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.

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When to visit Bansko

Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 37h 50m.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 37h 50m.

Airports near Bansko

Airlines serving Bansko

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 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 $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $231 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bansko

Most booked hotels in Bansko

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$315+
Lucky Bansko Aparthotel Spa & Relax
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$243+
Four Points by Sheraton Bansko
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$158+
St. George Ski & Holiday
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$116+
Saint George Palace Aparthotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$92+
Hotel Bansko Spa & Holidays - Free Parking
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$116+

Hiring a car in Bansko

Expect to pay $2.45 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 $29.33 and $39.10.

Expect to pay $2.45 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 $29.33 and $39.10.