Bansko travel guide

Bansko Tourism | Bansko Guide

You're Going to Love Bansko

With a population of 9,232, Bansko is a must-see destination in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bansko has to offer.

When to visit Bansko

Bansko in October
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bansko in October
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bansko in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 1.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bansko, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Bansko

Plane

Although Bansko doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), which is located 59 miles from Bansko. The shortest flight to Bansko from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h.

Car

Another option to get to Bansko is to pick up a car rental from Sofia, which is about 60 miles from Bansko. You’ll find branches of Easyrent and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Sofia.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and City Lines. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Bansko takes 295 miles and will cost you around $42. From Burgas, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 300 miles.

Plane

Although Bansko doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), which is located 59 miles from Bansko. The shortest flight to Bansko from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h.

Car

Another option to get to Bansko is to pick up a car rental from Sofia, which is about 60 miles from Bansko. You’ll find branches of Easyrent and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Sofia.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and City Lines. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Bansko takes 295 miles and will cost you around $42. From Burgas, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Bansko

Airlines serving Bansko

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bansko

From 5-star hotels such as the Premier Luxury Mountain Resort to great affordable options like the Rahoff hotel, Bansko offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $229 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bansko

Most booked hotels in Bansko

Hot Springs Medical And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 5301 reviews)
$146+
Amira Boutique Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 819 reviews)
$88+
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1431 reviews)
$130+
Ruskovets Resort & Thermal Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1076 reviews)
$106+
Grand Royale Apartment Complex & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3076 reviews)
$64+
Saint George Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1636 reviews)
$41+

Renting a car in Bansko

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Bansko (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Bansko (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61.