Title: Rhodope Mountains Travel Guide: Best of Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rhodope Mountains](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhodope-Mountains-Hotels.d6050205.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Rhodope Mountains](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhodope-Mountains-Holiday-Rentals.d6050205.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Rhodope Mountains](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Rhodope-Mountains.d6050205.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Rhodope Mountains Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rhodope-Mountains.d6050205.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rhodope Mountains Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhodope-Mountains.d6050205.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rhodope Mountains Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![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!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/53ade44d-3c74-4899-a8f7-9a25bfa781cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/53ade44d-3c74-4899-a8f7-9a25bfa781cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.⠀ ⠀ The frescoes inside, the gold-plated iconostasis, the altars, and icons are amazing pieces of art! ⠀ ⠀ 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! 🙌🏻🧡](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/3c4467de-573d-48fc-97f9-c3e94b637e69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dospat is a dam on the Dospat river in the Western Rhodopes. Located at 1200 m altitude. height. It was built on the Dospat River. It is perfect for vacation and enjoying both water and mountains. #BVStrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043754/b6492397-b6d5-45ba-86ea-690e46f7a7b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Little part of beautiful Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043566/fe644d3d-a625-45ab-8eff-afd8365e96a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rhodope Mountains Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6050205) ### Where to stay in Rhodope Mountains ![A nice hotel!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046713/c8ef6a77-c640-447f-a0f6-77543d60ebac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town Bansko While visiting Old Town Bansko, you might make a stop by sights like Holy Trinity Church and Museum of Otets Paisii Hilendarski. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bansko-Old-Town-Bansko.dx553248635976397532) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Varosha When in Varosha, you can plan a visit to Bachinovo Park and History Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blagoevgrad-Varosha.dx553248635976397291) - Top hotels in Rhodope Mountains - Top Holiday Rentals in Rhodope Mountains ![Premier Luxury Mountain Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2803000/2802925/1ae11557_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Premier Luxury Mountain Resort 11 Karamanitza str. Bansko £111 7 Mar - 8 Mar 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! (118 reviews) Amazing facilities, friendly staff, great value. Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=2802925&PinnedHotelID=2802925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050205) ![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 £145 30 Mar - 31 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) A thoroughly enjoyable experience- a very well organised hotel! Great food, staff and accommodation and the slopes out the door were perfect x Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=19827669&PinnedHotelID=19827669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050205) ![Four Points by Sheraton Bansko](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12330000/12321700/12321651/c7476f85_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Four Points by Sheraton Bansko 7 Glazne Str. Bansko £120 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this ski hotel in Bansko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and Vihren are located nearby. 7.8/10 Good! (46 reviews) Highly recommend Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=12321651&PinnedHotelID=12321651&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050205) [See all 656 properties in Rhodope Mountains](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6050205) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12460000/12455700/12455604/77775767_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Predela 2 Holiday Apartments 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bansko-Hotels-Predela-2-Holiday-Apartments.h12455604.Hotel-Information) ![Predela LUX](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38760000/38757000/38756965/622ccb97_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Predela LUX 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bansko-Hotels-Predela-LUX.h38756965.Hotel-Information) ![Grand Resort Pamporovo Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122100000/122099800/122099779/683756e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Resort Pamporovo Apartments str. 19 Pamporovo Smoljan Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Pamporovo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pamporovo Ski Resort and Studenets 2 are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smolyan-Hotels-Grand-Resort-Pamporovo-Apartments.h122099779.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rhodope Mountains](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6050205&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 Rhodope Mountains hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050205&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[27 Feb - 28 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050205&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050205&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01)[28 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050205&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050205&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050205&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/b660c381-10ce-46d2-b553-5c257f44d59c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rila Monastery Rila Monastery is just one of the places to see in Rila, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rila-Monastery-Rila.d6097908.Attraction) ![Learn to ski without breaking the bank, plus beautiful scenery, food and friendly people. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052759/de30ba4a-c36d-4bb0-b480-4f72637c1c1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pamporovo Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Pamporovo with a visit to Pamporovo Ski Resort. Take in the jazz scene and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pamporovo-Ski-Resort-Smolyan-Province.d6097906.Attraction) ![#lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #EMEA Pirin mountains, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6305140/b95ba7dd-f794-4e16-b9be-94bd75841104.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pirin Golf and Country Club Play a round of golf at Pirin Golf and Country Club and enjoy other activities in Razlog such as skiing. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pirin-Golf-And-Country-Club-Razlog.d6305140.Attraction) ![Pathway to the peak - Winter! #WinterWonders #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602265/20ea00b4-f130-4dcf-a5f9-07bebf63c623.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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) #### Bansko Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Bansko with a visit to Bansko Ski Resort. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bansko-Ski-Resort-Bansko.d6097910.Attraction) #### Borovets Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Borovets Ski Resort. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area. 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