Title: Visit Rila: Best of Rila Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Rila](https://expedia.ca/Rila-Hotels.d6147280.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Rila](https://expedia.ca/Rila-Vacation-Rentals.d6147280.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Rila](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Rila.d6147280.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Rila Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Rila.d6147280.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rila Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Rila.d6147280.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rila ## Travel Guide ![Photo by Paul Lowe 👣](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aa1365f291bcf329144a6e35f7286a01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Paul Lowe 👣](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aa1365f291bcf329144a6e35f7286a01.jpg) ![Photo by Paul Lowe 👣](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8921584bf398384efda7d3763d492633.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Paul Lowe 👣](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8921584bf398384efda7d3763d492633.jpg) ![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 Weimin Chen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4d13b868712dea256d47213f834e01fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Weimin Chen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4d13b868712dea256d47213f834e01fb.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) ## Visit Rila Things to do - Rila Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Rila ![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 $63 CA $72 total Oct 21 - Oct 22 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! (187 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=21%2F10%2F2025&endDate=22%2F10%2F2025&selected=3019454&PinnedHotelID=3019454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147280) ![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 $194 CA $211 total Nov 4 - Nov 5 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=04%2F11%2F2025&endDate=05%2F11%2F2025&selected=19827669&PinnedHotelID=19827669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147280) ![Hotel Iceberg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12370000/12361100/12361045/1422d79b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Iceberg Borovets, No 63, Samokov 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 ... 7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews) Very much just OK. "A 4\* hotel this is not. It's OK if you're just looking for a place to crash in Borovets but it's on the outskirts of town (10 min walk to town if you're not in ski boots). Has a sauna but no jacuzzi or steam room and the pool is not really big enough for swimming properly. Breakfast was average if ..." Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F10%2F2025&endDate=23%2F10%2F2025&selected=12361045&PinnedHotelID=12361045&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147280) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F10%2F2025&endDate=23%2F10%2F2025&selected=12361045&PinnedHotelID=12361045&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147280) [See all 473 properties in Rila](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F10%2F2025&endDate=10%2F10%2F2025®ionId=6147280) 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. ![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. Staff always happy to help" Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Samokov-Hotels-Flora-Residence-Daisy.h103408551.Hotel-Information) ![Cornelia Deluxe Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21040000/21030200/21030112/92be35d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cornelia Deluxe Residence Betolovoto Area, 2760 Bansko, Razlog, Bansko Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Razlog. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Vihren and Bansko Ski Resort are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (19 reviews) "Problems with WI-FI and hot water" Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Razlog-Hotels-Cornelia-Boutique-SPA.h21030112.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rila](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6147280&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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