Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bansko has to offer.

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When to visit Bansko

Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
$62
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 95 km from Bansko. The shortest flight to Bansko from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Bansko is to pick up a car rental from Sofia, which is about 96 km from Bansko. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Easyrent, among others, in Sofia.

Plane

Although Bansko doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), which is located 95 km from Bansko. The shortest flight to Bansko from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Bansko is to pick up a car rental from Sofia, which is about 96 km from Bansko. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Easyrent, among others, in Sofia.

Airports near Bansko

PDVPlovdiv
SOFSofia

Airlines serving Bansko

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,843 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,111 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (937 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 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 $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bansko

Most booked hotels in Bansko

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Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1533 reviews)
$271+
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Ruskovets Thermal Spa & Ski Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 688 reviews)
$193+
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Four Points by Sheraton Bansko
4 stars
Excellent (9, 816 reviews)
$216+
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St. George Ski & Holiday
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2306 reviews)
$102+
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Saint George Palace Aparthotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1417 reviews)
$87+
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Horizont Dobrinishte
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 101 reviews)
$48+
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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.

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