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Hotel Friends

Property class: 3.5

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A cozy lounge area with patterned sofas, a coffee table, and a small pool table. - Hotel Friends (Bansko)
A bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a patterned floor. - Hotel Friends (Bansko)
A spa area with a long, narrow pool, wooden benches, and a wall with the word 'friends' mosaic. - Hotel Friends (Bansko)
A cozy, well-lit lounge area with leather seating, a fireplace, and a dining table set for four. - Hotel Friends (Bansko)
A brick building with a wooden staircase leading to a porch. There are three black street lamps on the porch. - Hotel Friends (Bansko)
Consider a stay at Hotel Friends and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel offering a free ski shuttle, ski equipment rentals, and ski storage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Hotel Friends Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a free kid's club.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10

About the neighborhood

Bansko is home to Hotel Friends. Museum of Otets Paisii Hilendarski and Paisii Hilendarski Historical Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bansko Ski Resort and Bansko Gondola Lift. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Bansko travel guide
Map
2 Raina Kniaginia street, Bansko, 2770

What's nearby

  • Bansko Ski Resort
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Vihren
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bansko Gondola Lift
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Holy Trinity Church
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • House Museum of Nikola Vaptsarov
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sofia Airport (SOF)
    140 min drive

Restaurants

  • STATION Bansko “Coffee & Snacks made with love”
    5 min walk
  • Dabov
    4 min walk
  • Pilay - Fried Chicken
    3 min walk
  • Veranda
    4 min walk
  • Ginger
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Friends Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in fee

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.77 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Friends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Friends?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Friends?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Friends provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Friends located?

Conveniently located near the ski slopes, this Bansko hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bansko Ski Resort, Bansko Gondola Lift, and Vihren. Museum of Otets Paisii Hilendarski and Paisii Hilendarski Historical Center are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Friends Reviews

8.0

Very Good

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Staff & service

4.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel simple mais calme

hotel calme,un peu à l'écart du centre ville. les équipements sont un peu limite...notament la douche qui inonde à chaque fois la salle de bains connexion wifi pas toujours de qualité
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022