The 10 Best Places to Stay in Pamporovo

Enjoy the privacy of a villa where you take a steaming bubbly bath after a long day out, cook your dinner in the kitchen, or just stretch your feet in front of the fireplace. The villas are just a five minute drive from Studenets ski lift (you can request a transfer), and the owners can also help you arrange ski or horseback riding lessons to explore the mountains. One of the best things about Cassiopea Villas is that your morning coffee comes with a scenic mountain view from the balcony.

This aparthotel is located in the center of Pamporovo and offers self-catered apartments with a kitchenette and a dining area. Cooking is easy as you have a choice of shops around, as well as many restaurants if you are not in the mood for preparing food. To make your ski vacation stress-free, this place offers a free shuttle service to the ski lifts. A stone’s throw away, you can find a sauna, an indoor pool and spa center if you need to unwind.

Hotel Iva&Elena is where you will have your luxurious stay in Pamporovo. It is located approximately 50 metres (160 feet) from the ski lift of Studenets, which makes it perfect for exploring the slopes of the resort. You can choose between a standard double room, a luxurious studio and even one- to two-bedroom apartments (some of which include a fireplace for extra coziness).

Your ski equipment can dry off on a special wall, and don’t worry if you didn’t bring it with you – you can rent high-end equipment at the ski wardrobe. To make your experience even better, the hotel has a jacuzzi, steam bath and sauna to relax in style. When you get hungry, there are two restaurants serving traditional Bulgarian and European food.

These cozy mountain chalets will make your vacation special; they are spacious, with a huge ground floor and a steep staircase leading to the bedrooms upstairs, and a huge open area around the buildings where children can play and adults can feel close to nature. Every chalet has its own fireplace, so you can prepare barbecue, as well as a veranda with garden furniture to enjoy the sunny days. Malina Villas are located just 150 metres (492 feet) from the ski slopes, so you don’t need to worry about transfers and shuttles. If you feel like splurging on your well-being, in the nearby Malina Residence you can book a massage or a luxurious body treatment.

Complex Kamelia is located at an altitude of 1,650 metres (5,413 feet), close to Studenets Ski Lift. This four-star hotel has an indoor pool and a gym, as well as a spa center. You can choose an apartment with a kitchenette to prepare your dinner and enjoy it by the fireplace in the dining area. The mountain views from the balcony are the perfect companion to your morning coffee. If you want to taste traditional Bulgarian cuisine, especially the grilled specialties, head to the complex’s restaurant. This isn’t just a playground for adults, children also have designated playgrounds both outdoors and indoors.