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3-star hotels in Sandanski
A shortlist of the 3-star hotels in Sandanski, from spa properties with pools and saunas to family-run hotels in the centre and in Rozhen. It is for travellers who want mineral springs, parks and the Melnik countryside without booking a luxury resort.
Staying in Sandanski
Sandanski is a spa and wellness town known for its mineral springs and mild climate, which stays gentle even in winter. The centre is compact and walkable, with parks and pedestrian streets, and the mineral water is used in many hotels and public baths. Around the town, the countryside suits hiking, cycling and trips to the Rupite area and the Melnik Earth Pyramids.
The hotels on this shortlist sit in two different settings. Most stand in central Sandanski, within a short walk of the mineral springs and the main pedestrian area: Hotel Andon Angelov, Park Hotel Sandanski, Hotel Elit, Hotel Avis, Family Hotel Victoria 1, Thomas Palace, Hotel Apostolite, Family Hotel Pautalia, Hotel Villa Ofir and Hotel Edia. A few are further out: Family Hotel Dinchova kushta and Zlaten Rozhen Hotel in Rozhen, and Elli Greco Hotel and Hotel Melnik towards Melnik. Couples come for the springs and quiet, families for the pools, playgrounds and family rooms, and short breaks work well because the centre is easy on foot.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hotel Apostolite
Местност Тремощница Село Лиляново, Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSet in the Tremoshtnitsa area of Lilyanovo, Hotel Apostolite earns a 4.8 guest rating from 244 reviews and sits 0.4 km from the centre. Guests can eat in the restaurant, relax in the garden, or fish by the river on site, and family rooms with kitchenettes suit longer stays. Bike rental makes it easy to explore the surrounding area, while free parking and free wifi cover the essentials.
See Hotel ApostoliteHotel Andon Angelov
4 Banska Str, Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHotel Andon Angelov places guests on Banska Str, just 0.1 km from the centre, and its 4.6 rating comes from 1067 reviews. Air conditioning and a balcony in the rooms keep things comfortable, while the restaurant, bar and garden give guests places to unwind after a day out. Room service and free parking add convenience for both couples and families.
See Hotel Andon AngelovHotel Elit
17 Hristo Smirnenski Str., Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOn Hristo Smirnenski Str, 0.2 km from the centre, Hotel Elit holds a 4.6 guest rating from 710 reviews. Rooms come with air conditioning, a balcony, a kitchenette and a refrigerator, which suits guests who prefer self-catering. A restaurant, massage and free parking round out a stay that works for couples and families alike.
See Hotel ElitFamily Hotel Dinchova kushta
Rozhen, Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereFamily Hotel Dinchova kushta sits in Rozhen, 13.1 km from the centre, and guests rate it 4.6 across 238 reviews. Pets are welcome, the garden and terrace offer outdoor space, and bike rental helps guests get around the village. A 24 hour front desk, restaurant and free parking make it a straightforward choice for families travelling with animals.
See Family Hotel Dinchova kushtaElli Greco Hotel
184 Melnik Street 2800 Мелник Bulgaria, Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereElli Greco Hotel stands on Melnik Street, 10.2 km from the centre, and its 4.5 rating comes from 573 reviews. The outdoor pool, spa and sauna are the main draws, with a steam room and massage available for further relaxation. Family rooms, a garden and a shuttle service make it well suited to guests combining leisure with time in the Melnik area.
See Elli Greco HotelPerun Hotel Sandanski
22 Rayon Hidrostroy Put Str, Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay herePerun Hotel Sandanski lies 1.7 km from the centre on Rayon Hidrostroy Put Str and scores 4.4 from 1228 reviews. A playground, restaurant and bar complete the setup, and the beach is nearby.
See Perun Hotel SandanskiHotel Melnik Хотел Мелник
2 Vardar Str., Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Melnik Хотел Мелник occupies Vardar Str, 10.4 km from the centre, with a 4.4 guest rating from 724 reviews. A sauna, Jacuzzi and massage cover relaxation, while the restaurant, bar and pool bar handle dining and drinks. Pets are allowed, there is a garden and picnic area, and family rooms suit those travelling with children.
See Hotel Melnik Хотел МелникPark Hotel Sandanski
13, Hristo Smirnenski Str, Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePark Hotel Sandanski sits on Hristo Smirnenski Str right by the river, and its 4.4 rating comes from 703 reviews. A spa with sauna and steam room, plus a Jacuzzi, makes it a restful base, and the restaurant and room service add convenience. Being in the centre makes it easy to walk out and explore Sandanski.
See Park Hotel SandanskiHotel Avis
5 Stoyo Hadjiev Str., Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHotel Avis on Stoyo Hadjiev Str is 0.5 km from the centre and rated 4.4 by 409 guests. Air conditioning, balconies and family rooms cover the basics, and pets are allowed.
See Hotel AvisFamily Hotel Victoria 1
Hristo Smirnenski 15 Sandanski, Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereFamily Hotel Victoria 1 is on Hristo Smirnenski, 0.1 km from the centre, with a 4.5 rating from 104 reviews. Breakfast is served as a buffet, and a restaurant, bar and garden give guests options for meals and downtime. Horse back riding and a golf course nearby add activities, and the shuttle service helps with getting around.
See Family Hotel Victoria 1Thomas Palace Томас Палас
3 Pliska Str. 2800 Сандански Bulgaria, Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereThomas Palace sits on Pliska Str, 0.1 km from the centre, with a 4.4 guest rating from 122 reviews. Rooms include air conditioning, a fridge and a TV, and lifts serve the building. Pets are allowed, parking is available and free wifi is provided, making it a practical base for short stays in the middle of Sandanski.
See Thomas Palace Томас ПаласFamily Hotel Pautalia
Asen Zlatarov Str. 8, Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereFamily Hotel Pautalia lies on Asen Zlatarov Str, 1.3 km from the centre, and 423 guests give it a 4.3 rating. Breakfast can be taken in the room or as a buffet, and the restaurant also serves lunch and dinner. A spa with Jacuzzi and steam room, plus massage, shuttle service and free parking, round out the offer.
See Family Hotel PautaliaHotel Villa Ofir
Mladost Street 1 Via Polenica, Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Villa Ofir stands on Mladost Street, 1.3 km from the centre, and holds a 4.3 rating from 95 reviews. Guests have a swimming pool, sauna and spa with steam room to enjoy, and the garden and playground suit families. Free parking and a restaurant-style banquet facility add to the appeal for group gatherings.
See Hotel Villa OfirHotel Edia
Ulitsa Okolovr Sten P T 10 2800 Sandanski Ulitsa, Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Edia is found on Ulitsa Okolovr Sten, 2.2 km from the centre, with 472 reviews giving it a 4.2 rating. The outdoor pool and pool bar are the centrepiece, supported by a spa, sauna and steam room. A restaurant and garage parking are available, and the river and beach nearby make it convenient for guests who want water close at hand.
See Hotel EdiaZlaten Rozhen Hotel
Rozhen Village Sandanski, Sandanski, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereZlaten Rozhen Hotel is in Rozhen Village, 13.2 km from the centre, and rated 4.2 by 254 guests. A sauna, spa and Jacuzzi provide relaxation, and the restaurant serves guests throughout the day. Pets are welcome, there is a chapel and lounge on site, and shuttle service plus free parking ease arrival in this outlying village setting.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Apostolite | ★★★ | 4.8 | 244 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Hotel Andon Angelov | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,067 | Yes | – | – | – | 0.1 km |
| Hotel Elit | ★★★ | 4.6 | 710 | Yes | – | – | – | 0.2 km |
| Family Hotel Dinchova kushta | ★★★ | 4.6 | 238 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 13.1 km |
| Elli Greco Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 573 | – | – | Yes | Yes | 10.2 km |
| Perun Hotel Sandanski | ★★★ | 4.4 | 1,228 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.7 km |
| Hotel Melnik Хотел Мелник | ★★★ | 4.4 | 724 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 10.4 km |
| Park Hotel Sandanski | ★★★ | 4.4 | 703 | – | – | Yes | – | 0.0 km |
| Hotel Avis | ★★★ | 4.4 | 409 | – | – | – | Yes | 0.5 km |
| Family Hotel Victoria 1 | ★★★ | 4.5 | 104 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 0.1 km |
| Thomas Palace Томас Палас | ★★★ | 4.4 | 122 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.1 km |
| Family Hotel Pautalia | ★★★ | 4.3 | 423 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.3 km |
| Hotel Villa Ofir | ★★★ | 4.3 | 95 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.3 km |
| Hotel Edia | ★★★ | 4.2 | 472 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 2.2 km |
| Zlaten Rozhen Hotel | ★★★ | 4.2 | 254 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 13.2 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Park Hotel Sandanski, Hotel Andon Angelov and Perun Hotel Sandanski combine spa and wellness facilities with central or near-central addresses. Park Hotel Sandanski and Hotel Andon Angelov are 0.0 km and 0.1 km from the centre, and Perun Hotel Sandanski adds indoor and outdoor pools and a spa. All three have guest ratings of 4.4 or above.
Park Hotel Sandanski · Hotel Andon Angelov · Perun Hotel Sandanski
For families
Perun Hotel Sandanski, Hotel Edia and Hotel Avis all list family rooms, and the first two have outdoor pools and playgrounds. Family Hotel Victoria 1 and Hotel Melnik also list family rooms and playgrounds, making them useful for children, while Hotel Avis sits 0.5 km from the centre.
Perun Hotel Sandanski · Hotel Edia · Hotel Avis · Family Hotel Victoria 1 · Hotel Melnik Хотел Мелник
For spa and pools
Perun Hotel Sandanski, Hotel Edia and Hotel Villa Ofir have swimming pools and saunas. Elli Greco Hotel lists an outdoor pool, spa, sauna and steam room, and Hotel Melnik adds a sauna and jacuzzi. These are the picks if wellness facilities matter more than a central address.
Perun Hotel Sandanski · Elli Greco Hotel · Hotel Villa Ofir · Hotel Edia · Hotel Melnik Хотел Мелник
Best rated
Hotel Apostolite has the highest guest rating on this shortlist, 4.8 from 244 reviews, followed by Hotel Andon Angelov at 4.6 from 1067 reviews, Hotel Elit at 4.6 from 710 reviews and Family Hotel Dinchova kushta at 4.6 from 238 reviews. Each offers family rooms.
Hotel Apostolite · Hotel Andon Angelov · Hotel Elit · Family Hotel Dinchova kushta
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Sandanski?
Park Hotel Sandanski is 0.0 km from the centre, on Hristo Smirnenski Str. Hotel Andon Angelov, Hotel Elit, Family Hotel Victoria 1 and Thomas Palace are all 0.1 to 0.2 km away, so the central hotels are within a short walk of the mineral springs and pedestrian area.
Do the hotels have parking?
Free car parking is listed at Hotel Apostolite, Hotel Andon Angelov, Hotel Elit, Family Hotel Dinchova kushta, Perun Hotel Sandanski, Hotel Melnik, Family Hotel Pautalia, Hotel Villa Ofir, Hotel Edia and Zlaten Rozhen Hotel. Hotel Edia also lists a garage.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
Perun Hotel Sandanski, Hotel Edia, Hotel Villa Ofir and Elli Greco Hotel list outdoor pools, and Hotel Edia and Perun Hotel Sandanski also have indoor pools. Saunas appear at Perun Hotel Sandanski, Elli Greco Hotel, Hotel Melnik, Park Hotel Sandanski, Hotel Villa Ofir, Hotel Edia and Zlaten Rozhen Hotel, with spas at several of them.
Are pets allowed in any of these hotels?
Pets are allowed at Family Hotel Dinchova kushta, Elli Greco Hotel, Hotel Melnik, Hotel Avis, Thomas Palace and Zlaten Rozhen Hotel, according to the facilities listed for each.
Which hotels suit families with children?
Family rooms are listed at Hotel Apostolite, Hotel Andon Angelov, Hotel Elit, Family Hotel Dinchova kushta, Elli Greco Hotel, Perun Hotel Sandanski, Hotel Melnik, Park Hotel Sandanski, Hotel Avis, Family Hotel Victoria 1, Family Hotel Pautalia, Hotel Villa Ofir, Hotel Edia and Zlaten Rozhen Hotel. Playgrounds are listed at Perun Hotel Sandanski, Hotel Melnik, Hotel Villa Ofir and Hotel Edia, and Perun Hotel Sandanski and Hotel Edia also have children's or outdoor pools.
Which hotel has the best guest rating?
Hotel Apostolite has the highest rating on this shortlist, 4.8 out of 5 from 244 reviews. It is followed by Hotel Andon Angelov, Hotel Elit and Family Hotel Dinchova kushta, each rated 4.6 from 1067, 710 and 238 reviews respectively.
Do the hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Hotel Apostolite, Family Hotel Victoria 1, Family Hotel Pautalia and Hotel Edia. Family Hotel Pautalia and Zlaten Rozhen Hotel also list breakfast in room, and buffet service is listed at Family Hotel Victoria 1 and Family Hotel Pautalia.