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! 🙌🏻🧡
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.
Little part of beautiful Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.
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.
The photo was taken at Haramiyata peak in Rila mountain. #mountain #Rila #Bulgaria
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

5 out of 5
11 Karamanitza str. Bansko
The price is CA $135 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $135
CA $152 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (120 reviews)
Close to slopes, amazing room great buffet breakfast and shuttle service every 15 min to slopes and back is great addition.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
The price is CA $189 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
CA $189
CA $206 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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! (180 reviews)
Great location. Clean and modern hotel. Plenty of amenities and the breakfast was really good. Very helpful staff. A little noisy from the bars at the front pumping out really irritating music late afternoon/early evening. Don't go for a mountain view room if you want a quiet evening in your ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Rila Hotel Borovets
Saint George Palace

Saint George Palace

4 out of 5
5 Kosherinata Str. Bansko
The price is CA $74 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $74
CA $84 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (200 reviews)
Nice hotel and clean. Quite a bit out of the main town so if you dont have a car its a long walk there / back. Rooms were very loud, could hear people talking all night and hear doors banginfg etc. Also our room on the second floor had a constant whirring noise like from a large pipe or boiler or ...

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Saint George Palace
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Flora Residence Daisy

Flora Residence Daisy

5 out of 5
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! (7 reviews)
The listing for this apartment hotel was misleading. It said that it has Spa Facilities and swimming pool but it did not. There was such in nearby building in another hotel with similar name that charged extra 43 eur and said they have nothing to do with Flora Daisy

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Flora Residence Daisy
Predela LUX

Predela LUX

3 out of 5
3rd Kalyata St. Bansko Blagoevgrad
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Predela LUX
Pirin Golf & Country Club Apartment Complex

Pirin Golf & Country Club Apartment Complex

4 out of 5
Pirin Golf Resort Razlog Bansko
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Razlog. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and Vihren are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
We had a nice 3-day family trip to Bansko, and the Pirin Golf Club was an ideal stay for my family. I will definitely go again and recommend it.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025

Pirin Golf & Country Club Apartment Complex
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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.

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.

Rila Monastery

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.

Malyovitsa Ski Resort

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.

Musala Peak

Kartala Ski Resort

Hit the slopes at Kartala Ski Resort during your trip to Blagoevgrad. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Kartala Ski Resort

Gondola Lift

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.

Gondola Lift

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.

yazovir Belmeken

Cities near Rila Mountains

Pathway to the peak - Winter! #WinterWonders #lifeatexpedia

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.

Samokov

European architecture

Dupnitsa

Beautiful view of a cross on a hill and the city in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria on an autumn sunny day

Blagoevgrad