyovitsa

Hotel Malyovitsa

3 out of 5
Govedartsi, Mecha polyana Samokov
Hotel Malyovitsa
PORTALA Urban Lodge

PORTALA Urban Lodge

3 out of 5
Sveti Ivan Rilski 5 Rila Kyustendil
PORTALA Urban Lodge
EMAR - Hotel & SPA

EMAR - Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Yordan Popmihaylov Sapareva Banya Kyustendil
EMAR - Hotel & SPA
Ezeretz SPA Hotel

Ezeretz SPA Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Boulevard Peyo K. Yavorov Blagoevgrad
Ezeretz SPA Hotel
Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
Rila Hotel Borovets
Cota1110

Cota1110

3.5 out of 5
7th Street 47 Samokov
Cota1110
Hotel Iceberg

Hotel Iceberg

4 out of 5
Borovets, No 63 Samokov
Hotel Iceberg
Cosy Apartment - City Centre

Cosy Apartment - City Centre

Blagoevgrad Blagoevgrad Province
Cosy Apartment - City Centre
Moura Dream Hotel

Moura Dream Hotel

3 out of 5
Borovets Samokov Sofia Province
Moura Dream Hotel
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