This hotel was one of the worst we have ever stayed in (and we've stayed in a few!) The staff were rude and unhelpful, the rooms were OK but the balcony doors didn't close properly and we needed an extra duvet but the staff were just not interested so we made do. We saw the rep once and her English... more

The Hotel is located in the party street. 5 minutes to the sea and near pubs and restaurants. The Hotel has the basic requirements for cleanliness , food. If you are not of kind of people who stay most of their time in the hotel, it will be a nice choice for u . Some Hotel staff are friendly others... more

we stayed at shipka hotel from 8 to 14 Aug 2009. Nice hotel, the location was good. near the beach & bars & shopping places. our room was on the 9th floor. although the room was small but the new & clean MDF cabins was provided every where inside the room ,so there was plenty of places for keeping baggages,... more

The lifts are small, slow and sometimes dont turn up for ages when you press the button. Kids left free to play on gym equipment which is bad parenting and bad location from the hotel. The room we stayed in was ok but dirty. Dirt on the back of the door and also on the fridge door, carpets filthy and... more

I'was dissapointed about this Hotel , from many way : 1. the elevators are too smalls, and was very hard to take one , in special in the morning ( breakfest time) . 2. the room was nice , but be carefull with Your personall staff ! the ladies what was cleaning almost everyday the room , always was stollen... more

have stayed at the hotel shipke for 2 years and already saving up for 2009 love golden sands, party central cant beat the service of hotel staff apart from the cocktail bar where the waitresses can hardly speak english, however i cant say anything bad about golden sands great for a party holiday or a little quiet break for seniors... more

I've been in Varna for a conference. It has a beautiful beach, cool air and clean see. Shipka Hotel's staff was very gentle. My room has air conditioner, fridge, clean bathroom and bed. I absolutely recommend you to stay in Shipka Hotel. I've paid 35€ for a night in a single room. Their check in time is 13.00, check out... more

Balkan holidays Spice of Life Evening flight with Bulgaria Air, not much to eat - roll and cake bar but plenty to drink - wine,tea and beer. flight 2/3 full. Just a minibus for the transfer to the hotel. Arrived about 12 midnight, missed the dinner but to have lunch instead. Quick check-in and up to room on 10th floor... more

Hotel Shipka has two classes of rooms. The tower 3*** and a lower building 4****. Its not so far from the sea and the large sandbeach. It calls there Golden Sands. In the streets between the harbour and the hotel you have 4 km's of shops and bars. The food was good but the buffet has the east-european style. The... more