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Shipka

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Golden Sands Beach

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Dining
A modern indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and stone wall decor.
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, reception desks, and a restaurant in the background.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a covered section with tables and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Golden Sands, Golden Sands, Varna Province, 9007
  • Place, Aquapolis
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Sands Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Trifon Zarezan Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Varna (VAR-Varna Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Varna

Primorski stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Primorski hotel, you'll find Golden Sands Beach and Aquapolis. Also, Trifon Zarezan Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Golden Sands Yacht Port is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Aquapolis - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Golden Sands Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Trifon Zarezan Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sveti Sveti Konstantin & Elena Monastery - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Sea Garden - 16 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Balkan Holiday Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Imperial Beach Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shipka

3.5-star hotel near Golden Sands Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Shipka offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Shipka. Parking is available for a fee.
  • 211 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Shipka offers 211 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is Shipka to the airport?

Shipka is 16.2 mi (41-min drive) away from the Varna (VAR-Varna Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shipka have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shipka.

How close is Shipka to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Golden Sands Beach and 12-minute walk from Trifon Zarezan Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shipka offer free breakfast?

Shipka does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shipka?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

Is there free parking at Shipka?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does Shipka have a pool?

Shipka features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does Shipka have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Shipka have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Shipka to downtown Varna?

Shipka is 0.4 mi away from Golden Sands.

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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keyork

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

kevork

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

ab

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryszard

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryszard

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

8/10 Good

Hartmut

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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