About Borovets
A great destination for nature lovers, this ski town offers a range of outdoor activities all year round.
Borovets, known as Chamkoria until the middle of the 20th century, is a popular Bulgarian mountain resort situated in Sofia Province, on the northern slopes of Rila, at an altitude of 1350 m. Borovets is the oldest Bulgarian winter resort with a history that dates back to 1896. Borovets was originally established at the end of the 19th Century as a hunting place for the Bulgarian Kings. Borovets gradually developed into a modern ski resort with hotels, restaurants, bars and a network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of the Rila Mountains, providing for a whole range of winter sports.
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Iglika Hotel & Villas Borovets
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Iglika Hotel & Villas is located in the centre of Borovets, only a 5 minute walk away from both the Martinovi Baraki Lift and the Sitnyakovo Express Gondola.
In 2022 the hotel underwent a full refurbishment of all its rooms and common areas. All rooms offer a flat screen TV, minibar, kettle, coffee machine, cosmetic amenities, free WIFI and a safe.
The wellness zone is free of charge for hotel guests and includes Finnish and Herbal Saunas, Steam room, Ice Room, Swimming Pool and a Turkish Bath. Massages are available at an extra cost. During the summer months you can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool.
The hotel has a Fitness and a Children's Club. There is also a Ski School & Rental in the building.
The restaurant offers a buffet breakfast and dinner and daily lunch & dinner menu. It caters to vegetarians and can arrange gluten and dairy free options upon request.
Join us in our Lobby Bar for modern cocktails as well as a large variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.
Free private outdoor parking is available and doesn't require a reservation. Read more...
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