KEY
BLV = Bulgarian leva; US$ 1 = BLV 2 Ratings	= Excellent
"with WC" = toilet and shower/tub in room.	= Very Good
"WC" not stated = shower, toilet shared by guests.	= Good
Prices include hotel taxes.	= Fair
English spoken unless otherwise stated.	= Poor
	= Terrible

Rila Mountains, 7 Lakes
Rilski Ezera Ski Lodge Tel: none		2.5 hours walk up from Zeleni Preslap junction at 1500 meters, 1 hour walk below the 7 Lakes.
BLV 13 per person in a double room with WC or BLV 9 per person shared WC.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds, 2 nightstands, wardrobe, table, chair, and WC with hot shower, sit-down toilet, and sink. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. Simple mountain hut meals are available. Dinner is served between 18:00-20:00 and breakfast is served between 07:30-09:30. In mid September, we needed our sleeping bags because the room was freezing cold. Zero English is spoken, but the attendant is very patient.

Rila Mountains, Rila Monastery
Tsarev Vrah Tel: 07054-22-80 Int'l: +359-7054-22-80		100 meters away on the road from the Rila Monastery rear entrance.
BLV 66 per double room with WC.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds, 2 nightstands, wardrobe, desk, chair, and WC with hot shower, sit-down toilet, and sink. Both bath towels and toilet paper are provided. Reception speaks fluent English.

Sofia
Hostel Sofia Tel: 02-989-8582 Int'l: +359-2-989-8582 email: hostelsofia@yahoo.com web: www.hostelsofia.com		16 Pozitano Street. In the center of the city.
BLV 20 per dorm bed, including breakfast.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Cramped dorm room with 7 beds. Spotless shared WC has hot shower, sit-down toilet, and sink. Bath towels are not provided but toilet paper is. Clothes lines for guest use are on the balcony. Breakfast is simple toast with spreads, tea, and coffee. Guests can use the kitchen to prepare meals.

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