Title: Hotel Friends - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Friends Family-friendly ski hotel with indoor pool ## Photo gallery for Hotel Friends ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23180000/23174000/23173967/73a05c47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23180000/23174000/23173967/3c649f0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23180000/23174000/23173967/df595b26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Executive lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23180000/23174000/23173967/6448ecc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23180000/23174000/23173967/c1887c10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Friends offers a free breakfast buffet and international dishes. Relax in the sauna, steam room, or book a massage. Enjoy nearby slopes with ski rentals/storage. Features include an indoor pool, kids' arcade, and adult bar. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - Breakfast included - Spa - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 3 - Dec. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=23173967&PinnedHotelID=23173967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=23173967&PinnedHotelID=23173967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 4 - Dec. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=23173967&PinnedHotelID=23173967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=23173967&PinnedHotelID=23173967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=23173967&PinnedHotelID=23173967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=23173967&PinnedHotelID=23173967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=23173967&PinnedHotelID=23173967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=23173967&PinnedHotelID=23173967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23180000/23174000/23173967/906a8e86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Soundproofed Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Minibar - 323 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBansko-Hotels-Hotel-Friends.h23173967.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBansko-Hotels-Hotel-Friends.h23173967.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.82863%2C23.48207&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w4r_AnE9d_m9rtdBc0wjr0-HkqM=) 2 Raina Kniaginia street, Bansko, 2770 #### What's nearby - Bansko Ski Resort \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Vihren \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Bansko Gondola Lift \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - SkiBansko by Traventuria \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Holy Trinity Church \- 17 min walk \- 1.4 km #### Getting around - Sofia Airport (SOF) - 140 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Теменуга - ‬4 min walk - ‪Chateau Antique - ‬2 min walk - ‪STATION Bansko “Coffee & Snacks made with love” - ‬5 min walk - ‪Пирин 75 - ‬4 min walk - ‪Stone Flower Barbeque - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Friends Family-friendly hotel near Bansko Ski Resort At Hotel Friends, you can look forward to 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. In addition to a bar and a free kid's club, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - An indoor pool - Free self parking - Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out - Express check-in, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at Hotel Friends boast perks such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - 21-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and free infant beds ## Similar properties ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10020000/10018000/10018000/d718b05e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MPM Guinness Bansko - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Kids pool 7.0 Good 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=10018000&PinnedHotelID=10018000&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sauna, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3019500/3019454/15c7bd2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Saint George Palace Bansko - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 192 reviews CA $86 CA $97 total includes taxes & fees Dec 5 - Dec 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=3019454&PinnedHotelID=3019454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12990000/12983600/12983524/9451fa25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Elegant Lux Bansko - 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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 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 - Indoor pool - Sauna - Ski equipment rentals - Ski storage - Steam room ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Free children's club - In-room crib - Indoor pool - 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 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 ### Property is also known as Hotel Friends Bansko Friends Bansko Hotel Friends Hotel Hotel Friends Bansko Hotel Friends Hotel Bansko ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hotel Friends have a pool? ### Is Hotel Friends pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Friends? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Friends? ### Does Hotel Friends provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Hotel Friends located? ## Have a question? 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