WHERE TO STAY IN BULGARIA 637
FURTHER AFIELD The Rooms ¤ ¡¡
ul. Pop Bogomil 10 Tel (02) 983 6712 Fax (02) 983 3508 Rooms 5
Located in a converted 19th-century apartment building in a quiet residential street, this informal and youthful
bed and breakfast offers a mix of single and double rooms, with high ceilings and antique furnishings. Some
bathrooms are en suite, others are shared.
FURTHER AFIELD Apartment House Dunav z ¡¡¡¡
ul. Dunav 38 Tel (02) 983 3002 Fax (02) 983 3804 Rooms 14
Located in an old-fashioned residential street, Dunav is suitable for both short and long stays. It has self-catering
units ranging in size from two-person studios to two-room family apartments. All units feature wooden floors,
pastel colours and modern bathrooms. Breakfast is served on request. http://www.dunavapartmenthouse.com
FURTHER AFIELD Diter 0 z ¡¡¡¡
ul. Han Asparuh 65 Tel (02) 989 8998 Fax (02) 989 8998 Rooms 21
A friendly establishment in a restored 19th-century mansion in a quiet cobbled street, Diter’s rooms offer warm
colour schemes, TV, minibar, Internet access and plenty of desk space. The bathroom showers are specially designed
to give water massages and an atmospheric basement breakfast room adds to the charm. http://www.diterhotel.com
FURTHER AFIELD Sofia Plaza 0 ÷ å z ¡¡¡¡
bul. Hristo Botev 154 Tel (02) 813 7979 Fax (02) 813 7912 Rooms 50
A medium-sized hotel within easy reach of Sofia’s train and bus stations, the Sofia Plaza has pastel-coloured
rooms with TV, minibar, Internet access. There are also some family rooms including a kitchenette. Other facilities
include a sauna, solarium and gym. http://www.hotelsofiaplaza.com
FURTHER AFIELD Hilton 0 S z 7 ¡¡¡¡¡
bul. Bulgaria 1 Tel (02) 933 5000 Fax (02) 933 5111 Rooms 245
High standards of comfort and service in a large, modern hotel, just south of the centre but still within walking
distance of the sights. Rooms, in pastel colours, have coffee-and tea-making facilities and spacious bathrooms.
Other features include a fine restaurant, swimming pool and fitness facilities. http://www.sofia.hilton.com
FURTHER AFIELD Kempinski Zografski h 0 S ÷ å z ¡¡¡¡¡
bul. James Bouchier 100 Tel (02) 969 2222 Fax (02) 969 2223 Rooms 420
The five-star Kempinski Zografski is 4 km (2 miles) south of the centre and has on-site shopping facilities, fitness
rooms, a swimming pool and beauty salon. Rooms are well equipped and service is professional. The hotel
has five restaurants, a casino, a Viennese-style café and two bars. http://www.kempinski.bg
FURTHER AFIELD Oborishte Residence 0 z ¡¡¡¡¡
ul. Oborishte 63 Tel (02) 814 4888 Fax (02) 846 8244 Rooms 9
A cosy and intimate hotel, the Oborishte Residence is located in a leafy, upmarket residential area on the eastern
fringes of the city centre. Most of the accommodation is in the form of two-room apartments. Wooden floors and
contemporary design flourishes help to create a stylish but homely atmosphere. http://www.residence-oborishte.com
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BACHKOVO Bachkovo Monastery ¤ ¡¡
Bachkovo Monastery Tel (03327) 277 Rooms 10
A stay here is as close to monastic life as many visitors will experience. A number of the monks’ cells have been
refurbished and converted into guest rooms with simple wooden furniture and en suite bathrooms. Guests are
guaranteed an early night as the monastery gates close at 9pm.
BANSKO Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena 0 S ÷ z 7 ¡¡¡¡¡
ul. Pirin 96 Tel (0749) 88888 Fax (0749) 88565 Rooms 159
Designed to look like the local houses, this five-star hotel complex stands next to the ski-lift base station. It is
very luxurious and guests pay handsomely for their stay. The rooms are spacious and have fantastic mountain views.
Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, a spa centre and tennis courts. http://www.kempinski-bansko.com
BOROVETS Alpin ¤ z ¡¡¡
Tel (07503) 2201 Fax (07503) 2203 Rooms 8, plus 8 chalets
Centrally located at the foot of the ski slopes and near the ski-lift stations, this small establishment offers a
cosier alternative to the massive package-holiday-oriented hotels. Rooms are comfortably furnished and guests
can also use the steam room and Jacuzzi. http://www.alpin-hotel.bg
BOROVETS Rila S z ¡¡¡¡
Tel (07503) 2441 Fax (07503) 2531 Rooms 522
Bulgaria’s largest ski hotel, Rila is situated right at the heart of Borovets, next to the slopes and ski-lift stations.
It provides excellent four-star facilities and caters mainly to tour groups. The rooms have wonderful views and
there is a sauna, Jacuzzi, steam baths, fitness centre and a ski school. http://www.borovets-bg.com
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