Rila Mountains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The domes of the church "Nativity of the Virgin Mother" are one of the most distinguishable parts of the Rila Monastery.⠀
This is the main church in the monastery and was erected in 1837 after the demolishing of the original church.⠀
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The frescoes inside, the gold-plated iconostasis, the altars, and icons are amazing pieces of art! ⠀
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It was forbidden to take pictures inside the church but I can tell you - you will not get bored by the gold and the wood-carving! It's breathtaking! 🙌🏻🧡
The domes of the church "Nativity of the Virgin Mother" are one of the most distinguishable parts of the Rila Monastery.⠀
This is the main church in the monastery and was erected in 1837 after the demolishing of the original church.⠀
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The frescoes inside, the gold-plated iconostasis, the altars, and icons are amazing pieces of art! ⠀
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It was forbidden to take pictures inside the church but I can tell you - you will not get bored by the gold and the wood-carving! It's breathtaking! 🙌🏻🧡
Seeing the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila or the Rila Monastery I understand why it is one of the most famous and culturally important places in our country. It's an amazing place! ⠀
It is situated in the Rila mountains, highest mountain range in Bulgaria and was founded in the 10th century.
Little part of beautiful Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.
Winter, snow and sun.Pure pleasure for the soul.This is the way to Musala peak.You can see the hyt and the edge to the peak.
Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
The price is 4.653.791 ₫ per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
4.653.791 ₫
5.072.513 ₫ total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (177 reviews)
Really lovely hotel but ski hire staff incredibly rude, rooms on the front of the hotel very noisy and slope view doesn’t always mean slope view as I was told to go onto my balcony and look left to see the slopes 🙄 view from room was dirty rooftops and messy car parks.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Rila Hotel Borovets
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

5 out of 5
11 Karamanitza str. Bansko
The price is 3.266.887 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
3.266.887 ₫
3.635.690 ₫ total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bansko. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and SkiBansko by Traventuria are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (119 reviews)
Close to slopes, amazing room great buffet breakfast and shuttle service every 15 min to slopes and back is great addition.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
Four Points by Sheraton Bansko

Four Points by Sheraton Bansko

4 out of 5
7 Glazne Str. Bansko
The price is 2.773.477 ₫ per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
2.773.477 ₫
3.085.258 ₫ total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bansko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and Vihren are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (46 reviews)
Highly recommend

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Bansko
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Predela 2 Holiday Apartments

Predela 2 Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
Gramadeto Str. 19 Bansko
Stay at this ski aparthotel in Bansko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and SkiBansko by Traventuria ...
8/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
A very nice hotel great spa Staff very helpfull

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Predela 2 Holiday Apartments
Flora Residence Daisy

Flora Residence Daisy

5 out of 5
Main Street, next to children slope Samokov Sofia Province
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ...
7.6/10 Good! (7 reviews)
The listing for this apartment hotel was misleading. It said that it has Spa Facilities and swimming pool but it did not. There was such in nearby building in another hotel with similar name that charged extra 43 eur and said they have nothing to do with Flora Daisy

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Flora Residence Daisy
Predela LUX

Predela LUX

3 out of 5
3rd Kalyata St. Bansko Blagoevgrad
Stay at this ski aparthotel in Bansko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and SkiBansko by Traventuria ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Predela LUX
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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