Batak Hotell

Area information

The surrounding area offers a wide range of sports and leisure options in all seasons. In summer the 22 km² lake formed by the Batak Dam is ideal for swimming, water skiing and boat rides. This lake and several others in the vicinity are the biggest lakes in Bulgaria and offer ideal conditions for fishing. The fresh air, the shaded hiking trails, the cool climate and the well-signposted trails make the surrounding mountains a paradise for hikers. In winter there are perfect conditions for skiing (including night skiing) and motor sleigh rides from November to April. The highest point of the slope offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Batak Dam.

Travel information

From Sofia (147 km): Follow the motorway A1, road no. 37 Pazardzhik-Batak and road no. 376 Batak-Tsigov Chark. or the second route from Sofia (137 km): Follow the motorway A1, take right at the Velingrad/Tzerovo exit, pass through Septemvri, Varvara, Rakitovo and from the centre of Rakitovo follow the signs to Tsigov Chark. From Plovdiv (65 km): Follow road no. 375 Plovdiv-Pestera, then road no.37 Pestera-Batak and road no. 376 Batak-Tsigov Chark. From Pazardzhik (47 km): Follow road no. 37 Pazardzhik-Batak and road no. 376 Batak-Tsigov Chark. From Velingrad (24 km): Follow road no. 376 Velingrad-Rakitovo-Tsigov Chark.

Quick description

The Aida is a brand new, family-run hotel in a picturesque location near Batak in the Rhodope Mountains, only 200 metres from the lakeshore and 500 metres from the ski slopes. Enjoy excellent cuisine and perfect service at the hotel restaurant (with outdoor seating). The Aida Hotel features a spacious lobby with comfortable upholstered furniture, a modern gym, a sauna and an Internet terminal. Other facilities and services include luggage store for fishing accessories and ski equipment, pick-up and transfer services from and to the airport upon prior request, organised transport and excursions for hotel guests, and guided hiking tours (upon request).

Quick description

The Seasons hotel is situated in the heart of the Rhodope mountains, on the lakeside of the Batak reservoir, in the picturesque Cigov Chark area. It offers free Wi-fi and free parking. All rooms in the Hotel Seasons have terraces with panoramic views towards the Batak lake. After a day out in the mountains you can unwind in the sauna and in the jacuzzi. Delicious Bulgarian and international cuisine as well as selected Bulgarian wines are served in the restaurant. Wine tastings can be organized as well.

Important information

The hotel reserves the right to block the amount for the first night in BGN on your credit card in order to pre-authorize the credit card.

Quick description

The brand-new Hotel Eterno is located at the foothills of the Rhodope Mountains. It offers panoramic views of the Batak Lake, free Wi-Fi and free private parking. All rooms and suites in the Eterno Hotel have a balcony, a satellite TV, a minibar and parquet flooring. Fine Bulgarian and international cuisine is served in the restaurant which has a charming garden. The city of Batak is 5 km and the town of Velingrad is 25 km away.