Saint George Palace Bansko

Saint George Palace Bansko is a 4-star aparthotel located at the gateway to the Pirin National Park. The highest hotel in the town of Bansko, Bulgaria, the property stands at 800m above the mountain’s gondola station. The hotel features an onsite Swiss ski rental shop, roaring fires, and a regular gondola shuttle making it perfect for a winter getaway, although the sunken English garden — a real sun trap — means it’s ideal for a summer holiday, too.

There are 150 apartments at Saint George Palace Bansko, ranging from studio accommodations to five bedroom apartments. Each includes a kitchen unit, bathroom with shower or tub, TV, and wireless internet. Some also have a balcony with views across the mountains, town, or hotel gardens. Onsite, you’ll find plenty to do, with a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and gymnasium. It’s also a great place to relax, unwind, and socialise with a restaurant and two bars. Bar Alexandra is a stylish sky bar with views over the mountains and valley, while Bar Ascalon is a modern, laid back sports bar.

This aparthotel is located in the town of Bansko, which has been dubbed a ‘Relax Zone’ due to the abundance of natural hot springs in the surrounding area. The historic town is well worth visiting, although many visitors come here for the wide range of outdoor and sporting activities. Free parking is available at the hotel, which makes it easy to visit the neighbouring countries. In just over one hour you could be exploring the caves in Kato Nevrokopi, Greece, or discovering the small Macedonian town of Delcevo, located at the foot of Mount Golak. Bulgaria's vibrant capital Sofia is also only a short drive away with all its bars, restaurants and cultural sites!