Location & Surroundings
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
In the Picturesque Town of Bansko
Location
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort is conveniently located in Bansko, close to the ski facilities of the Pirin Mountains. The hotel enjoys magnificent views of the mountains, the lush forest and the town, so you can watch the seasons change in the surrounding nature from the comfort of a five-star resort.
Whether you come for the slopes in winter or for hiking, lakes and fresh mountain air in summer, the resort is the perfect base for exploring Bansko and the Pirin region — one of the things that make a stay at Premier truly unforgettable.
Activities
Additional Entertainment
To make your holiday even more enjoyable and full of unforgettable memories, Premier Luxury Mountain Resort offers a range of additional activities in the mountains around Bansko. For more information and bookings, please ask at Reception.
Bike Rental
Mountain bikes for rent
Picnic by Bike
Basket, blanket & route map
Horse Riding
ATV Rides
Rafting
Rafting & Barbecue
Barbecue after the adventure
Forest Barbecue
Paintball & Team Building
Minimum 20 people
Guided Mountain Hikes
Excursions
Interesting places & landmarks
Ideal Location
Distances
Bansko is easy to reach from Bulgaria’s capital and from neighbouring Greece and Turkey.
Distances from the Resort
- Sofia, Bulgaria — 150 km
- Thessaloniki, Greece — 220 km
- Istanbul, Turkey — 600 km
- Athens, Greece — 725 km
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Intriguing Stops
Places of Interest
Bansko attracts visitors from all over the world with its modern ski resort — but Bansko is not just about skiing. The town and the entire Pirin region have plenty more to offer. Here are some places of interest in and around Bansko to satisfy your curiosity and inspire the adventurer in you.
Nikola Vaptsarov Community Center
The biggest cultural institution in Bansko Municipality. Founded in 1894 as “Selska Pochivka” (Villagers’ Rest), today it preserves the book heritage, traditions and customs of the town, and its library holds around 50,000 books.
Rila Monastery
The largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria, set in the valley of the Rilska River in the Rila Mountains, 117 km from Sofia. Named after its founder, the hermit Saint Ivan of Rila, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Saint Paisius of Hilendar
Saint Paisius of Hilendar (1722–1773) was a key figure of the Bulgarian National Revival and author of “Istoriya Slavyanobolgarskaya”, the first work of Bulgarian historiography. His monument on Vazrazhdane Square was created in 1976 by sculptor Stoycho Todorov.
Nikola Vaptsarov Statue
Born in Bansko in December 1909, Nikola Vaptsarov became one of Bulgaria’s finest poets. In 1952 he was posthumously awarded the International Peace Prize, and his works have since been translated into many languages.
Lake Okoto
Lake Okoto (“The Eye”) is one of the most impressive lakes in the Pirin Mountains. Its beautiful surroundings make it an ideal spot for a summer hike and a picnic not far from Premier.
Holy Trinity Church
Built during the Bulgarian National Revival and consecrated in 1835, the Holy Trinity Church stands in the centre of Bansko. It is one of the largest and most interesting churches in the Pirin region.
Ski Resort
Around 70 km of ski runs for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, slalom and giant slalom runs and a 5 km cross-country track. A modern gondola lift links the town of Bansko with the main base of the ski centre.
The Town
Bansko offers plenty to do by day and by night — from winter sports, excursions into the wild and horse riding to sightseeing, traditional taverns and nightlife. There is something for every taste.
Dancing Bear Park – Belitsa
High in the Rila foothills above the village of Belitsa, this sanctuary gives a peaceful home to bears rescued from captivity. Visitors can watch them roam freely across forests, meadows and ponds – a moving experience for the whole family.
Belitsa Fun Park
A cheerful outdoor fun park in Belitsa with inflatables, slides and play areas – the perfect stop for children and easy to combine with a visit to the Dancing Bear Park in the same day.
Rope Park – Dobrinishte
An adventure rope park in the pine forest near Dobrinishte, a short drive from Bansko. Routes of different levels lead through the treetops, offering fun and excitement for children and adults in the fresh mountain air.
Dobarsko Church
Built in 1614 in the village of Dobarsko, the Church of St. Theodore Tyron and St. Theodore Stratelates is one of the oldest and most remarkable churches in the region, famous for its unique and well-preserved frescoes.