In a quiet residential area 500m east of Shipka village square, this friendly, family-run guesthouse has attractive, modern rooms with great views of either the Valley of Roses, or the mountain and the shimmering domes of the Nativity Memorial Church. The hotel’s restaurant serves home-cooked Bulgarian fare, and there’s a small outdoor swimming pool, an infrared sauna and a steam room.
Ring ahead and English-speaking owner Ivan will collect you from the bus stop on the main square. He can also arrange local hiking and other outdoor activities. Rooms have either air-conditioning or ceiling fans. Breakfast costs 6 lv for for a home-cooked spread of pancakes, pastries and more.