When I stayed in Bansko, I had the advantage of not having to stay in a Hotel. I stayed in one of the smaller family run houses. There are several of them, just ask around or try to ask around for a "staya". Alternatives…Read More

When I stayed in Bansko, I had the advantage of not having to stay in a Hotel. I stayed in one of the smaller family run houses. There are several of them, just ask around or try to ask around for a "staya". Alternatives are of course the bigger "commercial" hotels. I have a list but it did not feel right to me to publish them here. But if you are interested, and don't want to risk not finding a place. I can give you some adresses of the Hotels there.Close

Mr Konstadin Michailov Kotirkov. Speaks good English. His adress: 2270 Bansko, G. Kovachev 6, Bulgaria (+359-7443-3544) During winter time, he is usually found during the day around one of the ski pistes, but to call him before is the better option. If you want, he can arranges…Read More

Mr Konstadin Michailov Kotirkov.
Speaks good English.
His adress: 2270 Bansko, G. Kovachev 6, Bulgaria (+359-7443-3544)

During winter time, he is usually found during the day around one of the ski pistes, but to call him before is the better option. If you want, he can arranges your ski equipment.

In the summer he also guides walks thrugh the pirin forest.

On the positive side, great deals are available for off season stays at Bansko, an up and coming ski resort in Bulgaria. On the down side, the area is a major construction zone. There are literally DOZENS of high rise buildings going up at the…Read More

On the positive side, great deals are available for off season stays at Bansko, an up and coming ski resort in Bulgaria. On the down side, the area is a major construction zone. There are literally DOZENS of high rise buildings going up at the same time. The entire town is a construction zone. The noise and dust is relentless and it is 7 days a week and throughout all day light. The appartment complexes which claim to be "all season" often have amenities which in fact are only available in the winter. Much of the construction we witnessed is of a very low quality and it is seriously over built (buyers beware!). Water shortages are already surfacing. We are simple, care-free travelers who don't need much, but are aware that Bansko is NOT as advertised in the summer. If you go, and we aren't saying don't, be ready to set aside your expectations.Close

The park has a limestone Balkan landscape, with its lakes, waterfalls, caves and pine forests, and a rich flora containing many endemic plant species. The rugged mountains, with around seventy glacial lakes scattered throughout them, are a relic of the ancient glacial days of Europe. The…Read More

The park has a limestone Balkan landscape, with its lakes, waterfalls, caves and pine forests, and a rich flora containing many endemic plant species. The rugged mountains, with around seventy glacial lakes scattered throughout them, are a relic of the ancient glacial days of Europe.

The park is protected by the Unesco World Heritage program.

There are several hikes through the park, but for less experienced hikers look at my other entry about skiing teacher/ hiking guide. For More info: http://www.wcmc.org.uk/protected_areas/data/wh/pirin.html