Lion Hotel Bansko

7 Nights

Half Board

Travel Solutions Rep

Departures between 26/12/2026 and 06/03/2027

Child max age: 11

from £1,149 / per person

Check availability

Description

4* Hotel Lion offers fully-equipped, nicely decorated rooms, an elegant restaurant and bar as well as spa and wellness centre. The restaurant serves traditional Bulgarian and European cuisine. The night bar offers a range of entertainment and a fun atmosphere. The hotel is only a 10 minute walk to the ski lift but there is also a free ski shuttle bus.

The resort of Bansko (regularly voted Bulgaria’s best ski resort) sits at the foot of the Pirin Mountains and in recent years played host to a number of World Cup skiing events.  Suitable for all levels of skiers – the resort offers a gondola ride to the main lift station that opens to a vast array of runs. Nightlife is extensive in the resort of Bansko. The old town offers charm with ‘olde world’ restaurants offering traditional Bulgarian menus. Choose the new part of the resort for a great choice of bars, restaurants and nightclubs – you will be spoilt for choice!

All our hotels are located within a short walk of the Gondola Station in the new part of the resort.

Nightlife is extensive. The old town offers charm with ‘olde world’ restaurants offering traditional Bulgarian menus. Choose the new part of the resort for a great choice of bars, restaurants and nightclubs – you will be spoilt for choice!

Price Includes:

  • Return flights from Belfast International Airport or Dublin to Sofia
  • Airport taxes and security charges
  • 1 piece checked in luggage per person
  • Return coach transfers – airport/resort
  • 7 nights accommodation in 4* Hotel Lion, Bansko
  • Breakfast and evening meals
  • 6 day ski pack including lift pass and ski equipment hire (boots, skis and poles) and 4 hour lessons per day
  • Services of a resort-based Travel Solutions Representative

Price based on 7 nights, half-board, ski pack, 2 persons sharing twin room. Subject to availability. For flight times and baggage information, please refer to ‘Flights & Dates’.

Accommodation

Lion Hotel Bansko

4* Hotel Lion offers fully-equipped, nicely decorated rooms, an elegant restaurant and bar as well as spa and wellness centre. The restaurant serves traditional Bulgarian and European cuisine. The night bar offers a range of entertainment and a fun atmosphere. The hotel is only a 10 minute walk to the ski lift but there is also a free ski shuttle bus.

Room Types

  • Twin room – sleeps 2
  • Twin room with rollaway – sleeps 2 adults & 1 child

Hotel Services

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Restaurant
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa/wellness package

Guest Rooms

  • Hairdryer
  • SAT-TV
  • Minibar
  • Telephone
  • Private bathroom

*Some services may have additional charges

Additional Info

  • Hire of Helmets: Ski helmets for adults is optional. Our resort representative can rent you a ski helmet, please speak with them on your arrival. Subject to availability.
  • Information for children in resort: Children aged 7 and up can attend the ski school. Children under 7 years – NO FACILITIES IN RESORT.
  • Travel Insurance is not included. We recommend you have adequate winter sports travel insurance in place before travelling.
  • All dates require full payment 12 weeks prior to departure.
  • All flight times are provisional and subject to change.

Itinerary

Get ready for an epic adventure in Bulgaria! Jet off, grab your transfer, and zoom straight to your resort. Time to carve those slopes, indulge in après-ski shenanigans, and soak up all the snowy fun!

Flights & Dates

Leaving from Belfast International Airport
Airline and Luggage Allowance
  • 22kg - flying with Jet2
Flight Times 27th December 2025 - 14th March 2026 (Ex. Belfast International – Sofia)
  • Departs Belfast International 06:00 / Arrives Sofia 11:25
  • Departs Sofia 12:15 / Arrives Belfast International 14:05
Flight Times 26th December 2026 - 13th March 2027
  • Departs Belfast International Airport 14:25 / Arrives Sofia 17:50
  • Departs Sofia 18:40 / Arrives Belfast International Airport 22:30
Leaving from Dublin Airport
Airline and Luggage Allowance
  • 20kg - flying with Ryanair
Flight Times 9th February 2026 (Ex. Dublin - Sofia)
  • Departs Dublin 06:00 / Arrives Sofia 11:30
  • Departs Sofia 13:05 / Arrives Dublin 15:05

Optional Extras

  • Single Supplement CostOn Request
  • SnowboardingUpgrade to snowboarding for £30 per person (snowboarding includes 3 x 2 hour lessons, snowboard hire, soft boots and lift pass – any extra lessons to be paid for locally in resort) Suitable for Children over 12 years only.