Bulgaria’s biggest resort with high-quality hotels in a UNESCO-protected town.

Bulgaria's largest ski resort, with fast modern lifts and extensive snow making.

Food, drink and new luxury hotels all at significantly lower prices than the Alps.

Highly-rated ski school operating on the tree-lined slopes of the scenic Pirin National Park.

Bansko is Bulgaria's premier ski resort - it has the largest ski area, has a great deal of historical significance and has a real working mountain-town feel. Plus, it’s very easygoing on the wallet.

 

. This is the best resort for snow making in Bulgaria too, with plenty of snow cannons on hand to top up the slopes throughout the season if the weather isn't on our side.What sets Bansko aside from its Balkan neighbours is the selection of fantastic hotels (mostly built in the last 15 years or so) that wouldn't look out of place in some of the world's most prestigious resorts - here is the chance to soak up some

 

To top it all off there’s a great ski school - as you’d expect in Bulgaria - voted as one of the top ten in Europe by our customers. Whether you’re a first-timer or even a competent intermediate, the level of instruction is superb.

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ACTIVITIES​

Bowling

Hot springs

Swimming pool with spa

Cross-country skiing

Ice fishing

Outdoor ice skating

Snowmobiling / skidooing

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Bansko has an enormous range of places to eat. As Bansko's popularity has grown, so has it's international offering, and there are now around 60 other restaurants and snack bars in town.

Amvrosia, Premier Mountain Resort

A contemporary but cosy interior and an award-winning menu that includes slow-cooked Tomahawk steak, kobe beef, lamb rack, pork ribs and duck - a carnivore's heaven.

The Avalon, Avalon Hotel

If you're missing home, head here for proper English cuisine like homemade sausages and mash. The weekly curry night is famous and definitely one to book in advance

Mehana Momini Dvori

Possibly the best mehana in town, this was the first of its kind in Bansko and has a big menu of Bulgarian and international dishes. If you order in advance, you can feast on roast piglet.

Leonardo, Lucky Hotel

A stylish Italian with live show cooking and delicious plates of antipasti, pasta, risotto, pizza, meat and fish, rounded off with homemade ice cream.

The London Pub

Traditional British décor and a friendly atmosphere are complemented by the classic pub grub menu. They even do a roast banquet on Sundays.

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NIGHTLIFE

Bansko's new town is thriving with bars and nightclubs and the drinks are very, very cheap. In terms of afternoon après, there isn't too much about, but once the sun goes down the bars are rammed and the drinks are flowing.

The Happy End

This is Bansko's largest après bar located right next to the gondola station. This Austrian-style chalet has a DJ playing all the latest tunes from 3pm daily.

Jack's House

Descend into this loud, pumping venue with professional dancers, cheap drinks, dancing on the bar and fire-breathing bartenders. What more could you ask for?

Sing Song Piano Bar

Inside the 5* Kempinski hotel, this musical bar is the perfect ending to a perfect day. Combine cocktails with live music and you have the premise for a good night out.

Euphoria

Split over two floors, this trendy restaurant come bar is definitely worth checking out. Live bands perform well into the evening and their fishbowls are absolutely huge.

The Lions Pub

As you can probably guess, it's usually packed with Brits. This is a popular joint for those coming straight off the mountain and stays busy well into the evening.