When we were on vacation in the Golden Sands, we visited the city of Varna twice. Varna is a really cute city that is stomach-friendly and has a broad offer of restaurants, cafes, shops and various attractions.
If you are looking for all-inclusive resorts or family hotels, then it would be better for you to stay in the Golden Sands area, which is about half an hour’s drive from Orna. Later in the post I will also provide details about hotels in the Golden Sands, but if you are actually looking for boutique hotels and more of an urban experience, then the accommodations in the city of Varna will suit you better.
Another advantage of staying in Varna itself is that you can visit it all year round, in contrast to the Golden Sands, which is an area that is only suitable from May to September.
I wrote a post with recommendations for things to do in Varna (in the post you will also get ideas for day trips outside of Varna) in addition to recommended restaurants there.
I decided to write you a post about the recommended hotels in Varna and the Golden Sands based on research I did from guest reviews and recommendations from friends.
Graphite Gallery Design Hotel – 5-star hotel
The Graphite Gallery Hotel is a modern 5-star hotel located 400 m from the beach.
There you will find an indoor pool with panoramic windows, a gym and a sauna.
It has a restaurant that serves Bulgarian and international cuisine as well as a cafe (where in the evening you can sit and enjoy alcohol as well).
Outside the hotel there is a bus stop from where you can take a bus directly to the Golden Sands.
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Rosslyn Dimyat Hotel Varna – 4-star hotel
Rosslyn Hotel is a 4-star hotel located 1 km from the center of Varna and about 500 m from the beach.
There you will find a spa center with a heated indoor pool in the summer, a sauna, a gym and a relaxation area. There is a restaurant with a changing international menu. The advantage of this hotel is that it has underground parking. So those who rent a car will be comfortable staying in this hotel.
Panorama Hotel – 4-star hotel
The Panorama Hotel is a 4-star hotel located near the beach in the center of the popular Primorsky Boulevard.
There you will find a bar, a spa and a sauna. In a 3-minute walk you will reach the main shopping street.
The central location of the hotel makes it especially attractive for both couples and families. In addition, there is a parking lot for charging electric cars, which is excellent for those who plan to rent one of these.
Right outside the hotel there is a bus stop with a direct bus to the Varna Airport.
To book the hotel and more details
Bizarre Boutique Hotel
Bizarre Boutique Hotel is in a central location and a kilometer away from Varna Beach. A new and modern hotel that is mainly suitable for couples. Parking is available for an additional fee.
According to the reviews, they have a charming and kind staff and large rooms with comfortable beds. The hotel is within walking distance of the central train station in Varna.
Reverence Boutique Hotel
Reverence Boutique Hotel is located in the center of Varna, 400 m from the beach.
A modern hotel and some of the rooms have a balcony. In addition, the hotel has a spa area with a sauna and Jacuzzi. Outside the hotel there is a bus stop with a direct line to the airport and the Golden Sands.
According to the reviews, the place is really nicely decorated, the staff is lovely, and the rooms are comfortable and very clean.
Modus Hotel
Modus Boutique Hotel is a modern and contemporary-style hotel. It is 200 m from the beach and offers free bicycles to its guests. It is a minute’s walk from restaurants, cafes and shops. The hotel provides a very high-end experience with bathrobes in the rooms and a Nespresso machine and goose down blankets in the suites.
In the hotel you will also find a gym and a sauna. And it has an underground parking garage. Outside the hotel there is a bus stop with a direct bus to the airport and to the Golden Sands.
This establishment has a very high score in the guest reviews and everyone says that it is in a great location with a great staff and a special design.
Recommended hotels in the Golden Sands
If you are looking for an area with all-inclusive resorts, a boardwalk full of attractions for children and adults, and restaurants and bars, then the Golden Sands area will suit you perfectly. I wrote an extended post about things to do in the Golden Sands.
HVD Viva club all-inclusive hotel
Viva Club Hotel is the hotel Roman and I stayed at. A 4-star hotel with a free shuttle to the hotel’s beach. The hotel has an outdoor and indoor pool.
You can book the hotel on an all-inclusive basis, which includes three meals a day, snacks in between, and free drinks, including alcohol. The hotel also has two restaurants for dinner for an additional fee (not included in the price): an Italian restaurant and a barbeque one.
The hotel has a gym (small and not ventilated so we went to work out in a gym on the boardwalk).
The staff is very kind and helpful. The hotel has an excellent entertainment team. During the day there are many sessions for children and adults and every evening there is something different. While we were there, they had a bingo night, an Oktoberfest night, and there are more themed events.
I wrote an extended post about the hotel and our opinion.
To book the hotel and more details
International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites – 5-star hotel
The International Casino Hotel, as its name suggests, is a hotel that also has a casino with live games, poker tables, and slot machines. Its location is excellent, right on the boardwalk in the center of Golden Sands.
It features a Skyfall infinity pool, with bar 21 open from June to September, as well as two à la carte restaurants serving fine cuisine, one open all year round and one seasonal.
It has a new kosher restaurant called “Tahina”.In the hotel you will find a spa center with an indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym. It has covered parking and a shopping area within the hotel itself.
Melia Grand Hermitage 5-star all-inclusive hotel
The Malia Hotel is a 5-star all-inclusive hotel located on a small hill 100 meters from the beach.
It is considered a luxury hotel with a spa area spanning two floors with an indoor and outdoor pool. Turkish bath and gym. Jacuzzi and sauna.
The hotel has a private beach and a view of the pool and the sea from the rooms. It boasts a total of 5 restaurants and 5 pools.
According to the reviews, the service at the hotel is excellent, the rooms are comfortable, and it is very suitable for those visiting with children.
GRIFID Vistamar Hotel – 4-star all-inclusive
GRIFID Hotel is a 4-star all-inclusive hotel with a private beach.
It has an infinity pool and is just a few minutes’ walk to the private beach.
The view from the rooms is to the sea or to the park. There is a spa center with a gym and sauna. The hotel has additional restaurants beyond the all-inclusive buffet that is open for those staying at the hotel for more than four nights.
Guests can also enjoy free access to GRIFID Aqua Park.
There is an entertainment team that does activities throughout the day for both children and adults. The establishment has a very high score among guest reviews.
To book the hotel and more details
In conclusion, in Varna you can find excellent hotels, though these are mainly boutique ones. The accommodation in Varna is mostly suitable for those who are looking for an urban experience combined with a backpack, for those who are looking to explore the area and make trips, and for those who plan to visit during the off-season, in the months of October-April.
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