The five-star hotel “Lucky Bansko SPA & Relax“ is the best place for a retreat in Bulgaria for 2026. It was awarded first place in the ranking of the top 50 best places for a retreat in Bulgaria for 2026.
Minister of Tourism Irena Georgieva presented the award yesterday to Assoc. Prof. Asya Pandzherova, manager of the complex, during a ceremony at the capital's Iconic Studio. Hotels in Bulgaria are increasingly betting on retreat tourism and investing in new halls, machines and in the creation of specialized programs, said Minister Georgieva. Most specialized programs are related to SPA, restoration of the mind and body, she emphasized.
„Lucky Bansko SPA & Relax“ in Bansko is the first hotel to start holding retreats in Bulgaria, noted Assoc. Prof. Asya Pandzherova. The complex has its own long-standing weight loss program „Lucky Fit & Wellness“, created in 2008. It promotes a healthy lifestyle and provides knowledge about what the body needs to be healthy and happy. The program is for effective weight loss, anti-stress and purification of the body through natural methods, balanced nutrition and active rest, she explained.
In second place in the ranking is the five-star hotel Kings' Valley Medical & Spa in Kazanlak. It hosted the first Longevity Retreat in Bulgaria - an event that introduces a new standard in wellness culture and self-care. Under the motto “Meet the Best Version of Yourself“, the retreat was inspired by the science of longevity, lifestyle medicine and modern approaches to conscious living. The complex offers a four-day program for revitalization, rejuvenation, increased strength and energy. The effective format combines diagnostics, therapies, health lectures and clean food.
Third place goes to the four-star Therma Numera Longevity SPA hotel in Vetren, near Burgas. This is an innovative, one-of-a-kind SPA hotel in Bulgaria, focused on longevity and anti-aging therapies. Located near mineral springs, it offers personalized wellness programs and is designed for relaxation without children.
The ranking is arranged impartially based on the reviews of the customers themselves on the booking platforms Booking, Hotels.com, Agoda, Tripadvisor, Facebook, Google, etc., number of comments, prices, category, as well as personal visits by our journalists last year. It includes facilities that have exceptional comfort, furnishings and service. Small facilities in different parts of Bulgaria that specialize in organizing retreats predominate. It does not include hotels that only have SPA centers and do not offer specialized recovery programs.
Top 50 of the best places for retreats in Bulgaria
Lucky Bansko SPA & Relax, Bansko
Kings' Valley Medical & Spa Hotel, Kazanlak
Therma Numera Longevity SPA, Vetren
Dakota Forest Retreat, Tsigov Chark
Boutique Hotel Casa Art, Oreshak, Troyan
Hotel „Gela“, Gela village
Calla Retreat, Vezenkovo village, Sungurlare
Villa „Charodeya“, Glozhene
Bio farm and eco-hotel „Rozino“, Rozino village, Karlovo
Trinity Retreat Center, Apriltsi
Carpe Diem, Sladka Voda village, Dalgopol municipality
Forest Diva, Vacha dam, Krichim
RisingSoul Retreat, Tryavna
Retreat Center „Svetlina, Mir, Lyubov“, Pastra village, Rila
Chillhouse, Bakyovo village, Svoge
Legendite Art & Forest, Belomuzite village, Gabrovo
Retreat Center “Ozareya”, Emen village, Veliko Tarnovo
House Svetal Dom, Bankya
Kashmir Wellness and Spa, Velingrad
Zornitza Family Estate, Melnik
Vaya Beach Resort, Irakli
Grand Hotel Therme, Banya village
Ruskovets Thermal SPA & SKI Resort, Dobrinishte
Atmosfera Balneo Hotel and SPA, Pavel Banya
Ensana Aquahouse Health SPA Hotel, St. St. Constantine and Helena
SPA Hotel Infinity Park Velingrad, Velingrad
Natura All Seasons Boutique, Burgas
Siena Premium Retreat, Lozenets, Tsarevo
Grand Hotel Knyaz Pavel, Pavel Banya
Ismena SPA Hotel, Devin
Casa di Fiore SPA and Medical Hotel, Kranevo
Alpina Luxury Chalets, Banya
GRIFID NOA, Golden Sands
Arte Spa&Park Hotel, Velingrad
The Five Elements Hotel and SPA, Sapareva Banya
Maxi Park Hotel & SPA, Velingrad
Grand Resort Pavel Banya Medical and SPA EpiCentrum, Pavel Banya
SPA Hotel Santé, Velingrad
MPM Hotel Sport Ski-in, Ski-out, Bansko
GRIFID Encanto Beach Hotel – MediSPA, Golden Sands
Strimon Garden Medical SPA Hotel, Kyustendil
Pirin Golf Hotel & SPA, Razlog
Belchinski Izvor SPA Complex, Belchin Banya
Balneohotel „DianaMar“, Pavel Banya
Wine & SPA Hotel Chukara, Tryavna
Starosel Wine & Spa Complex, Starosel
Sevtopolis Medical & SPA Hotel, Pavel Banya
Festa Winter Palace, Borovets
Balneohotel „Marconi“, Pavel Banya
Euxinograd Palace, Varna
Source: travel-lifestyle.bg