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more photos >>> For those, who wants some privacy is the comfort of the V. It is the location, where guest can enjoy the enchanting view of Tsarevets Hill and The Sound and Light show. The four-star YANTRA GRAND HOTEL is situated in the Old Part of Veliko Tarnovo, in Velchova Zavera Square. suites and 1 unique Presidential set. The hotel has 150 regular beds, situated in 52 double /33 twin and 19 double/ rooms, 8 single rooms, 5 stylish suites, 5 V.I. All rooms are equipped with mini restaurant, satellite TV, radio and a splendor bathroom with bathtub, network, phone and hair-drier.P.P.I. Its menu is full of culinary temptations, connoisseurs matured wines and drinks. Boyars Hall. A thorough renovation of the hotel that started in April 2005 completed in December 2005. The hotel provides a magnificent view of the old part of the city that has preserved the spirit of the ancient prehistoric culture, of Veliko Turnovo University and the architectural reserves of Tsarevets and Arbanasi. Yantra Restaurant is spread over three halls and can accommodate up to 280 people. The Patisserie and the Lobby bar are the perfect place to relax or enjoy a good company

Description		Photos		Location		Guest reviews

Description		Photos		Location		Guest reviews

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Hotel facilities

General
Restaurant Safe Deposit Box	Air conditioning Television	24-hour Reception
Activities
Bar	Fitness Center	Casino
Services
Babysitting/Child Care

Hotel policies
Cancellation* If cancelled or modified up to 2 days before date of arrival, no penalty will be charged. In case of late cancellation or no-show, the first night will be charged. more

Attractions

Area Attractions

TSAREVETS In Veliko Tarnovo are preserved picturesque architectural monuments from different epochs but undoubtedly the most remarkable is the hill Tsarevets. Tsarevets fortress is proclaimed for a national monument. It is entirely restored and opened for visit during all seasons. The fortress rises up regally above the town with its fortified walls, main gates, palaces, Patriarchal church and fighting towers. In the central part of the stronghold is situated the palace of the Bulgarian kings from the Second Bulgarian State. The fortress with its adjoining buildings has formed a closed architectural complex. Except the royals, a considerable part of the population lived in the stronghold, too. Evidences for that are the discovered during excavations smaller dwellings and farm buildings. The Patriarchal church has been richly painted inside and outside. And the unique night show *Sound and Light* against the background of the fortress will complement the opportunity to plunge yourself into the atmosphere of the mediaeval Tarnovgrad.................................0,5 km ETARA Etara is an ethnographic museum complex, which is situated in an open-air, in the quarter of the same name in the town of Gabrovo. Here on the craft*s bazaar one can see the traditional Bulgarian crafts on live. The ancient architecture shows the distinctive talent of the revival masters of Gabrovo region. A great number of artistic crafts are shown - furriery, bell-making, woodcarving, pottery, confectionery, and cutlery. There are bakery, workshop for popular tools, store for herbs, sugar house. Before the eyes of the visitors the master-craftsmen show the antique technology of making wood and copper articles, wrought iron, ancient jewellery, and painting of icons. You can talk with the craftsmen, try a lollipop, white jam, and buns......................................50 km ARBANASSI The unique village of Arbanassi is situated in the plateau of the same name at 4 kilometers from the town of Veliko Tarnovo. With its exceptional architecture and marvelous nature the village is real paradise for the tourists. Arbanassi is famous with its monumental and unique architecture. This is one of the most distinctive and picturesque settlements in Bulgaria, that*s why the routes of many tourists, scientists and people of art pass through it. It is the place where you*ll find originality, warm Bulgarian hospitality, spirituality, lovely Bulgarian customs, and remarkable natural views towards the old capital city of Veliko Tarnovo. Attractions for the tourists in Arbanassi are the house-museums Konstantza*s and Hadjiiliev*s houses. There are many holiday complexes which combine modern coziness and antiquity and offer various attractions and amusements for the tourists.....................................6 km DRYANOVO MONASTERY Dryanovo monastery is located at about 4 kilometers to the south-west of Dryanovo. Around it Dryanovo River meanders picturesquely. The natural landmark the cave Bacho Kiro is in close proximity. The monastery is established in the beginning of 12th century in Tsarkovishte countryside. In its present-day site the monastery exists since 1845. It consists of two churches the smaller one *St. Archangel Michael* dates the same year. The other one *The Assu Holy Virgin* is built years later. Vasil Levski and Matei Preobrajenski had stopped at the monastery. The history of Dryanovo monastery is connected with the Bulgarian Liberty struggle of the Ottoman yoke. It was here when during the April uprising the priest Hariton band waged nine day battle against the numerous Ottoman army. Very interesting landmark is the monument-ossuary which rises in the back yard of the monastery. It is built in 1895 in memory of the perished insurgents..................................25 km NIKOPOLIS AD ISTRUM If you love archeology or just estimate the beauty of the ancient cultures and civilizations then you can visit the archeological reserve *Nikopolis ad Istrum* which is situated at 17 kilometers to the north of the town of Veliko Tarnovo. You can reach it along the main road E85 as you follow the deviation to the left after the bridge of river Rositsa, at a distance of about 2 kilometers. In the beginning of 2nd century emperor Trayan finished the Dacians wars with success for Rome. In honour of the victory he founded the town Nikopolis ad Istrum /from Latin the Town of victory to Danube/. Nikopolis is built up on a field beside Rositsa River. Here the lands were fertile and crossed important roads. The town ruled a territory, which boundaries coincide approximately with these of the present Veliko Tarnovo region, south of the road Byala-Pleven. In this region were located the estates of the town*s aristocracy.................................17 km BOJENTZI Bojentzi is an architectural monument of the Bulgarian Revival. The village is situated in the central parts of Stara Planina Mountain, not far from Gabrovo. The small

Meeting / Conference Information

The hotel has one conference room with modern equipment /100-130 seats/ with the option of simultaneous translation and multimedia presentations plus 3 small comfortable rooms with 8 seats each.

Recreation Information

- YANTRA Restaurant with 222 seats and VIP hall with 18 seats - it is the place where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Tsarevets hill and its show *Sound and light*. The restaurant also has a unique for the town barbeque, where the skewers are rotated by a water-driven wheel. Its menu is full of culinary temptations, connoisseur*s matured wines and drinks. For those, who wants some privacy is the comfort of the V.I.P. Boyar*s Hall. - Vienna Cafe /Viennese pastry shop - 47 seats/ - a place you can spend your time in a pleasant atmosphere enjoying various sweet temptations and fine Viennese coffee. - A lobby-bar with a fireplace /28 seats/ is part of the cozy atmosphere of Yantra **** Grand Hotel. It has a beautiful view over the Veliko Turnovo University and the old capital *Tsarevets*. From the window of the bar clients can watch the show *Sound and light*, which re-enacts the rise and fall of the Medieval Bulgarian kingdom.

Recreation Information

The SPA centre has modern equipment and its programs are the same as the ones offered in the best SPA hotels and centers in Europe. Guests can enjoy massage procedure *Cosmic journey*, which is performed with the use of crystal spheres. These spheres concentrate the cosmic energy in the human body. Clients can also experience the *Shirodara* massage. Its based on Indian medicine. A mysterious oil flows down on the head of the client from a special stand. Apart from the fact that this procedure refreshes and recharges the organism, it calms down and gives to the client a feeling of confidence. PROCEDURES - * VOLCANIC STONE MASSAGE Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones. They are often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. It is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage. The heat helps tight muscles release. * CHOCOLATE MASSAGE The chocolate massage is a kind of relaxing therapy, which provides skin with tranquility and removes tension. It has softening and nourishing influence, moisturizes the skin and slows the aging down. Please experience the pleasure of this massage if You wish to plunge into felicity and good mood. * PINDASWEDA This is a massage with herbal swabs, in combination with ethereal oils. It works on according to the Dosha, it energizes Kaffa, refreshes and tranquillizes Vata, effects anti-inflammatory and detoxicates Pita. The result is complete relaxation for the body and soul, balance the energy and cleaning the toxins. * MAGIC HONEY This is a therapeutical massage with honey, sea-salts and ethereal oils. In result of it we have more solid, elastic, firmed and silky-soft skin, which is seductive to touch. It gives the body deep nourishing, moisturizing, drainage, regeneration and it has anti-cellulite effect. The hotel has also fitness hall, indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, jacuzzi and massage.