Rilski Manastir Travel Guide

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A beautiful monastery,  it is the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila.  Very atmospheric and historic,  Well worth a visit, but get there early otherwise there are long queues to enter.
A beautiful monastery,  it is the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila.  Very atmospheric and historic,  Well worth a visit, but get there early otherwise there are long queues to enter.
Lovely viewing balcony, but we were not allowed up there due to repairs
I don't necessarily connect monasteries with religion. For me they are magical places ✨ Magical for their architecture, the atmosphere, the art and the minds behind all that. Can you imagine building a place like this deep into the woods... Only the people who had the need or the will used to visit them. ⠀
Now they are open to all of us and the best we can do is just to appreciate them!
The domes of the church "Nativity of the Virgin Mother" are one of the most distinguishable parts of the Rila Monastery.⠀
This is the main church in the monastery and was erected in 1837 after the demolishing of the original church.⠀
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The frescoes inside, the gold-plated iconostasis, the altars, and icons are amazing pieces of art! ⠀
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It was forbidden to take pictures inside the church but I can tell you - you will not get bored by the gold and the wood-carving! It's breathtaking! 🙌🏻🧡
Rilets Resort & Spa

Rilets Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Rila Monastery, Rila National Park Rila Kyustendil
Stay at this spa hotel in Rila. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Rila Monastery and St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave ...
This property is in need of lots of maintenance. Eg stair nosing were loose in many parts of the building, stains on the carpets in the eating areas. The bed in the double room had a bottom sheet that was unable to be tucked in so landed up sleeping on the mattress cover. How many other people have ...

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2019

Rilets Resort & Spa
Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$419 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$419
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (169 reviews)
Good overall

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Rila Hotel Borovets
Euphoria Club Hotel & Resort

Euphoria Club Hotel & Resort

4 out of 5
Shiroka Polyana 216 Samokov
The price is NZ$421 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
NZ$421
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Sitnyakovo Express and Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
Hotel environement is very nice with very large room. Nice staff. TV old and not working. Very minimum kitchen cups. Ratio cost vs facility is low.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Euphoria Club Hotel & Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Flora Residence Daisy

Flora Residence Daisy

5 out of 5
Main Street, next to children slope Samokov Sofia Province
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ...
7.6/10 Good! (6 reviews)
Nice property, clean and comfortable. Staff always happy to help

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Flora Residence Daisy
Yagoda & Malina Villas

Yagoda & Malina Villas

3 out of 5
Borovets Samokov
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Samokov. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School ...
7.4/10 Good! (27 reviews)
Hotel is ok, bathroom was very old, no shower cabin, installations from the 90s

Reviewed on 1 July 2022

Yagoda & Malina Villas
Borovets Hills Ski & Spa Studio A16

Borovets Hills Ski & Spa Studio A16

Borovets Samokov
Stay at this ski holiday home in Samokov. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and ...
Borovets Hills Ski & Spa Studio A16
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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