Shipka

3.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Shipka

Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Interior
Dining
Outdoor dining
Lobby

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View in a map
Golden Sands, Golden Sands, Varna Province, 9007
  • Place, Aquapolis
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Sands Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Aladzha Monastery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Varna (VAR-Varna Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Varna

Located in Primorski, Shipka is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Golden Sands Beach and Aquapolis. This 3.5-star hotel has 211 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Aquapolis - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Golden Sands Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Trifon Zarezan Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Aladzha Monastery - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Sveti Sveti Konstantin & Elena Monastery - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Varna Station - 32 min drive
  • Varna (VAR-Varna Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sombrero - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪pool bar marina grand beach hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hurry Ramsden's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hawaii bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Summer Malibu Dance Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Shipka

At Shipka, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Onsite parking is offered for a fee. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide tour or ticket assistance. Additional amenities include a meeting room, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Policies

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Property is also known as

Hotel Shipka
Shipka Goldstrand
Shipka Hotel
Shipka Hotel Goldstrand
Hotel Shipka Golden Sands
Shipka Golden Sands
Shipka Hotel Golden Sands, Bulgaria - Varna Province
Shipka Hotel
Shipka GOLDEN SANDS
Shipka Hotel GOLDEN SANDS

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around Shipka?

This hotel is situated in Primorski within a 10-minute walk of Golden Sands Beach and Aquapolis. You'll also find Golden Sands Yacht Port and St. St. Konstantin and Elena Monastery within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Shipka?

Yes, parking is available for a surcharge. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Shipka include a casino?

No, Shipka doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Shipka?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

Is Shipka good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a steam room at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Shipka?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Shipka have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Shipka doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Are there connecting rooms at Shipka?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Shipka?

The closest major airport to Shipka is Varna (VAR-Varna Intl.), which is 16.2 mi away (41 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Shipka?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Shipka.

Shipka Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 8 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryszard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keyork, Beirut

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This year i am very happy with Expedia and best hotel im the golden sands nice and friendly and family place 😊 good stuff 👍 😊
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryszard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't know why poeple put this hotel down with bad reviews. I stayed here for 2 night's a pleasant stay I was on the 11th floor nice & quiet 2 pools very pleasant stay check my youtube channel COCKNEYKEVIN
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

kevork, Beirut

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad hotel and very laying stuffed 🙃 and agresiv people working in the hotel reception and not professionally in the check in vary bad hotel befor 3 years egos very good now very bad
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Hartmut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

ab, varna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vacance gaché honteux pour un 3 etoiles

Je vous deconseil cet hotel, dans tout l'hotel de 11 etages y'a que la femme de menage qui travail serieusement. Honteux pour un hotel 3etoiles Nouriture sois disons all inclusive meme un chien peu pas la manger All inclusive mais on dois payer meme un.bouteil d'eau. Salleté, aucun service minimum Jai dis au receptioniste tout au dibut c la premiere fois que je viens a votre hotel il ma repondu froidement que c'est sur que ca va etre ma derniere fois!!! Ca veux tout dire. Pas d internet dans les chambre, faux plafond risque tout moment de tomber sur nos tetes.