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Borovets resort snow
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Borovets Resort Reviews

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Visitor reviews for Borovets Ski Resort

Borovets Ratings

Overall: 3.7. Based on 123 votes and 190 reviews.

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Snowsure: 3.7

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • Borovets is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 3.9

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • Borovets has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 3.1

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.0

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 4.1

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of Borovets

Public Transport: 3.5

  • There are no buses or taxis to Borovets
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 4.4

  • No places to stay in/near Borovets
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 3.9

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 3.8

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in Borovets

Ski in/Ski out: 4.3

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 3.6

  • There are no child care facilities at Borovets
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 3.6

  • Borovets relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 3.9

  • There are no snow groomers at Borovets
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at Borovets are groomed daily

Shelter: 3.6

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • Borovets is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 2.6

  • If snow conditions are poor at Borovets, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 3.9

  • Borovets usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 3.6

  • The staff at Borovets are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at Borovets are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 3.4

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 4.2

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 4.1

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 4.0

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 4.2

  • No intermediate terrain at Borovets
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 3.7

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 3.1

  • Not even a kicker at Borovets
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 3.2

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Borovets
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 2.1

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • Borovets has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 3.6

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 4.2

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 4.1

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 3.5

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 3.3

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 3.5

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 3.7

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 3.9

  • Overall, Borovets is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 4.0

  • Overall, Borovets is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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April 03, 2014
Tony Faulkner from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just been to Borevet on the 27/3/2014. I did read bad reviews on this resort and was worried a bit. The skiing was excellent; private lessons from Gorge for my 8 year old niece next to the titanic bar were excellent! Stayed at the Rila hotel that was just fine. Food wasn't brilliant but what do you expect from a buffet from a hotel. Pool facilities were excellent. I've skied the Rocky Mountains and the Alps and would definitely go back there. Value for money was second to none. Can't wait to go back. Tony from Surrey.
March 10, 2014
Tony Jones from Ski Bulgaria Bulgaria
It has been snowing here for the last 6 days, to make the conditions top class. The temp is just on -1 during the day, at the bottom station and around -5 at the very top. I have been a skier for 30 odd years and rate the conditions as excellent! Powder everywhere. Wish I could stay longer. Had a great few meals in Bobby's bar, and can highly recommend good food and staff, especially if you prefer English food.
February 10, 2014
Stuart from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Been for the last 3 years. Very good resort for beginners and intermediates. Lift system has now been updated to use contactless cards. However, during 2014 the snowfall has been so bad that most of the slopes are closed :( Let's hope it's a one off as it has spoiled a wonderful resort. Check out the webcams to see the snow coverage as piste / lift status on some websites seem to be misleading! Last year spent time at the top of the mountain, lots of varied runs and a nice long blue run (around 12km) back to the resort. Found the food was fine but I'm not really a fussy eater so rarely have problems! Served luke warm though but that's how Bulgarians like their food! Again, I must stress that the snowfall has been terrible this year. Maybe a late deal in March would be better.
February 06, 2014
Janie from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
What a fabulous resort for families. Slopes cater for all levels, with a 7km green run that allows even the beginners to feel like they're skiing rather than spending all day going up and down button lifts. Queues were very small (bliss compared to France or Austria) so you don't waste most of your time standing around. Most slopes converge back to a similar point, ideal for mixed ability groups too. We used ski schools and found these excellent; tuition was better than I experienced in Val Thorens. A mix of restaurants and bars in Borovets itself to ensure there's plenty to do after the slopes. Not the biggest resort but more than enough to fill a week. Our hotel was excellent, we stayed just outside of town and the price of our whole trip was almost half what we'd pay in some of the Alpine resorts. Try it and see. We're heading back, so I guess that's as good a recommendation as any :-)
February 02, 2014
alex from Ski Bulgaria Bulgaria
First two days here in Borovets. Slopes perfect for beginners and intermediate skiers. l'm not a professional skier so I can't comment on more difficult runs but I'm sure everybody can find quality skiing. Our hotel is more than lovely; food in lots of varieties and tasty. For the money we payed it's more than I expected. Lots of people moaning for no reason and that's really annoying as all of those comments made me doubt whether we should go or not. Don't pay any attention to all the nonsense reviews. Come to Borovets.
February 01, 2014
Colin from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just returned from Borovets from 4 days; I would not call it skiing. Very simple resort with little investment (lift facilities are very limited, set up is bland and there are ugly little shacks everywhere.The locals are so desperate that they all have installed a person, on the front of their establishments, who calls everybody and promises the best value, the cheapest drinks and food. Got fed up of them the first day. As the snow, at the moment, is very limited indeed, the only thing left is to drink yourself too silly. Plenty of that with cheapo alcohol everywhere. Funny, looking at previous feedback where person says skiing was limited but we drank a lot so we enjoyed it. Excuse me, if I want to go on a binge drinking holiday I choose Benidorm etc and will expect the above. If I want skiing, I expect skiing. True, the snow cover, in Bulgaria this season, is shockingly terrible so if you can cancel do it now unless you want to end up alcohol infused for the whole holiday. Only a few runs open and the forecast is not good. Will not go again. The money is irrelevant if you can't ski or there are only a few runs open. Pull a few more bobs and go where the snow is good, the runs are opened and there is less of a problem. Agreed with previous entry; you have been warned!
January 29, 2014
Amanda from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just finished packing ready for our 4th trip to Borovets. Had a week over New Year 2013/14 and the snow was . . well, there was a very apparent lack of the white fluffy stuff :-( but hey, that didn't stop us from having a fantastic time! Albeit we drank more than are normal skiing holidays but hey ho tis the season (or was then anyway). We have stayed at Samokov, Flora apartments, Moura Hotel and found them all to be spacious, clean and cheep (which kinda helps with a family of 5). They all have their + and - sides. Moura, I found the beds most comfortable but not so friendly there. Food was poor, no choice. Samokov food selection was great (albeit not as hot as I would have liked it). Pool was fab but cold. Great steam sauna area but paid extra for it. Moura & Samokov was a bit of a trek to the main area (in front of the Rila Hotel). But gondola opposite the Samokov (which I would recommend even if you don't ski go up because it is fantastic up the top). Flora, I think, is my favourite place as rooms were very large, food was good, staff friendly and the year we were there we could ski in -ski out. We always have a great laugh with the locals. And compared to what my sisters pay (for Austria & France), we pay half what they pay and we always go Xmas, New Year or school holidays, so can't complain about that. There is plenty of choice of bars and restaurants and like anywhere you only get back what you put in. BJ's is great fun and the Mexican, on the main walk way to the Rila, has fantastic food. All in all, for what you pay it's still great value for the money. And I can't wait to get back there in 6 days and counting! The hotels are basic really and I think if you are prepared for that you will love it. . .let it snow! I have 2 x 18 year olds and a 10 year old and fun always had by all.
January 03, 2014
George from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Had 4 days over Xmas week. The snow this start of season is soooo bad that in the resort there was hardly anything to ski. Only some runs with artificial snow with a bus ride but you get this when the snow conditions are really bad. All in all, pure waste of time. Other people, though, seem to have an alcoholic infused holiday and the lack of white stuff seemed not to be bothering them. Will never book unless I see very good snow on the ground (maybe last minute deal os something). Temperatures are well into double digits and we all fell a bit let down. Place looks grim when there is no snow. Poor chaps coming for the NY week as the snow forecast was still for no snow for at least week. Night skiing at least made a little ground in Borovets favour. And one other thing: don't expect cheap prices for lift passes or eating out because it is not a bargain holiday destination at all. Annoying bar callers everywhere desperate to earn some commission and pestering you at least 10 times a day. You have been warned!
November 17, 2013
Alan flower from Liverpool UK from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Stayed at the Rila, end of Feb 2013. Great location and facilities but food not the best. Ate out a couple of times at George's bar (1 minute walk from Rila); superb quality food. First time at Borovets; been to Pamporovo couple of times and the skiing at Borovets beats Pamporovo hands down. Ski school instructor, George, was fantastic. He took us off-piste a couple of times; had a great time. Have booked to go back again Feb 14 but trying the Samakov to see how that one compares to the Rila as only little walk up the road to the ski school meeting point outside the Rila. Would recommend the night skiing, had a fab night. Can't wait to get back there in Feb. See you all on the slo.
March 28, 2013
Peter Snook from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Returned from Borovets on 23/3/2013. The snow was a bit hit and miss; the lower Rila area was not great. However, at the top of the gondola the snow was good, albeit the learner slopes had become hard ice. Very poor conditions for learners. We played off-piste at the left of the four man chair lift and had a good time with lots of new snow on the Saturday morning. Price for food and drink still the cheapest around! I have been 3 times now and always come away having had a good time. Oh and £105 for 6 day ski pass after 15/3 is a winner at the gondola.