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Updated January 2025
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How Skiers Rate Borovets

Overall Rating
4.03
Value for Money
4.62
Quiet Slopes
3.52
Après-Ski
3.78
Accommodation Options
4.20
Family Friendliness
4.26
Groomed Runs
4.03
Powder Zones
3.10
Tree Runs
3.31
Mogul Fields
2.78
Off-Piste
3.02
Snow Parks
2.69
Lift Efficiency
3.94
Eating Out
3.96
Ski School Quality
4.32
Beginners
4.20
Intermediates
4.06
Advanced
3.91
Experts
3.89
Snowboarders
4.09

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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
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Charlotte
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 26 2025
Borovets was a great option for me to learn to ski. Lots of blue runs to choose from and some harder ones which felt like reds. The tree lined slopes were gorgeous. Only one good option for apres if you like partying and thats black tiger at the bottom of the nursery slope - dancing on tables etc! Rila hotel terrace was nice for a more classy apres vibe but still good music.
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Laura
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 26 2025
My family come back to Borovets every year, this year 25 of us went with children of all ages from 2 - 13. There are slopes to suits all levels of skiers. Instructors part of a group of private instructors for one to ones who are really reasonably priced. Plenty of bars and restaurants on the slopes and in the area. We stay at the Rila Hotel everytime and cannot fault it.
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Linda
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 25 2025
Personally, I would avoid to go skiing in Bulgaria. The hotel wasn't very clean, very old-fashioned, needs updating. We didn't like the food either. Overall, overpriced for what you get.
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Nick
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 24 2025
Went on a couples holiday. Was a good first time ski trip. Snow wasn't the best when we went in January 3rd a few years ago so lots of lifts was closed. Apres was fun and all in one strip. Stayed at hotel rila that was lovley but buffet food. The swimming pool area was nice aswell. Perfect for a beginner ski trip or going with young kids learning to ski defo worth a go and great value for money. View on the top terrace having a drink is lovley.
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Nathan
beginner snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 21 2025
One of the best and most affordable ski resorts in Europe!! Will definitely be coming back next year. Highly recommend for beginners and people who want a cheaper alternative!!
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Damian
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 20 2025
Had a fantastic time. The accommodation was great, food was fantastic, and it was a lovely place to ski. We cant wait to head back.
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Nicole
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 20 2025
Excellent place to go skiing as a beginner. Slopes are great and the ski school are awesome. Cheap and cheerful
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Kevin
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 20 2025
Stayed at Rila half board full ski hire and lessons with lift pass excellent package fantastic hotel with a full spar pool etc easy to walk around town. Excellent skiing outside the front door.
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Luke
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 19 2025
Borovets is a great, cheaper option! Lots of good runs, ideal for a family or a long weekend..more advanced skiers may get bored.
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Jenny
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 18 2025
Accommodation is right next to ski runs, restaurants and already ski are also near by. Great ski and snowboard instructors. Good value for money! Highly recommend ski destination!
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Thomas
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 18 2025
Had a great week skiing/ snowboarding , had a lovely selection of great foodWould recommend The green king, victoria and karina. tried all the food stops but these were best and at a reasonable valueborovets gardens was a good place to stay as its 4 minute walk to the bottom of the slopeswould recommend to try the local dished and get travel insurance as anything can happen. Borovets is cheap and cheerful but the people are quite blunt so don't expect fairy tale language during your stay
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Jon
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 18 2025
Great value resort especially to learn your chosen snow sport. Great value fun friendly resort, I have been 4 times and would come back again.
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Albena
beginner skier ⛷️
Jan, 18 2025
It was magical experience to be there - Borovets. The nature is amazing, beautiful places to skiing and snowboarding. You can enjoy other winter entertainments too- day or evenings time. Amazing food restaurants and nights life.There is a lot for everyone, even for those not very sporty. There are spa centers - for example Hotel Rila and Samokov you can stay in the hot tub jacuzzi and watch people skiing day and night front of you.I highly recommend to visit Borovets.Another winter resorts very popular are Pamporovo and Bansko. They all will be very happy experience for you!
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Dhilan
beginner skier ⛷️
Jan, 17 2025
Not as expensive as the alps but overall an amazing ski resorts with a great amount of amenities. Good food choices and fun evening bars to let loose from a long day on the slopes! Staff are welcoming and friendly and the instructors are very helpful. Definitely will go again!
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Jon
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2025
Better for nightlife than skiing. Some good runs, but minimal up mountain pieste ski restaurants and cafes. Most are at the bottom by the main lifts. Lots of strip clubs and brothels in the evening which are fun but less so for families. Skiing can be good if enough snow. All really depends on snow forecast if you will enjoy skiing this resort.
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Claire
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2025
Good for beginners and pretty cheap food and drink on the slopes.Quickly run out of runs.We went for 2 consecutive years.Stayed at the Rila which is great, but quite expensive. Old lifts. Limited runs means gets super busy at busy times of year.
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William
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2025
Love borovets. Hotels are right at the slopes & plenty of bars & restaurants.2nd time here & love it Not expensive & opportunity to do a lot of different activities
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Andrea
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 16 2025
Fairly good runs through although better at the top of the mountain. Some long flat portions that arent the best for snowboarding. But fantastic apres ski and all food and drink is so reasonable and very friendly vibe from everyone we met.
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AJ
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 15 2025
Borovets has some really great simple slopes for the not so experienced skier. I wouldnt say its for an expert skier, but there is plenty for others in a week away. Some meandering trails which are worth a go, and Musala rises to nearly 3000m high. The lifts have mostly been upgraded and the slope grooming is a good as anywhere. The night life is good with very cozy open log fires in abundance. Food can be very good, ask around to ensure you are getting the best quality, like everywhere, there are some poor establishments. The main attraction is the cost. You will save huge compared to the Alps. Happy skiing/boarding.
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Shaun
beginner snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 14 2025
Out first ever experience of snowboarding, we had lessons which was amazing and not expensive. Overall amazing value for money when learning. Easy to get to from Sofia airport.
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