From the moment I stepped into this charming hotel, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality. The staff's friendliness is truly exceptional, making you feel like a welcomed guest rather than just another customer. The location is nothing short of lovely. Nestled in a picturesque setting, the hotel provides a perfect backdrop for a relaxing getaway. The surrounding area offers both tranquility and convenience, allowing you to unwind while still having easy access to local attractions. What sets this hotel apart is how quickly it begins to feel like a home away from home. The cozy atmosphere, combined with the attentive yet unobtrusive service, creates a sense of comfort that's rare to find in temporary accommodations. Whether you're here for business or pleasure, this hotel offers an experience that goes beyond just a place to sleep. It's a place where you can truly relax, recharge, and feel almost as comfortable as you would in your own home. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a stay that combines friendly service with a lovely location, all wrapped up in a homely atmosphere.

Everything : reception, kindness of the staff, clean room and bathroom. And when you arrive and leave you feel as part of the family

Very tiny things which don’t affect general meaning : it was not possible to pay by card. And the fact there was no lift. But I understand that in some buildings it is better not to put a lift because they are protected or it could harm the authenticity. My husband and I got each a knee prothesis earlier this year and that’s why a lift would have been welcome. But when we go back to this hotel our knees will be all right again.

The hotel is located on the way to Rita Monastery, which makes it very convenient. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the family running the hotel is a delight. I was lucky to be the only person staying that night, so I felt like I had my own private concierge! I had dinner at the hotel, which was wonderful. Breakfast in the morning was very filing! I would definitely recommend the hotel.

The hotel itself is on a hill which means there are stairs up from the small parking lot out front to the reception and restaurant. From the reception there are more stairs up to the building with the rooms. There was no elevator there. It wasn't a problem (and honestly, it can't be helped given where it is), but for someone who might have trouble with stairs, it could be an issue.

It is impossible to capture the magical essence of this fantastic guesthouse in words here. It was one of the most tranquil places we have ever stayed. Alexandre and her grandson David were amazing hosts! Alexandre’s food was so delicious and looking after her guests’ every need was always her priority. Nothing was too much trouble - she provided the most delicious lunch when we arrived several hours early and always went the extra mile to make us feel nurtured and welcome. Vladimir drove us to the monastery himself as buses are infrequent now - the whole family is amazing and we loved staying here.

Nothing!

Convenient, comfortable, and very clean guest house in Rila, about 20-30 minutes down the mountain from the Rila monastery. The hostess was very kind and helpful, in spite of the lack of a common language. Breakfast and dinner were extra, but abundant and very reasonably priced. Cash only (euros or leva). The rooms (we had two) were spacious and extremely clean, and the heat worked well. No toiletries provided, but that’s not surprising at a guest house. There’s an outside area that looks like it would be very pleasant in warm weather. Overall a very good and extremely reasonably priced accomodation in Rila. (There’s a very pretty and sweet resident cat named Caesar as well :)

Parking is on a very steep hill, which was a little tricky, but the hostess came out right away on both arrival and departure to help guide us in and out of our spot. No elevator, but that’s common in Bulgaria - just be aware if you are travelling with someone who has trouble with stairs.

Clean and well maintained. Pleasant surroundings. Restaurant is accommodating and food is homemade. Easy access to Rila Monastery, yet located in a small village with accessible hiking trails to explore the natural surroundings.

The pictures do not do the place justice. The out side is pretty unassuming, but once you enter the courtyard you encounter a hidden gem. The room was perfect for our needs - good size with a double bed and wet room, and a balcony with the most beautiful view of the valley that never failed to move us. There is no a/c (and we weren't expecting it) but we the walls are nice and thick so the inside remained cool, despite it being in the mid 30's outside. The hostess, Alexandra, was absolutely wonderful. She made us feel so welcome and looked after, and always greeted us warmly. I wish we could have spent more time there, definitely our favourite place in Bulgaria. The on-site restaurant is fantastic - the food was authentic, local and super tasty. Best fish I have had in a while. If you get the chance, I whole heartedly recommend staying at the Centaur.

The only thing we didn't like was having to leave! Everything exceeded our expectations.

This is probably the best accommodation we have ever been in 30 years of traveling. The owner family are just inceredible. The 16-year-old grandson David speaks a perfect Spanish, Catalan and is learning English. He is very helpful and likes talking to guests. The grandmother is a warm-hearted person and an excellent chef, so it is worth visiting her restaurant even if one does not stay there. She realizes that foreigners may have a hard time understanding Bulgarian, so she speaks very slowly and clearly and it is easy to communicate with her. Not only have they Christian icons, but also Buddist statues in the house, which is very brings about a pleasant environment The room is very clean and quiet, with a breathtaking view of the town and the mountains. It outdoor restaurant has a traditional Bulgarian atmosphere. Do not miss to visit this place!

All is perfect!

Aleksandra and her family run business are top notch! I couldn't be more happy to have found this location in the city of Rila, close to the Rila Monastery. Aleksandra is warm, caring and personable when it comes to hosting multiple ethnicities. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Nothing, this place is a sanctuary!

The Centaurus Family Hotel is cosy and pleasant we were impressed by the cleanliness and extreme attention to details; the keeper, Alexandra and her nephew, are nice and helpful. We had for breakfast tea, salty and sweet palacinka they were very tasty and we had a cold dinner, all was very tempting and appetizing. There is an inside restaurant and a beautiful space outside under a vine pergola perfect to sit and have a meal during the hot summer. Rila Monastir is about 15 km and nearby is possible to hike. Don't forget to visit also St. Ivan Rilski Cave that is few kilometers from the Monastir. We regret we stayed there only a day.