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Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena

5.0 star property
Skiers find luxury at the base of the slopes with pool relaxation and spa treatments after a day on the mountain

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Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena sits in a shopping district with convenient ski-in/ski-out access for downhill enthusiasts. Guests can book facials or hot stone massages at the spa, browse designer stores, and grab coffee at two on-site cafes.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ₩365,604
₩402,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9

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Deluxe room Mountain view Twin

  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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About the neighborhood

Located in Bansko, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena is in the entertainment district and in the mountains. Bansko Ski Resort and Bansko Gondola Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit SkiBansko by Traventuria and Ski Bansko. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing lessons, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowshoeing. Visit our Bansko travel guide
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Pirin Street 96, Bansko, 2770

What's nearby

  • Bansko Ski Resort
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bansko Gondola Lift
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vihren
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Museum of Otets Paisii Hilendarski
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Holy Trinity Church
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Sofia Airport (SOF)
    145 min drive

Restaurants

  • STATION Bansko “Coffee & Snacks made with love”
    3 min walk
  • Ginger
    3 min walk
  • The House
    5 min walk
  • Victoria
    1 min walk
  • The Log House (Дървената Къща)
    5 min walk

About this property

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena

Luxury family-friendly hotel in a shopping district
Consider a stay at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel offering ski-in/ski-out access, downhill skiing, and a ski shuttle. Treat yourself to a body scrub, reflexology, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like archery and hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with designer stores on site and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers and a lifeguard on site
  • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 123 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, deep soaking tubs, and hair dryers
  • 27-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and childcare services

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Come Prima Restaurant
  • Gallery Restaurant
  • Sushi Bar and Teppanyaki

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Downhill skiing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,691 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 13 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 13 2026 to May 21 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of EUR 25
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.23 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 180 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night plus EUR 25 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Grand Arena Hotel
Grand Hotel Arena
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Frequently asked questions

Does Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena on Apr 8, 2026 start from ₩365,604, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of EUR 25 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day. Valet parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 180 per person applies.

Where is Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena located?

Located in the mountains, this Bansko hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 10-minute walk of Bansko Gondola Lift, SkiBansko by Traventuria, and Vihren. Bansko Ski Resort and Museum of Otets Paisii Hilendarski are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 319 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

shlomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent hotel, excellent breakfast great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Friendly staff and incredible breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julian Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well presented hotel with great facilities and good access to town and mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

avraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place, amazing staff, excellent service, perfect breakfast, room staff, food, go out of their way to serve you Perfect place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Atanas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and amazing location. I would definitely return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Rather disappointed

Once a grand hotel now rather dated redeemed by an excellent spa. Needs a total refurbishment. No concierge to advise on mountain walks, no maps etc. out of season but only one of three restaurants open.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 night vegan get away

Amazon staff, perfect location, amazing views. Some good vegan food options, it room for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Aviad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good ski resort

Best hotel in the area. Excellent facilities (SPA, restaurants and ski services). Superb location ( pretty much on the main ski lift). Outdated rooms. Staff experience varies: some are great (reception, concierge and breakfast), some are simply unpleasant, inefficient and outright seemed annoyed by their job serving guests…(especially the SPA and the lobby lounge)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Still the best hotel in Bansko

I have asked for an upgrade of room due to fact that hotel was empty and telling them I stayed many times - they didn’t upgrade me Restaurant - only one opened Italian with extremely expensive prices and very few courses Spa was fantastic especially the aroma massage done by Thai therapist
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic hotel located right next to the Bansko gondola. The staff are attentive, friendly and go out of their way to make your stay amazing. The room (alpine suite) was spacious and clean with an amazing bathroom with its own whirlpool bath and sauna. The spa was great but a bit disappointing that some facilities were not operating due to a technical fault but at least we had a personal sauna in our room. The buffet breakfast was incredible, one of the biggest selections I've ever seen - all fresh and well stocked even towards the end of breakfast service. If you are heading to Bansko then this hotel comes highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Forum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury

We are vegetarians and food can be an issue, the staff took great care in curating a vegetarian feast and all our dietary restrictions were accommodated. Massive thanks to the entire F&B team, Ovo for meeting every request, Alexandra for coordinating our reservations, Alex, Persian and Omer for brilliant recommendations. Sara at reception and the entire team. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to seeing you all soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

A wonderful hotel. We were there in September, so my review isn't suitable for skiers. This one is for those who enjoy walks in the forest, around the town, sitting in restaurants, and relaxing in the spa. The location is excellent, close to a pedestrian street with all its cute restaurants and shops. Mountains and forests surround you. The air is amazing. The hotel itself is very nice, the rooms are spacious. The room has everything you need. The only thing I would improve is the lighting in the room. I didn't have enough light. The breakfast is amazing. Any egg dishes, lots of vegetables (and very tasty ones at that), cheeses, sausages, you can't list everything (although it's the same every day, but the choice is huge). The staff is very attentive. Any requests are fulfilled very quickly. Convenient valet parking. Excellent indoor pool. I thought the outdoor one was small. Good spa area, including an ice room (great to run into after the sauna). Bottom line: we really liked the hotel and will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very good hotel best service i will back again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shaul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great resort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bilyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay, everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing and accommodating. Location is absolutely epic. You can tell the property is a little dated however, nothing was a problem. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and a great location

It was a great vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great ski hotel

Very good stay right on the ski slopes, great wellness facilities after days of skiing. Outstanding breakfast. Very professional and helpful staff. Probably better visited outside school holidays as it gets very busy and slopes are crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Splendid stay as expected

We arrived after a 3-day hiking trip in the Pirin National Park, dirty and tired, so the spa of the hotel was a pleasant experience. The room was nice and clean, with good coffe available in the room which was welcome after drinking Nescafe for a few days. The breakfast buffét had lots of options and everything was as expected on this point from one of the best hotels in Bansko.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best customer service ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The hotel has no air conditioning so beware if you go in the summer...it can be very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding in all respects
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025