Ski Resorts in Bulgaria

St. Ivan Rilski Bansko is a luxury spa hotel part of the FPI Hotels chain, opened at the end of 2008. It is situated at the foot of Pirin Mountain in close proximity to the lift station and the ski slopes of Bansko, 15 minutes walking from the city centre.

Spa Hotel St. Ivan Rilski is an excellent choice for a winter ski vacation, green summer vacation, for conference events, corporate training and team building, corporate events of different formats, weddings and family celebrations.

The SPA complex was built over an area of 16,000 m² and has 199 guest rooms - single and double rooms, family suites, studios and penthouses. Saint Ivan Rilski SPA Hotel and Apartments consists of a new modern four-star hotel, a large spa with indoor pool, three restaurants, three bars, mini market, ski lockers, underground parking and 4 additional fine apartment houses.

All rooms and apartments in the hotel building of St. Ivan Rilski are equipped with cable TV, mini bar, telephone, high speed Internet access, luxurious bathroom with hairdryer, hypoallergenic soft blankets, electronic door locking system. Most of the rooms and suites have balconies overlooking the mountains and large windows bringing plenty of natural light. There is a free Wi-Fi Internet in the common areas of the hotel.

Each one of the four apartment houses has its own area for relaxation and games, all equipped with sauna, steam bath, relax room with fireplace, games room with billiards.

The exterior is set in typical Alpine architectural style, which cleverly incorporates the traditional Bulgarian region motifs. The interiors present a lot of wooden decorations, natural tones and modern design in furniture.

Lobby bar

The windows of the spacious lobby bar of the St. Ivan Rilski reveals scenic views of the Pirin Mountains. The bar has 80 seats and a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, cocktails, fresh juices, snacks and desserts.

Moderato Restaurant

Moderato is a modern restaurant and it is one of the few places in Bansko, offering good European cuisine with Mediterranean accents. At present the restaurant menu offers and exquisite Bulgarian cuisine. Special attention is paid to the healthy food. The rich wine list highlights the restaurant with a distinctive style and high class.

Moderato Restaurant in the Spa Hotel St. Ivan Rilski has two halls with a total capacity of 200 seats in the closed part. In the warmer months are available and 30 additional seats on the sunny terrace. The restaurant is suitable for corporate cocktail parties, private parties and weddings.

Tavern (Mehana) Chanove

Those who invariably associate Bansko with typical regional taverns and traditional Bulgarian dishes will be greeted with a smile and warm hospitality in a tavern Chanove. Tavern-Mehana of the Spa Hotel St. Ivan Rilski is spacious, has 200 seats, with fireplace and wine cellar. The restaurant is suitable for family and business occasions.