Title: Rilski Manastir Travel Guide: Best of Rilski Manastir, Rila Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Rilski Manastir Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lovely viewing balcony, but we were not allowed up there due to repairs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/1ad244e5-1101-4842-a9de-ad680f6086f8.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.⠀
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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! 🙌🏻🧡](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/3c4467de-573d-48fc-97f9-c3e94b637e69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Rilski Manastir

Things to do

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![Rilets Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30790000/30786000/30785908/7456f252_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Rilets Resort & Spa

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 ...

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

Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov

£167

16 Mar - 17 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! (169 reviews)

Good overall

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

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Euphoria Club Hotel & Resort

Shiroka Polyana 216 Samokov 

£162

2 Mar - 3 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Sitnyakovo Express and Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)

Hotel environement is very nice with very large room. Nice staff. TV old and not working. Very minimum kitchen cups. Ratio cost vs facility is low.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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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! (6 reviews)

Nice property, clean and comfortable. Staff always happy to help

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![Yagoda & Malina Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23420000/23413900/23413808/34023b93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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

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Chalet for up to 10 people with sauna, private home theater and hot tub

 Razlog Blagoevgrad Province

Stay at this golf chalet in Razlog. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and Holy Trinity Church are located ...

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Bansko

Chalet, incroyable Aucun regret, tout était parfait

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

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### 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)

#### Medi Valley Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Medi Valley Winery during your travels to Rila. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Medi-Valley-Winery-Rila.d873860432348315648.Attraction)

#### St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave

You can find out about the history of Rila with a stop at St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave. Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area. 

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### 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

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![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

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![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

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![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

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![Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48963114/e3760d55-bd40-428c-8d2e-b472f9459de2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour

£42

per adult

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![The Ultimate Snowmobile Adventure - 7 Rila Lakes & Panichishte](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45052702/df745d66-76c2-431a-af0e-103489f44110.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The Ultimate Snowmobile Adventure - 7 Rila Lakes & Panichishte

£25

per adult

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