Rhodope Mountains

Travel Guide

I don't necessarily connect monasteries with religion. For me they are magical places ✨ Magical for their architecture, the atmosphere, the art and the minds behind all that. Can you imagine building a place like this deep into the woods... Only the people who had the need or the will used to visit them. ⠀ Now they are open to all of us and the best we can do is just to appreciate them!
I don't necessarily connect monasteries with religion. For me they are magical places ✨ Magical for their architecture, the atmosphere, the art and the minds behind all that. Can you imagine building a place like this deep into the woods... Only the people who had the need or the will used to visit them. ⠀ Now they are open to all of us and the best we can do is just to appreciate them!
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! 🙌🏻🧡
Dospat is a dam on the Dospat river in the Western Rhodopes. Located at 1200 m altitude. height. It was built on the Dospat River. It is perfect for vacation and enjoying both water and mountains. #BVStrove
Little part of beautiful Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.

Where to stay in Rhodope Mountains

A nice hotel!

Old Town Bansko

If you're spending some time in Old Town Bansko, Holy Trinity Church and Paisii Hilendarski Historical Center are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Bansko
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Varosha

When in Varosha, you can plan a visit to Bachinovo Park and History Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Varosha
Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
The price is NT$7,303 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$7,303
NT$7,960 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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 2026/1/16

Rila Hotel Borovets
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

5 out of 5
11 Karamanitza str. Bansko
The price is NT$5,523 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$5,523
NT$6,111 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (115 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 2025/3/20

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
Saint George Palace

Saint George Palace

4 out of 5
5 Kosherinata Str. Bansko
The price is NT$2,545 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
NT$2,545
NT$2,850 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (195 reviews)
The room was big and clean.

Reviewed on 2026/2/2

Saint George Palace
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Predela 2 Holiday Apartments

Predela 2 Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
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 2025/12/20

Predela 2 Holiday Apartments
Yagoda & Malina Villas

Yagoda & Malina Villas

3 out of 5
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 2022/7/1

Yagoda & Malina Villas
Grand Resort Pamporovo Apartments

Grand Resort Pamporovo Apartments

4.5 out of 5
str. 19 Pamporovo Smoljan
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Pamporovo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Pamporovo Ski Resort and Studenets ...
Grand Resort Pamporovo Apartments
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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
Learn to ski without breaking the bank, plus beautiful scenery, food and friendly people.

Pamporovo Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Pamporovo with a visit to Pamporovo Ski Resort. Take in the jazz scene and mountain views in the area.

Pamporovo Ski Resort
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Pirin Golf and Country Club

Play a round of golf at Pirin Golf and Country Club and enjoy other activities in Razlog such as skiing. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Pirin Golf and Country Club
Pathway to the peak - Winter! #WinterWonders #lifeatexpedia

Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School

Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School

Bansko Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Bansko with a visit to Bansko Ski Resort. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Bansko Ski Resort

Borovets Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Borovets Ski Resort. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Borovets Ski Resort

Cities near Rhodope Mountains

Melnik pyramides in sout east of Bulgaria, beautiful landscape for hiking

Sandanski