hotels and ski chalets borovets bulgaria
Borovets considered as one of the largest, oldest, busiest and the biggest international mountain resorts in Bulgaria and located at 1350m above sea level, on the Northern slopes of Rila mountain among age-old pine woods, at the 2925 m foot of Mousala peak which is the highest one on the Balkan peninsula and at a distance of 70 km from Sofia and the nearest town of Samokov is 10km (6 miles) down the road from the resort.
Due to excellent value it offers compared to other top resorts around the world thus this resort is well known internationally with plenty of apres-ski for those who like nightlife, you will find here many hotels ski chalets borovets.
Borovets is a excellent place to start skiing in a fun and unintimidating atmosphere, with a highly regarded ski school and without risking a huge spend on something you're not sure you're going to enjoy. Despite the fact that Borovets has a reputation for being a beginner's area and in the main it is, here you can find some challenging red and black runs for any experienced skiers and boarders travelling with a group of beginners.
There are many spelling points in this resort and the main is lively and varied nightlife, again fired on by the low prices and warm atmosphere. In eastern Europe Borovet’s north facing slopes have some of the best snow conditions but it’s not always comparable to the Alps and the downside of resort can include varied conditions on the piste.
There are 45 kilometers various in difficulty and length ski pistes grouped in three regions: Sitnqkovo – Martinovi Baraki – pistes; Markudjik- 4 pistes and Qstrebec- 3 pistes. The best pistes are on Qstrebets where taking place all of the competitions in the resort and it has also twice hosted World Cup competitions in Alpine skiing.
The resort’s biathlon track is one of the best in Europe. In Borovets the ski runs are located in the different regions and cross-country and biathlon tracks just in 2 km away from the resort together with the cross-country tuition tracks. The ski center of Borovets serviced by well organized lift system, inclusive Gondola lift and 14 snow cannons for artificial snow are installed to guarantee the snow cover if needed.
In this resort you will also find Borovets ski school which is the best in Bulgaria and more than 200 ski instructors fluent in foreign languages and some of them are former professional skiers. If you’re going to visit Borovets you should take a few practical steps to counteract local practical instabilities and uncertainties and also you should take your money in hard currency, such as US dollars, as Eurocheques, travellers cheques and credit cards are not widely accepted.
There are many available restaurants and taverns with Bulgarian national folk music and “horo” dancing, which some people find very interesting, bars, cafes, night clubs, and discos and most of the places work till the early morning, and offer good prices and special 'happy hour' discounts. Music here played is mostly international dance music.
Ambulance and clinic, fully equipped and functioning hospital in Samokov, highly qualified dentists are available, as well as first aid serving all ski slopes. The Emergency ski patrol service is also available 24 hours a day.
Borovets Hills Spa Complex is amongst the most modern and ellegant mountain hotels in Bulgaria and located 70 km away from Sofia and is nestled amongst the pine forests of the ski resort Borovets, in the higher and quieter part of the resort, only 100 metres away from "Yastrebets 3" ski run. It offers a total of 65 spacious rooms: 48 single and double rooms, 6 studios and 11 apartments, each room is elegantly furnished and has room facilities such as mini bar, safety box, cable TV, direct telephone line, Internet access and bath-tub in the bathroom. Prices available from 98 € EUR.
The Villa Stresov is an elegant Swiss-style chalet luxurious mountain villa located in Bulgaria less than 600m from Borovets ski lifts, in the beautiful Rila Mountains, less than 600 meters from lifts to some of Europe's finest skiing, the largest and most popular ski region in Bulgaria. It’s radiating a cordial atmosphere in tastefully furnished, comfortable rooms in Borovets. Luxury 5-star Swiss-style ski chalet offers 4 bedrooms, each with HDTV (flat panel TV), minibar, balcony and full private bathroom. Large first floor entertainment area with satellite TV, high speed Internet, dining area, modern kitchen, fireplace, bar, sauna, hot-tub, free deluxe breakfast. Prices available from 125 € EUR.
Flora Apartment complex is located just a few steps away from the gondola station in the central part of Borovets winter resort just 50 meters away from the ski lift and 20 meters away from the beginners slopes. Flora Apartment complex is a brand new building with studios and one-bedroom apartments equipped with self-catering facilities. Studios are suitable for up to 2 adults; The one bedroom apartments can sleep up to 4 adults. Prices available from 72 € EUR.
Hotel Yastrebets SPA & Wellness is an alternative to other hotels ski chalets borovets and is the first Bulgarian hotel to become a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World located only 50 minutes away from Sofia International Airport, on the very ski slope on 1500 m. altitude, surrounded by pine trees. The hotel offers internet access, conference rooms, outdoor parking lot, restaurant, disco/night club, lobby bar. direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, bath/WC, bathtub, balcony. The Chalets are made by a unique Finnish technology Each Chalet has a Finnish sauna, LSD display TV, Mini bar, Internet, Phone, Terrace and Parking place. Prices available from 75 € EUR.
Ice Angels Hotel is the newest 4-star hotel in Borovets, situated in the centre of the resort opposite Rila hotel and offers offers 28 double rooms, 8 studios (most of which has fireplaces) and 4 superior suites Modern and cozy designed rooms meet all the requirements of a 4-star hotel. Amenities include Cable TV, High-speed internet(ADSL), Laundry and valet services, Data point access, Temperature control En-suite bathroom equipped with Bathtub with a shower and etc. Prices available from 64 € EUR.
The newly built, four-star apart-hotel Villa Park is located in one of the biggest and most modern winter resorts in Bulgaria – Borovets, in the center of the resort, only 150 m. from the lift. The hotel is surrounded by centuries old snowy woods and perfect ski slopes making a wonderful choice for a winter holiday. It offers 60 double rooms, 19 one-bedroom apartments and 7 two-bedroom apartments. Every room/apartment has mini bar, TV with Bulgarian and European channels, LAN internet and a hair drier. Here you can also find indoor swimming pool, massages and SPA, fully equipped gym, sauna, steam room and entertainment room. The first-class restaurant offers distinguished Bulgarian and International Cuisines. Prices available from 107 € EUR