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Bansko (Bulgarian: Банско) is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains at an elevation of 927 m above sea level. It is a popular ski resort.
Restaurants in Bansko
1. Ski & Board Traventuria
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 755 reviews
SkiBansko.bg was founded in 2009 by a team of passionate people. Ever since, Ski&Board Traventuria has affirmed itself as a leading provider of ski and board equipment, lift passes, tuition and transfers. Our ambitious team is servicing guests with positive energy, attention, professionalism. We’ve moved to our current location in 2013 and it’s one of the most modern shops in Southeast Europe. Spread over 400 m2 it includes storage and retail sections. Every year, before the season's start, we purchase for rent over 1000 brand new pairs of boots, skis and boards from leading brands. We offer personal lockers with a built-in drying and disinfection system. We have a service center (over 200m2) where we take care of the 3000+ pieces of equipment we offer for rent. We are ready to respond to the needs of skiers with all kinds of experience. For the free time of our guests, we have a list of apres-ski activities.We organize hassle-free transfers from/to the airport with our modern fleet.
Reviewed By 80allyr - London, United Kingdom
My brother and I recently had a short ski break to Bansko - since I had used Traventuria before (and was pleased!) I made sure we booked all our equipment, ski hire, etc., through Traventuria, and I also booked our return shared transfers between Sofia Airport and Bansko from Traventuria. Everything went fine, staff were friendly and welcoming and I was very pleased with every aspect of my booking and the service and the price. Great location near the Gondola, great locker service and transfers were quick and safe! :)
2. TSAKIRIS Ski & Snowboard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 650 reviews
TSAKIRIS Ski & Snowboard Rentals were created in 1990 by a family of champion skiers who have had 8 Olympic participations, gold Balkan victories and more than 500 participations in International and National races. Since 2008 we welcome you in Bansko "Our aim has been to utilize knowledge, desire and love for skiing by always being reliable and showing interest in every single customer of ours separately. The highest reward for us would be our customers' smile. We thank you!" The Tsakiris family
Reviewed By zoeys210 - Manchester, United Kingdom
The service we received at Tsikiris was by far the best of our whole trip. The staff are brilliant and attentive from the first fitting to your departure. The equipment is great quality and the location is handy for the gondola. I would definitely use them again. The escalator in the shop is a dream after a long day and every single member of the team is friendly and helpful. A special thanks to the guys downstairs for helping my son find the perfect boots when he had sore feet and chatted to him every day, he thought they were so cool ????, and Ivo who would walk out of the shop at the end of the day to help me carry the skis back when my son was too tired , what a star! And the ladies at the reception desk you made my sons holiday when he got his medal, thank you x
3. SankiySki School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 259 reviews
Ski and Snowboard School SankiySki is a privately owned school created in Bansko by Bobi & Lubomir. After successfully managing the largest Ski School in Pamporovo for over 10 years, we always had a dream of one day operating our own Ski School and Hire business. Finally in 2009, we started to make our dream a reality and opened SankiySki School and Ski Hire in Bansko/Shop 1 - Pirin street 115, opposite main entrance of Kempinski Hotel/ . We are a family run business and have been offering a professional and personal service. While you are in Bansko we can provide you with all the equipment you could need and professional Ski lessons service. For 2018/19 SEASON we open our BRAND NEW SKI SHOP/shop 2 - Pirin street 121/! For our regular customers, it is 1 minute further up Pirin Street next to Victoria Restaurant. Our shops are in a perfect location, opposite the Kempinski hotel and just a short walk from the Gondola station and 2mins from the snow.
Reviewed By rachelhH6422RV - Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
I can't recommend Sankiyski School highly enough! My husband and I visited with another couple from the 18th to the 25th Jan (a quieter week for Bansko). We were all mixed abilities but I had never been skiing before and decided to book 3 mornings of 2 hour private tuition. All email communication prior to the trip was very quick and efficient with clear instructions re pricing, where the shop was and when to come to be fitted for kit in advance. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble whether it be helping me take my boots off after a fun but tiring day or offering a coffee whilst I waited for friends to finish. I had Janet as my instructor and she was fantastic - so much so I ended up booking lessons for the Thursday and Friday too after my first session with her! Really supportive with her guidance and let me pick things up at my own pace with no pressure and in a fun environment. By the end of the week I could tackle the Ski road and another blue run with confidence which was amazing considering on Monday I had never stepped foot in a ski before! My friends also ended up booking last minute snowboard lessons with the school after a bad experience with another provider which was no trouble at all thanks to Bobi. Highly, highly recommend for their professionalism and friendly staff. They genuinely want to help you and ensure you have a fun holiday rather than just churn people in and out to make a profit. Thank you so much Sankiyski School - I've fallen in love with skiing and we will definitely be back!
4. Ski School George
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Ski and snowboard school in Bansko.Lessons with professional ski and snowboard teachers. Rent of ski and snowboard equipment.
Reviewed By MatthewN302 - Bath, United Kingdom
1 minute from gondola and very friendly staff and instructors. After reading many reviews, Ski Geogre did not let us down for ski hire and lessons. We booked 4 days of lessons, 2 hours each for my daughters aged 10 and 13 who could ski and seperate lessons formy wife and son who had never skied before. Both instructors were good but Vasel who looked after my wife who was nervous was fantastic and helpped progress her and my son. He mad it interesting and took them away from the main section to help them learn. He was very patient and looked afterthem both.They take the time to help and support and fully recommend them over some of the bigger companies. Tip for missing the gondola queues 1) get there by 7.45am otherwise you will miss your 9am lessons 2) when coming from car park, join right hand queue as faster if both queues look the same 3) pay 10lev each and get a taxi 4) Drive up to one of the car parks by the top gondola station. If car park 1 is full, you can park in 2 or 3 and jump on ski run 1 right at the end, which you can ski down straight into the top section.
5. Snowflake Ski School and Rental Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Ski and snowboard rental shop „SNOWFLAKE“ is Founded in 2013. 2016 we founded ski and snowboard school „SNOWFLAKE“. We are licensed member of the "Bulgarian Profesional Ski Instructors Department" /BPSID/ and we offer a high level of instruction and training. Our instructors are all experts and all of them are qualified members of the /BPSID/.
Reviewed By DianaT1823 - Central Romania, Romania
Everything was perfect. Since we arrived, George had patience to explain us the details and to decide on ski schedule (we booked 4 days x 3h for our son and 2 days x 2h for me and my husband). We want to say a BIG THANK YOU to Lazar, the instructor who went with our son on the top slopes and who took very good care of him, although our son doesn't speak English. He brought him safe everytime back and he skied very well. And we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to Val, our instructor who passed the test of patience with us (especially with myself) and who made me overcome my fear of skiing and to exceed my own limits! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to you and your helpers (the pink unicorn and the rabbit ????). Good luck to all of you and may you have a great year ahead! Diana, Adi & Edi
6. 360 Ski Bansko
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
360 Ski Bansko are entirely renewed wardrobe with a team of professionals with nearly 15 years of experience in skiing and ski training that will take care of your incredible vacation in winter resort Bansko. We offer a complete service for our clients – ski and snowboard for rent, individual or group lessons, transfers from the airport to the resort, rent for different type suitе and rooms.
7. Pirin Snow Ski Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
We are located just 150 m. away the gondola station. The equipment available is in perfect condition at the best price. Pirin snow offers everydays classes for all ages. We offer you also professional ski service and perfect finish for your own equipment.
Reviewed By shourbaboy - Cairo, Egypt
Pirin snow is perfectly located so that you can park your car get your rental equipment and walk straight to the gondola. The service from the staff was great and they were extremely useful. Prices were the best we could find for rentals.
8. BanskoSkiSport
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
BanskoSkiSport is a Ski & Snowboard rental and school center created in 1990 in Bansko. We offer highest quality ski and snowboard rental in and professional ski maintenance service. Ski school for all skill levels.
Reviewed By HanMcQu - Coventry, United Kingdom
Brilliant service, the team were so helpful & flexible with equipment & lessons. Great equipment, ready for pick up each morning in minutes & helping with carrying back of skis as soon as they saw us returning! 100 percent recommend.
9. TOTEM Ski Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Totem Ski Center is a small shop located 5 meters away from the ski road in Bansko and just 100 meters from the base gondola station. We offer our clients individual and small group ski and snowboard lessons, equipment rentals and we also have a fully stocked shop with everything you could need from top level brands (Head, Von Zipper, Nike, Hestra, Lekki). All equipment is serviced after ea
Reviewed By florinam326
I went on a ski vacation with our three girls. I chose instructors from TOTEM Ski Center. I recommend this school with confidence and pleasure. They are professional people, attentive to details and correct. Throughout the period I had 1/1 personal instructors. We left satisfied and eager to return to BANSKO. The Manea family thanks you!
10. Bansko Fun Holidays
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Welcome to Bansko Fun Holidays. Ski and snowboard rental, ski school, ski service, ski equipment shop and the only Fitting center in Bansko! Trust professionalism! Bansko Fun Holidays has more than 10 years of experience in the winter toursim. Which only speaks about our accumulated experience in winter tourism! Ski school for champions! Come and enjoy the winter sports!
Reviewed By D8901PG_
The Best ski school in town. Perfect location, excellent ski equipment and professional staff. Recommend!
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