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Hotel Samokov, Borovets

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation
Bed & Breakfast
Flights Included
Transfers
No Lift Pass
No Ski Rental
No Boot Rental
No Ski School
SHOW MORESHOW LESS

Location of Hotel Samokov in Borovets

· in the resort centre · ski school meeting point outside the hotel · 1 minutes’ walk to the Yastrebets gondola · 3 minutes’ walk to the nearest drag lift and beginners’ slope

Distance of Hotel Samokov to Ski Lifts

See which Borovets ski lifts are nearest to Hotel Samokov.

  • Gondola "Yastrebetz" gondola - 168m
  • Rila drag lift drag lift - 320m
  • Martinovi Baraki chair lift - 348m
  • Iglika drag lift drag lift - 381m
  • Rotata drag lift - 389m
  • "Sitnyakovo Express" chair lift - 488m
  • High-speed Quad-chair "Yastrebetz Express" chair lift - 1551m
  • Surface Lift Sitnyakovo drag lift - 2077m

Navigating in Borovets can vary, as distances from Hotel Samokov to ski lifts are in a straight line.

Hotel Samokov Summary

One of the first hotels to open in Borovets, the Samokov’s a simple pick in a top-notch location – right the centre of the resort and just steps from the main Yastrebets gondola. And it’s got plenty of places to hang out when you’re not on the slopes.

You can swing by the lobby bar for a tipple or two, swim a few lengths in the big indoor pool, or pay a little extra to stretch out in the sauna and steam room in the spa. And if you fancy a night out during your stay, you've got bars and clubs close at hand too.

Food-wise, breakfast is a buffet spread where you can pile your plate with hot options like bacon and eggs or staples like cereals, pastries and toast. Fill your boots at the evening buffet with local and international dishes by upgrading to half board.

FEATURES & FACILITIES

· indoor pool · extra charge for spa with sauna, hot tub, steam room, Kneipp bath, hammam, fitness centre, treatments and massages · free WiFi in public areas · Panorama à la carte restaurant · Samokov buffet restaurant · sports bar, pool bar and lobby lounge · extra charge for Samokov Ski Kindergarten · ski store · extra charge for private ski lockers · lift to all floors · 262 rooms

MEALS AT Hotel Samokov, Borovets

Bed and Breakfast

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · optional upgrade to half board, including hot and cold buffet breakfast and a 3-course buffet evening meal · vegetarian options are available · extra charge for all drinks including water · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala dinners included (drinks included on New Year's Eve)

BEDROOMS & Hotel Samokov ROOM TYPES

All rooms have a cable TV, hairdryer and radio.

Twin room - sleeps 1-2: Twin beds, private bath with shower and WC.

Twin room with balcony - sleeps 1-3: Twin beds, single sofa bed, private bath with shower, WC and balcony.

AVAILABILITY & PRICE - Hotel Samokov DATES & DEPARTURE AIRPORTS

Price per person with: Prices shown are per person based on: Prices shown are per person based on: The prices shown here are per person and based on the following criteria:
Sat 20 Dec 202520/12/25
£950£589
Sat 27 Dec 202527/12/25
£1320£1017
Sat 03 Jan 202603/01/26
£707£480
Sat 10 Jan 202610/01/26
£706£487
Sat 17 Jan 202617/01/26
£712£565
Sat 24 Jan 202624/01/26
£709£513
Sat 31 Jan 202631/01/26
£749£506
Sat 07 Feb 202607/02/26
£766£629
Sat 14 Feb 202614/02/26
£1172£1042
Sat 21 Feb 202621/02/26
£854£644
Sat 28 Feb 202628/02/26
£678£485
Sat 07 Mar 202607/03/26
£652£454
Sat 14 Mar 202614/03/26
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This package holiday to Hotel Samokov in Borovets, Bulgaria departs Saturday 7th March 2026, for a 7 night stay on a "bed & breakfast" board basis. A local tourist tax (Taxe de Sejour or Kurtaxe) is levied by many councils in European ski resorts. It varies by standard and type of accommodation and is age dependent, so not everyone is charged. It's not included in the basic price of your holiday and is usually paid locally. For reference, the average charged in winter 2025 was between €1 and €3 per person, per night.
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Hotel Samokov's details, features and catering can change. Facilities in the description may not allow unlimited use without charge and may not always be available. If any specific feature, facility or meal option is important to your holiday, you must confirm those details with us before booking.

ABOUT THE RESORT & SKI HOLIDAYS IN Borovets Bulgaria

•Lively après ski •Bulgaria’s oldest resort •3 ski centres

In Borovets, Bulgaria’s oldest ski resort, you’ll find a ski destination with the ability to transform from a historic village steeped in culture by day, to a booming party capital by night. Ski on deep, fresh powder at the top of the Mount Musala before making your way back to the charming village, meandering through pine forests, and you’ll understand why Borovets keeps bringing people back.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Snowboard

Great for •Beginners •Groups •Après ski

Borovets webcam

Snow Report: Top 79cm, Bottom 20cm

Snow Forecast: 3cm expected this week

Snow History: March average depth 119cm

Borovets trail map

Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:

Sofia75 km, 1 hr 30
Region:Bulgaria, Rila Mountains
First opened:1896

Borovets lift pass price last reported as £133 (adult 6 day). Ask for a quote when booking Hotel Samokov.
Night skiing: Yes
Borovets has N, NW, W facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing December – April.

Town altitude: 1300m
Top of slopes: 2560m
Bottom of piste: 1300m
Vertical drop: 1260m
Total length of trails:24 runs 58km
Longest piste:12km
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Do you dream of skiing down the same mountains where Bulgarian Kings of old once hunted? Oh, right. Just us then. Well, how about a ski holiday at a snip of the price you'd pay in France or Switzerland, with exhilarating views, booming après ski and large doses of sunshine? That's more like it. Here in Borovets, you'll experience a resort steeped in tradition and culture, and of course the fantastic skiing opportunities you'd expect to find at Bulgaria's 1st ski region. You'll be welcomed with open arms ...
Young skiers will love Borokids Park, where the magic carpet helps them get to grips with the snow. Ski lessons can be booked with one of the local ski schools like Hunters and Yanakiev and the Sitnyakovo Royal Residence Ski Way’s wide, gentle slope for some cruisey confidence building. Each of the 3 ski areas offers intermediates something a little different. The Yastrebetz is home to long winding slopes, including the lengthy Yastrebetz 1, which snakes its way through pine trees back to the resort. Ventu...
Despite Bansko’s up and coming popularity, Borovets remains the party capital of Bulgarian ski resorts, with vibrant nightlife guaranteed as soon as you’re off the slopes. The ever-friendly bar hosts at places like Bobby’s and Samokov offer unbelievably cheap local beer, and once the Bulgarian Rakia shots start flowing, you’ll understand why people are back in Borovets year after year. Borovets is far from just another ‘lads holiday’ ski destination. Instead, the country’s oldest ski resort lets a li...

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