9, Hadzhi Agapi , 2630 Rila, Bulgaria
#1 of 2 hotels in Rila
Guests' ChoiceBased on 65 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Free Wifi
8.4
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Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Mark
United States of AmericaStairs are a way of life in Rila. You must get used to them, even when carrying luggage.
Very clean, simple room. Nice grounds and nicely kept. Delicious evening meal served by the hotel owner and head chef. Easy drive to the monastery.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 14, 2024
John
United KingdomNothing! We just wished we could have stayed longer.
What a great place about 20km from Rila Monastery. Comfortable rooms, delightful welcome from the hosts, and excellent homemade meals. A real find! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Maya
United KingdomThe family hotel is great. It has a wonderful location and it's very clean and comfortable. The owner is super sweet and kind. It is very close to paths with waterfalls, hiking trails and close to the Monastery. The variety of food can satisfy any taste!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Jonny
United KingdomGood location 25 min drive from Rila Monastery. The family are very nice, good food, huge portions! Free parking available
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Simeon
United KingdomFriendly athmosphere.Very clean and cozy place
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Adam
MaltaThe location, the room, how nice the hosts were, how clean the room was.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: September 26, 2023
Jane
AustraliaThe hostess is delightful. She works very hard to give her guests the best experience and she is very proud of her hotel, We found that nothing was too much to ask. We loved her amazing authentic home cooking.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 25, 2023
Nikoleta
United KingdomNothing
The rooms are spacious and clean. Staff is super friendly and very hospitable. We stayed on the top floor and enjoyed the lovely view towards the valley. The hotel also has its own little restaurant which serves delicious local meals.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 8, 2023
Ettay
Israelthey do not accept credit cards
Small family hotel, kind and helpful staff. nice restaurant in the hotel
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 3, 2023
Ailsa
United KingdomLovely family run guest house in Rila ❤️ On site restaurant for dinner and breakfast with lovely meals. Thanks for your help letting us know about the buses from Rila! Very clean.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 6, 2023
De
BelgiumAlexandra and her grandson David were the sweetest hosts. Always a big smile on their faces and making sure we had everything we needed. Their generosity and warmth surely made us want to come back to Rila soon. Thank you again, Margaux and Stéphanie
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 24, 2023
Maxime
BelgiumAlexandra and her son are great hosts
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 15, 2023
Barbara
United KingdomNothing
Very kind and welcoming host, let us into our room much earlier than expected.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 10, 2023
Sara
United KingdomNothing!
It is impossible to capture the magical essence of this fantastic guesthouse in words here. It was one of the most tranquil places we have ever stayed. Alexandre and her grandson David were amazing hosts! Alexandre’s food was so delicious and looking after her guests’ every need was always her priority. Nothing was too much trouble - she provided the most delicious lunch when we arrived several hours early and always went the extra mile to make us feel nurtured and welcome. Vladimir drove us to the monastery himself as buses are infrequent now - the whole family is amazing and we loved staying here.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 6, 2023
Alyssa
United States of AmericaParking is on a very steep hill, which was a little tricky, but the hostess came out right away on both arrival and departure to help guide us in and out of our spot. No elevator, but that’s common in Bulgaria - just be aware if you are travelling with someone who has trouble with stairs.
Convenient, comfortable, and very clean guest house in Rila, about 20-30 minutes down the mountain from the Rila monastery. The hostess was very kind and helpful, in spite of the lack of a common language. Breakfast and dinner were extra, but abundant and very reasonably priced. Cash only (euros or leva). The rooms (we had two) were spacious and extremely clean, and the heat worked well. No toiletries provided, but that’s not surprising at a guest house. There’s an outside area that looks like it would be very pleasant in warm weather. Overall a very good and extremely reasonably priced accomodation in Rila. (There’s a very pretty and sweet resident cat named Caesar as well :)
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 5, 2023
Dror
Israela/c doesn't work well - was a bit cold
Friendly family Spanish speakers Nice restaurant
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: May 2, 2023
Maaike
BelgiumNothing. Was all perfect.
Realy nice host! Great food. Perfect room with balcony.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: May 2, 2023
Omri
IsraelThe payment is cash only
Very friendly family, clean and comfortable room, good food in the hotel restaurant. Highly recommended for people who visit Rila
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 19, 2023
Diane
United KingdomIt's a great location, off the main road so it's quiet, and a walkable distance from everything in town. The host was extremely nice and helpful, opening for lunch just for us and making special arrangements when we forgot something in the hotel. She even gave us beautiful painted eggs for easter! We are very grateful and would happily stay again!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: October 2, 2022
Didi
Israelbest place to visit rila monetary and not far from the chairlift to the 7 lakes good restaurant and wonderful hospitality by Alexandra
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: September 30, 2022
Max
FranceVery nice place, comfortable room with beautiful mountain view, the landlady was very friendly and helpful. Nice restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Well located, within walking distance from bus station and town center.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: August 20, 2022
Anca
Romaniathe tied rooms
very clean, unexpected considering the area
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 7, 2022
Elisa
ItalyThe Centaurus Family Hotel is cosy and pleasant we were impressed by the cleanliness and extreme attention to details; the keeper, Alexandra and her nephew, are nice and helpful. We had for breakfast tea, salty and sweet palacinka they were very tasty and we had a cold dinner, all was very tempting and appetizing. There is an inside restaurant and a beautiful space outside under a vine pergola perfect to sit and have a meal during the hot summer. Rila Monastir is about 15 km and nearby is possible to hike. Don't forget to visit also St. Ivan Rilski Cave that is few kilometers from the Monastir. We regret we stayed there only a day.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 23, 2022
Pavel
Czech RepublicAll is perfect!
This is probably the best accommodation we have ever been in 30 years of traveling. The owner family are just inceredible. The 16-year-old grandson David speaks a perfect Spanish, Catalan and is learning English. He is very helpful and likes talking to guests. The grandmother is a warm-hearted person and an excellent chef, so it is worth visiting her restaurant even if one does not stay there. She realizes that foreigners may have a hard time understanding Bulgarian, so she speaks very slowly and clearly and it is easy to communicate with her. Not only have they Christian icons, but also Buddist statues in the house, which is very brings about a pleasant environment The room is very clean and quiet, with a breathtaking view of the town and the mountains. It outdoor restaurant has a traditional Bulgarian atmosphere. Do not miss to visit this place!
Stayed in July 2022
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