Boris Palace is the hotel to choose if wine is part of your Plovdiv plan. The property is classed as a four-category boutique hotel at Saborna 49, and its distinguishing feature is an attached winery with a tasting room, so a glass of Thracian red is a few steps from your bed. Alongside the winery there is a restaurant, a coffee shop, a terrace and garden, and a banquet hall, and massage and other spa services are available. The rooms come in several types, from Double and Economy Double rooms to Studios, a Suite and a two-bedroom Superior Suite with city views that sleeps four, which makes it more flexible than many boutique hotels for families and small groups. Air conditioning and free in-room WiFi are standard, and a continental breakfast is available for a surcharge. An airport shuttle can be arranged for an extra fee.
Location
Saborna Street runs along the foot of the Old Town, so the cobbled lanes, the Roman Theatre and the Ethnographic Museum are close, and the central pedestrian street, the Roman Stadium and Kapana are a pleasant downhill stroll. That makes it one of the better bases for walkers who want to be near both the historic and the lively parts of Plovdiv. Taxis are inexpensive if you tire, and the train and bus stations are a short ride away.
The rooms and who it suits
The Studio and Suite categories add space and sitting areas, and the two-bedroom Superior Suite is useful for a family of four or two couples travelling together. The hotel suits couples, wine enthusiasts and small groups who like a boutique feel with a bit of character, and its restaurant and tasting room mean you can have a relaxed evening without leaving the building. It is less suited to travellers who want a pool or a large spa, as there is none, only massage and treatments.
Good to know
Parking is included, which is a real advantage in a city centre where parking can be scarce. Breakfast is a paid extra, so compare it with a café breakfast in Kapana. The property also has a nightclub, so ask for a room away from it or an upper floor if you prefer quiet nights, particularly at weekends.
Pair a stay here with the Thracian Valley wine tasting for a wine-focused trip, and use the hotel's own tasting room for a gentle first evening. Rates are in the upper-middle range for Plovdiv, with better prices outside summer and festival periods.
Why stay here
- ✓Attached winery and tasting room
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Massage and spa services
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Studios and family suites
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
- ✓Airport shuttle available
Good questions
Does the hotel have its own winery?+
Yes. A winery and tasting room are attached to the hotel, which makes it a natural base for wine lovers.
Is parking included?+
Yes, free self-parking is available, which is useful in the busy city centre.
Is breakfast included?+
A continental breakfast is available for an extra charge, so you can also choose to eat at a cafe nearby.
