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Hotel Ela

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A snow-covered parking lot with cars and a building with illuminated windows. - Hotel Ela (Samokov)
A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by a forested area with tall evergreen trees. - Hotel Ela (Samokov)
A restaurant with large windows, indoor plants, and a view of a snowy outdoor area. - Hotel Ela (Samokov)
A sauna with wooden walls and benches. There are control panels on the wall. - Hotel Ela (Samokov)
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, multiple balconies, and a grassy courtyard with outdoor seating and a children's play area. - Hotel Ela (Samokov)
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Hotel Ela. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel offering ski-in/ski-out access and ski storage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Business services

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

Standard Twin Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Samokov is home to Hotel Ela. Tsarska Bistritsa and Tsari Mali Grad Fortress are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Borovets Ski Resort. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including cross-country skiing. Visit our Borovets travel guide
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Borovets Resort 2010, Samokov, 2626

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered mountain landscape with a signpost indicating directions.
    Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A forest with autumn-colored trees and a stream.
    Vitosha Nature Park
    59 min drive - 32.5 miles
  • Borovets Ski Resort
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tsarska Bistritsa
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Malyovitsa Ski Resort
    49 min drive - 25.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kostenets Station
    45 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF)
    81 min drive

Restaurants

  • BJ's Bar
    2 min walk
  • Iceberg Hotel Borovetz
    3 min walk
  • la cantina
    5 min walk
  • The Terrace Lounge
    5 min walk
  • Restaurant KATINA
    5 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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ela pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ela?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ela?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Ela provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Ela located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out hotel in Samokov is within a 5-minute walk of Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Borovets Ski Resort and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing. Sitnyakovo Express and Tsarska Bistritsa are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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 Ela Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location, would return again

Great location, perfect for skiing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gerne wieder

Sehr gute Lage und schoene Umgebung
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel very close to the gondola

Well located for the gondola slopes about 200m from the bulk of the lower level chair lifts. Breakfast pretty extensive although the dinner menu was such that we chose to eat out. It is very accessible to some excellent Bulgarian restaurants, the Green King, Hunters and the Alpin would get my recommendation but of course it depends what you are looking for. Ski equipment can be hired from the shop on the ground floor and there is a 20% discount if you are staying at the hotel Ella, I didn't know that when I booked. The steam room and sauna are good and run from 4-6pm and there is a really extensive gym which I never saw anyone use. Transport to and from Sofia can be organised through the hotel very easily
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location near ski slopes and Gondola

First room offered wasn’t to our spec request and smelt of cigs so they happily gave us alternative which was good. Very warm and felt secure Hotel Ela has authentic feel to it and not overrun by hoards of package holiday skiers. It’s basic but very conveniently location with ski storage area and breakfast was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mrs Caroline Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hotel was ok, in need of some TLC

Hotel had no booking when we arrived, phone calls later it was sorted out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018