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

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## Visit Rilski Manastir

Things to do

- Top hotels in Rilski Manastir
- Top Holiday Rentals in Rilski Manastir

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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

£247

1 Feb - 2 Feb

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! (161 reviews)

Amazing experience!!!

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

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Mountain Dream Hotel

Borovets Samokov Sofia Province

£115

4 Jan - 5 Jan

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 ...

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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! (5 reviews)

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

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

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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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Luxury villa in the heart of Rila mountain. The only one 103 deg mineral spring

 Sapareva banya Kyustendil

Stay at this villa in Sapareva Banya. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces and a hot tub. Popular attraction Saparevo Banski & SPA is located ...

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Rila Monastery

4/5(6 reviews)

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. 

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#### 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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#### 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. 

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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 

£17

per adult

**92%** of travellers recommend

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#### 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

£43

per adult

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

£25

per adult

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