Title: Arda Travel Guide: Best of Arda, Smolyan Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Arda](https://expedia.co.uk/Arda-Hotels.d3000043820.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Arda](https://expedia.co.uk/Arda-Holiday-Rentals.d3000043820.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Arda Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Arda.d3000043820.Car-Hire-Guide)[Arda Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Arda.d3000043820.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Arda Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Arda Things to do - Top hotels in Arda - Top Holiday Rentals in Arda ![Grand Monastery Private Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27180000/27172300/27172282/84fda1ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Monastery Private Apartments Studenets area, Pamporovo, Smolyan, Smolyan Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Smolyan. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Pamporovo Ski Resort and Studenets 2 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (31 reviews) "Nothing beats Pamporovo after a good snowfall. Hotel is right next to the ski slopes. Amazing experience." Reviewed on 1 Jan 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=27172282&PinnedHotelID=27172282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043820) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=27172282&PinnedHotelID=27172282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043820) ![Grand Hotel Murgavets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100330000/100322900/100322874/9d45557b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Murgavets Grand Hotel Murgavets, Pamporovo, Chepelare, Smolyan £64 17 Sept - 18 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Chepelare. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions FunPark Pamporovo and Studenets ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) "Excellent place to stay: location, amenities and services indeed." Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025&selected=100322874&PinnedHotelID=100322874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043820) ![Mountain Lake Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37670000/37661500/37661452/80223bfa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain Lake Hotel 19-21 Smolyanski ezera str., Smolyanski ezera area, Smolyan, Smolyan Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Smolyan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Smolyan Lakes - Snezhanka and Pamporovo Ski ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews) A Cozy and Nice hotel~ "Hotel's location was abit far from the ski center, but the around of the hotel was beautiful~~~we loved it. the food was so good from the resturant too." Reviewed on 8 Feb 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=37661452&PinnedHotelID=37661452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043820) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=37661452&PinnedHotelID=37661452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043820) [See all 98 properties in Arda](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=3000043820) 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. ![Grand Monastery Private Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27180000/27172300/27172282/84fda1ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Monastery Private Apartments Studenets area, Pamporovo, Smolyan, Smolyan Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Smolyan. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Pamporovo Ski Resort and Studenets 2 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (31 reviews) "Nothing beats Pamporovo after a good snowfall. Hotel is right next to the ski slopes. Amazing experience." Reviewed on 1 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smolyan-Hotels-Grand-Monastery-Private-Apartments.h27172282.Hotel-Information) ![Grand Resort Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117550000/117543400/117543356/bca422a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Resort Apartments Grand Resort Pamporovo, Pamporovo, Smolyan Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Smolyan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pamporovo Ski Resort and Studenets ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smolyan-Hotels-Grand-Resort-Apartments.h117543356.Hotel-Information) ![Green Life Family Apartments Pamporovo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16640000/16635300/16635224/3a5aabeb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Green Life Family Apartments Pamporovo Smolyan, Pamporovo, Chepelare Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Chepelare. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Studenets 3 and Studenets 2 are located ... 6.8/10 (21 reviews) Needs improving! "First of all it is wrongly advertised in your website. It say there is free wifi, but not in the rooms. The only available WiFi is in the common areas downstairs. This makes it difficult if you want to work remotely without distractions from reception and other clients. Higyene was poor. Broken tiles ..." 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Experience the area's festivals and jazz scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smolyan-Ski-Resort-Smolyan.d6097922.Attraction) #### Stoykite - Snezhanka Hit the slopes in Pamporovo with a visit to Stoykite - Snezhanka. Make time to visit the spas and casinos while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stoykite-Snezhanka-Smolyan.d553248621563225038.Attraction) #### Smolyan Lakes - Snezhanka Hit the slopes in Pamporovo with a visit to Smolyan Lakes - Snezhanka. Take in the jazz scene and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smolyan-Lakes-Snezhanka-Smolyan.d553248621563225039.Attraction) #### Historical Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Historical Museum in Smolyan. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Historical-Museum-Smolyan.d553248621533039059.Attraction) #### Smolyan Planetarium You can find out about the history of Smolyan with a stop at Smolyan Planetarium. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smolyan-Planetarium-Smolyan.d553248621533039058.Attraction) #### Momchilovtsi Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Smolyan with a visit to Momchilovtsi Ski Resort. Discover the area's jazz scene and spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Momchilovtsi-Ski-Resort-Smolyan.d6097920.Attraction) ### Things to do ![1 Hour Waterfalls Canyon Private Horse Riding in Smolyan ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4993861/7cde91f3-26d5-4933-9ce3-f0a3dc8e47e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Hour Waterfalls Canyon Private Horse Riding in Smolyan £77 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-hour-waterfalls-canyon-private-horse-riding-in-smolyan.a4993861.activity-details) ![Private Cascades Waterfall Horseback Riding Tour from Smolyan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4712226/bd026bfd-d92b-4a99-8b88-e705d83676d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Cascades Waterfall Horseback Riding Tour from Smolyan £94 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-cascades-waterfall-horseback-riding-tour-from-smolyan.a4712226.activity-details) ![Superb buggy experience in Pamporovo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2804757/045d7669-d664-4f78-ad89-f4bc688a7a2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Buggy Experience All Seasons in Pamporovo £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-buggy-experience-all-seasons-in-pamporovo.a2804757.activity-details) ![Half Day Horse Riding to Soskovcheto Preserve in Smolyan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4993700/c02bd4b6-6738-4437-a5b7-eb15b9cccea0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Horse Riding to Soskovcheto Preserve in Smolyan £164 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-horse-riding-to-soskovcheto-preserve-in-smolyan.a4993700.activity-details) ![Private Horse Riding in Rhodope Mountains from Plovdiv](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1201855/4dd9eb5c-8fe4-48c5-af51-b8634f4b4c32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Horse Riding in Rhodope Mountains from Plovdiv £164 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-horse-riding-in-rhodope-mountains-from-plovdiv.a1201855.activity-details) ![Private Horseback Riding Adventure to Red Rock in Smolyan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4711342/960f85af-1ce3-44e3-822d-d8f96fc511be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Horseback Riding Adventure to Red Rock in Smolyan £129 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-horseback-riding-adventure-to-red-rock-in-smolyan.a4711342.activity-details) [See all activities in Arda](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Arda.d3000043820.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Arda ![Smolyan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/914fae9047fc1f3fd4b38b7e007242d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Smolyan [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smolyan.dx6128178) - Cities near Arda - Places of interest [Smolyan](https://expedia.co.uk/Smolyan.dx6128178) - [Pamporovo Ski Resort](https://expedia.co.uk/Pamporovo-Ski-Resort-Smolyan-Province.d6097906.Attraction) - [Stoykite - Snezhanka](https://expedia.co.uk/Stoykite-Snezhanka-Smolyan.d553248621563225038.Attraction) - [Smolyan Planetarium](https://expedia.co.uk/Smolyan-Planetarium-Smolyan.d553248621533039058.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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