Borovets is located in the west of Bulgaria 73km from the nearest international airport, in Sofia. The country of Bulgaria is in Eastern Europe bordering with Romania, Serbia, Macedonia, Greece and Turkey.
The majority of the accommodation in Borovets is located close to one of the two distinct lift areas. The Rila Hotel is located close to one of the beginner areas and the chairlift that acesses the Sitnyakov-Martinovi area. The Samokov Hotel is located a 5 minute walk from the Rila close to the Gondola that takes people to the other beginner area in Markudzhik and to the Yasterbetz area. See our accommodation page.
The currency in Bulgaria is the Lev. Credit and debit cards are accepted in many places within Borovets. ATM's can be found in various locations around the village center including just round the corner from the Samokov (next to the supermarket) and outside the Rila Hotel. You can also find currency exchange points throughout Borovets.
It is always worth getting some currency changed before leaving home to make sure you have enough to get by while you find your way around.
There is a 24hr medical centre in Borovets with English speaking staff. They have dentists and doctors on site who will also do hotel room visits. Travel insurance information and identification is required for this. Tel: 00359894466713 or 0035975032030
The official language is Bulgarian, although most people can speak good english.