Title: Visit Rila Mountains: Best of Rila Mountains Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Rila Mountains](https://expedia.ca/Rila-Mountains-Hotels.d553248621593511303.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Rila Mountains](https://expedia.ca/Rila-Mountains-Vacation-Rentals.d553248621593511303.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Rila Mountains](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Rila-Mountains.d553248621593511303.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Rila Mountains Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Rila-Mountains.d553248621593511303.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rila Mountains Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Rila-Mountains.d553248621593511303.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rila Mountains ## Travel Guide ![Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a2f8e5f48dcc9a2f91fce6c0fe9b9666.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a2f8e5f48dcc9a2f91fce6c0fe9b9666.jpg) ![Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4ec755f3b4ab6b883ae99b055258a3b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4ec755f3b4ab6b883ae99b055258a3b8.jpg) ![Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/79722b8bd7813aa402e0221ad182542c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/79722b8bd7813aa402e0221ad182542c.jpg) ![Photo by Kristina Todorova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/05a61def616e95c5a9c7751a64053aa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kristina Todorova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/05a61def616e95c5a9c7751a64053aa6.jpg) ![Photo by Hristo Hristov](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ce75ec7fefb66c88375fe4b5c63bde5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Hristo Hristov](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ce75ec7fefb66c88375fe4b5c63bde5e.jpg) ## Visit Rila Mountains Things to do - Rila Mountains Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Rila Mountains ![Hotel Malyovitsa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116640000/116635600/116635546/f68bbe0e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Malyovitsa Govedartsi, Mecha polyana, Samokov CA $76 CA $83 total Oct 1 - Oct 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Malyovitsa Ski Resort and Seven Rila Lakes are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) "False informatiom saying they are at 10 kms from Rila Monastery, but you must round the mountain and you must do 120 kms to arrive... what kind of fraud it is? It is to much!!!" Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F10%2F2025&endDate=02%2F10%2F2025&selected=116635546&PinnedHotelID=116635546&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621593511303) ![Saint George Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3019500/3019454/15c7bd2a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Saint George Palace 5 Kosherinata Str., Bansko CA $56 CA $65 total Sep 29 - Sep 30 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bansko. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions SkiBansko by Traventuria and Bansko Gondola ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (185 reviews) "It is very clean. The appartment was spaciouse, clean, had a great view. The swimming pool was clean and good for swimming. We will definitely come back. The testaurant offered a lot of food options." Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=3019454&PinnedHotelID=3019454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621593511303) ![Rila Hotel Borovets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19830000/19827700/19827669/1baf86f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rila Hotel Borovets Borovets Resort, Samokov, Samokov CA $196 CA $213 total Oct 21 - Oct 22 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (154 reviews) "Highly recommended for the overall experience and range of amenities. The rooms were modern, recently updated, clean and functional. View of the mountain was splendid. The terrace restaurant was outstanding in both service and quality, including drinks, cocktails and desserts. The pool is half Olympic ..." Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F10%2F2025&endDate=22%2F10%2F2025&selected=19827669&PinnedHotelID=19827669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621593511303) [See all 506 properties in Rila Mountains](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025®ionId=553248621593511303) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Life House is nestled at 1650m above sea level in Rila mountain-highest in BG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114370000/114363700/114363675/3047f64d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Life House is nestled at 1650m above sea level in Rila mountain-highest in BG Semkovo Stay at this vacation home in Belitsa. Enjoy laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. [](https://expedia.ca/Belitsa-Hotels-Life-House-Is-Nestled-At-1650m-Above-Sea-Level-In-Rila-Mountain-Highest-In-BG.h114363675.Hotel-Information) ![Mountain View Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12460000/12455700/12455622/3bb6de87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain View Resort 129 Pirin Str., Bansko, Blagoevgrad Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Bansko. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions SkiBansko by Traventuria and Bansko ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (39 reviews) "Location very close to ski facilities and mountain tracks. Very friendly staff. Nice outdoor relaxation area. The window view depends on the room." Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Bansko-Hotels-Mountain-View-Resort.h12455622.Hotel-Information) ![Flora Residence Daisy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103410000/103408600/103408551/34460b2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Flora Residence Daisy Main Street, next to children slope, Samokov, Sofia Province Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and ... 7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews) "Nice property, clean and comfortable. 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