BULGARIA TRIPS - HOTEL ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONS & TRAVEL GUIDE

Bulgaria, also known as Republic of Bulgaria, is located in between Romania and Greece. It has the 16th largest territory and is well known for the mountainous landscape. Even though most of the areas are mountains, there are many hotel accommodations for tourists. There are several types of hotels in Bulgaria including spa hotels, inns and ski resorts.
Bulgaria hotels range from 1 star to 5 star. Most of the hotels in Bulgaria have 3 stars. Every hotel room is equipped with the general amenities including television, AM/FM radio, telephone, iron and ironing board, and etc. Some hotels offer free Wireless internet in the room while others charge a fee. The hotel can also have recreational facilities such as ping pong, biking, swimming pool and playground. The hotel apartment is a serviced apartment. Instead of renting a room, travelers rent the whole apartment.
Bulgaria spa hotels offer all the basic room facilities just like the standard hotels. However, the spa hotels have a spa treatment facility that keeps you rejuvenated from the daily stress. Examples of spa treatment offered at the spa facilities include thalasso therapy, massages, mineral baths, sauna, paraffin therapy and etc.
Bulgaria inns are smaller than the high rise building hotel. It contains lesser facilities than the hotel. It is usually cheaper because of the lack of facility. If you are a budget traveler, you can stay at the inns.
Bulgaria ski resorts are hotels that are located nearby to skiing locations. The ski resort is situated in the mountain regions.  Ski resorts have a rental center where you can rent ski equipments such as skiing suits, and snowboards.

Browse hotels in Bulgaria by city/resort name:

a Akhtopol | Albena | Arbanasi

b Bachevo | Balchik | Bansko | Batak | Beli Iskŭr | Belogradchik | Blagoevgrad | Borovetz | Bratsigovo | Brestnik | Burgas | Byala

c Chepelare | Chernomorets

d Devin | Dobrich | Dobrinishte | Dolna Banya | Dolno Ezerovo | Duni | Dupnitsa

e Elenite

g Gabrovo | Gela | Golden Sands

k Kalofer | Karnobat | Kavarna | Khisarya | Kiten | Kosharitsa | Kranevo

l Lozenets

m Madzhare

n Nesebŭr

o Obzor

p Pamporovo | Panagyurishte | Pavel Banya | Pleven | Plovdiv | Pomorie | Primorsko

r Ravda | Razlog | Rogachevo | Ruse

s Saints Constantine and Helena | Samokov | Sandanski | Sarafovo | Shumen | Silistra | Smolyan | Sofia | Sozopol | Sredni Kolibi | Stara Zagora | Sunny Beach | Svishtov

t Teteven | Troyan | Tsarevo

v Varna | Veliko Tŭrnovo | Velingrad | Vidin | Vlas

Festival of Roses

(May - June 2012, Rose Valley, Bulgaria)

In Bulgaria the rose symbolizes the youth, beauty and wellness. There are thousands of different rose-kinds world-wide, but only 3-4 from them produce rose-oil. Of these, the Kazanluk rose, which has been grown in the Valley of the Roses for over three hundred years is the best. This traditional festival celebrates the rose harvest in Kazanluk, which yields 70% of the world’s rose oil - an essential ingredient in perfume production.
In the end of May and beginning of June each year the rose-harvest starts in the Rose Valley (located between the Balkan Range and the Sredna Gora Mounts), which is and the time of the Festival of Roses, usually on the 1st weekend in June. The celebrations begin on Friday night with a parade and dances from various groups across Bulgaria. The festivity continues on Sat., with a competition for the best local dance group and a choral concert, held in Shipka Cathedral in the evening. Usually these events are combined with a new art exhibition at the Archaeological Museum and Art Gallery.
On Sunday the Festival of Roses takes place in the rose fields, with singing, dancing and ritual rose picking done by both children and adults dressed in traditional Bulgarian costumes, after when the celebration heads to the Rose Museum for the ritual crowning of the Rose Queen.
Young women serve bread and rose liquor to the Rose Queen, Rose King and VIPs. Outside across the streets the Kukeries (Koukeri) begin, which is another traditional Bulgarian Festival - masked men with huge bells hanging from their costumes make plenty of noise to scare and banish the bad spirits, as well as to mark the end of the Festival. Additional travel information and accommodation can be found on Bulgaria Festival of Roses and Kazanluk hotels & travel guide page.

Sofia International Folklore Festival

(July 2012, Sofia, Bulgaria)

Every year the Bulgarian capital city of Sofia hosts various concerts, ethnic dances, shows and conferences, providing one with the opportunity to touch the cultural traditions of the country. The International Folklore Festival is held open-air near the National Palace of Culture. There are over seven hundred singers, dancers and musicians that usually perform at the event, which also attracts a number of international visitors.

World Art Print

(June - August 2012, /weekends only/ Lessedra Gallery Sofia, Bulgaria)

Each year one can go to the Lessedra gallery in Sofia in order to witness the World Art Print Annual. This big exhibition aims at collecting contemporary artists from around the world in order to make a progress at research into paper, inks and other materials used in printmaking. More information can be found at gallery’s official website - http://www.lessedra.com. Check out our hotels in Sofia if you are looking for cheap accommodation in the center of Sofia during the event.

Bansko International Jazz Festival

(4 - 11 August 2012 Bansko, Bulgaria)

Held annually in the central square of the ancient town of Bansko, which is also one of the most popular Bulgarian ski resorts, this more and more popular international jazz festival has been branded with the phrase “the music of the free people”.
The fest was initially inspired by Dr. Emil Iliev’s idea to transform the small cosy town into a center of significant cultural importance. Since the event’s first performance in 1997, the number of participants and quality of performances has been greatly increasing. Annually, the event features many famous Bulgarian bands and musicians but also artists from other countries, such as Switzerland, Germany, Russia, Hungary, Egypt, Macedonia, Indonesia, etc.Some of the highlights this year are Percussion Show, Jarek Bothur Quartet, Piotr Baron & Jarek Bothur Quartet, Akaga, Milo Suchomel Quartet, Big Bend Bulgarian National Radio, Oleg Kireyev and many more. For more information and the full programme of Bansko Jazz Festival 2012 visit the official website of the fest - www.bansko-jazz.com. Secure your accommodation during the festival with our large selection of hotels in Bansko.

Bulgarian Ski Resorts Snow Levels And Skiing Conditions Reports. Bulgaria Ski Holidays Winter Season 2012 -2013.

(Last edited 27.04.2012)

The Bulgarian ski resorts of Pamporovo, Bansko, Borovets, Chepelare and Vitosha Mountain are now closed for the season. We will continue our regular reports with the Bulgarian ski season 2012/2013 in the late autumn.
Looking for quality hotel accommodation at cheap price in the Bulgarian winter resorts? Check out our hotels in Borovets, hotels in Pamporovo and hotels in Bansko!