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3-star hotels in Shumen
This shortlist gathers the 3-star hotels in Shumen, from business-minded addresses near the centre to a spa property on the edge of town.
Staying in Shumen
Shumen is a city of layers: the medieval fortress and the Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria sit up on the Shumen Plateau, while the Tombul Mosque and the Shumen Historical Museum anchor the centre below. The main square and pedestrian street concentrate the shops and restaurants, and the Madara Rider, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is about 20 kilometres away, making the city a practical base for a day trip.
Almost every hotel on this list sits in or beside that central area, within 1.3 kilometres of the centre, on streets such as Pirogov, Hristo Smirnenski, Stefan Karadja, Nezavisimost, Alexander Stamboliyski Square, Tsar Osvoboditel, Simeon Veliki and Osvobojdenie Square. One exception is Osmarski Houses, 8.1 kilometres out, better suited to travellers with a car. The mix of spa and sauna facilities, family rooms, restaurants and free parking suits couples on a short break, families, and business guests alike.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Osmarski Houses
8 Pirogov Str, Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereIf you are seeking comfort with features like a spa and sauna, Osmarski Houses, rated 4.8 out of 5 by guests, is an option. Located 8.1 km from the city centre, it provides amenities such as free wifi, free car parking, and a garden.
See Osmarski HousesFamily Hotel Business Club
Ул. Христо Смирненски 2, Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereGuests frequently rate the Family Hotel Business Club highly, scoring 4.9 out of 5, and it is very close to the centre at 0.8 km. This hotel offers features including a spa, jacuzzi, and business center.
See Family Hotel Business ClubOtantik Shumen
Stefan Karadja 11 Shumen Bulgaria, Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOtantik Shumen, positioned only 0.4 km from the centre, suits those desiring proximity and comfort. This 3-star hotel boasts a swimming pool, a garden, and provides complimentary wifi.
See Otantik ShumenFamilly Art Hotel Nirvana
Buntovnik Square 25 Nezavisimost Str., Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Kitchenette
Why stay hereFor a stay with a lovely playground and spa, Familly Art Hotel Nirvana is worth considering, earning a guest rating of 4.6 out of 5. Situated 0.9 km from the centre, it includes free car parking and a garden.
See Familly Art Hotel NirvanaHotel Green Garden
20 Alexander Stamboliyski Square, Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereHotel Green Garden, rated 4.6 out of 5, offers excitement with a casino and nightclub. It is located 0.5 km from the centre and features free wifi, free car parking, and a garden.
See Hotel Green GardenContessa Hotel
Cehrnorizets Hrabur Str 4, Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereContessa Hotel, rated 4.5 out of 5, is conveniently located 1.0 km from the centre. Amenities such as a Jacuzzi, free wifi, and a garden are available here.
See Contessa HotelAvenue
73 Tsar Оsvoboditel Street, Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Avenue provides a simple stay with essential comforts; guests rate it 4.4 out of 5. With free car parking, free wifi, and a terrace, this hotel is 0.6 km from the city centre.
See AvenueRimini Club
2 Haralan Angelov, Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereRimini Club, situated just 0.3 km from the centre, is a solid choice with a patio and a guest rating of 4.4 out of 5. It offers features like free car parking and a lounge.
See Rimini ClubMinaliat Vek
81 Simeon Veliki Shumen Bulgaria, Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereMinaliat Vek is an accessible option, rated 4.3 out of 5, located 0.5 km from the centre. It provides reception area services.
See Minaliat VekFamily hotel The Castle
Vasil Levski 21, Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFamily hotel The Castle, with a 4.2 out of 5 rating, is 0.6 km from the centre. Its facilities include a garden, a buffet, and complimentary car parking.
See Family hotel The CastleFamily Hotel Rai
26A Ohrid Str., Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereFamily Hotel Rai features a garden and a terrace for guests, holding a 4.2 out of 5 rating. This hotel is located 0.4 km from the city centre and has free car parking.
See Family Hotel RaiFamily Hotel Central
Osvobojdenie Sq.8, Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereLocated 0.1 km from the centre, Family Hotel Central is rated 4.1 out of 5. Travelers will appreciate the free wifi, free car parking, and on-site laundry service.
See Family Hotel CentralHotel Acktion
12 Vasil Drumev Str 9700 Shumen, Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
Why stay hereHotel Acktion, rated 3.9 out of 5, is 0.4 km from the centre. For convenience, it provides free car parking, free wifi, and a solarium.
See Hotel AcktionHotel Mehdjarel
13 Dunav Str, Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHotel Mehdjarel, rated 3.8 out of 5, offers services like bicycle hire and car rental service. Its location is 1.3 km from the centre.
See Hotel MehdjarelNeon Guest Rooms
13A Iliya Bluskov Str 9700 Шумен Bulgaria, Shumen, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereNeon Guest Rooms is conveniently located 0.4 km from the centre and features a sauna and terrace. This 3-star option provides free wifi and free car parking.
See Neon Guest Rooms
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmarski Houses | ★★★ | 4.8 | 363 | Yes | – | Yes | 8.1 km |
| Family Hotel Business Club | ★★★ | 4.9 | 60 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.8 km |
| Otantik Shumen | ★★★ | 4.6 | 280 | – | – | Yes | 0.4 km |
| Familly Art Hotel Nirvana | ★★★ | 4.6 | 276 | Yes | Yes | – | 0.9 km |
| Hotel Green Garden | ★★★ | 4.6 | 189 | Yes | Yes | – | 0.5 km |
| Contessa Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 488 | Yes | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
| Avenue | ★★★ | 4.4 | 233 | Yes | – | – | 0.6 km |
| Rimini Club | ★★★ | 4.4 | 139 | Yes | Yes | – | 0.3 km |
| Minaliat Vek | ★★★ | 4.3 | 750 | – | – | – | 0.5 km |
| Family hotel The Castle | ★★★ | 4.2 | 194 | Yes | Yes | – | 0.6 km |
| Family Hotel Rai | ★★★ | 4.2 | 194 | Yes | Yes | – | 0.4 km |
| Family Hotel Central | ★★★ | 4.1 | 387 | Yes | – | – | 0.1 km |
| Hotel Acktion | ★★★ | 3.9 | 599 | Yes | Yes | – | 0.4 km |
| Hotel Mehdjarel | ★★★ | 3.8 | 241 | – | – | – | 1.3 km |
| Neon Guest Rooms | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | Yes | 0.4 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For spa and wellness
Osmarski Houses pairs a sauna and spa with massage, a garden and family rooms, though it lies 8.1 kilometres from the centre. Family Hotel Business Club adds a jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, solarium and spa in a central location 0.8 kilometres out. Familly Art Hotel Nirvana offers a jacuzzi and steam room with massage, 0.9 kilometres from the centre.
Osmarski Houses · Family Hotel Business Club · Familly Art Hotel Nirvana
For business trips
Family Hotel Business Club has a business centre, 24 hour front desk, lifts and garage parking, 0.8 kilometres from the centre. Family hotel The Castle also provides a business centre with a 24 hour front desk and express check-in. Otantik Shumen keeps a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security 0.4 kilometres from the centre.
Family Hotel Business Club · Family hotel The Castle · Otantik Shumen
Closest to the centre
Family Hotel Central is 0.1 kilometres from the centre on Osvobojdenie Square. Rimini Club sits 0.3 kilometres away with a restaurant and family rooms, and Otantik Shumen is 0.4 kilometres out with a swimming pool and family rooms. All three put the square, the pedestrian street and the Tombul Mosque within easy reach.
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Shumen is connected by rail and road to major Bulgarian cities. The central railway station and bus station are located near the city centre, with regular services to Varna, Ruse and other regional hubs. Within Shumen, public buses and taxis operate, but many central attractions are within walking distance. The plateau and fortress are best reached by car or taxi, as they are a few kilometres from the centre.
When to go
Late spring and early autumn are ideal for visiting Shumen, as the weather is mild and suitable for exploring the plateau and fortress. Summer can be hot, but it is a popular time for cultural events. Winter is cold, and some outdoor sites may be less accessible.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Shumen?
Family Hotel Central is 0.1 kilometres from the centre on Osvobojdenie Square. Rimini Club follows at 0.3 kilometres, then Otantik Shumen, Family Hotel Rai, Hotel Acktion and Neon Guest Rooms at 0.4 kilometres. Osmarski Houses is the furthest, 8.1 kilometres out.
Which hotels have parking?
Most do. Free car parking is listed at Osmarski Houses, Family Hotel Business Club, Familly Art Hotel Nirvana, Hotel Green Garden, Contessa Hotel, Avenue, Rimini Club, Family hotel The Castle, Family Hotel Rai, Family Hotel Central, Hotel Acktion and Neon Guest Rooms. Family Hotel Business Club also has a garage.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
Otantik Shumen has a swimming pool. Spa facilities appear at Osmarski Houses, Family Hotel Business Club and Familly Art Hotel Nirvana, which also have saunas; Family Hotel Business Club adds a steam room, solarium and jacuzzi.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
The hotel data for these 3-star properties in Shumen does not list pet policies, so it is worth contacting the hotel directly before booking if you plan to travel with a pet.
Which hotels suit families with children?
Familly Art Hotel Nirvana has a playground and family rooms. Hotel Green Garden offers family rooms, cots and high chairs, while Family Hotel Rai, Hotel Acktion, Rimini Club, Family Hotel Central and Neon Guest Rooms also list family rooms.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
Family Hotel Business Club has the highest guest rating at 4.9 out of 5 from 60 reviews. Osmarski Houses follows at 4.8 from 363 reviews, then Otantik Shumen, Familly Art Hotel Nirvana and Hotel Green Garden, each at 4.6.
Do the hotels have restaurants?
Several do. Restaurants are listed at Osmarski Houses, Family Hotel Business Club, Familly Art Hotel Nirvana, Contessa Hotel, Rimini Club, Family hotel The Castle, Family Hotel Rai, Hotel Acktion and Hotel Mehdjarel, and many also offer room service.
Is Shumen a good base for visiting Madara?
Yes, the Madara Rider, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located about 20 kilometres from Shumen and can be visited as a day trip. A car or taxi is the practical way to reach it.