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Villa Sokol is located right in the centre of Borovets, next to the ski slope and the cable car. It features a relax centre and offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. All of the elegantly furnished guest rooms in the historic building of the Sokol hotel are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom. Hotel facilities include a sauna, a relax center bath and a fitness area. Fine Bulgarian cuisine is served in the restaurant in buffet style or à la carte. It features a terrace and a winter garden offering views of the Rila Mountains. A wide range of drinks and snacks is served in the lobby lounge. Transfers to and from Sofia International Airport are available at an additional cost.

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Katarino SPA Hotel is situated at the foot of the Rila Mountain, 8 km away from Bansko ski resort and 2 km away from Razlog. It features a tennis court, a gym, a 4-track bowling alley and billiards, as well as indoor and outdoor pool with mineral water. Guests can benefit from the healing relaxation and skin therapies at the modern spa centre. The restaurants of Katarino SPA Hotel serve fine Bulgarian cuisine and healthy food, prepared with natural products from farms in ecological areas. Selection of fine wines and beer are produced in the complex, BBQ and show cooking are offered as well. Freshly squeezed juices, cocktails and snacks are served by the pool and in the bars. The hotel has electric vehicle charging station, ATM and conference rooms. Available on site are also a kids' club, 2 outdoor playgrounds and children's mineral pool. Free ski wardrobe and free shuttle service to the gondola lift are provided. The ultra half-board arrangement includes buffet breakfast and dinner or set menu. Guests are provided with free access to the thermal spa area with a variety of mineral pools, diverse types of saunas and panoramic steam baths.

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This charming, family-run boutique hotel is located on a quiet side street in the heart of Bulgaria’s popular Bansko ski resort. Individually decorated rooms have cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Guests benefit from free shuttle services to the gondola ski lift during the winter ski season. Free private parking is possible off site. All of the stylishly furnished rooms at Momini Dvori Hotel feature large private bathrooms with fluffy robes and slippers. Guests can enjoy traditional Bulgarian dishes as well as international cuisine at the Momini Dvori’s tavern. The open terrace, which overlooks Nikola Vaptzarov Square, offers a fresh alternative to dining inside. The hotel has a free sauna where guests can relax after a day on the slopes. A professional, therapeutic massage can also be arranged. There are a number of shops and restaurants within easy walking distance of the hotel and free parking is available nearby. Transport services around Bansko and to Sofia are available upon request.

The elegant Velinov Boutique Hotel is located in the centre of Bansko old town and in close proximity to Saint Trinity Church, the house-museum of Nikola Vaptzarov and many other historical landmarks. The attractive main street Pirin is only metres away. It offers a restaurant with romantic setting, home atmosphere and unique meals from organic bio farm products. Free WiFi is offered and free public parking is possible upon availability. All rooms, studios and apartments with panoramic mountain views have minibar, TV, DVD, free internet and safe. Massage services can be arranged upon request and at a surcharge. Horse riding, visits to historical monuments, areas with unique nature and many other can be arranged upon request. The restaurant offers an international menu with bio products. Gondola Lift is a 10 to 15-minute walk away from the property, and the hotel offers a year-round free transfer there. You can also buy your ski card directly at the property. Ski storage is at guests' disposal on site.

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Being the only ski-in and ski-out hotel in Bansko, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko is located in the very heart of the mountain resort, right across the Gondola lift station. The five-star luxury hotel features 157 Alpine-style rooms, including 25 suites and an exclusive Presidential Suite, fully renovated Kempinski The Spa, four conference rooms and dining rooms with spectacular views of the majestic Pirin Mountains, offering an authentic Kempinski gourmet experience. The Gallery restaurant offers themed buffets throughout the winter and BBQ at the sunlit terrace during the summer. The guests can explore the spirit of Mediterranean cuisine at Come Prima Restaurant in a romantic and cosy ambience. Live cooking by the hotel’s international culinary team headed by Executive Chef Nikola Todorov (instead of Trevor Portelli) in the open kitchen. In the winter, The Sushi Bar and Teppanyaki Grill welcome guests for an exquisite meal and show by expert Teppanyaki chefs. In summer, La Veranda Bar & Lounge offers not only a breathtaking view of the mountain but also a unique menu, superb summer cocktails and the sushi corner by the pool. Piano bar Sing Sing warms up the winter nights with amazing live performances and a spirited atmosphere. The Lobby Bar is the perfect place for a morning coffee or a light snack for lunch, or even a nice cocktail in front of the cosy fireplace on cold winter nights. Free access to a 24-hour gym and to a thermal area of the Spa is included. It offers Finish sauna, Herbal sauna, sanarium, infrared cabin, experience showers, deep digital detox area, tailor-made aroma steam bath, laconium, one indoor and two outdoor swimming pools, kids outdoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor hot tub and a unique snow room. Family-friendly Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko Bansko has a supervised Kids Club offering complimentary childcare for all hotel guests with children aged 3 to 12 years old with a daily programme with a variety of amusing activities and games. The hotel can organise airport pick-up and drop-off from Sofia and Thessaloniki International Airport.

This charming Boutique Hotel Uniqato benefits from a quiet and central location close to the ski area of Bansko and just 100 metres from the ski lift. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and guests have free use of the sauna and steam bath. Private underground parking is accessible with a room key card. The cosy and spacious rooms are decorated in natural colours, in calming green, wooden brown and ecru shades, creating a modern, fresh and relaxing style. Restaurant Victoria is situated on the 1st floor, where mouth-watering dishes are served by a skilful staff, surrounded by an unique interior. There are 80 indoor seats and another 70 among a lush summer garden. Reservations are highly recommended. Boutique Hotel Uniqato is conveniently built for skiers – right next to the entrance there is a ski closet that can also be accessed with a room key card.

Featuring several swimming pools including a big indoor pool, outdoor swimming pools and an indoor children pool with water slide, Hotel 7 Pools SPA is situated in Bansko. The hotel also boasts a state-of-the-art spa centre, a fitness centre and an elegantly decorated restaurant. A 24-hour front desk is available. All spacious apartments at the hotel have a terrace, a wardrobe and a dresser, a safety deposit box, air conditioning and a flat-screen smart TV. The fully-equipped kitchen features a built-in refrigerator, multi-functional oven, a dishwasher, an electric cattle and a toaster. The units offer seating area and private bathroom with free toiletries, hair dryer and a shower or bathtub. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property, while drinks and snacks can also be enjoyed at the lobby bar throughout the day. Guests can rejuvenate at the on-site SPA including 3 types of saunas, a steam room, 2 hammams, tepidarium, an indoor and outdoor hot tub, aqua-building pool with underwater equipment, as well as a salt room, shock barrels, and VIP SPA apartment. Children can spend their time at the garden or at the outdoor playgrounds. Multi-purpose outdoor sports ground is also available. Bansko Municipality is 1.9 km from Hotel 7 Pools SPA, while Holy Trinity Church is 2.4 km away.