Title: Rilski Manastir Travel Guide: Best of Rilski Manastir, Rila Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rilski Manastir](https://expedia.co.uk/Rilski-Manastir-Hotels.d3000043574.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Rilski Manastir](https://expedia.co.uk/Rilski-Manastir-Holiday-Rentals.d3000043574.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Rilski Manastir Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rilski-Manastir.d3000043574.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rilski Manastir Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rilski-Manastir.d3000043574.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rilski Manastir Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Paul Lowe 👣](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aa1365f291bcf329144a6e35f7286a01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Paul Lowe 👣](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aa1365f291bcf329144a6e35f7286a01.jpg) ![Photo by Paul Lowe 👣](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8921584bf398384efda7d3763d492633.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Paul Lowe 👣](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8921584bf398384efda7d3763d492633.jpg) ![Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a2f8e5f48dcc9a2f91fce6c0fe9b9666.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a2f8e5f48dcc9a2f91fce6c0fe9b9666.jpg) ![Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4ec755f3b4ab6b883ae99b055258a3b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4ec755f3b4ab6b883ae99b055258a3b8.jpg) ![Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/79722b8bd7813aa402e0221ad182542c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/79722b8bd7813aa402e0221ad182542c.jpg) ## Visit Rilski Manastir Things to do - Top hotels in Rilski Manastir - Top Holiday Rentals in Rilski Manastir ![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 £113 26 Oct - 27 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star 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! (154 reviews) "Highly recommended for the overall experience and range of amenities. The rooms were modern, recently updated, clean and functional. View of the mountain was splendid. The terrace restaurant was outstanding in both service and quality, including drinks, cocktails and desserts. The pool is half Olympic ..." Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F10%2F2025&endDate=27%2F10%2F2025&selected=19827669&PinnedHotelID=19827669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043574) ![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 £91 4 Oct - 5 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star 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=04%2F10%2F2025&endDate=05%2F10%2F2025&selected=12361045&PinnedHotelID=12361045&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043574) ![Euphoria Club Hotel & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4870000/4869700/4869615/7d529e8f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Euphoria Club Hotel & Resort Shiroka Polyana 216, Borovets, Samokov Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Sitnyakovo Express and Yanakiev Ski and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews) "Unique fir any reason!" Reviewed on 29 Mar 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F10%2F2025&endDate=18%2F10%2F2025&selected=4869615&PinnedHotelID=4869615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043574) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F10%2F2025&endDate=18%2F10%2F2025&selected=4869615&PinnedHotelID=4869615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043574) [See all 165 properties in Rilski Manastir](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=04%2F10%2F2025&endDate=05%2F10%2F2025®ionId=3000043574) 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 5-star 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) ![Cornelia Deluxe Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21040000/21030200/21030112/92be35d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cornelia Deluxe Residence Betolovoto Area, 2760 Bansko, Razlog, Bansko Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Razlog. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Vihren and Bansko Ski Resort are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (19 reviews) "Problems with WI-FI and hot water" Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Razlog-Hotels-Cornelia-Boutique-SPA.h21030112.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." 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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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Lukes-Hermitage-St-Ivans-Cave-Rila.d553248621533039049.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Picture 1 for Activity Rila Monastery: Complex and Museums Smartphone Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48275521/f1b23a5f-704c-4d25-ac36-4430a5b75cd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rila Monastery: Complex and Museums Smartphone Audio Guide £4 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rila-monastery-complex-and-museums-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) ![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 £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rila-monastery-morning-half-day-tour.a48963114.activity-details) ![Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48965285/4e210ab5-5693-4210-9bab-83f5c041acd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rila-monastery-afternoon-half-day-tour.a48965285.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) ![Flexible Day Trip to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from Sofia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1202028/40fb152b-61ea-4aa7-8524-ee8ab9b636f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Flexible Group Day Trip to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/flexible-group-day-trip-to-rila-monastery-boyana-church.a1202028.activity-details) [See all activities in Rilski Manastir](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Rilski-Manastir.d3000043574.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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Cities near Rilski Manastir - Places of interest - [Rila Monastery](https://expedia.co.uk/Rila-Monastery-Rila.d6097908.Attraction) - [Borovets Ski Resort](https://expedia.co.uk/Borovets-Ski-Resort-Samokov.d6097914.Attraction) - [Seven Rila Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Seven-Rila-Lakes-Bulgaria.d553248629501407315.Attraction) - [Saparevo Banski & SPA](https://expedia.co.uk/Saparevo-Banski-SPA-Sapareva-Banya.d553248621532502764.Attraction) - [Gondola Lift](https://expedia.co.uk/Gondola-Lift-Samokov.d553248621563225195.Attraction) - [Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School](https://expedia.co.uk/Yanakiev-Ski-And-Snowboard-School-Samokov.d553248621562725174.Attraction) - [Kartala Ski Resort](https://expedia.co.uk/Kartala-Ski-Resort-Blagoevgrad.d553248635976552991.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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