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What Skiers Say About Borovets
Borovets is consistently described as a budget-friendly resort that particularly suits beginners and families, with multiple reviewers praising the ski schools and instructors. The ski area is small, with most intermediate skiers able to cover all runs within 2-3 days, and advanced skiers often find limited terrain. Value for money is a recurring theme, though several reviewers note prices have increased since Bulgaria adopted the Euro. Snow conditions are variable, with the resort relying heavily on snow cannons, and late-season visits often see limited piste availability and slushy conditions. The resort has a lively nightlife with cheap bars and restaurants, though some reviewers mention the prevalence of strip clubs as a family concern.
AI-generated summary based on verified skier reviews
- value for money
- ski schools
- beginner terrain
- friendly locals
- cheap food and drink
- family-friendly atmosphere
- small ski area
- limited advanced terrain
- variable snow conditions
- gondola queues
- narrow runs for snowboarders
Stayed in Hotel Samokov which was perfect for our needs with comfortable, warm rooms with balconies, a plentiful buffet breakfast with something for everyone and an upgraded dinner option to “Paramount” à la carte for a small fee for a superior evening meal.
Hotel had a games room, nice pool and spa area plus a fabulous overnight laundry option at low cost for all items returned before breakfast the following day.
Ski hire is in the basement of the hotel and ski school meet outside with a very short walk to the gondola and a few more metres to the nursery slopes.
Lots of snow, lots of slopes to explore up to red level and can’t comment beyond that!
Lunch options plentiful at all altitudes and cost of living cheaper than UK.
Apres options suitable for the whole age range plus skidoo, sledging and other non-ski activities available.
It may not be where the best skiers go but we’d return in a heartbeat.
Great apres!
Great for beginners, families and solos!
Recommended and will return again!
Skiing was good but the resort doesn’t have the same altitude as the Alps. Great for families, beginners and intermediate skiers.
Would say definitely family friendly. So much to do other than ski or board. The ski schools for children are so good. Again probably because everyone is super nice and friendly.
Started going in 2015 and went each year until covid hit. It was so so cheap with a full package costing a little over £500 including flights, half board accommodation and the lift pass and lessons. However this secret gem has got a lot more expensive since its been discovered by so many people now.
Best time to go is January and early Feb. Depends on weather conditions would not recommend leaving it little March, it can be very very green in the village
All instructors we dealt with were fantastic and great value for money

