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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.

6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
461 reviews
Price from$82.99per night
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...

8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
1,077 reviews
Price from$44.26per 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.

7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
190 reviews
Price from$43.82per 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.

9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
78 reviews
Price from$57.54per 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$193.63per 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.

9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,586 reviews
Price from$140.41per 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.

9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
502 reviews
Price from$49.79per night
Spa Hotel Orbita, hotel in Rilski Manastir

With free parking, free WiFi, and free access to the spa center's thermal zone, Spa Hotel Orbita is peacefully set a 5-minute drive from Blagoevgrad’s center, and offers rooms overlooking the Rila...

9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
633 reviews
Price from$123.37per night
Hotel Park Bachinovo, hotel in Rilski Manastir

Located in the park-like Bachinovo area at the foot of the Rila Mountain, the Hotel Park Bachinovo is 1.9 mi away from the center of Blagoevgrad. It features a spa area and a restaurant with a...

9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
160 reviews
Price from$66.39per night
Hotel Restaurant 6ATO RiLa, hotel in Rilski Manastir

Family Hotel 6ATO RiLa is quietly located on 4.3 feet above sea level in Panichishte, right next to Lake Panichishte. It offers free WiFi in all areas and free parking on site.

7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
338 reviews
Price from$82.16per 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 $43.82 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 190 reviews
    It was family hotel and mechana with tasty, traditional food, music and beautiful view on mountains (river is audibile). Host was very open and helpful (e.g. she borrowed us map and guidebook, helped with finding bus stop, bus timetable, best way to Rilski Monastyr and paths around). Last day very quickly she made for us the best breakfast ever - at her expense! Even if rooms aren't as in 5-star hotel, I recommend this place very much!
    Natalia
    Poland
  • From $44.26 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,077 reviews
    All the things about this hotel was exceptational. The room was looking to a small river, and the scenery was breathtaking. The room and bathroom was super clean. It would be one of my best rooms I've stayed in my life. The restaurant was extremely delicious, and you absolutely should try potato fries with cheese (parzheni kaftofi sas sirene). Very close to the monastary with car.
    Deniz
    Turkey
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 117 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 $43.82 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 190 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 $105.11 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 461 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
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 117 reviews
    A plesant, quiet and cosy small hotel and restaurant located close to Rilski Manastir. The friendly staff serves excellent trout in their restaurant. A perfect place to use as a base to explore the monastry and its surrounding mountains and return in the afternoon for a glass of wine and excellent trout fish.
    Paul
    Netherlands
  • From $43.82 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 190 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 $105.11 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 461 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 $44.26 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,077 reviews
    A charming family hotel in a lovely area close to Rila monastery. The hosts were incredibly accommodating and the service top notch. The food in the restaurant is delicious. Highly recommended.
    Assen
    United States of America
  • From $105.11 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 461 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 $44.26 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,077 reviews
    Worst customer service possible!!! It is NOT worth it! My advice to Booking: this region REALLY NEEDS better hotel coverage! There are so many on the way, but only a few are listed here...
    Olivia Ribeiro
    Brazil
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 117 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 $105.11 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 461 reviews
    Fantastic location, and a (potentially) well-equipped hotel. The staff was friendly and professional. Given other lodging in the vicinity of Rlia Monastery, this was one of the best!
    Chad
    Bulgaria
  • From $44.26 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,077 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 $105.11 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 461 reviews
    The hotel is very beautiful and its architecture is quite nice. - parking is easy - our room was spacious and comfy. No air conditioning but no complain here.
    Aurelien
    France
  • From $44.26 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,077 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 $43.82 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 190 reviews
    Nice rural hotel. Good location and beautiful people. Nice food and a lovely terrace outdoor sitting eating area. Flexible and good communications.
    Holland
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 117 reviews
    Beautiful little hotel, amazing food at the restaurant. Don’t miss the crime brûlée.
    Nicolas
    United States of America
  • From $105.11 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 461 reviews
    Nice hotel, good location. The cook was able to speak Czech with us.
    Jana
    Czech Republic
  • From $44.26 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,077 reviews
    Clean, close to the rila monastery
    Pricilla
    Denmark