Rila Mountains

Travel Guide

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! 🙌🏻🧡
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! 🙌🏻🧡
Seeing the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila or the Rila Monastery I understand why it is one of the most famous and culturally important places in our country. It's an amazing place! ⠀ It is situated in the Rila mountains, highest mountain range in Bulgaria and was founded in the 10th century.
Little part of beautiful Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.
Winter, snow and sun.Pure pleasure for the soul.This is the way to Musala peak.You can see the hyt and the edge to the peak.
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

5 out of 5
11 Karamanitza str. Bansko
The price is P8,021 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
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Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
The price is P10,388 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
P10,388
P11,323 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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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 P8,498 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
P8,498
P9,402 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
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7.8/10 Good! (46 reviews)
Highly recommend

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

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Predela 2 Holiday Apartments

Predela 2 Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
Gramadeto Str. 19 Bansko
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8/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
A very nice hotel great spa Staff very helpfull

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

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Predela LUX

3 out of 5
3rd Kalyata St. Bansko Blagoevgrad
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8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Everything was perfect

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Flora Residence Daisy

Flora Residence Daisy

5 out of 5
Main Street, next to children slope Samokov Sofia Province
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7.6/10 Good! (7 reviews)
The listing for this apartment hotel was misleading. It said that it has Spa Facilities and swimming pool but it did not. There was such in nearby building in another hotel with similar name that charged extra 43 eur and said they have nothing to do with Flora Daisy

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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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

Musala Peak

Explore the great outdoors at Musala Peak, a lovely green space in Samokov. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Musala Peak

Gondola Lift

You can take time to visit Gondola Lift during your travels to Samokov. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Gondola Lift

Kartala Ski Resort

Hit the slopes at Kartala Ski Resort during your trip to Blagoevgrad. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Kartala Ski Resort

Malyovitsa Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Malyovitsa Ski Resort. Amble around the area's forest or visit its spas.

Malyovitsa Ski Resort

St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave

You can find out about the history of Rila with a stop at St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave. Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area.

St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave
Pathway to the peak - Winter! #WinterWonders #lifeatexpedia

Borovets

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.

Rilski Manastir