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Spending money???
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 12-02-07 21:40Spending money???
Hi,Can anyone tell us how much spending money we would roughly need for a week in Bansko, just looking at food and drink really for lunch and evening meal. I know its variable, so only need a rough guide. Not big drinkers, but will be having a few. And, do we bring Lev or Euro's?
Thanks
Jo and Vince
ps still looking for any advice on how the Lucky Bansko looks!
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Take stirling and exchange it to lev out there....best exchange rate is out there...I'd allow about £25 a day each should be enough for a few drinks and lunch and dinner...
I find having lunch in the town is cheaper than on the mountain but thats in Borovets not sure if you could do that in Bansko coz of the distance...
Tiger
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when we went in march we spent about £40.00 a day but when out on a bit more off a bender at night about £60.00 and we were half bord so if i were you i would allow £60.00 a day and take stirling you will get a better exchange rate out in bg
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£60 a day? What were you eating and drinking!!
I'd say around the £40 mark is enough, drinks are dirt cheap even in the hotels (less than 11 Lev for two double branded spirits and tonic) and no more than 3 Lev for a beer. Again, I agree far better to take sterling and change over there, but watch out for dodgy exchanges - your hotel should be comparable with the better exchanges. Our rep warned us that the ones that look too good to be true probably are - higher rates but you will get ...
I'd say around the £40 mark is enough, drinks are dirt cheap even in the hotels (less than 11 Lev for two double branded spirits and tonic) and no more than 3 Lev for a beer. Again, I agree far better to take sterling and change over there, but watch out for dodgy exchanges - your hotel should be comparable with the better exchanges. Our rep warned us that the ones that look too good to be true probably are - higher rates but you will get ...
£60 a day? What were you eating and drinking!!
I'd say around the £40 mark is enough, drinks are dirt cheap even in the hotels (less than 11 Lev for two double branded spirits and tonic) and no more than 3 Lev for a beer. Again, I agree far better to take sterling and change over there, but watch out for dodgy exchanges - your hotel should be comparable with the better exchanges. Our rep warned us that the ones that look too good to be true probably are - higher rates but you will get "old" notes that are no longer legal. That was onyl last December so take note!
I'd say around the £40 mark is enough, drinks are dirt cheap even in the hotels (less than 11 Lev for two double branded spirits and tonic) and no more than 3 Lev for a beer. Again, I agree far better to take sterling and change over there, but watch out for dodgy exchanges - your hotel should be comparable with the better exchanges. Our rep warned us that the ones that look too good to be true probably are - higher rates but you will get "old" notes that are no longer legal. That was onyl last December so take note!
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Was in Bansko last year.
Like everything else it depends where you are. Mountain is very expensive. Prices were about threefold of pamporovo the previous year.
Stayed in Hotel guinness. 7 or lev a bottle and spirits dearer again.
We ventured down into the old town, into wee pokey places and they were very cheap. About 15-20 of us. We just used to order the vodka by the bottle, food and whatever beer and mixers needed. It was really cheap.
Over the week you would need at least ...
Like everything else it depends where you are. Mountain is very expensive. Prices were about threefold of pamporovo the previous year.
Stayed in Hotel guinness. 7 or lev a bottle and spirits dearer again.
We ventured down into the old town, into wee pokey places and they were very cheap. About 15-20 of us. We just used to order the vodka by the bottle, food and whatever beer and mixers needed. It was really cheap.
Over the week you would need at least ...
Was in Bansko last year.
Like everything else it depends where you are. Mountain is very expensive. Prices were about threefold of pamporovo the previous year.
Stayed in Hotel guinness. 7 or lev a bottle and spirits dearer again.
We ventured down into the old town, into wee pokey places and they were very cheap. About 15-20 of us. We just used to order the vodka by the bottle, food and whatever beer and mixers needed. It was really cheap.
Over the week you would need at least £300-£400 if your a beer monster £500
Like everything else it depends where you are. Mountain is very expensive. Prices were about threefold of pamporovo the previous year.
Stayed in Hotel guinness. 7 or lev a bottle and spirits dearer again.
We ventured down into the old town, into wee pokey places and they were very cheap. About 15-20 of us. We just used to order the vodka by the bottle, food and whatever beer and mixers needed. It was really cheap.
Over the week you would need at least £300-£400 if your a beer monster £500
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In Bansko last year my wife and myself went self catering and spent £300, ate on the mountain each lunch-time (a bit of a rip-off) and every night in a different restaurant (very cheap).re: Spending money???
take cards for atms, then draw what you want in leva, it is the best exchange rate. you can use euros, but will get a bad exchange rate in shops.Nationwide building society is the best, as you get a cash card and no fee to withdraw, so you acn draw as little or as much as you want without charges
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Hi Jo and Vince,
Just got some recent photos of rooms in Luckybansko, and it's looking really really well. The facilities are top class.Are you staying there? It's nice thats it's near the old town as when we went last year, we stayed near lucky and ventured around the little mehanas (quaint restaurants) off the beaten track and they were far cheaper than up near the gondola. So it's a good hotel for access to some decent quality food at a decent price. whan you heading? We're not out in ...
Just got some recent photos of rooms in Luckybansko, and it's looking really really well. The facilities are top class.Are you staying there? It's nice thats it's near the old town as when we went last year, we stayed near lucky and ventured around the little mehanas (quaint restaurants) off the beaten track and they were far cheaper than up near the gondola. So it's a good hotel for access to some decent quality food at a decent price. whan you heading? We're not out in ...
Hi Jo and Vince,
Just got some recent photos of rooms in Luckybansko, and it's looking really really well. The facilities are top class.Are you staying there? It's nice thats it's near the old town as when we went last year, we stayed near lucky and ventured around the little mehanas (quaint restaurants) off the beaten track and they were far cheaper than up near the gondola. So it's a good hotel for access to some decent quality food at a decent price. whan you heading? We're not out in Lucky til March, can't wait!!
Just got some recent photos of rooms in Luckybansko, and it's looking really really well. The facilities are top class.Are you staying there? It's nice thats it's near the old town as when we went last year, we stayed near lucky and ventured around the little mehanas (quaint restaurants) off the beaten track and they were far cheaper than up near the gondola. So it's a good hotel for access to some decent quality food at a decent price. whan you heading? We're not out in Lucky til March, can't wait!!
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Dave, although i respect the card advise its as well to bring cash and exchange. The difference wont be that much anyway.The reason being that last year the ATMs would not recognise many of the cards. Even moreso now if it is chip and pin.
