Borovets
ine resort', Borovets is a great place to get started on skis – think easy-to-reach nursery slopes, tree-lined green runs and beautiful views all round. Ready for more? Check out the reds that are higher up the mountain, or make a beeline for the Borosport Snow Park to play on jumps and boxes. Whatever your level, you’ll be able to rack up the piste time without straining the bank balance thanks to ski lessons and lift passes that cost less than elsewhere in Europe.
There’s a cracking atmosphere down in the village, with bustling lunch spots perfectly set up for you to grab a bite to eat by the slopes. Venture towards the resort centre and the streets are lined with clubs where you can let loose on the dance floor and have a real laugh with your pals. Or to experience a slice of Bulgarian culture, pop into one of the wood-framed mehanas – a traditional Balkan pub. As for picking a hotel, you can choose from some quality stays with facilities for the whole gang – from pools and bowling alleys to gourmet restaurants.
Torchlit walks through the pine forest, evening ski shows, kids' workshops, pub crawls – there's always plenty going on for all ages off the slopes. You can even saddle up and go horse riding through the national park, or whizz through the snow on the back of a skidoo.
4* Hotel Rila
Borovets. Bulgaria
- Best location in Borovets, right opposite the lifts at the heart of the resort.
- Get your après on at the spacious Panorama Terrace Lounge or make a splash in the indoor pool.
- Childcare run by a local company available to book here.
Very much the flagship hotel in Borovets, the modern Hotel Rila is a great all-rounder for your ski holiday. It's in a prime position, at the foot of the nursery slopes, opposite the Martinovi Baraki chairlift. If you fancy exploring the town, you’re just a short walk from the resort’s many restaurants, bars and shops. Or if you’d rather stay inside, you can spend the evening with a view of the slopes from the Terrace Lounge, or else cosied up by the fire in the Champions Lobby Bar.
The spa here is extra special. Head for a post-piste splash in the big indoor pool, or relax in one of the two hot tubs. For an extra charge, there’s also saunas, a steam room, cryo cabin, Turkish bath and relaxation area – plenty of space to indulge. A popular choice with families, little ones are well looked after too. The hotel also hosts childcare run by a local company, plus kid’s entertainment, and there are several game rooms too – that's your off-slope fun sorted.
Breakfast and dinner are both served buffet style, with a great variety of dishes to choose from every evening. Want to switch it up throughout the week? Book a table at the à la carte Restaurant Samakovi – it's a gourmet affair here, with an excellent wine selection to match.
Rooms
All rooms have a cable TV, free WiFi, telephone, bath robes, slippers and a hairdryer. Just so you know, the twin and superior twin rooms are located in different wings of the hotel, with one wing having a view of the slopes, and the other a view of the ancient pine forest of Borovets resort.
- Twin room with village view and balcony - sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Twin beds, extra single child's bed, private bath with shower, WC and balcony with village view.
- Twin room with piste view and balcony - sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Twin beds, extra single child's bed, private bath with shower, WC and balcony with piste view.
- Superior twin room with village view and balcony - sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Twin beds, extra single child's bed, private shower, WC and balcony with village view.
- Superior twin room with piste view and balcony - sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Twin beds, extra single child's bed, private shower, WC and balcony with piste view.
- Superior family room with village view - sleeps 4 (max 2 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): Twin beds, single sofa bed and single rollaway bed, private shower, WC and village view. This room also has a minibar.
- Superior family room with piste view and balcony - sleeps 4 (max 2 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): Twin beds. single sofa bed and single rollaway bed, private shower, WC and balcony with piste view. This room also has a minibar.
- Deluxe suite with village view and balcony - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): Twin bedroom with single sofa bed and extra single child's bed, private shower, WC and balcony with village view. This room also has a minibar.
- Deluxe suite with piste view and balcony - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): Twin bedroom with single sofa bed and extra single child's bed, private shower, WC and balcony with piste view. This room also has a minibar.
- Superior twin room with village view, balcony and interconnecting room - sleeps 4-6 (max 4 adults, or 4 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): Two pairs of twin beds, two extra single child beds, private shower, WC and balcony with village view.
- Superior twin room with piste view, balcony and interconnecting room - sleeps 4-6 (max 4 adults, or 4 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): Two pairs of twin beds, two extra single child beds, private shower, WC and balcony with piste view.
Just so you know, a small supplement is charged for rooms where 1 adult shares with a child.
Facilities
- indoor pool and two hot tubs
- sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and cryo cabin
- extra charge for massages and treatments
- fitness room
- ski shop
- boot room with heated boot rack
- hairdresser
- Seasons and Les Arcs buffet restaurants
- à la carte Restaurant Samakovi
- pool bar
- Champion's Lobby bar
- Panorama Terrace Lounge
- After Eleven nightclub
- casino and games rooms
- childcare in the hotel (available to book locally)
- regular kids' entertainment
- extra charge for kids' workshops
- free WiFi throughout
- ATM and currency exchange
- lift to all floors
