Saints Constantine and Helena Hotels

Pros: Very nice hotel, great facilities like fitness, indoor pool and professional spa services. Compared to other so-called 5 star hotels around Varna, this was the only one that would resemble such a rating on an international scale. If you get one of the upper floor rooms you have an amazing unobstructed view via a full glass front on the ocean. Breakfast is quite diverse and plentiful. Includes indoor and outdoor parking facilities were helpful. The location is also great since it is close enough to the center so you can simply walk there, however it is not really in the middle of it so it is convenient to get there by car. The in-house dining options were very good (as to be expected), on top of it the prices were surprisingly reasonable. Internet was a plus as well, always workin and fast

Cons: The quality of the service personnel was a bit sketchy. The level of English of most staff was very limited (to be fair, this is common around here) so interactions were kept to a minimum. Most staff was however friendly and helpful, while others gave the impression to be annoyed by our presence.

Pros: I stayed in their studio for almost two weeks while looking for an apartment. The location gives quick access to the Sea Garden, beach and city center. The breakfast is nice, and the staff was friendly. Some spoke very good English and were helpful with questions. It is not a luxury hotel by any means, but everything works, is kept clean, and the price and value is hard to beat. There was very little street noise after 9 PM, at least in early spring. Speaking with several long term expats, many have stayed there and recommend it to their visitors.

Cons: The taxi driver at the airport had not heard of it, but I had the address printed out, so he found it OK. The noise from the lift woke me up a couple times, but fortunately most people do not use it except when they have luggage. It is reaching the point where they should consider updating some furnishings, but everything functions. Smokers tended to congregate around the front door, which is typical in Bulgaria, but the inside did not smell of smoke.

Pros: Located within city centre, walkable to major attractions, very close to beach. Very good breakfast. Staff was helpful

Cons: Room smelled strongly of cigarette smoke although it was a non-smoking room. Also the shower didn't work properly.