Hop on the free shuttle bus to the lifts.

Relax in the indoor pool, sauna and steam room.

Swap ski stories by the fire in the lounge.

With its spacious rooms and excellent spa, you’ll get a lot of bang for your buck at the Hotel Lion Bansko. Getting to the slopes is easy-peasy too – just hop on the free hotel shuttle and you’ll be on the mountain in no time.

Once you’ve slipped off your ski boots in the afternoon, it’s time to après. You’re a 10-minute walk from the centre of the resort, but with a lounge and bar right in the hotel, you don’t have far to go to find your favourite tipple. A session on the slopes certainly works up an appetite too, and when it comes to food, you’re in for a treat here. Meals are buffet-style, so load up on platefuls of pizza and pasta for dinner.

As for the décor, there’s a modern, understated feel throughout. There's lots of natural wood and stone in the lounge and dining room, with plenty of comfy armchairs dotted here and there. And upstairs in the bedrooms, the neutral colour scheme, big beds and crisp linen give off calming vibes, just right for getting a good night's sleep.

ROOM DESCRIPTIONS

All rooms have a cable TV, hairdryer and minibar.

Small eaves twin room - sleeps 1-2: Twin beds, private bath with shower and WC.

Superior twin room - sleeps 1-3: Twin beds or double bed, single sofa bed in bedroom when booked for three people, private bath with shower and WC.

Family room - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): Double bed, either one double sofa bed or two pull out beds when booked for three or four people, kitchenette, private bath with shower and WC.