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Hotel Friends

3.5 star property
Family-friendly ski hotel with indoor pool

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Lobby
Executive lounge
Standard Double Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Indoor pool
Hotel Friends offers a free breakfast buffet and international dishes. Relax in the sauna, steam room, or book a massage. Enjoy nearby slopes with ski rentals/storage. Features include an indoor pool, kids' arcade, and adult bar.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 13 - Sep 14
Check availability for tonight Sep 13 - Sep 14

Tomorrow

Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Standard Double Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Bansko is home to Hotel Friends. Museum of Otets Paisii Hilendarski and Paisii Hilendarski Historical Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include SkiBansko by Traventuria and Ski Bansko. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Map
2 Raina Kniaginia street, Bansko, 2770

What's nearby

  • Bansko Ski Resort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vihren - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bansko Gondola Lift - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Paisii Hilendarski Historical Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ski Bansko - 17 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chateau Antique - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Теменуга - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Пирин 75 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪STATION Bansko “Coffee & Snacks made with love” - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Friends

Family-friendly hotel
At Hotel Friends, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel offering a free ski shuttle, ski equipment rentals, and ski storage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Hotel Friends Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a bar and a free kid's club, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Friends boast perks such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 21-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and free infant beds

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Friends Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.77 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Friends Bansko
Friends Bansko
Hotel Friends Hotel
Hotel Friends Bansko
Hotel Friends Hotel Bansko

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Friends have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Hotel Friends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Friends?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Friends?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Friends?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Friends provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Friends located?

Conveniently located near the ski slopes, this Bansko hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bansko Ski Resort, Bansko Gondola Lift, and Vihren. SkiBansko by Traventuria and Museum of Otets Paisii Hilendarski are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Friends Reviews

8.0

Very Good

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Staff & service

4.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel simple mais calme

hotel calme,un peu à l'écart du centre ville. les équipements sont un peu limite...notament la douche qui inonde à chaque fois la salle de bains connexion wifi pas toujours de qualité
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018