Despot Slav Hotel & Restaurant
Melnik Str 58-59
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Why people book this hotel
“The location is nice, you can park your car in front, and the fire pit is really…”
“We hiked to nearby church on nearest hill”
“Bedroom was comfortable and the buffet breakfast was nice”
“place was quiet at night”
“Delicious breakfast with local specialties”
“Great location and breakfast :)”
“Very welcoming staff, really kind and helpful”
“Location and staff”
“Great value for money”
“It's a basic hotel that could do with a refurbishment but great value for money”
“Large and clean rooms, very friendly staff, comfortable beds”
“Rooms are clean and cozy”
Overview
This hotel is located in the historic town of Melnik, next to Melnik Museum. The Despot Slav Hotel offers a unique stone and wooden interior design as well as traditional Bulgarian cuisine. Rooms at the Despot Slav Hotel & Restaurant feature air conditioning, monastery motifs and traditional wooden ceilings. All rooms include satellite TV and a private bathroom. Wi-Fi is free in the lobby. A continental breakfast is provided each morning. Guests are welcome to enjoy Bulgarian dishes in the elegant restaurant or outside on the terrace. Guests can visit the historic Kordopulov house, a 5-minute walk away. The Despot Slav Hotel & Restaurant has a 24-hour reception and offers free on-site parking. It is 20 km from Sandansky.
Traveller reviews
Nikola
couple
June 15, 2026
“Too expensive for what you get...”
The location is nice, you can park your car in front, and the fire pit is really nice! It has a really nice restaurant right next to the hotel.
James
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
“A little bit of paradise - for me”
Located a bit up from the main restaurant area, so it's peaceful in the evening. Had dinner on the terrace, listening to the nightingales and eating the best mish-mash ever. Good homemade rakia and wine, too. Bedroom was comfortable and the buffet breakfast was nice. (Repeat visit. Visited at the end of May.)
Tatyana
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
Very welcoming staff, really kind and helpful. Delicious breakfast with local specialties. Nice looking lobby with a fireplace and cozy terrace of the restaurant.
Paweł
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
Hotel is in styled old fashioned house. We had very nice dinner in hotel restaurant on arrival day. We hiked to nearby church on nearest hill.
Petya
couple
March 31, 2026
Great location and breakfast :)
Luiz
solo_traveller
October 15, 2025
“Old, but with an honest breakfast”
The city is very charming and don´t offer many choices for hotels. This one was old, but also a little bit rustic, considering the city atmosphere. The breakfast, even though without many choices was very tastefull.
Marguerite
couple
September 21, 2025
Location was good.. home made chips..place was quiet at night
Susan
couple
September 5, 2025
It was a nice, cool place to stay out of the heat of the summer. The room was lovely (junior suite), and had so many beautiful windows to look out upon the street, gardens and hills - and in particular, the birds dancing through the warm air at dusk. We like the location at the top of the street as it was a bit removed from the main section (very close walk) and quiet. Parking was simple & easily available in this location. The lady at reception was so welcoming and kind! A breath of fresh air since we found friendliness can be a bit hard to find here.
Milen
family_with_children
August 24, 2025
“Overpriced”
Location and staff
Angela
family_with_children
August 22, 2025
Very nice hosts,helped us with a driver as we travelled without a car,treated us so well and friendly. Very good food and wine,amazing historical feeling in the building and town. Nature that surrounds Melnik is also wonderful. An unforgettable stay,wish we could have stayed more nights!
Marta
family_with_children
August 14, 2025
Nice location in a historical town.
Ilaria
family_with_children
August 14, 2025
Large and clean rooms, very friendly staff, comfortable beds. Because of the location it is very quiet at night. Great value for money.
Olivér
family_with_children
August 4, 2025
“Super”
First class breakfast (!)
Ilaria
family_with_children
August 4, 2025
Very friendly staff and comfortable beds. Because of the location it's really quiet. It's a basic hotel that could do with a refurbishment but great value for money. The restaurant and breakfast were good.
Trevor
family_with_children
July 31, 2025
The unassuming hospitable lady who seems to work day and night made us feel welcome and cared for. Our room was comfortable and the hotel was well located in this little village. The food in the restaurant was delicious.
Mirela Andreea
family_with_children
July 20, 2025
“Super”
Very nice staff and comfy rooms
Katarzyna
extended_group
July 7, 2025
“Perfect location and delicious food”
Despot Slav is very climatic place perfectly located between Wine Museum and Kordopulov's House. Rooms are clean and cozy. The real highlight of our stay was restaurant with delicious food and wine. We spend our evenings sitting on the restaurant's balcony and enjoying beautiful view.
Mariana
extended_group
June 30, 2025
“Recharging getaway”
Great location and easy to park near by. Very friendly staff, happy to help if you need anything. Comfortable mattress and very quiet during the night. Great value for money. Breakfast was nice except for the coffee
Renata
solo_traveller
June 24, 2025
“Perfect stay in Melink”
Super
Reinette
couple
June 22, 2025
“Pleasant hotel with everything you need.”
Nice comfortable room with everything you need for a short stay, comfortable bed, hot water in the shower, a kettle and good Wi-Fi signal. It is within walking distance of everything and breakfast included was a bonus.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Cycling, Hiking
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety features
Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Packed lunches, 24-hour front desk
Double or Twin Room
With air conditioning and a small fridge.
Triple Room
With air conditioning and a small fridge.
Junior Suite
Featuring a bedroom, seating area, fireplace and a mountain view.
Superior Suite
Featuring a bedroom, seating area, fireplace and a mountain view.
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