3 Best Hotels in Vidin, Bulgaria

Less than 50 meters from the Danube River is this landmark building, a Turkish bathouse turned boutique hotel. The formal lobby has a coffered ceiling, oil paintings on the walls, and dark wainscoting. There's free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Even though some of its 21 rooms look slightly dated, all have flat-screen TVs and proper toiletries, and the beds are plenty comfortable. The hotel's best amenity is its outdoor pool surrounded by enough loungers and umbrellas that you won't have to fight for a seat. The poolside restaurant serves good-quality food, including grilled meats and seafood, salads, and some snacks like French fries. Anna-Kristina is a 10-minute walk from Baba Vida Fortress.

One block from the Danube, one block from the railway station, and 10 minutes' walk from Baba Vida fortress is this simple but comfortable hotel. A number of room configurations, including triples and family rooms, makes this a good bet for groups and those traveling with kids. The fair price is a big plus too. There's free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, a restaurant that serves hearty local fare, and a handful of outside tables where you can people-watch. Breakfast is not included in the room rate but costs just four leva per person: it's a decent spread that includes fresh fruit, yogurt, and cheese.

This is an excellent value-for-money hotel a stone's throw from the Danube and 10 minutes' walk from Baba Vida Fortress. Neptun is a good option for families, with a four-person family room and duplex flats. Rooms are basic but very clean, though some may find the mattresses too firm. Rooms facing the river look out onto the water and at Romania just on the other side. The hotel's indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room are open to non-guests for a small fee (6–8 leva per person).