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Guest House Stambolov

Stambolov guesthouse is situated in the old part of Veliko Tarnovo on 27 Stefan Stambolov street which is a main tourist route. The house is built in the style of the post-liberational period from the end of the 19th century and was restored in 2006 by keeping the original spirit and architecture of the old capital.

The house is a cultural monument and is an important part of the town's view. It is very close to Gurko street, to the architectural complex Samovodska charshia and to the historical fortress Tsarevets where those who are keen on cultural tourism can enjoy the unique show Sound and light.

Stambolov guest house offers 10 twin rooms and a studio. Each room has an extra extending sofa, a separate bathroom and a TV set. All of them are exposed to the south which reveals and unforgettable view of Veliko Tarnovo.

Just next to the house there is a cosy tavern where guests of the town can find traditional dishes and mature wines. Near the house there is also a convenient parking lot. The prices for a night vary from 30 to 50 lv.

Veliko Tarnovo is a town with a rich historical past. The first signs of life are found on Trapezitsa hill and go back to 3rd millennium BC. Remains, found on Tsarevets hill, date from the end of the Bronze Age (13th century BC). The Thracians have been the first inhabitants, whose settlement continues to exist until the end of the Bronze Age. The next settlers have been the Byzantines. During the 8th century AC there has been a big Slavic settlement here. During the 10th century the three hills are densely populated and in 12th century Veliko Tarnovo turns into a well fortified town and an important economic centre.

The origin of the name is connected to the Slavic word tern and during the centuries it modifies into Ternov, Tarnov, Tarnovgrad, Tarnovo and Veliko Tarnovo in the end, which aims to emphasize its greatness and beauty (veliko-great).