Hotels in Bansko:
Winter mountains await guests!
One of the fastest growing ski resorts in Eastern Europe offers a huge number of hotels, inns and apartments for families. Three-, four- and five-star hotels in Bansko boast excellent service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere throughout the season, from mid-December to April. If you decide to go skiing with your child during the winter holidays or at the very beginning of March, it is better to book hotels in Bansko in advance, since at this time there is a very dense flow of tourists, and, above all, Bulgarians themselves. It will be easier for you to make a choice if you read our detailed information, photos and reviews from tourists: hotels for children presented on the site are the best choice for a family holiday. Whichever option you choose, getting to the ski lifts will not be difficult: free ski buses will take you to them from any corner of this compact and modern resort. It is also worth considering that the hotels in the center of Bansko are located in the thick of winter entertainment, two steps away from the main ski lift, so it is crowded and fun until late in the evening. The hotels themselves do not have many options for leisure. But you can confidently count on bright and exciting playrooms for kids, children’s clubs, and babysitting services.
Hotel prices in Bansko:
Inexpensive hotels in Bansko can be found even on the central streets. It will be cozy and warm in spacious family rooms or in small rooms – it all depends on your habits and the size of the company with which you came on holiday to Bansko. You can choose a hotel with a spa area, a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a gym, with mini-kitchens in the rooms. By the way, hotel prices in Bansko often include breakfasts, and if you wish, you can also include dinners. Not every hotel has a menu for the very little ones, but it is very easy to organize adapted nutrition for your baby: numerous shops offer a wide range of natural and dietary products, baby formulas. And choosing a room with a refrigerator, stove, kitchenware, microwave oven will not be difficult. Finally, an incredible number of restaurants and cafes scattered throughout the resort will allow any gourmet to turn their vacation into a “festival of the stomach”. The joy of movement, excitement, sparkling snow, fragrant lunches in the open air, communication with loved ones – you will enjoy all this to the fullest during a family vacation in Bansko.
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1. ZARA HOTEL BANSKO:
The small four-star Zara Hotel is located in the southwestern part of Bulgaria, near Todorka Peak in the resort town of Bansko. The ski lift is 550 meters from the hotel. Several times a day, a free ski bus runs, which takes all vacationers to the ski slopes. On the ground floor of the building, there is a rental point for bicycles, snowboards and skis. Zara Hotel offers apartments with one or two bedrooms, standard double rooms and a suite.All of them are equipped with comfortable double or single beds, cable TV with children’s channels, a refrigerator, a kettle, a safe, and free Wi-Fi access.
For an additional fee, cots can be installed in the room for small children. The food is of high quality, but not very varied, but in any case, you will not go hungry. You can order packed lunches, room service, and a special diet menu. Thematic evenings are held regularly. The hotel has also taken good care of children’s leisure. On the territory there is a playground with swings, a shallow section in the indoor pool, a playroom with a good selection of board and electronic games, animation staff and a nanny. A grocery store is 100 meters from the Zara Hotel complex.
2. MARIA-ANTOANETA RESIDENCE:
The cozy Maria-Antoaneta Residence is located away from the road, in a quiet area of ​​​​the Bansko resort. A big plus is the proximity to the ski lift, which can be reached on foot in 5-10 minutes or by free ski bus. The complex consists of five buildings. Family apartments are equipped with mini-kitchens and terraces with a magnificent view of the surrounding nature. It is possible to order adjoining rooms.
Children under three years old are accommodated in the parents’ room for free. The dishes in the restaurant are not very varied, but the food is always fresh and tasty. There is a supermarket near the hotel where you can buy essential goods. On the territory there are two swimming pools (outdoor and indoor), a gym, a sauna, a ski school, and ski equipment rental. In the evenings, entertainment events are held. Smoking is prohibited here, so the atmosphere is conducive to rest with young tourists. The staff at Maria-Antoaneta Residence, including the owners themselves, are very welcoming and friendly. We recommend this hotel as a good option for a budget holiday with older children.
3. APART HOTEL COMFORT:
The Apart Hotel Comfort complex, located just 50 meters from the ski lift, is an excellent option for a budget but comfortable holiday in Bansko. Only the five-star Kempinski Hotel is closer to the ski lift. A modern building, spacious, clean and warm rooms with a built-in kitchen (kettle, refrigerator, stove, dishes) and new furniture, not too expensive accommodation – all this makes the complex popular among holidaymakers with children. From the window of the room you can even watch the moving cable car.
A good selection of rooms of various categories allows you to accommodate families of up to five people. Of the small disadvantages, it is worth noting the lack of a swimming pool. The SPA zone is equipped with a sauna, jacuzzi and a gym. Breakfasts at “Apart House Comfort” are standard, as a rule, they include eggs, butter, cheese and cold cuts, jam, honey, pastries, tea, coffee, juice. In the building there is a tavern where you can have a tasty and inexpensive dinner. On the street where the hotel is located, there are also many restaurants and shops. Additional services: free Wi-Fi, free parking in the garage if there are free spaces, transfer.
4. ORBILUX HOTEL:
The cozy Orbilux aparthotel is located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, a 15-minute walk from the ski lift. Every half hour, guests are offered free transportation to the ski lifts. The hotel is well suited for families with children, as it offers accommodation in rooms with one or two bedrooms and kitchenettes. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV, wireless Internet access, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a kettle, and a microwave.
All guests can also enjoy a good restaurant with a decent selection of dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is a children’s and special diet menu. On site there is an indoor heated pool, a jacuzzi, a spa, a gym, and a games room. For an additional fee, you can go horse riding, rent a car, visit the Vlahinsky Waterfall, and the Dancing Bears Park. If necessary, you can always leave your child with a nanny for a few hours. The hotel offers ski equipment rental, airport transfers and free transfers to the ski lift. Due to its good value for money, we recommend Orbilux Bansko for family holidays.
5. KEMPINSKI HOTEL GRAND ARENA:
The five-star Grand Arena Bansko Hotel, part of the global Kempinski chain, is considered one of the best in the Bulgarian ski resort of Bansko. It has twice won the prestigious award for “Best Bulgarian Hotel”. High standards of guest service with its ideal location just a few meters from the main ski lift make the hotel popular with families with children. If you have a small child, you can leave him or her during your skiing (from 9:00 to 18:00) in the hotel’s children’s club, and if necessary, be with your baby again. Babysitting services are also available for an additional fee. The hotel is large and even noisy in high season. All rooms at the Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena are spacious and bright, with large bathrooms. Some rooms have a beautiful view of the mountains. The spa area with indoor and outdoor pools, a jacuzzi, a snow room, steam rooms and saunas deserves special attention – here you can relax and have a wonderful time after an active holiday. Unfortunately, the pool is more suitable for school-age children, since there is no shallow area. Do not forget to bring armbands for your child, since the hotel does not provide them, and they are quite expensive in the complex’s store. There is an age limit in the a la carte restaurants: they can be visited by children who are six years of age and older. The hotel offers a variety of meals, when booking rooms, you can order only breakfast or breakfast and dinner. The hotel can be primarily recommended to families with school-age children planning an active ski holiday, who value comfort and high service. SAINT IVAN RILSKI HOTEL & SPA
Saint Ivan Rilski Hotel & Spa 4 is located in the high-mountain resort of Bansko at the foot of the Pirin Mountain, just a 15-minute walk from the main street, a 10-minute walk from the ski lift and 160 km from Sofia. The complex is built on an area of ​​over 16 thousand m², it consists of a main building with a large spa center and four cottages. The hotel is suitable for families with children, as it has a children’s club, a playroom, a playground with swings, a sandbox, and slides. In addition, there is an indoor heated pool, bike rental, ski equipment rental, a ski school, a table tennis room and a billiard room. In the main building there is a mini-market, as well as a souvenir shop. The hotel “St. Ivan Rilski” offers comfortable rooms of various types for booking. Some apartments have kitchens equipped with the necessary appliances for cooking (set of dishes, oven, microwave, kettle). All rooms can provide cots upon request. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and throughout the hotel. The hotel operates on two board systems: BB and HB. The restaurant offers a variety of breakfasts and dinners. For breakfast they serve various types of cheese, cold meats, natural yogurt, milk, muesli, cornflakes, various cereals, scrambled eggs, fruits, pastries, juices, tea, coffee, etc. If necessary, you can order a special diet menu. In addition, there is a restaurant with European cuisine and a tavern with traditional Bulgarian dishes. Pets are allowed in the hotel for an additional fee. Due to the good price-quality ratio, as well as the availability of excellent children’s infrastructure, we can safely recommend Saint Ivan Rilski Hotel & Spa for a family holiday.
6. PREDELA 2 APARTHOTEL:
The Predela 2 aparthotel offers comfortable conditions for a family holiday in the resort of Bansko. The last major renovation of the complex was carried out in 2015. The room stock consists of studios, apartments with one, two or three bedrooms. All of them are equipped with kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, toasters, kettles, dishes, microwaves. Baby cots and a DVD player are available upon request.
Children under six years of age are accommodated in their parents’ room for free. The hotel offers quality breakfasts, with a good selection of dishes for both adults and children. In addition, there is a tavern near the complex where you can have a delicious lunch or dinner. The ski lift is 600 meters from the hotel, and a ski school is within walking distance. In the warm season, children can play on the playground with swings. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool with different depth levels, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a hammam, and a gym. Free Wi-Fi access is provided for all guests.
7. MPM HOTEL SPORT:
The MPM Sport Hotel has been welcoming its guests since 2010. The hotel has a very advantageous location: just a few steps away is the Kabinkov Lift ski lift, the main gateway to the resort’s main ski areas, a supermarket, and a street with restaurants and shops. The proximity to the ski lift eliminates the possibility of tying your schedule to the ski bus, which is very convenient if you are vacationing with small children. The rooms at the MPM Sport Hotel are spacious, tastefully decorated in a modern style.
Some rooms offer a beautiful view of the mountains and ski lifts. After a busy day of skiing, you can have a nice time with your whole family in the spa area with a swimming pool, saunas, and a steam room (use of the center is free for hotel guests). The food is good, high-quality, but without any frills. Breakfasts are quite varied, there is buckwheat and oatmeal porridge on the menu, different types of sausages, pizza, cheeses, salads, desserts, tea, coffee, juices. The staff is polite, you can buy a ski pass at the reception. The hotel has a room for storing ski equipment, which is equipped with a drying room.