Lovely old Church worth a visit if having a day off the slopes and walking down Pirin Street. Donation spots within the church and candles available to buy from the volunteers within

A breathtaking historical and spiritual landmark in Bansko! Holy Trinity Church impresses with its stunning architecture, beautiful frescoes, and peaceful atmosphere. A must-visit!

Very beautiful and very old church. Recommend going and seeing it as it is an architectural masterpiece. Very beautiful inside aswell. Alot of wood used inside.

Dear pilgrims and seekers of spiritual solace, I implore you to set foot upon the sacred grounds of Bansko, where a resplendent church, adorned with a garden of sublime beauty, awaits your arrival. Prepare to be mesmerized by an experience that transcends the boundaries of the ordinary, as this extraordinary sanctuary beckons with a unique tapestry of colors, where the divine and the whimsical intertwine. As I stood before the church, my gaze was drawn to the magnificent garden that enveloped it like a vibrant embrace. Blooms of all varieties unfurled their petals in harmonious unity, swaying gently in the whispering winds, as if choreographed by the whimsical hands of SpongeBob himself. In this garden of tranquil respite, one can bask in the embrace of nature's gentle melodies, where time slows and the soul finds solace. But it is not merely the ethereal beauty of the garden that enthralls; the interior of this hallowed sanctuary holds treasures beyond measure. Prepare to step into a realm where colors dance upon the canvas of faith, where the mundane is transcended by the extraordinary. As I crossed the threshold, I was greeted by a sight so enchanting that it mirrored the vibrant hues of SpongeBob's pineapple home, concealed within the depths of Bikini Bottom. The pillars that adorned the church rose like stalwart sentinels, their intricate designs seemingly crafted by the masterful hands of Squidward's artistic finesse. Each stroke of color breathed life into the edifice, as if capturing the essence of divine inspiration. The ceiling, akin to a celestial kaleidoscope, unveiled a tapestry of celestial hues that echoed the very fabric of heaven itself. And then, as my eyes wandered, I beheld the paintings that adorned the sacred walls. Each stroke, each hue, seemed to sing the song of Bikini Bottom's most celebrated resident, SpongeBob SquarePants. Though veiled in the cloak of metaphor, the spirit of SpongeBob permeated the air, evoking a sense of childlike wonder and a reminder of the boundless joy that resides within us all. This church, dear travelers, is not your typical house of worship. It is a sanctuary that transcends the ordinary, inviting visitors to witness the divine through a lens of whimsy. It challenges the conventions of tradition, breathing life into the spiritual journey with an unexpected fusion of sacred and playful. It is an invitation to embrace the profound joy that springs forth when faith and imagination intertwine. In this garden of heavenly delight, where SpongeBob's spirit dances amidst the blooms, the soul finds solace, the heart finds solace, and the mind finds solace. It is an invitation to explore the sacred realms of Bansko, where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. So, dear pilgrims, surrender to the irresistible call of this extraordinary church, nestled within Bansko's embrace. Let the colors of the garden and the SpongeBob-inspired wonders of the interior guide your steps towards a spiritual experience like no other. Open your heart, open your mind, and embark upon a journey that will leave an indelible mark upon your very being. May the divine presence embrace you, and may the whimsical spirit of SpongeBob inspire you on this extraordinary pilgrimage to Bansko.

Beautiful church (largest in Bulgaria until Alexander Nevsky) with a rich history and lovely gardens surrounding it.

This chuch is significant because the intersection between christianity and islam. The star ceiling and oriental motifs signify a rare union between the two religions. I highly recommend going there

Gorgeous church (inside and out), free admission for tourists but buying a candle or leaving a donation is very much appreciated.

Really interesting museum with Neofit Rilski’s originally house and museum explaining his contribution to Bulgarian education. Well worth a visit!

#Bansko’s HomeSchooling History* - reaching back to 1800, and before ... An amazing place - comes highly recommended. #ehumans #explorare #lifecentric #remotework #digitalnomads *HomeSchooling in Bansko/ Bulgaria Since 1800 - a #MicroSchool #homeschooling #worldschooling The DigitalNomads’ #knowledgesharing and #collaboration is expected to have a significant #positiveeffect that will #compound over time, kids included.

Beautiful house with original rooms and artwork. Interesting history behind it that you can learn from the curator. Entrance is 1.50€ so it's worth a visit!

Nice historical sight, preserved and well maintained! Information in Bulgarian and English. Spent around 30 minutes here. Right next to the main church in Bansko in the middle of the old town. 3 lev entrance fee

Really interesting exhibition complete with beautiful old books in both Greek and Bulgarian illustrating Neophyte Rilski's mission to bring the holy scripts to the Bulgarian people.

Nice and interesting place, well worth a visit. The curator is very kind and knowledgeable

The inspirational story of a man who understood the value of education 200 years ago and dedicated his life to set up schools, write textbooks and teach in the local Bulgarian language (which was never done before). The house is also impressive, very thick stone walls which keep it very cool even on a hot summer day, and interesting period furniture and decoration.

Small but very interesting, make sure you get an English translation from reception. 5 lev entrance charge.

Nice small museum, well preserved, recommend

Museum of the great Bulgarian poet ,murdered by the fascist regime that ruled Bulgaria during WW2. An interesting,but rather sad exposition. Great nonetheless. 5 leva ticket required for entry.

I didn’t think it lived up to expectations. I share the previous comment about once you go in as a tourist, you are basically going to go out with 5% knowledge about him. Light is low, another wasn’t working(the entire part with the mountain in the entrance). It is 10lv, for a family of three, it takes about 15 mins to go in and out.

People who work in the museum are very polite and friendly. The expositions were interesting.Spend good time there.

Very good, don't miss it

Awesome museum, excellent guide which tells us the story of Nikola Vaptsarov

Wanted to visit this place but when I reached destination, I figured out that it's impossible to get into without prearrangement (this information I found only on the museum's door)

If you're in Bansko, go to. Friendly staff, lovely place, everything is done to make you have a super moment. Cost 3lev, no wait time to enter, beautiful place.

Old Bulgarian house

(Translated by Google) The museum has a rich display of artifacts from the ancient history of the area. The information and pictures are also very interesting. The ethnographic part also deserves attention - traditional costumes, household items and again photos and data about the history of Bansko. No less exciting is the department dedicated to recent history, liberation struggles and the development of culture. Be sure to visit. It takes more than one visit to see and make sense of it all. Everything is described in Bulgarian and English. The curator of the museum is very kind and will gladly tell you the most important things. (Original) Музеят притежава богата експозиция от артефакти от древната история на района. Информацията и снимките са също много интересни. Внимание заслужава и етнографската част - традиционни костюми, вещи от бита и отново снимки и данни за историята на Банско. Не по-малко вълнуващ е отделът посветен на по-новата история, освободителните борби и развитието на културата. Непременно посетете. Необходимите са повече от едно посещение, за да се разгледа и осмисли всичко. Всичко е описано на български и на английски. Уредникът на музея е много любезен и ще ви разкаже с желание най-важното.

(Translated by Google) Ethnographic Museum Radanova House is located very close to the city center. One of the places where one must visit when in Bansko. A typical old Bulgarian house, where there are things, preserved, from the struggle of the Bulgarian people, against the Turkish enslavers. (Original) Етнографски музей Раданова къща,се намира на много близко до центъра на града. Едно от местата където човек трябва да посети задължително, когато е в град Банско. Типична стара българска къща,където има неща,запзвни,от борбата на Български народ,срещу турските поробители.

(Translated by Google) Neglected and not well maintained Bansko, dirty and poorly serviced restaurants in the pedestrian zone. It's a pity for the efforts of the municipality of Bansko, very nice landscaping, but people and businesses should have a different attitude towards their city and its guests. (Original) Занемарено и не добре поддържано Банско, мръсни и с не добро обслужване заведения в пешеходната зона. Жалко за усилията на община Банско, много хубаво озеленяване, но хората и бизнеса трябва да имат по- друго отношение към града си и неговите гости.

(Translated by Google) On the day of the museums we were charged. It was interesting to look at. (Original) В деня на музеите бяхме таксувани. Беше интересно да се разгледа.

Coworking Bansko was the place that first introduced us to the nomad community back in 2022, and we’re genuinely grateful for that. However, after the ownership change in 2023, things seem to have gone downhill. We had a very disappointing experience during the winter of 2024/25. My partner and I purchased two memberships in December 2024 for 199€ each but never received access, so we ended up switching to a different coworking space in town. Despite promising a refund, they stopped responding entirely. Then, three months later, they charged us again 2×199€ for the same “subscription” we never used. That’s 796€ in total. In the end, they refunded only one of the four charges. We had to involve our bank to recover the rest, which thankfully worked after a few months via chargeback. What used to be a great community hub now feels like a scamming operation. It’s sad to see the decline! If you’re looking for a coworking space in Bansko, we recommend Altspace or Nestwork. We tried both. They had flawless communication and a much more professional experience.

This place advertised as a co-working is hugely inaccurate. It's heavily child-friendly to the point of having no quiet communal place to actually work (as advertised). The pool is a kiddy pool only, you can see toys, plastic garbage scattered around the only outdoor area. Strollers, bikes didn't leave the lobby for two days straight. Kids slamming the piano, riding a scooted in the corridors and lobby bumping into guests, throwing tantrums. The "co-working" area were a few desks, again in the lobby, so you can hear kids screaming or a few tables in the basement restaurant. If you think you can have fresh air and work remotely here you'll be quite disappointed. Staff tried to be pleasant but did nothing to correct the situation. I'm giving you 2 stars because the food was ok.

Co-working Bansko is the best co-working space I've been so far. Great community and many events made by members, who like to share there profession or passion. Other events are to get to know each other and just having a great time together like boardgames night, BBQ, hotsprings or hiking events. Besides the community and events there are two spaces. One social for working easy and chat with other and a quiet space for work focused. Great chairs, desks and always helpful founder of the place! Matthias for example helped me by printing a special mount for my camera in his 3D printer. Uwe starts every week a Mastermind session to strongen the accountability. In sum: a great place you should experience on your own! I'm

Sadly, I can only agree with what I can see other persons have previously said here. The service from the reception staff is not only non-existing but even rude. Especially from the elder man employed there; I too got a "I have no time for this" when asking a normal question. It is sad to see the huge decline since the change in ownership. It is very clear that the staff has been recruited at the very lowest level. This is not the kind of vibe you expect to encounter among international digital nomads. Also, it is no longer a coworking/coliving space, it is a hotel with normal tourists, families, etc. staying there a few nights. Also, very overpriced compared to the service you get and the standard of the rooms.

Incredible bad and non-existing service! Trying to reach anybody since 2 months by email through a Co-Working partnership of one business network of me. Today I've tried to call, write a Whatsapp and in the end I've been at the reception to finally speak to a person: without any success, because the receptionist "isn't in charge for the Co-Working". Definitely not an environment I recommend to work from!

Best digital nomads community I've ever been part of - cool people, great organisation, plenty of events, networking, fun activities almost every day. I keep coming back and back ☺️

Simply amazing :-) Great social events and working amenities. Matthias is the most positive and welcoming person I’ve seen! I’ve visited 20+ coworking spaces around the world and Coworking Bansko is definitely in the top two or three.

We came as a group of 14 people for lunch. The restaurant wasn’t full, and we immediately got a table in the shaded, beautiful courtyard. We had a very professional waiter who gave us service beyond expectations and of course responded to all our requests. The menu is very diverse, offering meats, pastas, salads, desserts, and drinks. Judging by the quality of the dishes, the ingredients are super fresh and of excellent quality. There’s plenty of parking available in the area. We all really enjoyed ourselves, and every dish was finished! So delicious and highly recommended. The prices are fair considering the restaurant’s location. Highly recommended!

We were surprised when we ordered a salad and 2 mains that they came all together less than 5 min after we ordered. The salad was pretty good but the dish I ordered (curry chicken with turmeric risotto) wasn't great. The chicken was completely lacking in flavor and salt. The risotto was pretty good but the protein should be good on its own. Also based on how fast it came out it was obviously pre-cooked. Service wasn't that good either.

For my last evening in Bansko, I decided to enjoy a dinner meal here in "The House", because it was the nearest located restaurant next to my guest house - and it was definitely a worthy ending to these days here in this beautiful city. The risotto with black rice, vegetables and parmesan was extraordinary delicious, together with a cheese-scallopped bread and a little beer a genuine dream of a dinner meal. And all this came together with a cozy and welcoming blockhouse atmosphere and an excellent price. Amazing!

⭐️ Our Perfect Dinner at "The House" in Bansko! ⭐️ "The House" in Bansko is, quite simply, the most perfect restaurant we've ever visited! We came as a family (two adults and two children) and were absolutely blown away by the quality of the food, the service, and the wonderful atmosphere. We ordered a variety of dishes: steaks, ribs, spaghetti, and several delicious salads for appetizers. Every single dish was flawless—truly exquisite and prepared to perfection. Not only was the food superb, but the portions were huge, and everything was served beautifully and incredibly fast. The service was excellent—attentive, friendly, and efficient—making the whole dining experience delightful. If you are in Bansko, do yourself a favor and eat at "The House." They deserve every possible accolade!

This restaurant have high rating on google maps. And its for a reason. Waiters are level pro. Food comes fast. Delicius. I will come again

Really lovely, alpine themed restaurant serving typical Bulgarian food. The food was sooooo good. Im vegetarian and thought I'd struggle with what to have but they had so much choice, from salad to pasta. Portions were really generous. Really got your monies worth in here. Service was really quick.

Best cheesy chips I've ever had.. Bossman back in the UK needs to up his standards. I got the Veal soup, the cheesy bread whilst my partner got pork medallions and mash. We shared a side of french fries and cheese (local cheese which is similar to Feta but better in every way) Shout-out to Peter who gave us some great insight into Bulgaria and also provided great recommendations on the dishes. Highly recommend!

I think this might be the best sandwich I’ve ever eaten! My boyfriend and I stopped here on a whim and decided to grab a bite to eat. As vegetarians, it’s often difficult to find food beyond the usual pizza and pasta, but the owner was incredibly helpful and offered us a variety of options to accommodate our dietary needs. The place itself is lovely, Nikolas is incredibly friendly, and the service is top-tier. To top it off, we even got an almond croissant! Definitely worth the stop!

We had the ham and cheese croissant, which was amazing and came with orange juice and coffee—a perfect combination. The Prosciutto sandwich with sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes was also delicious and full of flavor. The service was excellent, and we truly felt they cared about our experience. Highly recommend!👌🏼

Le Petit Nicolas is a fantastic spot for breakfast! The coffee was excellent, and the tuna sandwich was absolutely delicious—highly recommended. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. A great place to start your day with a tasty meal. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Visited for our second lunch with them today. Beautiful crusty toasted sandwiches, hot coffee and delicious, flaky croissants. We'll be back again!

Absolutely amazing.Great atmosphere, friendly staff and for sure the best brunch place in town. Well done Nicolas this place is worth to visit with empty stomach and leave with positive vibes. Thanks

Wow. What a great gourmet sandwich. I like their sandwiches don't come with fries. Keeps me healthier. But they do have fries and onions rings for a side order. Also have a 4 breakfast options. High quality food and an exceptional value

in a small space staff of 2 are able to treat their customer with good selection of pastries, cakes and fresh sandwiches . Water is complimentary, all sandwich comes with coffee / fresh orange juice. Staff is friendly and there is good vibes there. Payments by card and dogs are welcomed.

Great lunch spot in Bansko! Ivan serves delicious homemade food for a superb price. Chalet Yanitza is also a nice place to socialize since there are many regular customers. The menu has quite a few items available every day but Ivan also has some 'specials' of which broccoli with cheese and bechamel sauce is highly recommended!

The server knows english, the food is amazing, good for vegetarians and vegans. Clean and very pleasant atmosphere. Also there is this adorable ginger cat that would love to accompany your lunch or dinner.

My favorite restaurant in Bansko. Ivan is an amazing chef and his meals are delicious. His stuffed peppers are out of this world. Excellent tarator as well! Speaks good English as well. Come have a tasty lunch when you're in town! July 29, 2025 another fantastic lunch of stuffed zucchini and pickled red cabbage salad. Fantastic!!

My favourite place in Bansko. Great food. Feels like mom’s cooking. Also great service. Highly recommend!

Tastiest lunch menu in Bansko among the ones I have tried. My toddler loved the food, too! (stuffed peppers+spinach 'meatballs' and a fresh salad)

Super friendly owner, tasty food, generous portions, and great prices. Easily my favorite spot in Bansko.

Very nice restaurant. The staff is very kind and very good English speaking. They have everyday menu in English on their Instagram. The food is very quickly served and delicious. Best option if you need to go for quick lunch. PS.: if you give a tip, you will support local hungry cats.

Best hamburgers in Bansko! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great variety and each one of them is delicious. Recommend the Jam burger. It's close to the main street but it's located inside a hotel which is a bit sucks.

Highlight of our culinary week. Outstanding food. Do book food ahead as slow BBQ meals need 6+ hours cooking time. Massive sharing platter served 3. Super cocktails with good amount of alcohol and reasonable prices.

I can't recall exactly how many times we've visited Smokey's over the last 5 years, but I know in whichever group we come to Bansko it's a staple culinary experience that needs to be visited a few times throughout the week. The warm welcome we receive by Keira, Scott and the team not only gives an instant friendly homely vibe, but more of that familiar feeling of nostalgia when visiting a regular favoured haunt (Great to see the ever enthusiastic Dennis back in front of house!) Unlike other restaurants in Bansko, the tantalising menu has something for everyone. The burger concoctions in particular are unique to Smokey's and are cooked correctly (not charred like most appear to do), paired simply but effectively with moreish hand cut fries. But the true magic comes "from the smoker" element of the menu, which Scott clearly demonstrates with great passion within every meal he and his team prepare. The pictures just don't do enough justice I'm afraid. The venue is contemporary in styling, although a warm and inviting environment. Tucked away from all the tacky big light up eateries that claim to be the best in Bansko. It's a far cry from the previous rustic traditional Bulgarian home of Smokey's near the old town, but it bares no significance really. In my eyes, these guys could deliver the same high standard of food, cocktails and atmosphere within a garden tent! Truly exceptional at their craft. Bansko isn't all about the ski life, visiting simply perpetuates the desperate need to satisfy our taste buds with the culinary exploits of Smokey Mountain Bar & Grill.

Delicious burger, cooked rare which I love. Generous helping of blue cheese too! The thrice cooked chips were an absolute bonus, my partner claiming they were the best chips he’d ever tasted. He ordered the pulled pork nachos which were absolutely delicious too and very generous on toppings. Addition of a live singer/guitarist was very welcome, playing some great tunes.

Smokey Mountain is phenomenal as always! If you looking for the best burger, fries or meat dishes in town you definetly need to visit Smokey Mountains! High quality meat and made to perfection! Basically everything you order on the menu is always perfect, personally the pulled pork burger with jalapeños are my fave! But don't forget to share some nachos! When we went there we were lucky as there was a live singer playing amazing songs! Highly recommended, please don't miss out on this experience!

I went to Smokey Mountain Bar & Grill especially for the ribs. On the intent they looked amazing, but unfortunately you have to order the ribs (and some other dishes) in advance. Instead we went for the Brisket Bitterballen and Chicken Wings in a white BBQ sauce as a starter and the Bacon Burger and the Pulled Pork sandwich as main. The food was good as well as the service. Everybody here speaks proper English! The Brisket Bitterballen were PERFECT!!!! The Bacon Burger had not much bacon, but still tasted good and the Pulled Pork sandwich was marinated to perfection. I would have prefer the White BBQ saus as a dip instead of on the Chicken Wings, but... OK. The prices are quite steep for Bulgaria though. If it was a more western country the prices would have been normal.

The best burger I have ever had no doubt about it. The Greek salad and nachos are so good. The music, atmosphere, service beyond expectations. We are surely going to come here again, thank you Smokey Mountain 🙏🏼

A unique Italian restaurant on the second floor with a view of the street (a few seats on the open balcony). Inside the restaurant there are plenty of seating and doesn’t feel crowded. The menu is rich and based on Italian cuisine: pasta, pizzas, risotto, and more. Service is relatively quick, but the waiter wasn’t very attentive and wasn’t very pleasant. The food is very tasty – a variety of pastas, salads, juicy chicken breast, and pizzas. High-quality ingredients. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available. Additionally, there’s a playroom for children, so they can play after finishing their meal. The price is a bit high. Recommended for anyone looking for a good Italian restaurant, with plenty of parking within walking distance.

Currently in the restaurant writing this review. Food was amazing and the whole vibe is extremely cozy but high end at the same time. The manager is very welcoming and even had a quick chat with us about the place and local area. Would definitely recommend!!

We love this restaurant. We have visited more than once. both in the peak season, when there are many people. and when there are few, in the summer. By the way, there was the same waiter! Very friendly, pleasant. The dishes are delicious, the portions are very large! They can pack food with them without any problems. I have a small child, we took homemade chicken soup with us. The atmosphere is great, everything looks very harmonious! Thank you very much for the wonderful place! clarification: in the photo everyone started eating the pasta and salad. But I wanted to leave a review, so I took a picture like this!! They also have very tasty lemonades of their own production! Be sure to try them!

Food was amazing. Atmosphere was lovely, nice and chilled. Unfortunately the bill was plonked on the table as our starters were cleared, very strange behaviour 🫣. Ruined a lovely evening 😖

Tasteless food with no flavors. Everything was pre-cooked and the order was ready in the table on less than 5'. Everything came in an instant. Main courses, along with the cheese platter, along with the salad and the starters. Tasteless shrimps, pasta etc. The place was very beautiful and the service was doing it's best to please us. I think the main problem is the chef/kitchen staff. Or you know... It's just my taste that it's different... Maybe it's okay for someone else. Just saying.

Really good pizza in wooden oven, the other menu not very excited, for example rizotto with cream..

Every meal was 10/10. The pizza was amazing. The pasta was phenomenal. The beef was fantastic. Desserts were unreal. You MUST visit this restaurant