Near Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School
With a stay at Festa Winter Palace in Samokov, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 5-minute drive of Borovets Ski Resort and Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School. This family-friendly hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sitnyakovo Express and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Tsarska Bistritsa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 66 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a nightclub, an indoor pool, and a steam room. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Russian, Bulgarian, English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Self parking (surcharge)
Valet parking (surcharge)
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Pool
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Deluxe Double or Twin room
269 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin BedsMore detailsJunior Suite, 1 Double or 2 Single beds
431 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa BedMore detailsFamily Suite, 1 Bedroom
538 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double BedMore detailsWonderful · 50 reviews
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Location
10.0/10
Recommendation
94.7%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Festa Winter Palace is Sofia Airport (SOF)
95.3 km / 59.2 mi
What's nearby
Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School
1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Borovets Ski Resort
1.6 km / 1 mi
Sitnyakovo Express
1.6 km / 1 mi
Tsarska Bistritsa
3.2 km / 2 mi
History Museum
11.2 km / 6.9 mi
Bairakli Mosque
11.2 km / 6.9 mi
Sarafska Kâshta Museum
11.2 km / 6.9 mi
Gondola Lift
11.2 km / 7 mi
Iskar Reservoir
27.2 km / 16.9 mi
Seven Rila Lakes
32.5 km / 20.2 mi
Malyovitsa Ski Resort
35.1 km / 21.8 mi
Saparevo Banski & SPA
39 km / 24.2 mi
Church of St Nicholas
39.1 km / 24.3 mi
Trajn Fortress
41.1 km / 25.6 mi
Vitosha Nature Park
43.3 km / 26.9 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Pool
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Room service
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Self parking (surcharge)
Valet parking (surcharge)
Food and drink
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Minibar
Grab bar near toilet
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 2
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Self parking (surcharge)
Valet parking (surcharge)
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Conference space
Meeting rooms
24-hour business center
Outdoors
Billiards or pool table
Number of indoor pools - 1
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Conference space
Spa services on site
Full-service spa
Steam room
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Languages spoken
Russian
Bulgarian
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Dial-up internet access
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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