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Family Hotel Gorski Kut, hotel in Rilski Manastir

Just 7 minutes by car from Rila Monastery, Family Hotel Gorski Kut enjoys a quiet location in the Rila Valley and offers you air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant with a summer terrace right above...

The location.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
1,089 reviews
Price from$43.54per night
Семеен Хотел "При Мечо", hotel in Rilski Manastir

Located in Rilski Manastir, 4.5 miles from Rila Monastery, Семеен Хотел "При Мечо" has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

Location.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
191 reviews
Price from$43.10per night
Family Hotel Pchelina, hotel in Rilski Manastir

Offering a restaurant, a bar and a garden with a terrace, Family Hotel Pchelina is quietly located within a 15-minute walk from the Opsenie of St. Bogoroditsa church, in the Pchelina Area.

A lovely hotel in the Rila mountains. Beautiful grounds, we enjoyed a delicious dinner in the garden. In the cool of the morning we had a tasty, and ample, breakfast served to us in the charming dining room. Wonderful proprietor, Villy, has a calm demeanor, and professional but low key operation. Spotless rooms and grounds. We wished we had planned to stay for longer.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
118 reviews
Price from$42.45per night
Rilets Resort & Spa, hotel in Rilski Manastir

Located 1969 feet from Rila Monastery in Rilski Manastir, Rilets Resort & Spa welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar.

We liked the interior of the hotel, the place is really good and worth visiting. The nature and the energy of the place are very good.
6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
467 reviews
Price from$81.64per night
Complex Magiyata na Rila, hotel in Rilski Manastir

Located in Rilski Manastir, 4.6 miles from Rila Monastery, Complex Magiyata na Rila has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

This is by far the best lodgings near rilla monastery. It's off the road on a beautiful river setting. Don't choose any other this is the place to stay it is beautiful and close to rilla monastery. We wished we had booked two nights it seems very inexpensive.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
104 reviews
Price from$43.54per night
Hotel Alpinist, Malyovitsa, hotel in Rilski Manastir

Located in Govedartsi, Hotel Alpinist, Malyovitsa has a terrace, restaurant, ski-to-door access, and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel features family rooms.

The location
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
89 reviews
Price from$56.60per night
Hotel Malyovitsa, hotel in Rilski Manastir

Located 7.5 miles from Govedartsi, хотел Мальовица is a 1-star hotel offering a 24-hour front desk. Private parking can be arranged free charge. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a...

Location mainly.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
498 reviews
Price from$59.27per night
Kirilova House, hotel in Rilski Manastir

Set in Pastra in the Kyustendil Region, this detached villa features a terrace and a garden. Guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site.

9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
8 reviews
Price from$190.49per night
103 Degrees Hotel & Spa, hotel in Rilski Manastir

103 Degrees Hotel & Spa is a 4-star property located in Sapareva Banya. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a bar, as well as a hammam.

The hotel was really good, the in this hotel was great!!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,611 reviews
Price from$124.41per night
Sveti Nikola Family Hotel Sapareva Banya, hotel in Rilski Manastir

Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Sveti Nikola Family Hotel Sapareva Banya offers accommodations in Sapareva Banya. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

The hotel was located very centrally and the staff was nice but did not speak English very well. They did try or relied on Google translate --which worked fine. The only "issue" we had was that the a/c did not work at night--although I have had that in other parts of Bulgaria where they say if the evening temperature is too cold the A/C does not turn on. It was very pleasant outside but the problem with leaving the window or terrace door open was the noise from the neighborhood dogs that roam all of the outskirt villages of Bulgaria (at least the ones we visited) --as do cats. It seems they are well fed but appears that they do not believe in spay and neuter :(
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
504 reviews
Price from$48.98per night
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What Guests Said About Rilski Manastir:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    There was enough to see at the monastary, even though most...

    There was enough to see at the monastary, even though most museums there seemed no to be open (it was February!). Entrance is free but be ready to pay 5 levs for parking (you do get all day for that). The area has dramatic scenery with some other things to see other than just the Monastary. We visited the grave of James Baucher and discovered why Sofia has a station named after this Irishman!
    Graham
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We take all our foreign guests to visit the Monastery.

    We take all our foreign guests to visit the Monastery. It is iconic. The parking cost 5 Leva, but there is no entry fee to the Monastery. The two museums in the monastery require an entry fee, but are worth the price. Make sure that you see the clock tower bells that ring on the hour. Behind the Monastery is a little fast food place that sells a Bulgarian treat called "makitsa", it costs 1 Lev and even the Bulgarians will tell you that is the best "makitsa" in the country.
    Nedelevo
    Bulgaria
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    In the warmer months,go early, as in be there by 10AM.

    In the warmer months,go early, as in be there by 10AM. Afterwards it gets very crowded by Noon. Avoid the weekends and holidays if possible. There is a 5LV parking fee. Admission is free to the church-no photos inside. There are 4 museums each with a 4 LV charge. The exterior murals are from the late 19th C. The main beauty is the exterior of the church and it's grounds. The back entrance and parking area is heavily commercialized, however there is a stand there making fresh hot donuts. They are as close to heaven as you'll get!
    Louche Bear
    United States of America
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Check the Internet for Rila monastry.

    Check the Internet for Rila monastry. They do have an excellent website. It is worth the visit. Mind that it is a 30 min drive from the interstate each way. Accomodation quality seems questionable in the area. at least my negative experience with Gorski Kut was horrible.
    Helge
    Germany
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The tour of the monastery was fantastic.

    The tour of the monastery was fantastic. Because we stayed right next to the monastery we were there early do got an individual tour of the ethnography rooms and icon room. Place is a lovely visit anyway but seeing it without the crowds is fantastic. (Go early or stay late!)
    Gillian
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Rila Monastery is one of the Icons of the region!

    Rila Monastery is one of the Icons of the region! It contains everything: culture, history, nature, religion - you name it! Unfortunatelly for the surrounding structures - some of them are not maintained very well which need to be improved (this is valid for the roads too). However the region is with Must Visit state for me.
    Boyan
    Bulgaria

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Rilski Manastir

  • From $42.45 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 118 reviews
    A lovely hotel in the Rila mountains. Beautiful grounds, we enjoyed a delicious dinner in the garden. In the cool of the morning we had a tasty, and ample, breakfast served to us in the charming dining room. Wonderful proprietor, Villy, has a calm demeanor, and professional but low key operation. Spotless rooms and grounds. We wished we had planned to stay for longer.
    Laura
    United States of America
  • From $43.54 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,089 reviews
    The location was perfect for our trip, it is very close to the Rila monastery, the road is perfect and the location is easy to reach and find. The staff was very polite, especially at the restaurant. The food was amazing, it was not expensive, yet very delicious. The river is passing next to the hotel, so the only "noise" you can hear is from the splashing water.
    Mirela
    Bulgaria
  • From $43.10 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 191 reviews
    The Hotel & Restaurant are located in a beautiful area in the middle of the Rila Mountains, a short drive from the UNESCO Heritage monastery we well as many other sites and attractions. The staff were very kind and helped us sign in ahead of time. The food was local, homemade and delicious - also very healthy with many vegetables and salads!
    Paolo
    United Kingdom
  • From $43.10 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 191 reviews
    quiet location, clean and simple, in the style of mountain cabins, we rested well. breakfast was good, a continental breakfast,the dinner served at the restaurant is well cooked and tasty. very good price-quality ratio the Rila monastery is close by and we had a peaceful and relaxing time after the long journey...
    mihail
    Romania
  • From $81.64 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 467 reviews
    We stayed at Rilets Resort & Spa for a chilling weekend with my husband. We very liked the location. The hotel is located in the hidden area, in the forest, with a great mountain view, in a walking distance there are a lot of nice hiking trails and an amazing Rilla Monastery. Hotel also has enough parking slots.
    Kseniia
    Bulgaria
  • From $43.10 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 191 reviews
    The location is perfect for visiting Rila monastery. Hosts were welcoming and friendly, although there are no refrigerator in the room, they allowed us to keep our food in their refrigerator. Sound of nearby stream/river by an open window during summer night was wonderful.
    Nikola
    Serbia
  • From $42.45 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 118 reviews
    I stayed there for a night with my parents. Lovely family hotel; small but clean rooms, great customer service. Worth having dinner at the restaurant, fresh and tasty. Breakfast was perfect. If I go back in the area I’ll definitely stay there again.
    Kalin
    Bulgaria
  • From $43.10 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 191 reviews
    The staff was very friendly and very helpful. I came to the hotel with a bad stomach virus and the woman there made me tea and food specifically for dealing with stomach aches. They were very attentive and kind. Also the room was big and clean.
    Oz
    Israel
  • From $81.64 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 467 reviews
    The location. The hotel is located in a place where it could be a hut made of planks and people would still want to come there. It is conveniently located within walking distance of Rila Monastery. That was the only good thing.
    Pavlina
    Bulgaria
  • From $42.45 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 118 reviews
    For a 2* hotel has everything you may want. The rooms are clean and big enough for a short stay. The restaurant serves delicious food at reasonable prices. It's the perfect choice if you want to visit Rila Monastery.
    Alexandra
    Romania
  • From $43.54 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,089 reviews
    Nice restaurant next to the river. Place for kids to play. Free parking in the front. Clean and large room. The closest hotel to monastery Rila, excepting the one inside monastery. And a very good price, also.
    Emi Cristea
    Romania
  • From $81.64 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 467 reviews
    We stayed in the hotel one night. It is in the forest not far from the monastary. The hotel is beautiful, well equipped with a very hospitable staff and tasty breakfast.It's worth of money.
    Natalia
    Israel
  • From $42.45 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 118 reviews
    Great place, accommodation, good beds, nice location of the hotel. Very good breakfast options, very good menu and lots of options for lunch or dinner. Is our second stay in this hotel.
    Ioana Albu
    Romania
  • From $42.45 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 118 reviews
    Kind and responsive host and staff, the food at the restaurant was delicious. We had a nice view to the mountains and even though the hotel is on the road, we had no trouble sleeping.
    Tsvetina
    Bulgaria
  • From $43.54 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,089 reviews
    Nice hotel for a short stay in the forest a few km from Rila Monastery. The room was as expected. Everything was clean. We liked the fish prepared on BBQ in the restaurant.
    SERGHEI
    Moldova
  • From $43.54 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,089 reviews
    The hotel is nice, located very close to Rila monastery, but not very close to other key Rila attractions. the food was not bad, and the surrounding area is beautiful
    Tslil
    Israel
  • From $43.54 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,089 reviews
    Location was fine for one night; the room was very big and clean; Rila Monastery is only a couple of minutes by car away; food at the restaurant was good
    Inés
    Germany
  • From $43.54 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,089 reviews
    * The strategic location * Friendly staff * Very good cuisine * Feeling of home * Proximity to Rila mountain and Rila monastery
    M
    Mirena
    Netherlands
  • From $81.64 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 467 reviews
    The location was good . The hotel was nice too but could be better at service and maintenance
    Nitish
    Germany
  • From $81.64 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 467 reviews
    The location to Rila Monastery was a close walk. The view was incredible.
    Sarah N
    Bulgaria