Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Borovets Ski Resort - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Sitnyakovo Express - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Tsarska Bistritsa - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Gondola Lift - 34 min drive - 10.1 km
Getting around
Sofia (SOF) - 78 min drive
Kostenets Station - 39 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free ski shuttle
Restaurants
Hotel RILA Lobby Bar - 15 min walk
Festa Winter Palace-Restaurant - 17 min walk
The Terrace Lounge - 15 min walk
Bistro Central - 12 min walk
Victoria - 15 min walk
About this property
Hotel Bor
Hotel Bor features a free ski shuttle and puts you near winter activities such as snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Guests can enjoy international cuisine at Restaurant Bor, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights. Skiers will appreciate access to ski storage and rentals.
Languages
Bulgarian, English, Russian
At a glance
Hotel size
52 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Off-site
Free ski shuttle
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Pool table
Working away
Meeting room
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Ski equipment hire
Ski storage
Snow sports gear
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Ski
Free ski shuttle
Ski storage
Ski hire
Skiing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Snowshoeing nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Food and drink
Mini fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Restaurant Bor – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lobby bar Bor – On-site bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 1 2024 to December 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
Bar/Lounge(s)
Breakfast
Daily housekeeping
Dining venue(s)
Laundry facilities
Meeting facilities
Recreation facilities
Sauna
Shuttle services
Ski facilities
The property is closed between 26 March and 20 December.
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
Restaurant
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.
Also known as
Hotel Bor Samokov
Bor Samokov
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Bor currently open?
The property is closed between 26 March and 20 December. The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 1 2024 to December 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
Bar/Lounge
Breakfast
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Meeting facilities
Recreation facilities
Sauna
Shuttle services
Ski facilities
Does Hotel Bor offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Bor does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Bor?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Bor?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Bor?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Bor?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel Bor and nearby?
Have fun with on-site winter activities such as skiing. Enjoy amenities such as a sauna and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Bor?
Yes, Restaurant Bor offers international cuisine. The dining venue will be unavailable from 1 April 2024 to 1 December 2025 (dates subject to change).
What's the area around Hotel Bor like?
Hotel Bor is a short 6-minute walk from Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and 14 minutes' walk from Borovets Ski Resort.
Hotel Bor Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
21 Mar 2024
Great place to stay
Great value for money. Breakfast/dinner had wide choices and dinner varied every day. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Subhrendu
Subhrendu, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Feb 2024
Great hotel for the price. Food was good.
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Feb 2023
Nicholas
Nicholas, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Feb 2023
On the slopes
Rooms r basic
About 15 mins walk to the centre which is a long way when it’s -4
All taxis £10 wherever u go
Breakfast was average but the dinner was good
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Mar 2022
Pleasant hotel for the price
Hotel is basic but adequate, breakfast is pretty good however the evening meal was disappointing hence only dined in on the first night. There is table tennis, pool, air hockey table and a new sauna available free to use from 4pm to 8pm daily. Overall a pleasant stay based on the price. The hotel is about a 10min uphill walk away from the Gondola which is ok but not ideal but there is ample free parking.
Jon
Jon, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2021
Kinga
Kinga, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Mar 2020
Good place to stay :)
Lovely place to stay with family. Ate in the main restaurant most evenings but walked into the village centre for dinner occasionally, which is a 10 minute stroll. The mattresses seemed new and comfy (I’m very fussy and was worried about that) so I believe have been replaced since the comments in previous years.
Verified traveller
7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2019
Great hotel in Borovets
Spent two week at Hotek Bor in Borovets. Really enjoyed my time at the hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The view of the mountain is lovely. Breakfast and dinner buffets were great. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to the main gondola, yet it is about a 12 minute walk to the Gondola. Perfect way to get a little warm up before heading to the mountain for skiing & snowboarding. I would definitely consider staying at Hotel Bor again for my next visit to Borovets.
mo
mo, 13-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2019
Mark
Mark, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2018
Quiet spacious hotel, very good value
Quiet hotel at edge of the resort, a bit old fashioned and slightly shabby, but clean , plenty of good food and helpful staff.
patrick
patrick, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2018
Nice and quiet
I've spent a week in the hotel and did not have any issues wit the accommodation. It was quiet, clean and cheap in price but not in service. Staff was polite and smiling. The food in the restaurant was plenty and delicious.
Maria
Maria, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 Jan 2018
great location
great location ,walking distance to the center, tasty food but lack of selection, clean and warm rooms, good wi fi ,
the lobby is cold ans the bar is not operated like it could (not enough staff)
I would suggest a game room for the kids, more staff (younger )
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
10 Mar 2017
Nice staff but too far away
The hotel is quite a low standard. It probably used to be a grand hotel a long time ago but it's really far from the pistes and quite run down.
The staff were nice but that was the only redeeming feature
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
8 Mar 2017
Hotel Bor
Wifi was poor in rooms on higher floors, buffet on the third day was off and just a plate of random food.
ron
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Mar 2017
Hotel bor
Hotel Bor is clean, warm, comfortable beds and great staff, out of the way but nothing that a 5 minute walk wouldn't fix.
We've hired our ski gear from
Pro xtreme side of the gondola fantastic service tell them simon sent you! Cheap as chips
Simon
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
19 Feb 2017
A bit tired. 15 mins walk to the piste.
Room too hot. Last occupants had smoked. Otherwise good basic hotel with a nice communal area.
Verified traveller
Verified Ebookers guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Feb 2017
Hotel bor
Excellent value for money and only 5 minutes up the hill from the slopes ( once you find the wee shortcut) the room was basic but very clean and warm. Nice friendly staff I would definitely book there again.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2017
The hotel is very clean and warm.Very comfortable bed.Location is fantastic.
Marya
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Mar 2020
hoş bir kayak tatili
iste yürüyüş mesafesinde olması açısından güzeldi. odalar rahat ve kullanışlı idi. banyo biraz küçük
ahmet
ahmet, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
29 Jan 2018
Turda tanıştığımız ama önceden tarafıma bilgileri verilen otel odalarını benim ayrıttığım 4 ayrı aile ile otele giriş yaptık.Ancak resepsiyondaki kadın bizleri 1 günlüğüne aynı odalara yerleştirmek istedi.Bizi çok uğraştırdı.Hiç hoş karşılancak bir durum değil.Zorlamalarımız sonucu akşam oda açtı.Ertesi gün odalarımızı değiştirdi.Otelde asansör ve bellboy olmadığı için 4 kata bavulları kayakları taşımamız gerekti.Saç kurutma makinesi odalarda yok.Kısıtlı olarak resepsiyondan isteniyor.Bu konuların değerlendirilmesini rica ederim.