Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Samokov compared to Rila

Hi all

Back here to the boards once again and need to ask you friendly lot a question.

How much difference is there between the Samokov compared to the Rila? Is it £100 worth as reflected in the price?

Will be going back to Boro in January for the 4th time so know what to expect.

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i hope the samokovs £100 cheaper!!!

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Stayed in both.

I prefer the Rila, pool and breakfast better, always eat out so cant comment on food at dinner.

Samokov more old fashioned, but think bedrooms similar.

Bar at Samokov nicer than Rila, but drinks so expensive at both dont tend to use them!

This is just my opion and i'd prefer the Rila.
Amanda

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Thank you hilly.

@fraser well from looking at deals around the net I have found the Samokov around £50 - £100 cheaper than the Rila.

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Hi,I've stayed at the Rila twice and the Samokov three times and to be honest i don't think there's anything in it.Rila better for lower slopes and Samokov better for Gondala,food about the same,rooms about the same,the view from the bar is nicer at the Rila but have found the samokov a bit more friendly,you'll be fine in either of them,this is my opinion only as i'm sure some will say one is much better than the other,Rigs

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with that price diff, Samokov Hotel, as said on here very similar, but the atmosphere in the Samokov is shall we say a bit more laid back, not so much 'muscle' on show. Also its got the ten pin bowling, shooting gallery, t t ennis room etc etc.

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Hi F3zza,
The differences are small. Both are ( very) big hotels on good location. Rooms and food are comparitive. Atmosphere is a bit different, but which do you prefere ?
I'd say ; if price diff. is 10% or more, go for the best (cheaper) deal.

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We have also been looking at these two, and as we have two singletons travelling with us ( a male and a female, unrelated, adults, so NO they can't share)we found: Rila single is costed at £744.44 against Samokov £500.98..........

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Hi Sancho,

240,= is a very big difference - what period is this ? must be round christmass or end of Febr.