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The Lion's Residence

★★★★ 74 Gurko Str., Veliko Tŭrnovo, BG

9.3 guest rating· 93 reviews

About this hotel

Historic Building with River Views

Located in Veliko Tŭrnovo, The Lion's Residence offers a unique stay in a historic building with stunning views of the river. Guests can enjoy the charm of the past while taking in the picturesque surroundings.

Comfortable Accommodations with Modern Amenities

The guest house provides family rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and well-equipped kitchens. Guests can relax on the terrace or balcony overlooking the mountain and lake. With free WiFi and cozy seating areas, comfort meets convenience at The Lion's Residence.

Convenient Location near Top Attractions

Situated just 400 meters from Archaeological Museum Veliko Turnovo, the guest house is close to popular landmarks like Tsarevets Fortress and Forty Martyrs Church. Explore the rich history of the area while enjoying a comfortable stay at our guest house.

Book your stay at The Lion's Residence for a memorable experience in Veliko Tŭrnovo.

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Rooms & rates

Deluxe Apartment

Sleeps 3 · 55 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 6 · 52 m² · Queen bed, Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Studio with Garden View

Sleeps 3 · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Private bathroom

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Soundproof rooms
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  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Location

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74 Gurko Str., Veliko Tŭrnovo, BG

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:30 AM

What guests say9.393 reviews

+ Clean and spacious rooms+ Central location+ Helpful ownerSmall bathroomShared kitchen amenities
Cleanliness9.3
Service9.8
Location9.8
Room Quality9.3
Amenities8.8
Value for Money9.3

A Splendid Stay

10.0

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Lion's Residence in Veliko Tarnovo. The Lion's Residence is a historic two-storey guest house on a cobblestone street, slightly removed from the main area but still walkable for guests with reasonable fitness. Recently renovated with a modern bathroom, it retains its medieval character and charming quirks. The standout feature is the beautiful balcony, which offers sweeping valley views and a relaxing place to sit at any time of day. Guests also have access to a shared kitchen with the basics needed for whipping up breakfast or coffee. Several good restaurants are nearby, and the main street, with more restaurants and bars, is only a short walk away. The main attractions are also easy to reach. Please note that taxis cannot drive down the road, so guests arriving without a car will need to walk about 400 metres to the guest house with their luggage. Lora communicated clearly before our arrival, and the spacious apartment had everything we needed for a comfortable three-night stay. She went above and beyond by helping us book a taxi and sharing many suggestions for places to visit and eat. Highly recommended.

Elizabeth · AU · 2026-07-13

De paso

6.0

Ubicación fantástica y colchones muy cómodos. Las instrucciones para llegar por parte de la propietaria muy bien e incluso te aconseja de sitios para comer los cuales son muy acertados.

En las fotos parece que el apartamento tiene una gran terraza con taburetes y vistas pero el apartamento de dos habitaciones no lo tiene, solo dispone de un mini balcón y claro elegimos este alojamiento precisamente por la terraza, la cual cosa nos decepcionó. Las escaleras para subir al piso de arriba son sumamente estrechas y empinadas lo que dificulta subir y bajar constantemente sobretodo con las maletas.

mireia · ES · 2026-06-28

Guest review

10.0

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Liviu · RO · 2026-06-21

Great apartment in Veliko historical center

9.0

The location was great, the apartment was very clean, and communication with the host was excellent. The host gave us recommendations on where to eat, what to do, and where to find a parking space, which we were able to find without any issues.

The floor was a little noisy and the bathroom quite small, but however it wasn’t a big issue for us.

Alina · RO · 2026-06-15

Recommended

10.0

Clean and spacious room. Large balcony with stunning view! Equipped shared kitchen. The owner of the apartment is available and very helpful. Excellent central location. We really enjoyed our stay and would be happy to come back again on our next trip.

SHAMIR · IL · 2026-06-06

Placut.

8.0

Amplasarea locației, pe strada Gurko și vederea din camera. Amabilitatea gazdei.

Faptul că nu există parcare a proprietății, iar locurile de pe strada sunt deja ”imparțite” intre localnici. În perioade aglomerate, ca cea in care am fost eu, era un stres gasirea unui loc de parcare. Faptul că din poze nu mi-am dat seama ca mini-bucătăria nu este inclusă in apartament, ci este in afara lui (un etaj mai jos). Si a trebuit sa plimb vesela intre etaje. Ca recomandare, ar trebui completat cu mai multa vesela. Apropierea de sosea face ca zgomotul să fie prezent. Pentru cei care sunt sensibili la zgomot este un element de luat in seama.

FALUP · RO · 2026-06-02

Good to know

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.