Guest House Astra

The mountain village of Koprivshtitsa (more than 1000m asl with cool nights already mid-September) is a wonderful traditional place, although a bit of an open air museum by now, with hundreds of mostly local visitors, especially when one happens to be there on their national holiday. In line with the wooden Bulgarian Revival architecture of Koprivshtitsa is also the small hotel Astra at the entrance of the settlement, run by two very friendly elderly sisters, who are all smiles. Their knowledge of foreign languages is limited to a few words in French, but we still somehow managed to make ourselves understood. There is a courtyard with a garden, and on one side are the rooms, on the other side is the breakfast place, which can be used all day by the guests, especially since only there the WiFi works. The room I got on the upper floor with a big terrace in front, was not just a room, but a small suite, consisting of a part with seating arrangements, TV, empty fridge, tea and coffee making facilities. Behind - under a ceiling with a wooden star - was the room with a double bed and reading lamps on both sides. What I also liked here were the views in two directions. The bathroom was basic, with the shower making the whole floor all wet, when using it, but otherwise it was adequate with free toiletries. Breakfast was served at the table and was very enjoyable with pancakes, cheeses, eggs, jams - all of good quaility. One must also mention that the accomodation here is great value.