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3-star hotels in Nesebar
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Nesebar, from the old town peninsula to Sunny Beach and the Chaika area. It is for travellers who want reliable comfort, sea air and easy access to beaches, history and nightlife without stepping up to resort luxury.
Staying in Nesebar
Nesebar is a popular summer destination known for its beaches, history and nightlife. The old town sits on a compact, walkable peninsula of historic churches and narrow cobbled streets, while the new town has a more modern feel with a wide sandy beach, restaurants and shops. Just north lies Sunny Beach, a larger resort area, and Burgas is about 30 kilometres away.
The hotels on this shortlist are spread across the town and its edges: several stand in Sunny Beach, others in the Chaika area or Kv. Chaika, and some on named streets such as Jana Chimbuleva St., Ul. Ivan Vazov, Ul. Aurelia and Emona Str. The closest to the centre are Elit 2 Apart Hotel at 0.4 km and Lotus Hotel at 1.0 km. It suits couples and families on a beach break, guests who want pools and family rooms, and travellers basing themselves between the old town and Sunny Beach.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach
Akrotiria, Nesebar, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereWith a 4.8 rating from 620 reviews, Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach sits at Akrotiria, 3.1 km from the centre, and pairs an outdoor salt water pool with a jacuzzi and sauna for slow afternoons. Families get kids pool, family rooms and kitchenettes; the beach nearby and sea are the main draw, and free parking plus a shuttle service simplify days out. Suits couples and families who want resort-style facilities and a quieter spot away from the old town.
See Hotel Saint Panteleimon BeachElit 2 Apart Hotel
Elit 2 Complex Sunny Beach Bulgaria, Nesebar, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereElit 2 Apart Hotel is the closest of the group to the centre, 0.4 km away, and its 4.7 rating from 837 reviews reflects that convenience. Apartments with kitchen and kitchenette, an outdoor pool with pool bar, and a playground make it a practical base for families and longer stays. Pets are allowed, parking is free, and diving, fishing and a nearby beach fill the days. Suits self-catering travellers who want space and easy access on foot.
See Elit 2 Apart HotelVenera & Anastasia Palace
Kv. Chaika 170 170, Nesebar, Bulgaria
- Wifi
Why stay hereVenera & Anastasia Palace keeps things simple: bars, lifts and wifi, rated 4.7 from 203 reviews, 1.1 km from the centre. Guests who plan to spend their time exploring Nesebar rather than in the hotel get a well-rated base within reach of the old town. It suits independent travellers and couples after a straightforward, central-ish stay without extra facilities.
See Venera & Anastasia PalaceHotel Sveti Nikola
Jana Chimbuleva St. 2, Nesebar, Bulgaria
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHotel Sveti Nikola, at Jana Chimbuleva St. 2, is 2.7 km from the centre and holds a 4.7 rating from 199 reviews. Air-conditioned rooms with balcony, minibar and TV, plus a 24 hour front desk, concierge and luggage storage, cover the essentials neatly. Suits couples and solo travellers who want a compact, well-reviewed hotel with personal service close to Nesebar's sights.
See Hotel Sveti NikolaHoliday Fort Golf Club
Sunny Beach, Nesebar, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereHoliday Fort Golf Club combines an outdoor pool and kids pool with a tennis court, all 2.8 km from the centre near Sunny Beach. Rated 4.6 from 299 reviews, it offers kitchenettes, free parking and a restaurant, with a supermarket and picnic area on hand. Suits active families and groups who want sport and self-catering flexibility within a short drive of Nesebar.
See Holiday Fort Golf ClubHotel Liani All Inclusive
Sunny Beach, Nesebar, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereHotel Liani All Inclusive is built for easy family holidays: outdoor and kids pools with pool bar, table tennis, badminton and a playground, 2.0 km from the centre. The 4.6 rating from 291 reviews covers a buffet restaurant, family rooms and a beach nearby. Suits parents who want meals and entertainment handled on site, with a shuttle service for trips into Nesebar.
See Hotel Liani All InclusiveHotel Cabana Beach Club
Ul. Ivan Vazov 8 8230 Nessebur Bulgaria, Nesebar, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereHotel Cabana Beach Club on Ul. Ivan Vazov offers kitchens and kitchenettes, family rooms and a terrace and garden, 2.6 km from the centre. Rated 4.6 from 241 reviews, it adds a garage, shuttle service and market for practical self-catering stays. Suits families and longer-stay guests who prefer cooking their own meals with Nesebar's old town a short trip away.
See Hotel Cabana Beach ClubFriends Family Hotel
Sunny Beach, Nesebar, Bulgaria
Best for: Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
Why stay hereFriends Family Hotel is the smallest proposition here in facilities but clear in purpose: a swimming pool, bars and a restaurant, 3.7 km from the centre. Rated 4.6 from 234 reviews, it suits guests who want a simple, well-regarded base near Sunny Beach with meals and a pool on site, and who don't mind being outside the centre.
See Friends Family HotelHotel Saint Valentine
Sunny Beach, Nesebar, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereHotel Saint Valentine carries a 5.0 rating from 41 reviews, with an outdoor pool, playground and family rooms, 3.4 km from the centre near Sunny Beach. Guests get a restaurant, free parking and a beach nearby, plus a garden and terrace for downtime. Suits families with young children and anyone wanting a highly rated, low-key stay with pool and play space.
See Hotel Saint ValentineVanilla Garden Apartments
Chaika Area, Nesebar, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Pool bar
Why stay hereVanilla Garden Apartments is the most-reviewed hotel here, 4.5 from 1109 reviews, 2.5 km from the centre in the Chaika area. An outdoor pool with pool bar, restaurant and family rooms sit alongside a barber and beauty salon, business centre and currency exchange. Pets are allowed, parking is available, and special diets are catered for. Suits longer stays and families who want services close at hand.
See Vanilla Garden ApartmentsLotus Hotel
Lotus Street, Nesebar, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
Why stay hereLotus Hotel on Lotus Street is 1.0 km from the centre, rated 4.5 from 514 reviews, making it a convenient base for walking into Nesebar. Kitchens and kitchenettes, a restaurant, room service and free parking cover both self-catering and dining in, with a beach nearby. Suits guests who want space to cook plus easy access to the old town.
See Lotus HotelKirios
Emona Str 17 8230 Nessebur Bulgaria, Nesebar, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Internet access
Why stay hereKirios on Emona Str is 3.0 km from the centre, rated 4.6 from 141 reviews, with air conditioning, a garden, a restaurant and a bar. Free parking, a safe, luggage storage and shuttle service round out the practical side. Suits drivers and couples who want a quiet, well-rated stop with parking included and Nesebar within a short drive.
See KiriosKirios
Emona Str 17 8230 Nessebur Bulgaria, Nesebar, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThis Kirios, also on Emona Str, is the fuller option: 4.6 from 141 reviews, 2.9 km from the centre, with a balcony, beach nearby, bike and car rental and family rooms. Express check in, a garden, terrace and currency exchange add convenience, and pets are allowed. Suits active travellers and families who want to cycle or drive to the coast and old town.
See KiriosBora Bora
Sunny Beach, Nesebar, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereBora Bora sits 4.1 km from the centre near Sunny Beach, rated 4.5 from 414 reviews, with outdoor and swimming pools, a pool bar and a playground. Kitchens and kitchenettes, a restaurant and free parking make it workable for families and groups. Beach nearby and sea views add to the appeal. Suits those who want pool time and space to cook, with the centre a drive away.
See Bora BoraHotel Capri
6 Ul. Aurelia Nesebar, Nesebar, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereHotel Capri on Ul. Aurelia is 2.9 km from the centre, rated 4.5 from 309 reviews, and offers an outdoor pool with pool bar plus tennis and table tennis in the games room. A restaurant, room service and family rooms, with a beach nearby and sea, keep days varied. Suits sporty families and couples who want tennis, a pool and easy parking alongside Nesebar's sights.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach | ★★★ | 4.8 | 620 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 3.1 km |
| Elit 2 Apart Hotel | ★★★ | 4.7 | 837 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 0.4 km |
| Venera & Anastasia Palace | ★★★ | 4.7 | 203 | – | – | – | – | 1.1 km |
| Hotel Sveti Nikola | ★★★ | 4.7 | 199 | – | – | – | – | 2.7 km |
| Holiday Fort Golf Club | ★★★ | 4.6 | 299 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.8 km |
| Hotel Liani All Inclusive | ★★★ | 4.6 | 291 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.0 km |
| Hotel Cabana Beach Club | ★★★ | 4.6 | 241 | Yes | – | – | – | 2.6 km |
| Friends Family Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 234 | – | – | Yes | – | 3.7 km |
| Hotel Saint Valentine | ★★★ | 5.0 | 41 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 3.4 km |
| Vanilla Garden Apartments | ★★★ | 4.5 | 1,109 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 2.5 km |
| Lotus Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 514 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 1.0 km |
| Kirios | ★★★ | 4.6 | 141 | Yes | – | – | – | 3.0 km |
| Kirios | ★★★ | 4.6 | 141 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 2.9 km |
| Bora Bora | ★★★ | 4.5 | 414 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 4.1 km |
| Hotel Capri | ★★★ | 4.5 | 309 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 2.9 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach, Hotel Liani All Inclusive, Hotel Saint Valentine and Lotus Hotel all list family rooms, and the first three add a kids pool, while Hotel Liani All Inclusive and Hotel Saint Valentine also have a playground. Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach pairs its kids pool with a salt water pool and a beach nearby.
Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach · Hotel Liani All Inclusive · Hotel Saint Valentine · Lotus Hotel
Closest to the centre
Elit 2 Apart Hotel is 0.4 km from the centre, Lotus Hotel 1.0 km and Venera & Anastasia Palace 1.1 km. Elit 2 Apart Hotel and Lotus Hotel both have kitchens or kitchenettes, and Venera & Anastasia Palace keeps things simple with bars, lifts and wifi.
Elit 2 Apart Hotel · Lotus Hotel · Venera & Anastasia Palace
Pools and wellness
Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach has an outdoor pool, a salt water pool, a pool bar, a jacuzzi and a sauna. Hotel Liani All Inclusive, Hotel Saint Valentine and Vanilla Garden Apartments each offer an outdoor pool with a pool bar or swimming pool, and Hotel Cabana Beach Club has a garden and terrace for quieter afternoons.
Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach · Hotel Liani All Inclusive · Hotel Saint Valentine · Vanilla Garden Apartments · Hotel Cabana Beach Club
Beach and sea nearby
Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach, Hotel Liani All Inclusive, Hotel Saint Valentine and Lotus Hotel all list a beach nearby. Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach and Hotel Liani All Inclusive sit closest to the water at 3.1 km and 2.0 km from the centre respectively, and both add shuttle service for getting around.
Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach · Hotel Liani All Inclusive · Hotel Saint Valentine · Lotus Hotel
Where to stay in Nesebar
Sunny Beach
This large resort area north of Nesebar has many hotels and entertainment options and is a short drive or bus ride from the town. Elit 2 Apart Hotel, Holiday Fort Golf Club, Hotel Liani All Inclusive, Friends Family Hotel, Hotel Saint Valentine and Bora Bora all stand here, giving guests pools, bars and restaurants within a resort setting.
Our picks here: Elit 2 Apart Hotel · Holiday Fort Golf Club · Hotel Liani All Inclusive · Friends Family Hotel · Hotel Saint Valentine · Bora Bora
Chaika area
Venera & Anastasia Palace and Vanilla Garden Apartments are both addressed in the Chaika area, on the modern side of Nesebar within easy reach of the centre. Vanilla Garden Apartments adds an outdoor pool, a pool bar and a restaurant, while Venera & Anastasia Palace keeps to bars, lifts and wifi.
Our picks here: Vanilla Garden Apartments
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Nesebar?
Elit 2 Apart Hotel is 0.4 km from the centre, followed by Lotus Hotel at 1.0 km and Venera & Anastasia Palace at 1.1 km. The furthest on this shortlist are Bora Bora at 4.1 km and Friends Family Hotel at 3.7 km.
Do any of these 3-star hotels have a pool?
Yes. Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach, Hotel Liani All Inclusive, Hotel Saint Valentine, Vanilla Garden Apartments, Bora Bora and Hotel Capri all list an outdoor or swimming pool, and Hotel Panteleimon Beach also has a salt water pool.
Which hotels are best for families with children?
Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach, Hotel Liani All Inclusive and Hotel Saint Valentine list family rooms and a kids pool, and the latter two also have a playground. Lotus Hotel is another option, with family rooms and high chairs.
Is parking available at these hotels?
Free car parking is listed at Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach, Elit 2 Apart Hotel, Holiday Fort Golf Club, Hotel Liani All Inclusive, Hotel Saint Valentine, Lotus Hotel, Kirios and Bora Bora. Hotel Cabana Beach Club offers a garage and parking.
Which hotels are closest to the beach?
Hotel Liani All Inclusive is 2.0 km from the centre and Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach 3.1 km, with both listing a beach nearby. Hotel Saint Valentine, Lotus Hotel and Bora Bora also indicate a beach nearby.
Which hotel has the highest guest rating?
Hotel Saint Valentine leads with 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews. Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach follows at 4.8 from 620 reviews.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at Elit 2 Apart Hotel, Vanilla Garden Apartments and Kirios on Emona Str 17. The other hotels on this shortlist do not list pets among their facilities.
Is breakfast available at these hotels?
Several hotels list a restaurant, including Hotel Saint Panteleimon Beach, Hotel Liani All Inclusive and Lotus Hotel. Breakfast in room is listed at Lotus Hotel and Hotel Capri.