Bulgaria Ski discussion board

I've found that trawling the travel agents and bouncing them off eachother is proving the best way to get a bargain. Much cheaper than online (for some unusual reason) when you make sure that you account for transfers, lift pass, equipment hire and tuition. I'd definately recommend going to a few places and getting them to better eachother's quotes. For me, Going Places, Thomas Cook and Thompson have all been very helpful and it seems the Hotel Lion is the best value at around £442ppn (3rd-10th Mar). That's 7nights HB, Gatwick flights to Sofia, transfers, central Bansko 4* hotel, lift pass, ski and boot hire, and tuition (based on 2 sharing a twin/dbl room). The Katarino hotel comes out about £35 cheaper, is more luxurious, but 12km out of town.

Hope my comments have been helpful.

Thanks for your replies everyone..most helpful!
I think it will be a choice between Borovets or Pamps.
My mate is off to Pamps for new year so will grill him when he's back to find out what he thinks and that will probably make our minds up! Will let the girls know about the chalets being crap as though they may be picturesque i don't think they'll like the space and basic facilities after a few days as they will want their luxuries!
Can anyone recommend going HB or should we eat out? We are going on the 3rd Feb so may see you out there!!