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 ![The domes of the church "Nativity of the Virgin Mother" are one of the most distinguishable parts of the Rila Monastery.⠀ This is the main church in the monastery and was erected in 1837 after the demolishing of the original church.⠀ ⠀ The frescoes inside, the gold-plated iconostasis, the altars, and icons are amazing pieces of art! ⠀ ⠀ It was forbidden to take pictures inside the church but I can tell you - you will not get bored by the gold and the wood-carving! It's breathtaking! 🙌🏻🧡](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/3c4467de-573d-48fc-97f9-c3e94b637e69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The domes of the church "Nativity of the Virgin Mother" are one of the most distinguishable parts of the Rila Monastery.⠀ This is the main church in the monastery and was erected in 1837 after the demolishing of the original church.⠀ ⠀ The frescoes inside, the gold-plated iconostasis, the altars, and icons are amazing pieces of art! ⠀ ⠀ It was forbidden to take pictures inside the church but I can tell you - you will not get bored by the gold and the wood-carving! It's breathtaking! 🙌🏻🧡](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/3c4467de-573d-48fc-97f9-c3e94b637e69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Seeing the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila or the Rila Monastery I understand why it is one of the most famous and culturally important places in our country. It's an amazing place! ⠀ It is situated in the Rila mountains, highest mountain range in Bulgaria and was founded in the 10th century.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/91482174-88c7-4385-af08-789edd56e460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Little part of beautiful Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043566/fe644d3d-a625-45ab-8eff-afd8365e96a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Winter, snow and sun.Pure pleasure for the soul.This is the way to Musala peak.You can see the hyt and the edge to the peak.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125536/21f001b7-2047-413c-b38c-e7f570514b8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rila Mountains Things to do - Rila Mountains Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Rila Mountains ![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 $367 CA $400 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 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! (168 reviews) Good overall Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=19827669&PinnedHotelID=19827669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621593511303) ![Premier Luxury Mountain Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2803000/2802925/1ae11557_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Premier Luxury Mountain Resort 11 Karamanitza str. Bansko CA $234 CA $260 total Feb 4 - Feb 5 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Bansko. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and SkiBansko by Traventuria ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (114 reviews) Very good included spa facilities. Good to have an on-site ski shop and shuttle bus. Dining facilities and food were very good, breakfast was tasty and in plentiful supply and variety, the half board evening meal was excellent - particularly the deserts. Convenient nearby parking. Staff generally ... Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=2802925&PinnedHotelID=2802925&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 $147 CA $164 total Feb 7 - Feb 8 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Bansko. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and SkiBansko by Traventuria ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (193 reviews) Overall, it was good It was pretty good. On the upside, The room was clean, the staff was nice and responsive, the view from the window was great, there was a pool and a jacuzzi which were good. On the downside - the mattresses were not very comfort and the resturant quality was somewhat below average (maybe because ... Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026&selected=3019454&PinnedHotelID=3019454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621593511303) [See all 520 properties in Rila Mountains](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026®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. ![Predela 2 Holiday Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12460000/12455700/12455604/77775767_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Predela 2 Holiday Apartments Gramadeto Str. 19 Bansko Book a stay at this ski aparthotel in Bansko. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and SkiBansko by ... 7.8/10 Good! (47 reviews) A very nice hotel great spa Staff very helpfull Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Bansko-Hotels-Predela-2-Holiday-Apartments.h12455604.Hotel-Information) ![Yagoda & Malina Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23420000/23413900/23413808/34023b93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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) ### 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. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Rila Mountains hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593511303&startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04)[Feb 3 - Feb 4](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593511303&startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593511303&startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05)[Feb 4 - Feb 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593511303&startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593511303&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593511303&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593511303&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593511303&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![A beautiful monastery, it is the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila. Very atmospheric and historic, Well worth a visit, but get there early otherwise there are long queues to enter.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/b660c381-10ce-46d2-b553-5c257f44d59c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rila Monastery Rila Monastery is just one of the places to see in Rila, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rila-Monastery-Kyustendil-Province.d6097908.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) #### Kartala Ski Resort Hit the slopes at Kartala Ski Resort during your trip to Blagoevgrad. Discover the area's museums and temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Kartala-Ski-Resort-Blagoevgrad-Province.d553248635976552991.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) #### 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) #### yazovir Belmeken You can find out about the history of Belovo with a visit to yazovir Belmeken. Discover the area's spas and seek out its ski slopes. [](https://expedia.ca/Yazovir-Belmeken-Belovo.d553248635939591374.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Rila Mountains ![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 ![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=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Samokov ![European architecture ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128671/e7cb5bd6-2470-4273-87d6-8b319f3e928a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dupnitsa ![A university town in the south west of Bulgaria, about 2 hours form Sofia. It was like going back to the 50's & 60's looking at some of the architecture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144670/1d3d0568-4b8f-426f-896c-2f0fc0672ab6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Blagoevgrad ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Packages - Cars - [Aparthotels in Rhodopes Mountains ](https://www.expedia.ca/Rhodopes-Mountains-Apart-Hotels.d6050205-aaApartHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Guest Houses in Rhodopes Mountains ](https://www.expedia.ca/Rhodopes-Mountains-Guest-Houses.d6050205-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Boutique Hotels in Rhodopes Mountains ](https://www.expedia.ca/Rhodopes-Mountains-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel.0-0-d6050205-tBoutiqueHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels & Resorts for Couples in Rhodopes Mountains ](https://www.expedia.ca/Rhodopes-Mountains-Hotels-Couples-Resorts-Hotels.0-0-d6050205-tCouplesResortsHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Luxury Hotels in Rhodopes Mountains ](https://www.expedia.ca/Rhodopes-Mountains-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d6050205-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Rhodopes Mountains Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Rhodopes-Mountains-Hotels.d6050205.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Inns in Rhodopes Mountains ](https://www.expedia.ca/Rhodopes-Mountains-Inns.d6050205-aaInns.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Rhodopes Mountains Vacations ](https://www.expedia.ca/Rhodopes-Mountains.d6050205.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Advantage Rent-A-Car Rental Cars in Rhodopes Mountains ](https://www.expedia.ca/Advantage-Rent-A-Car-Car-Rentals-In-Rhodopes-Mountains.d6050205-c3.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) - Cities near Rila Mountains - Places of interest [Borovets](https://expedia.ca/Borovets.dx602265)[Samokov](https://expedia.ca/Samokov.dx6125536)[Dupnitsa](https://expedia.ca/Dupnitsa.dx6128671)[Blagoevgrad](https://expedia.ca/Blagoevgrad.dx6144670)[Sapareva Banya](https://expedia.ca/Sapareva-Banya.dx3000043566) - [American University in Bulgaria ](https://expedia.ca/American-University-In-Bulgaria-Blagoevgrad.d6253073.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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