Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Bansko deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Bansko

Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 208
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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 5h 25m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Arda Tur. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Bansko takes 459 km and will cost you around AED 48. From Skopje, the ticket costs about AED 121 for a journey of 483 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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 5h 25m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Arda Tur. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Bansko takes 459 km and will cost you around AED 48. From Skopje, the ticket costs about AED 121 for a journey of 483 km.

Airports near Bansko

PDVPlovdiv
SOFSofia

Airlines serving Bansko

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,050 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 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 AED 264 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 430 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bansko

Most booked hotels in Bansko

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Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 522+
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Lucky Bansko Aparthotel Spa & Relax
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 511+
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Four Points by Sheraton Bansko
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 444+
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St. George Ski & Holiday
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 322+
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Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 440+
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Hotel Bansko Spa & Holidays - Free Parking
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 156+
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Hiring a car in Bansko

Expect to pay AED 5.00 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 AED 59.94 and AED 79.92.

Expect to pay AED 5.00 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 AED 59.94 and AED 79.92.

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