Panichishte area 22, 2650 Panichishte, Bulgaria
Based on 156 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 May 2024
Klāvs
LatviaShowering is a bit of a challenge, but it was such a minor thing.
The location is just wonderful. Of course, you have to a car to get up, but once you do, it is an amazing experience! The restaurant in the hotel is really great - super tasty local (and not only) food and drinks. We had lunch, dinner and breakfast there and all were wonderful + also great price performance.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Aleko
BulgariaRoom , Wifi,
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Mario
BulgariaThe only thing I didn't like is breakfast. Breakfast was included in price and It's one dish and you cannot choose in advance. As recommendation please allow visitors to choose one of selected meals in advance (previous night).
Great location for everyone who is looking for being in the mountain outside of big town but accessible via car. Nice view, good restaurant and good value for money. There's no luxury experience but great value for money. Hotel provides everything what you need when outside in the mountain. Warm room, simple facilities inside but everything you need is there. Clean room and nice staff. In restaurant the food is nice, also has a nice lobby bar and playroom. You can go walking around or make a longer mountaineering to visit 7 Rila lakes (via lift or on foot) or Skakavitsa hut and waterfall.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Anna
BulgariaYou should get some highchairs for the kids to sit in the restaurant, this is our only remark 🙂
The location, it’s warm everywhere, the food is delicious, the gym is good and the kids corner is great’
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Angela
ItalyThe staff didn’t speak very much english, but we still managed to communicate somehow!
Great view from the hotel and great location in the bulgarian mountains! The room was really clean and cozy. The food in the restaurant is amazing and cheap, absolutely recommended!!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Graeme
United KingdomRooms were good but the views are exceptional. Staff very helpful and the food was excellent. A very beautiful and tranquil place from which to explore the Rila Lakes and surrounding countryside. You will definitely need a car in this area. Graeme
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Nikolova
BulgariaThe view of the rooms and the terrace of the restaurant is exceptional. The studio was just fine as we expected. Very kind staff and very nice food in the restaurant. We would definitely return.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Alexandre
CanadaThe young girl at the reception was amazing. She changed my reservation (and the discount that went with it) since I had booked 2 people instead of one.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Fabio
GermanyBreakfast would prefer a buffet and of course I would pay for it more
Excellent service and a very good price
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
George
United StatesThe room had a really unpleasant smell that we couldn't get rid of despite leaving the balcony door open for hours. The included breakfast was not very good. There were only four options, and when we asked for one of them, the restaurant staff admitted they didn't know how to make it! So there were essentially three options, and the food we received was not very good. You don't actually have good views from most of the hotel, so the name is a bit of a misnomer.
Not too expensive, and close to the national park. Room was clean. Wifi worked well. A decent budget hotel room with a balcony.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Maria
LuxembourgFriendly staff, perfect location to explore the Seven Lakes of Rila, excellent restaurant (and Rakia!)
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Nen0v
BulgariaWe didn't have a fridge in the room.
Everything was very good.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Jack
IrelandStaff are super friendly and speak excellent English
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Panagiotis
GreeceSituated in a great spot in the mountain the hotel is very close to the lake lift. The rooms are clean and the staff very polite and friendly.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
No_yvan
BelgiumEverything was good
Excellent location in a beautiful natural setting in the middle of the mountains, nice food
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Nadav
Israelthe downside is the old facility, small bathroom with no separation for the showers
excellent value for money. very friendly and willing to assist staff. the lady in the reception helped me plan my day and suggested to drive us to the lift for free (which she did later).
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Dominic
MaltaThe shower is not enclosed in a cubicle. We are not used to having a shower without a cubicle or at least a shower curtain. But since it was for one night only, we managed to adjust. Restaurant staff do not speak English at all.
Friendly welcome by the receptionist, who spoke English well. Good restaurant too. Breakfast is simple but good value for money. Location is ideal for peace and quite. Good free parking facilities
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Rumyana
BulgariaLove this place! By far, my favourite hotel to go to with my 3-year-old son. The staff is lovely! They have become like an extended family to me. Rooms are spotless clean. Playgrounds are well equipped - both inside and outside. There is a small slope behind the hotel perfect for sledging in the winter. Great lunch menu. Plenty of nature walks to pick from. My happy place! ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Cortney
United KingdomThe staff was always cheerful and extremely helpful. Nikki was very attentive and ready to answer any questions we had.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 28 May 2023
Andrei
Romaniabreakfast can be improved :) it was enough, but very very basic (at least option to choose before would be nice ;)
excellent location and very clean. Niki from the reception was very welcoming , as well as the rest of the staff.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Shai
IsraelThat we only had 2 days to be there 🤣
The Hotel has amazing view of the Rila ridge, easy and free parking, excellent resturant. But the best feature for sure is the staff! Helped us with every question and request, all with a smile. Most of all NiKi, smiling, polite, helpful and just made us feel at home. And as a birdwatcher, excelent birding on the Hotel lawn and around.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Chenges
BulgariaStaff was really nice and helpful. The location is very relaxing and calm. The room was clean and ideal size for two adults. View from the balcony was fantastic and there was overall quietness in and around the hotel. Breakfast was solid and the restaurant had good food.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Olga
Netherlandslocation is perfect, I think the best in this village. the Mountain View from the balconies is amazing. the food in the restaurant is home made and absolutely delicious. staff is super nice and helpful. you can see that people there are passionate about their job and about providing you the best accommodation possible. highly recommended! thank you so much!!!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2023
Matthias
GermanyVery friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Nikolay
BulgariaExcellent breakfast with the best view Bulgarian mountains can offer. It's worth it! I only regret not staying longer. Absolutely polite stuff that exceeded my expectations.
Stayed in May 2023
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