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

When to visit Bansko

Bansko in September
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bansko in September
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bansko in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 42 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bansko, with an average rainfall of 19 mm.

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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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including Union Ivkoni, City Lines and Karat-S. From Plovdiv, the bus ride to Bansko takes 185 km and will cost you around £14. From Thessaloniki, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 418 km.

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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including Union Ivkoni, City Lines and Karat-S. From Plovdiv, the bus ride to Bansko takes 185 km and will cost you around £14. From Thessaloniki, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Bansko

Airlines serving Bansko

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 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 £43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £169 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bansko

Most booked hotels in Bansko

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£103+
Grand Royale Apartment Complex & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£51+
Saint George Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£38+
Green Life Bansko
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£43+
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Pirin Golf Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£77+

Hiring a car in Bansko

Expect to pay £1.17 per litre in Bansko (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.98 and £18.64.

Expect to pay £1.17 per litre in Bansko (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.98 and £18.64.