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Festa Winter Palace

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Suite | Balcony view
Festa Winter Palace blends luxury with family fun. Relax in the garden, book spa treatments, or dine at two restaurants. Enjoy horseback riding and gym workouts. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Spa
Massage

Spa

The on-site spa has some ways to help you decompress. The hotel's spa offers massages and wellness treatments such as aromatherapy and facials. Other on-site facilities include a steam room.

Massage
Spa

Room options

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Maisonette | Living area | TV, pay movies

Maisonette

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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TV, pay movies

Wellness Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Samokov is home to Festa Winter Palace. Tsarska Bistritsa and Trajn Fortress are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo Express. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including horse riding, skiing, and snowboarding.
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Borovets, Samokov, 2010

What's nearby

  • Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School - 17 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Borovets Ski Resort - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sitnyakovo Express - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tsarska Bistritsa - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Seven Rila Lakes - 51 min drive - 20.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kostenets Station - 30 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver fox - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Чайна Ястребец (Tea House Yastrebets) - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Три Водици - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Кокошкова къща - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Festa Winter Palace

Luxury family-friendly hotel
You can look forward to a nightclub, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Festa Winter Palace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and horseback riding at this hotel. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment, and aromatherapy at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Guests can also expect to find a garden, a playground and a hair salon.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Bike rentals, valet parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 66 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 6 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 6 per night)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 6 per night
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 6 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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

Property is also known as

Festa Winter
Festa Winter Palace
Festa Winter Palace Hotel
Festa Winter Palace Hotel Samokov
Festa Winter Palace Samokov
Festa Winter Palace Hotel
Festa Winter Palace Samokov
Festa Winter Palace Hotel Samokov

Frequently asked questions

Does Festa Winter Palace have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Festa Winter Palace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Festa Winter Palace?

Self parking is available for EUR 6 per night. Valet parking is available for EUR 6 per night.

What time is check-in at Festa Winter Palace?

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

What time is check-out at Festa Winter Palace?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Festa Winter Palace provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Festa Winter Palace located?

This family-friendly Samokov hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School, Borovets Ski Resort, and Sitnyakovo Express. Tsarska Bistritsa is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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