Arena Tarnovo

The hotel’s outside the tourist area, but the staff are fantastic and really go out of their way to help. The rooms are very clean, with AC and a fridge, and I’d say they’re better than Premier Inn in the UK. It’s peaceful and relaxing, with plenty of local stores nearby.

The hotel was fine, though the price felt a little high for the quality. We got no instructions after checking in, so had to go back to ask for the Wi-Fi password. There was also an issue with the heating, but they used other heaters to sort it out.

Staying in a hotel built into the stands of the main stadium was a wonderfully unusual experience, and the rooms were spacious. The beds and pillows were honestly among the most comfortable I’ve had in a hotel. The owners were incredibly kind when our car wouldn’t start. For five hours they tried to work out what was wrong, called mechanics around town, and even brought one over to diagnose it, without accepting any money. They eventually helped us find a tow truck to take the car back to Romania. When it couldn’t come until the next day, they offered us a free night in the hotel while we waited. This was kindness on another level. Thank you all so much. You’re far too good for this Earth.

Good value for the money. The neighborhood is quiet, there’s underground parking, and the staff are warm. It’s some distance from the city center, and the rooms are a little old. Still, the practical side works for me. If you stay in the center, you might pay more for a prettier hotel and get plenty of traffic noise. I recommend this place.