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
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

5 out of 5
11 Karamanitza str. Bansko
The price is ￥18,305 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
￥18,305
￥20,405 total
Apr 1 - Apr 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! (118 reviews)
Amazing facilities, friendly staff, great value.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
The price is ￥28,149 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
￥28,149
￥30,682 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (176 reviews)
A thoroughly enjoyable experience- a very well organised hotel! Great food, staff and accommodation and the slopes out the door were perfect x

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Rila Hotel Borovets
Four Points by Sheraton Bansko

Four Points by Sheraton Bansko

4 out of 5
7 Glazne Str. Bansko
The price is ￥22,998 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
￥22,998
￥25,444 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this ski hotel in Bansko. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and Vihren are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (46 reviews)
Highly recommend

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Bansko
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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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
A very nice hotel great spa Staff very helpfull

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Predela 2 Holiday Apartments
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
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

A beautiful summers day on the mountains outside Bansko, Bulgaria

Bansko

This is the artificial lake nearby Batak - great place to visit not only during summer, but in winter as well !

Batak

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

Blagoevgrad