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3-star hotels in Samokov
This shortlist covers 3-star hotels in Samokov, from the town centre to the Borovets slopes and the village of Govedarci. It is for travellers who want mountain scenery, winter sports and monastery day trips without stepping up to a higher class.
Staying in Samokov
Samokov keeps a quiet, local character: a central square, a historical museum and family-run restaurants serving regional dishes. It is best known for ironworking and woodcarving, National Revival architecture, and its position between the Borovets ski resort and Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hiking trails, mineral springs and monasteries fill the surrounding area, so the town works for skiers, walkers and anyone touring the region between the mountains and the capital.
The hotels on this list sit in three different spots. Hotel Victoria, Valentina`S Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel, Nice Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel and Hotel Edelweiss are closest to the centre, at 0.1 to 0.2 kilometres. Hotel Cota1110, Boutique Hotel The White River and Chamkoria Chalets occupy the 7Th Street and Bialata Poliana addresses near Borovets. Hotel Malyovitsa lies furthest out, at 18.9 kilometres. Couples and short-break visitors do well in the centre, families and ski groups in Borovets, and spa guests in the wider Samokov area.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hotel Cota1110
7Th Street No 47, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereFamilies and active guests settle in easily at Hotel Cota1110, 5.3 km from the centre of Samokov. Rooms come with balconies, and guests have use of a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi after days out fishing or horse riding. There is a fitness centre and gymnasium on site, plus a restaurant and free car parking. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 269 reviews, and the family rooms, kitchenettes and games room suit longer stays.
See Hotel Cota1110Boutique Hotel The White River
7Th Street No. 73, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereBoutique Hotel The White River sits 5.0 km from Samokov's centre and pairs a library, garden and terrace with a sauna. Skiing, fishing, diving and horse riding are within its range of activities, and guests have free wifi and free car parking. A bar and breakfast buffet are available on site. Wheelchair accessible, it earns 4.7 out of 5 from 59 reviews.
See Boutique Hotel The White RiverSonata
Petar Beron Street 2 4 Ivan Vazov 50 2000 Samokov Town, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereSonata lies 8.0 km from central Samokov and is built around a garden with a picnic area, playground and tennis court, so families with children have room to spread out. A fitness centre, spa, massage and jacuzzi cover the indoor side, while skiing and horse riding fill the outdoor days. There is a restaurant, lounge with fireplace and free car parking. It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 170 reviews. Suits families and guests mixing sport with relaxation.
See SonataChamkoria Chalets
Bialata Poliana 2010 Borovets, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereChamkoria Chalets at Bialata Poliana, 4.3 km from Samokov, offers self-contained chalets with kitchens, dishwashers and fireplaces, plus family rooms and a playground for children. An indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi handle the downtime, and pets are allowed. Guests can arrange car rental and use free car parking. Rating 4.5 out of 5 over 147 reviews. It fits families and groups who want to cook for themselves and stay close to the slopes.
See Chamkoria ChaletsKashta Peychevi
13 Iglika Str. S. Govedarci 2020 Говедарци Bulgaria, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereKashta Peychevi is a guesthouse in Govedarci, 10.4 km from central Samokov, with family rooms, a restaurant and a terrace for meals. Skiing, fishing and horse riding are among the activities on offer, and bike rental is available. Free wifi, free car parking and laundry service round out the practical side. It scores 4.4 out of 5 from 152 reviews. A good match for small groups and families wanting a village base.
See Kashta PeycheviHotel Malyovitsa
Str. Mecha Polyana, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Malyovitsa stands 18.9 km from Samokov and is the largest property here, drawing 1162 reviews and a 4.3 out of 5 rating. An outdoor pool, swimming pool, spa with jacuzzi and steam room, and a sauna give plenty to return to, while skiing and badminton keep guests moving. Family rooms, a garden and picnic area, and a restaurant with lunch and special diets are on hand. Suits active families and spa-minded guests.
See Hotel MalyovitsaValentina`S Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel
Хотел Боровец Гардънс Сграда D Ет. 5 Апартамент D 55, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThis studio at Borovets Gardens Hotel is 0.1 km from the centre, putting guests right by the resort's slopes and lifts. The apartment has a kitchenette, microwave, refrigerator and balcony, and the building adds an outdoor swimming pool, pool bar, sauna and games room. Table tennis and a garden give children somewhere to play, and free car parking is included. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 46 reviews. Ideal for couples or small families on a ski break.
See Valentina`S Studio In Borovets Gardens HotelNice Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel
Апарт Хотел Боровец Гардънс Сграда D Ет. 3 Апартамент D 41, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereAlso 0.1 km from the centre of Samokov's resort, this studio at Borovets Gardens Hotel has a kitchenette, microwave, refrigerator, toaster and balcony for easy self-catering. Guests share the swimming pool, pool bar, sauna and games room, with table tennis and a garden for downtime. Lifts, free wifi and free car parking are provided. It earns 4.6 out of 5 from 46 reviews. A practical pick for couples or friends on the slopes.
See Nice Studio In Borovets Gardens HotelHotel Victoria
Hotel Victoria, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereHotel Victoria is 0.2 km from the centre of Samokov, so restaurants and shops sit within easy reach. Rooms have balconies and bathrooms, and the hotel runs a restaurant, a spa, a bar and lounge, and 24-hour room service. A garden and terrace add outdoor space, with free wifi and free car parking. It scores 4.4 out of 5 from 62 reviews. Well suited to couples and travellers who want a central base with spa time.
See Hotel VictoriaHotel Grand
Iskar 4, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Grand, 8.1 km from the centre, has 714 reviews and a 4.2 out of 5 rating, making it a well-used base for the area. A playground, family rooms and a garden look after children, and horse riding and a nearby beach cover the day. Good for families and groups who want entertainment on site.
See Hotel GrandHotel Bistrica
Bul.Tsar Boris Iii 175, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereHotel Bistrica on bul. Tsar Boris III is 6.4 km from central Samokov and keeps things simple: a restaurant, a sauna, a safe and parking. Rooms have bathrooms, and there is a terrace and dry cleaning service. It holds 4.3 out of 5 from 91 reviews. The small scale and calm set-up suit travellers who want an unfussy stopover with a sauna at the end of the day.
See Hotel BistricaHotel Edelweiss
Borovets, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Edelweiss in Borovets is 0.1 km from the centre, placing guests next to the resort's main amenities. Breakfast is served as a buffet, with a restaurant, bar and pool bar for the rest of the day, and a sauna for afterwards. Free wifi, free car parking, luggage storage and wheelchair access are provided, and shops are close by. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 174 reviews. A straightforward choice for ski groups and couples.
See Hotel EdelweissSaint George Borovets Hotel
Borovets, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereSaint George Borovets Hotel is 0.3 km from the centre and combines skiing and horse riding with a spa, sauna and massage for recovery. Family rooms, a lounge with fireplace and a terrace give guests room to gather, and the restaurant caters for special diets. Free wifi, free car parking, a fitness centre and lifts are available. It scores 4.2 out of 5 from 150 reviews. Fits families and ski parties who want spa comfort near the lifts.
See Saint George Borovets HotelGM Royal Plaza
Royal Plaza Aparthotel Borovets Center, Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGM Royal Plaza sits in Borovets centre, 0.6 km from Samokov's central point, with rooms that include bathrooms, hairdryers, refrigerators and safes. Skiing is on the doorstep, and lifts, free wifi and parking are provided. Housekeeping keeps the apartments in order, and non-smoking rooms are available. It earns 4.2 out of 5 from 90 reviews. Best for skiers and couples who want a central apartment-style stay without extras.
See GM Royal PlazaHotel Arena
4B Iskar Blvd., Samokov, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Arena on Iskar Blvd. is 7.9 km from Samokov's centre and has 728 reviews at 4.1 out of 5. An indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, fitness centre and massage handle the indoor side, while a river and nearby beach add a waterside note. Bike and car rental are available, and the hotel runs a restaurant, bar and business centre. Suits families and business travellers who want a full facility list.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Cota1110 | ★★★ | 4.7 | 269 | Yes | – | Yes | 5.3 km |
| Boutique Hotel The White River | ★★★ | 4.7 | 59 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5.0 km |
| Sonata | ★★★ | 4.5 | 170 | Yes | – | Yes | 8.0 km |
| Chamkoria Chalets | ★★★ | 4.5 | 147 | Yes | – | Yes | 4.3 km |
| Kashta Peychevi | ★★★ | 4.4 | 152 | Yes | – | – | 10.4 km |
| Hotel Malyovitsa | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,162 | Yes | – | Yes | 18.9 km |
| Valentina`S Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 46 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.1 km |
| Nice Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 46 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.1 km |
| Hotel Victoria | ★★★ | 4.4 | 62 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.2 km |
| Hotel Grand | ★★★ | 4.2 | 714 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.1 km |
| Hotel Bistrica | ★★★ | 4.3 | 91 | Yes | – | Yes | 6.4 km |
| Hotel Edelweiss | ★★★ | 4.2 | 174 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.1 km |
| Saint George Borovets Hotel | ★★★ | 4.2 | 150 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.3 km |
| GM Royal Plaza | ★★★ | 4.2 | 90 | Yes | – | – | 0.6 km |
| Hotel Arena | ★★★ | 4.1 | 728 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.9 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Chamkoria Chalets offers family rooms, a playground, a picnic area and an indoor pool. Sonata adds family rooms, a playground and a picnic area. Hotel Grand brings family rooms, an outdoor pool, a playground and a private beach. Valentina`S Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel has family-friendly apartments with kitchens, a garden and a games room.
Chamkoria Chalets · Sonata · Hotel Grand · Valentina`S Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel
For spa and pools
Hotel Cota1110 lists a spa, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and fitness centre alongside its gymnasium. Hotel Malyovitsa combines indoor and outdoor pools with a spa, sauna, steam room and massage. Hotel Arena has an indoor pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. Chamkoria Chalets keeps an indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi for guests.
Hotel Cota1110 · Hotel Malyovitsa · Hotel Arena · Chamkoria Chalets
For skiers
Boutique Hotel The White River lists skiing, plus bicycle hire, diving and horse riding. Kashta Peychevi and Hotel Malyovitsa both list skiing. GM Royal Plaza and Saint George Borovets Hotel sit in Borovets, close to the slopes, and Valentina`S Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel has a shuttle service for the lifts.
Boutique Hotel The White River · Kashta Peychevi · GM Royal Plaza · Saint George Borovets Hotel · Hotel Malyovitsa · Valentina`S Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel
For couples
Hotel Cota1110 scores 4.7 from 269 reviews and adds a Jacuzzi, sauna and balcony rooms. Boutique Hotel The White River also scores 4.7, with a garden, terrace, library and sauna. Hotel Bistrica is quieter, with a sauna, terrace and restaurant, and 91 reviews behind it.
Hotel Cota1110 · Boutique Hotel The White River · Hotel Bistrica
Where to stay in Samokov
Borovets
Borovets is a ski resort area a short drive from Samokov, with hotels directly at the slopes and lifts. Valentina`S Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel, Nice Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel and Hotel Edelweiss are all 0.1 kilometres from the centre. Saint George Borovets Hotel, GM Royal Plaza and Chamkoria Chalets add a spa, sauna or pool for the ski day.
Our picks here: Hotel Edelweiss · Saint George Borovets Hotel · GM Royal Plaza · Chamkoria Chalets
Govedarci
Kashta Peychevi stands at 13 Iglika Str. in the village of Govedarci, 10.4 kilometres from Samokov. It is a small village setting with a restaurant, bar, terrace and family rooms, useful for guests who want the Rila mountains and fishing or horse riding nearby rather than a resort address.
Our picks here: Kashta Peychevi
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Samokov is reached by road, roughly an hour's drive from the capital via the A1 motorway and the E79 route. Regular buses connect the town with the capital and with Borovets, and the nearest major airport is in the capital. Within Samokov, local buses and taxis serve the town, while a cable car and shuttle services link Borovets with the ski slopes. Borovets is a short drive of about 10 kilometres from Samokov town centre, so a car is useful for exploring the surrounding mountains and villages. Rila Monastery is roughly an hour's drive away, making the town a practical base for a day trip.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?
Valentina`S Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel, Nice Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel, Hotel Edelweiss and Hotel Victoria all sit 0.1 to 0.2 kilometres from the centre. Hotel Malyovitsa is the furthest, at 18.9 kilometres.
Do any hotels have a pool or spa?
Hotel Cota1110 has a spa, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. Hotel Malyovitsa offers indoor and outdoor pools with a spa. Hotel Arena has an indoor pool and sauna, and Chamkoria Chalets has an indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi.
Which hotels are best for families?
Chamkoria Chalets, Sonata and Hotel Grand all list family rooms, playgrounds and picnic areas. Valentina`S Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel adds apartments with kitchens, a garden and a games room.
Is parking available at these Samokov hotels?
Hotel Cota1110, Boutique Hotel The White River, Sonata, Chamkoria Chalets, Kashta Peychevi, Hotel Malyovitsa, Hotel Victoria, Hotel Grand, Hotel Edelweiss, Saint George Borovets Hotel and Hotel Arena all list free car parking. Hotel Bistrica lists parking for a surcharge.
Can I bring a pet?
Chamkoria Chalets is the only hotel on this list that states pets are allowed. The other hotels list non-smoking rooms but do not mention pets in their facilities.
Which are the top-rated hotels here?
Hotel Cota1110 and Boutique Hotel The White River both score 4.7 out of 5, from 269 and 59 reviews. Valentina`S Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel and Nice Studio In Borovets Gardens Hotel follow at 4.6, each from 46 reviews.
Do any hotels serve breakfast?
Boutique Hotel The White River lists a breakfast buffet, Hotel Edelweiss lists breakfast and a buffet, and Hotel Arena lists breakfast plus breakfast in room. Hotel Grand offers breakfast in room.
How far is Borovets from Samokov?
Borovets is a short drive of about 10 kilometres from Samokov town centre, making it easily accessible for a day on the slopes. A cable car and shuttle services link the resort with the ski slopes.