Title: Borovets Travel Guide: Best of Borovets, Samokov Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Borovets](https://expedia.co.uk/Borovets-Hotels.d602265.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Borovets](https://expedia.co.uk/Borovets-Holiday-Rentals.d602265.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Borovets](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Borovets.d602265.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Borovets](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Borovets.d602265.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Borovets Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Borovets.d602265.Car-Hire-Guide)[Borovets Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Borovets.d602265.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Borovets Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Nora Mlazgova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9d5d130630959b13e2cbc7cc16f20061.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Nora Mlazgova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9d5d130630959b13e2cbc7cc16f20061.jpg) ![Photo by Nora Mlazgova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/408cfa20881816331e3d7558bf190d5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Nora Mlazgova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/408cfa20881816331e3d7558bf190d5f.jpg) ![Photo by Nora Mlazgova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/72dbde7d6aa2bca7a418da1169db07fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Nora Mlazgova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/72dbde7d6aa2bca7a418da1169db07fd.jpg) ![Photo by Murat Dereli](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6d13d32ba99e6c393e3020c8fc0235fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Murat Dereli](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6d13d32ba99e6c393e3020c8fc0235fc.jpg) ![Photo by Jon Steed](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/112e9668590841e72ca4a9740c823c9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jon Steed](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/112e9668590841e72ca4a9740c823c9c.jpg) ## Visit Borovets Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Borovets - Top Holiday Rentals in Borovets ![Rila Hotel Borovets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19830000/19827700/19827669/1baf86f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rila Hotel Borovets Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov £122 15 Dec - 16 Dec 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (159 reviews) The hotel is beautiful and the location is perfect. Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025&selected=19827669&PinnedHotelID=19827669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=602265) ![Mountain Dream Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121100000/121098500/121098406/100da95f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain Dream Hotel Borovets Samokov Sofia Province £54 15 Dec - 16 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025&selected=121098406&PinnedHotelID=121098406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=602265) ![Hotel Iceberg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12370000/12361100/12361045/1422d79b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Iceberg Borovets, No 63 Samokov £102 21 Dec - 22 Dec 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 ... 7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews) Very much just OK. A 4\* hotel this is not. It's OK if you're just looking for a place to crash in Borovets but it's on the outskirts of town (10 min walk to town if you're not in ski boots). Has a sauna but no jacuzzi or steam room and the pool is not really big enough for swimming properly. Breakfast was average if ... Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=12361045&PinnedHotelID=12361045&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=602265) [See all 103 properties in Borovets](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025®ionId=602265) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103410000/103408600/103408551/34460b2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Flora Residence Daisy 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! (5 reviews) Nice property, clean and comfortable. Staff always happy to help Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samokov-Hotels-Flora-Residence-Daisy.h103408551.Hotel-Information) ![Borovets Gardens - Chalet flat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27320000/27313900/27313830/35eeb48a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Borovets Gardens - Chalet flat Borovets Sofiyska oblast Stay at this apartment in Samokov. Enjoy private pools, a sauna and concierge services. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ... Lovely accommodation Whilst further out of the centre than say the Flora, easily walkable and accommodation is clean and very warm. Thoroughly recommend the location. Feedback and local support also very good. Reviewed on 25 Feb 2020 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samokov-Hotels-Borovets-Gardens-Chalet-Flat.h27313830.Hotel-Information) ![Yagoda & Malina Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23420000/23413900/23413808/34023b93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yagoda & Malina Villas 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 ... 7.4/10 Good! (27 reviews) Hotel is ok, bathroom was very old, no shower cabin, installations from the 90s Reviewed on 1 Jul 2022 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samokov-Hotels-Yagoda-Malina-Villas.h23413808.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Borovets](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=602265&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Borovets hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602265&startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15)[14 Dec - 15 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602265&startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602265&startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16)[15 Dec - 16 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602265&startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602265&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025)[19 Dec - 21 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602265&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025) ### Popular places to visit #### Borovets Ski Resort 4.5/5(11 reviews) Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Borovets Ski Resort. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Borovets-Ski-Resort-Samokov.d6097914.Attraction) #### Musala Peak 4/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Musala Peak, a lovely green space in Samokov. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Musala-Peak-Samokov.d6189433.Attraction) #### Gondola Lift 3.5/5(41 reviews) You can take time to visit Gondola Lift during your travels to Samokov. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gondola-Lift-Samokov.d553248621563225195.Attraction) #### Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yanakiev-Ski-And-Snowboard-School-Samokov.d553248621562725174.Attraction) #### Tsarska Bistritsa Find out about the history of Borovets with a stop at Tsarska Bistritsa. Amble around this relaxing area's forests or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsarska-Bistritsa-Samokov.d553248621565341583.Attraction) #### Sitnyakovo Express 3/5(1 review) You can take time to visit Sitnyakovo Express during your travels to Borovets. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sitnyakovo-Express-Samokov.d553248621563225196.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48275521/e0dba2a6-efdf-4ed5-a49d-8a48325ca249.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide £4 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rila-monastery-complex-smartphone-audio-guide.a48275521.activity-details) ![Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/516944/4a452dc2-7200-4857-b040-b4839d91399f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour £17 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rila-monastery-boyana-church-tour.a516944.activity-details) ![Borovets: Deposit for Snowmobile Safari with Instructor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48262322/5911ab57-68d2-4c6f-93eb-dbdd7ff52454.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Borovets: Deposit for Snowmobile Safari with Instructor £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/borovets-deposit-for-snowmobile-safari-with-instructor.a48262322.activity-details) ![The Seven Rila lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/518426/d66ce1d3-bb68-4378-8c57-b724722e0fa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Seven Rila lakes £22 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-seven-rila-lakes.a518426.activity-details) ![From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/678034/5e6c558f-21d6-4454-9827-c1daaf4cae3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up £39 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-sofia-rila-monastery-boyana-church-and-free-pick-up.a678034.activity-details) ![7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48957944/5149b526-89fd-4021-91bb-5cd1f40ba649.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/7-rila-lakes-and-rila-monastery-tour.a48957944.activity-details) [See all activities in Borovets](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Borovets.d602265.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Borovets 4.1 Top destination 5 - Excellent 5 4 - Good 6 3 - Okay 1 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 1 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller If you want a great ski holiday go! ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Absolutely beautiful. Magical in the snow. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Strange place upon arrival, however you soon realise its a great up and coming resort. Some of the nationals can be a little rude at times but the language barrier doesnt help this. Overall a great stay. Franko's FTW ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Good skiing resort for beginner ### 1/5 - Terrible Verified traveller Food poisoning from the cooked breakfast on the first morning. ## Cities near Borovets ![Photo by Kelvin Harrison](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0fd0ee8d480577ab2507bbb9914ff17f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Samokov ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Cars - Other - [Belchin Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belchin-Hotels.d6352359.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Chalets in Beli Iskar ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beli-Iskar-Chalets.d3000043806-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Beli Iskar Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beli-Iskar-Hotels.d3000043806.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Borovets Ski Resort ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Borovets-Ski-Resort-Hotels.0-l6097914-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Dolna Banya Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dolna-Banya-Hotels.d3000043757.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - 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