Victoria Hotel

“Great location. Clean hotel.”

Due to a booking mix up at a hotel my girlfriend, Tanya, and I arrived by bus from Veliko Tarnavo after dark, which did this hotel no favours at first sight. It was well lit, but it was the only building in the small side street that was. We entered into a clean, well lit reception area and wer… more

Due to a booking mix up at a hotel my girlfriend, Tanya, and I arrived by bus from Veliko Tarnavo after dark, which did this hotel no favours at first sight. It was well lit, but it was the only building in the small side street that was. We entered into a clean, well lit reception area and were greeted by a young attractive lady who spoke passable English. A rarity outside of Sunny Beach. Check in was swift. We entered our room and I was immediately surprised and delighted. For a budget hotel, it was spacious and well equipped. Modern LG tv, fridge, which I opened to find a well stocked mini bar. I grabbed a beer and switched on the tv. CNN news and plenty of English/American tv shows. Heaven! Tanya emerged from the bathroom beaming. She reported plenty of hot water and fluffy towels. And all at at a budget price. £23 8pm when we arrived 21/09/18. £26 with balcony. Next morning, the street outside was bustling. I took notice of a cafe directly opposite with tables outside with umbrellas advertising Karmenitsa beer. Time for breakfast. I enquired about breakfast with the daytime receptionist, and was informed that they don't do it, but was told that the cafe was very good across the street. So it proved to be. Brush up on your sign language, the ladies there don't speak a word of English. However, everything thing is on display and you only have to point. Cheap? Wow! It caters for locals. We ate there every morning of our stay. The hotel is about 20 minutes walk from the seafront, but there is so much to see on the way. 2 markets and many, many shops, all cheap. Beware of the pavements on the main road though, especially if elderly. The main road is lined with trees, the roots of which have lifted the paving stones in places. Otherwise, the location is great. I could not fault this hotel. It suited our purpose beautifully. I don't think it is child friendly, but it doesn't pretend to be. It's for couples. Not for disabled people. Will I go back? Tanya cannot get enough of Varna and we will definitely be at the Hotel Victoria next Spring. Ciggypop.

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