Armaco Residence
Armaco Residence – pink main house above the terrace with a round fountain
Swimming Pool – pool under the glass pyramid, framed by stone columns
Historic Suite – bedroom opening onto the turquoise sitting room
Restaurant Ednorog – gnocchi, mushrooms and meat in a cream sauce on a dark stone plate
Armaco Residence

The Spirit of Koprivshtitsa. The Comfort of Today.

A warm welcome in the heart of Bulgaria’s living heritage.

Armaco Residence

The Spirit of Koprivshtitsa. The Art of Feeling at Home. A boutique retreat where Bulgarian heritage, thoughtful hospitality and contemporary luxury come together.

In the heart of historic Koprivshtitsa, Armaco Residence brings together boutique hospitality, distinctive dining and time for wellbeing. Set amid the town’s Bulgarian National Revival architecture, approximately 110 km east of Sofia Airport, the hotel is within walking distance of all six house museums and the April Uprising memorial. The surrounding Sredna Gora mountains invite you to explore further, with scenic trails through the local landscape.

At Restaurant Ednorog, Chef Ivaylo Yanakiev creates Bulgarian and international dishes using ingredients sourced from more than 15 local producers in the Sredna Gora region — a connection to the area that continues at the table.

Unwind in the hotel’s Relax Zone, featuring a heated indoor swimming pool, aroma sauna, Finnish sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi and adventure shower. For a more personalised experience, flotation tank sessions, massages, the VIP Private Jacuzzi & Relax Area and the VIP Private Lounge are available by reservation at an additional charge.

A 24-hour reception, complimentary parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel complete a comfortable, effortless stay.

Armaco Residence – pink, white and blue houses below a pine-covered hill
Accommodation

Rooms & Suites

Dining Venues

Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine, Refined to Perfection

Jacuzzi – round tub set in a wooden deck beside the mosaic pool, under a ring of ceiling lights
Wellbeing

Surrender to stillness

Discover Wellbeing⁠
Koprivshtitsa – women in red Bulgarian folk costumes and headscarves dancing in a line
Destination

Discover Koprivshtitsa

Koprivshtitsa is a 14th-century Bulgarian National Revival town with 388 protected architectural monuments and six house museums. It is the birthplace of poet Dimcho Debelyanov, the site where the first shot of the 1876 April Uprising against Ottoman rule was fired, and host to the National Folklore Festival.

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Reviews

Words from our guests

Google

213 reviews

4.8
/ 5

Elena Dodova

5.0/5

A very good location. Extremely friendly staff.
The standard of accommodation is very high.
I’ve been staying at this hotel for years and have never been disappointed.

via Google

Booking.com

176 reviews

9.7
/ 10

Nikolay

Bulgaria

10.0/10

Exceptional

via Booking.com

Tripadvisor

3 reviews

5.0
/ 5

JCMBarcelona

Spain

5.0/5

A luxury stay in a historic little village
This hotel is situated in a rural area, with lovely views of the mountains and tastefully decorated communal areas. The room was beautiful, rustic yet elegant in style, with views of the surroundings; it was spotlessly clean and had a super-comfortable, soft bed where we slept wonderfully.
As well as the usual complimentary water and coffee, there were also a couple of small bottles of white wine in the room, which we thought was a lovely touch. The bathroom was spotless and had all the essentials for a comfortable stay: a bathrobe, slippers, etc.
The à la carte breakfast was really very good, with a variety of options to choose from and the chance to try local specialities such as feta banitsa or mekitsi, all served with friendly and attentive service.
However, what we didn’t like so much was that the swimming pool wasn’t working… it was almost empty and the water was dirty. We were told they were cleaning it, but it felt as though it was simply closed, and the next day it was exactly the same. In a hotel of this standard, I think they should at least have given us advance warning.
Apart from that, the hotel is a little way out of the town’s historic centre, although you can easily walk there in five minutes; however, when we were there it had rained and the access road – which was a dirt track full of potholes – was completely waterlogged. That didn’t exactly encourage us to go out for dinner in the town, so we ended up staying at the hotel, which, incidentally, has an excellent restaurant. In my opinion, it wouldn’t cost much to repair the access road to the hotel.
Another thing that surprised us was that when we asked for a map of the village at reception, they looked at us as if we’d asked for something completely out of the ordinary… They didn’t have any and could only give us a leaflet in Bulgarian with information on the houses to visit, as they had nothing in English (or any other language). A hotel like this really ought to have some information for international travellers…
Despite the above, the hotel comes highly recommended and the value for money of our stay there was excellent… an option worth considering if you want to treat yourself to a night of luxury, provided they sort out a few minor details.

via Tripadvisor