KEMPINSKI HOTEL GRAND ARENA BANSKO
Nestled at the foot of the Pirin Mountains is the only five-star alpine spa and wellness resort hotel in the Balkans that is part of an international chain – Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena. The hotel is located right next to the gondola lift’s base station, which takes you up to 2,600 m to the highest snow-covered ski slopes.
During the winter season, hotel guests can take advantage of the VIP ski pass, which provides priority access to the gondola lift and ensures a comfortable and pleasant start to every ski day. This experience is further enhanced by the modern ski storage area, leading directly to the cabin lift.
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko offers 157 elegant rooms and suites in alpine style. Each room features a balcony with breathtaking views of the picturesque streets of Bansko or the magical Pirin Mountains; a spacious bathroom with bathtub and shower cabin; satellite TV; telephone; minibar; coffee machine; electric kettle; a selection of Lavazza capsules and Ronnefeldt tea; wireless internet; desk; safe; bathrobe and slippers, as well as premium cosmetics and amenities for a comfortable stay.
Guests can enjoy a variety of bars and restaurants – the Gallery Restaurant, Come Prima Restaurant, Lobby Bar, La Veranda Bar & Lounge (summer season), Vitamin Bar, Piano Bar Sing Sing, Bella Vista Lounge, and the Sushi Bar & Teppanyaki Grill (winter season).
Kempinski The Spa offers a wide range of traditional and exotic massages, as well as beauty treatments using top-class cosmetics. The spa area features a unique thermal zone – indoor and outdoor pools, children’s pool, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, adventure showers, laconium, innovative sanarium, designer aroma steam bath, saunas, fitness center, hammam, solarium, digital detox zone, and an exceptional snow room. Throughout all seasons, the hotel’s spa is the perfect place for relaxation and tranquility. Guests can also enjoy an outdoor tennis court, billiards, and a kids’ club with animators for children over 3 years old.
The hotel is the perfect venue for successful business meetings, international seminars, and fun team-building events. The conference center consists of four meeting rooms with natural daylight, various capacities and flexible setups, while the spacious Presidential Suite provides opportunities for exclusive meetings in a luxurious setting. Experienced professionals take care of every detail, and the international culinary team is delighted to prepare personalized menus using high-quality fresh ingredients.
During the winter months, Bansko’s visitors can enjoy an excellent network of ski slopes with varying levels of difficulty, including the black slope Alberto Tomba. The ski area is equipped with modern facilities and snow-making machines.
For the long summer days, the resort offers a wide range of activities such as mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and more. The Pirin Rock, Jazz- and Opera festivals, as well as the days dedicated to local crafts and folklore, are an integral part of Bansko’s cultural calendar during the summer-autumn season.
The hotel is a multi-time winner of prestigious World Travel Awards distinctions: Bulgaria's Best Hotel Spa by World Spa Awards for 2025, Bulgaria's Leading Lifestyle Hotel by World Travel Awards for 2025, Bulgaria's Best Ski Hotel by World Ski Awards for 2025, Bulgaria's Best Hotel Restaurant by World Culinary Awards for 2025 – Come Prima Restaurant, and Bulgaria's Best MICE Hotel by World MICE Awards for 2024.
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko is a year-round destination and an established partner and host of Ski and Snowboard World Cup competitions.
