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Rila Hotel Borovets

Property class: 4
Travelers hit the mountain slopes for exhilarating skiing, then recover with a massage before sampling the region's distinctive cuisine at Rila Hotel Borovets.

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Rila Hotel Borovets simplifies mountain getaways with ski-in/ski-out access. Enjoy restorative massages at the spa after a day outdoors, relax on sun loungers by the indoor pool, and stay connected with free WiFi. On-site laundry facilities handle practical needs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Superior King or Twin Room, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Superior Family Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Superior Family Room, Park View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Superior King or Twin Room, Mountain View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Signature Double Room, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small seating area, and a built-in shelf with a refrigerator.

Signature Double Room, Park View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Family Room, Mountain View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Superior Family Room, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Family Room, Park View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Superior Family Room, Park View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Double Room, Mountain View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a window with curtains, and a plaid-patterned carpet.

Signature Double Room, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Samokov, Rila Hotel Borovets is in the mountains. Tsarska Bistritsa and Tsari Mali Grad Fortress are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Iskar Reservoir and Musala Peak. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the area. Visit our Borovets travel guide
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Borovets Resort, Samokov, Samokov, 2010

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 - 32.8 miles
  • Borovets Ski Resort
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tsarska Bistritsa
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Saparevo Banski & SPA
    46 min drive - 29.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • BJ's Bar
    3 min walk
  • Iceberg Hotel Borovetz
    7 min walk
  • Happy Duck
    5 min walk
  • Gourmet On The Go
    4 min drive
  • Napoli Steak House Pizza
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Champions Lobby Bar
  • Les Arcs
  • Samokovi
  • Seasons
  • The Terrace Lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Downhill skiing
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (26 inches high)

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from May 18 to May 30:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 100
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 100 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 240
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 240 (from 2 to 11 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 104.27 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Rila Hotel Borovets have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from May 18 to May 30.

Is Rila Hotel Borovets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Rila Hotel Borovets?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rila Hotel Borovets?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Rila Hotel Borovets provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 104.27 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rila Hotel Borovets located?

Located in the mountains, this Samokov hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 5-minute walk of Borovets Ski Resort, Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School, and Sitnyakovo Express. Tsarska Bistritsa is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

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

Rila Hotel Borovets Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 187 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Vlada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, properly, amenities, location and nature!!! And dining!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and the location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mordechay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, welcoming staff, large and beautiful rooms, excellent spa, large pool, impressive sauna room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Rila! It was the best location for the slopes & we loved the huge variety of food we were offered for breakfast and dinner! We loved the surprise of having a live singer in the lounge downstairs after dinner, it was a lovely addition to some of our evenings! Our room was really spacious too & staff were really helpful at reception when we needed anything!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ahmet Murat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean hotel. Good facilities. Right next to the ski lifts. Spa facilities are also nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing time we had at this venue. It is a sku resort town in the mountains & the buffet style meals were incredible.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything excellent. It’s a very large hotel so breakfast very crowded at the weekend but plenty there. Location excellent, facilities excellent. Only downside is the noise from the local bars at night. Amazing cocktails in the lobby. Food not so great in the lobby but excellent at the Terrace on the 2nd floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and modern hotel. Plenty of amenities and the breakfast was really good. Very helpful staff. A little noisy from the bars at the front pumping out really irritating music late afternoon/early evening. Don't go for a mountain view room if you want a quiet evening in your room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melona

The stay was ok, nothing special. No one went above and beyond. Not the best customer service but was not bad either
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Teodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel to relax in the mountains! Perfect SPA and swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience! Loved my stay, hotel is beautiful, clean, right in front of slopes. Friendly Staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walter Yugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Very close to ski station. We loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was excellent! The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel has a lot of things to offer as amusement and some good restaurants outside. We enjoyed this hotel very much. The only problem is the little rooms and the tiny bathroom. Not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is great in excellent location, all the staff are helpful. The only gripe is no aircon, the hotel is very warm. With the noise from the rest of the resort leaving the window open isn’t an option.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed end of April and was a ghost town (off season). But still very pleasant staff and wonderful facility.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is really nice now the renovations have been done, whilst it was a quiet time(pre season) the staff were great, the spa was very clean and a good selection of sauna, Turkish Bath, steam room chill room relaxation area, pool was warmer than we remember and whirlpool clean. The bar had a great selection of food, the terrace bar is great, and breakfast is vastly improved on years gone by. All in all great stay and lovely hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kiersten

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

Brilliant hotel for families and close to everythi

Room was cleaned every day and fresh towels. Food was brilliant for buffet breakfast and dinner. Lunch in lobby bar was great. Reasonable prices. Some items cheaper here than in other bars. Pool was great, very busy at peak times. Had a view of the resort. Comfortable beds, plenty of space. Small fridge. Hooks and shelf above radiator to dry ski gear. Loved it here!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb hotel, location is excellent with very modern facilities. Friendly staff, with a great breakfast selection. We wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Borovets if we were to return. This is isn’t about the hotel but Borovets resort needs to start investing in new lifts etc - the lift pass cost has increased and the facilities should too. That’s why we wouldn’t return to the resort!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, ski slope literally on doorstep. Ski rental/storage guys brilliant, excellent breakfast buffet, delicious Xmas and New Years eve dinner & entertainment, spa facilities very good, beautiful terrace, kids club wonderful. Perfect room. Extremely professional Ski school for our 7 year old son, Fantastic skiing, only one point to mention…WiFi unstable and frustrating at times
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can rent skiing gear at the hotel and also buy a ski pass. Any equipment you bring they will keep safe. We had a superior room (two adults, two children) and the room size was just perfect. They give you a welcome tea and coffe, also ketle is available in the room which is very convenient. Ski lift is in front of the hotel, and there is pleanty of tracks available from there. Ski school is also next to the ski lift. Overall everything was perfect and we will come again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Desislava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been in Rila hotel few times over the years but mostly in the summer. I love the location because it is right in the middle of everything. I like how the hotel has been renovated and is constantly improving. The breakfast is great and has variety of choices. However the recent prices I think was a bit too much for the quality provided. The beds need to be improved as not comfortable. Also another thing I really was disappointed from was the thick ice in front of the property and on the whole parking lot. For such a major and expensive hotel, this shouldnt be an issue, the parking should be cleaned and the front of the hotel also. It is not something impossible. Other than that it is a nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay with a touch of luxury
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A thoroughly enjoyable experience- a very well organised hotel! Great food, staff and accommodation and the slopes out the door were perfect x
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rumen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025