Shuttle to the gondola
Free, on a timetable. The 2026/27 schedule is pending — confirm it at reception on arrival.
Bansko
Ski. Come back. Unwind.
A ski holiday in Bansko: free shuttle to the gondola, ski storage and insurance
No needless logistics: the hotel runs a free shuttle to the gondola on a timetable, the ski storage is on site, and hotel insurance is in the rate — for every room category.
The hotel and the slope
The hotel is 2.5 km from the centre of Bansko, on Kosherinata Street. The hotel shuttle takes you to the gondola — free, on a timetable, for every guest. After the slope the boots stay in the ski store and you carry on to the Wellness Center.
The winter season runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 April 2027, divided into five periods, each with its own rate and minimum stay. Ski storage and hotel insurance are in the rate for every room category; lift passes, equipment and instructors are charged separately.
Ski storage
A separate room for skis, boards and boots. No surcharge.
Hotel insurance
Included in the rate for every guest.
Parking
Free parking on the hotel grounds.
The ski area
The pistes, the lifts and the conditions on the mountain are in the hands of Ulen, the operator of the ski area. The current picture is on banskoski.com:
- Piste mapThe whole ski area on one map, from the gondola to Todorka.banskoski.com
- Lifts and pistesThe lifts and the pistes of the area, with the grade of each.banskoski.com
- Snow cover and webcamsThe snow on the pistes today, and the cameras on Todorka, Shiligarnika and Platoto.banskoski.com
- Lift passesOnline through Ski Point, where banskoski.com sends you as well.skipoint.info
The season calendar
The winter season runs 1 December 2026 – 30 April 2027. The rate depends on the period — the five seasons and the minimum stay for each are below.
- S1Low season
- 23 March – 30 Aprilmin. 1 night
- S2Early season
- 1 – 18 Decembermin. 2 nights
- S3Mid season
- 5 – 31 Januarymin. 2 nights
- S4High season
- 19 – 26 December · 1 February – 22 Marchmin. 2 nights
- S5Peak season
- 27 December – 4 Januarymin. 4 nights
The holidays have pages of their own: New Year 2027 and Christmas 2026.
The 2026/27 shuttle timetable, along with ski rental and lessons, are confirmed by reception.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the gondola lift?
On the hotel’s free shuttle. Free, on a timetable. The 2026/27 schedule is pending — confirm it at reception on arrival.
Is there ski storage?
Yes. A separate room for skis, boards and boots. No surcharge.
Is there parking?
Yes, on site. Free parking on the hotel grounds.
When is the winter season, and how are the rates divided?
The winter season runs 1 December 2026 – 30 April 2027. Rates fall into five periods: low season (23 March – 30 April), early season (1 – 18 December), mid season (5 – 31 January), high season (19 – 26 December · 1 February – 22 March), peak season (27 December – 4 January). The rate by category and period is in the table on the Accommodation page.
See the seasonal rates and book
Five periods, five rates. Choose your dates and a category and see the price of your stay from the 2026/27 rate sheet.