i stayed there in march with my brother, hotel is fine...small bar and reception, rooms warm and clean, food bulgarian but good choice. it takes about 10 mins to walk up to town in morning(if you miss the bus)...killer. walk back not too bad though as its downhill. we just looked at the walk as your warm up and wind down session. if you get up in the morning and get down in time then no worries, but theres loads of cabs anyway