Rilski Manastir

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A beautiful monastery,  it is the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila.  Very atmospheric and historic,  Well worth a visit, but get there early otherwise there are long queues to enter.
A beautiful monastery,  it is the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila.  Very atmospheric and historic,  Well worth a visit, but get there early otherwise there are long queues to enter.
Lovely viewing balcony, but we were not allowed up there due to repairs
I don't necessarily connect monasteries with religion. For me they are magical places ✨ Magical for their architecture, the atmosphere, the art and the minds behind all that. Can you imagine building a place like this deep into the woods... Only the people who had the need or the will used to visit them. ⠀
Now they are open to all of us and the best we can do is just to appreciate them!
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! 🙌🏻🧡
Rilets Resort & Spa

Rilets Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Rila Monastery, Rila National Park Rila Kyustendil
Stay at this spa hotel in Rila. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Rila Monastery and St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave ...
6.4/10 (30 reviews)
This property is in need of lots of maintenance. Eg stair nosing were loose in many parts of the building, stains on the carpets in the eating areas. The bed in the double room had a bottom sheet that was unable to be tucked in so landed up sleeping on the mattress cover. How many other people have ...

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2019

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Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
The price is €166 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€166
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (176 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Rila Hotel Borovets
Hotel Iceberg

Hotel Iceberg

4 out of 5
Borovets, No 63 Samokov
The price is €48 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
€48
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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 ...
6.4/10 (7 reviews)
The room was the worst hotel room I’ve ever seen and certainly nowhere near 4 star. Everything is Broken and filthy with insects and bugs. Food was just as bad no variety at all, pointless going half board as we had to eat out most of the time as it was so bad. The facilities are neglected the customer ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Hotel Iceberg
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.
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
Yagoda & Malina Villas

Yagoda & Malina Villas

3 out of 5
Borovets Samokov
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Samokov. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School ...
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A fully furnished compact  Studio in the top center of Blagoevgrad, Mall

A fully furnished compact Studio in the top center of Blagoevgrad, Mall

Blagoevgrad Blagoevgrad
Stay at this apartment in Blagoevgrad. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions History Museum and Bachinovo Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
A clean and cozy apartment at a perfect location in the centre of Blagoevgrad. Inside there is everything you need for a comfortable stay. The host was very polite and friendly.

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

A fully furnished compact Studio in the top center of Blagoevgrad, Mall
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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