Title: Visit Samokov: Best of Samokov Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Samokov

## Travel Guide

![Walking on the southern slopes of Vitosha with just the smallest remains of the river after a dry summer,with the trees showing the start of the Autumn colours on the mountain.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043484/14d7633b-f56f-4884-9245-794f6a815651.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Walking on the southern slopes of Vitosha with just the smallest remains of the river after a dry summer,with the trees showing the start of the Autumn colours on the mountain.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043484/14d7633b-f56f-4884-9245-794f6a815651.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Pathway to the peak - Winter! #WinterWonders #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602265/20ea00b4-f130-4dcf-a5f9-07bebf63c623.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Winter! #WinterWonders #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602265/a5ce3b05-13db-4c34-a334-a85e3c54c05f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Taken at Rila Mountain in Borovets Bulgaria ❤️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125536/416b2a66-ba7c-4100-9ea6-84a8387f5569.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Samokov

Things to do

- Samokov Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Samokov

![Rila Hotel Borovets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19830000/19827700/19827669/1baf86f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Rila Hotel Borovets

Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov

CA $410

CA $447 total

Feb 2 - Feb 3

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ...

9/10 Wonderful! (167 reviews)

Good overall

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

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![Mountain Dream Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121100000/121098500/121098406/100da95f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Mountain Dream Hotel

Borovets Samokov Sofia Province

CA $248

CA $271 total

Jan 28 - Jan 29

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ...

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![Festa Winter Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4585900/4585859/9e63118f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Festa Winter Palace

Borovets Samokov 

CA $310

CA $337 total

Jan 21 - Jan 22

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Samokov. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Sitnyakovo Express and Yanakiev ...

The hotel is dated throughout. The staff were

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2022

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![Yagoda & Malina Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23420000/23413900/23413808/34023b93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Yagoda & Malina Villas

Borovets Samokov 

Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Samokov. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard ...

7.4/10 Good! (27 reviews)

Hotel is ok, bathroom was very old, no shower cabin, installations from the 90s

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022

[](https://expedia.ca/Samokov-Hotels-Yagoda-Malina-Villas.h23413808.Hotel-Information)

![Flora Residence Daisy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103410000/103408600/103408551/34460b2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Flora Residence Daisy

Main Street, next to children slope Samokov Sofia Province

Book a stay at this 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. Staff always happy to help

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

[](https://expedia.ca/Samokov-Hotels-Flora-Residence-Daisy.h103408551.Hotel-Information)

![Yarema Forest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121920000/121910600/121910564/6fcc1597_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Yarema Forest House

 Samokov Sofia Province

Stay at this vacation home in Samokov. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Park Vitosha and Vitosha Nature Park are located nearby.

[](https://expedia.ca/Sofia-Hotels-Yarema-Forest-House.h121910564.Hotel-Information)

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## Check Samokov hotel availability

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### Popular places to visit

![Pathway to the peak - Winter! #WinterWonders #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602265/20ea00b4-f130-4dcf-a5f9-07bebf63c623.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School

Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Yanakiev-Ski-And-Snowboard-School-Samokov.d553248621562725174.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Borovets Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Borovets Ski Resort. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Borovets-Ski-Resort-Samokov.d6097914.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Musala Peak

Explore the great outdoors at Musala Peak, a lovely green space in Samokov. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Musala-Peak-Samokov.d6189433.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Gondola Lift

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Gondola Lift during your travels to Samokov. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Gondola-Lift-Samokov.d553248621563225195.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Sitnyakovo Express

You can take time to visit Sitnyakovo Express during your travels to Borovets. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Sitnyakovo-Express-Samokov.d553248621563225196.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Malyovitsa Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Malyovitsa Ski Resort. Amble around the area's forest or visit its spas. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Malyovitsa-Ski-Resort-Samokov.d6097924.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48275521/e0dba2a6-efdf-4ed5-a49d-8a48325ca249.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide

CA $8

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-complex-smartphone-audio-guide.a48275521.activity-details)

![Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/516944/4a452dc2-7200-4857-b040-b4839d91399f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour 

CA $32

per adult

**92%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-boyana-church-tour.a516944.activity-details)

![Borovets: Deposit for Snowmobile Safari with Instructor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48262322/5911ab57-68d2-4c6f-93eb-dbdd7ff52454.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Borovets: Deposit for Snowmobile Safari with Instructor

CA $47

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/borovets-deposit-for-snowmobile-safari-with-instructor.a48262322.activity-details)

![From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/678034/5e6c558f-21d6-4454-9827-c1daaf4cae3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up

CA $73

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-sofia-rila-monastery-boyana-church-and-free-pick-up.a678034.activity-details)

![Private Vitosha Mountains Hiking with Black peak & Dragalevtsi Monastery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1202064/154ad6c5-8ed2-4009-ab9b-35509771206c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Private Vitosha Mountains Hiking with Black peak & Dragalevtsi Monastery

CA $47

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-vitosha-mountains-hiking-with-black-peak-dragalevtsi-monastery.a1202064.activity-details)

![The Seven Rila lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/518426/d66ce1d3-bb68-4378-8c57-b724722e0fa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The Seven Rila lakes

CA $40

per adult

**76%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-seven-rila-lakes.a518426.activity-details)

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## Cities near Samokov

![Ivan Vazov National Theatre which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097820/e84c7119-8c1f-4bb6-91b5-7cb881e80956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sofia

![Pathway to the peak - Winter! #WinterWonders #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602265/20ea00b4-f130-4dcf-a5f9-07bebf63c623.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Borovets

![European architecture ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128671/e7cb5bd6-2470-4273-87d6-8b319f3e928a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Dupnitsa

![View from the highest peak in Vitosha- Cherni vrah.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050209/186327ff-a7c2-4c1f-9fca-6f30dbee3e55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Pernik

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