In Bulgaria’s biggest ski area, with high-quality hotels and lively après.
Spend way less on food and drink than in other European resorts.
National park views and lots of pretty, tree-lined slopes to explore.
Varied après, from nightclubs and live music to traditional Old Town mehanas.
There’s a lot to love about Bansko, from the views of the Pirin National Park to the cheap drinks and buzzing post-piste atmosphere. For first-timers, there’s a highly rated ski school and quiet nursery slopes up the mountain where you can practise. Little learners can find their ski legs in the dedicated kids’ zone with its slaloms, obstacles and arches. And if you’re already more experienced, carve down reds near the peak or tackle the Tomba black run – it’s regularly used for world cup races.
It’s a case of new meets old in Bansko itself. The cobbled lanes and terracotta roofs in the UNESCO-protected centre are surrounded by streets lined with bars, clubs and restaurants. It’s a lively place, and with food and drink prices that are much lower than elsewhere in Europe, a good night out is easy on the wallet. It’s more good news for your bank balance when it comes to the accommodation, with great-value, modern stays that wouldn’t look out of place in an exclusive ski resort.
For a true taste of Bulgarian culture, enjoy a folk evening in a mehana – a kind of traditional Balkan pub. And for something to do with younger ones, check out the bowling alley or crack codes and puzzles in an escape room.
PART OF THE Bansko SKI AREA
Snow range: 936-2,600m
Resort height: 925m
Bansko 75km
Piste type
Km of piste
Easy
35km
Intermediate
37km
Difficult
3km
Boutique Hotel Amira
In Bansko, Bulgaria
No trekking in your ski boots, the gondola and ski school are close by.
A stylish spa for relaxing and unwinding.
Kids can have a blast in the play area.
Add a touch of luxury to your trip at the Boutique Hotel Amira. There’s a modern feel from top to bottom, with textured slate walls and quilted sofas in the lounge, plus jazzy touches like fluffy throws, cushions and armchairs in the bedrooms. Speaking of bedrooms, you’ve a choice of styles – twins or doubles, plus spacious apartments for up to four people.
You'll be taking your breakfasts in the sleek dining room, where you’ll tuck into bountiful buffets before maybe kicking back in the spa with its pool, saunas, steam room and hot tub. The lobby is the social hub of the hotel, so get together with a cocktail from the bar and find yourself cosy corner. Add in a playroom packed with games and everyone’s taken care of, from tots to adults.
When it's time to hit the slopes, simply grab your gear from the boot room, then the main gondola is right on your doorstep.
Location
3 minutes' walk to the Bansko Gondola
2 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point
20 minutes' walk to the centre of town
Rooms
All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen TV with UK channels, free WiFi, telephone, hairdryer, safe, minibar and air conditioning.
Facilities
two hotel bars
lounge
sun terrace
smoking lounge
free WiFi throughout
indoor pool and kids' pool
spa with sauna, infrared sauna, steam room, relaxation area, whirlpool and fitness room
extra charge for massages and other treatments
kids' play area
lift to all floors
laundry facilities
boot room with lockers and heated boot rack
You won’t be able to book extras with our reps in Bansko. If you’d like to book your lift pass, equipment hire or ski school with us, please add it to your booking before you go.
First Time Ski Bundle +€435pp*
*Includes equipment, group lessons & lift pass for beginners only
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