Team Building near Sofia at Hotel Rila – Dupnitsa
for bookings made by 19.06.2026
Organize an unforgettable corporate event with professional service, 4 conference halls and the natural beauty of Rila — less than an hour from central Sofia.
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min. from central Sofia
WHY HOTEL RILA
Everything you need for a successful team building event in one place
You do not lose a day to transfers. You do not sacrifice quality for accessibility. Hotel Rila combines functionality, nature and comfort — all in one complete experience.
Optimal location
Less than 60 minutes from central Sofia via the Struma motorway. Easy access by coach or private car — without losing hours in traffic.
4 conference halls
Fully renovated halls with flexible capacity for up to 110 guests. Projector, sound system, Wi-Fi and air conditioning — all included.
62 rooms and apartments
9 single rooms, 49 double rooms and 4 apartments. Air conditioning, minibar and views of the mountains or the centre of Dupnitsa.
Relaxation Area
Indoor and outdoor (seasonal) swimming pools, jacuzzi, Finnish, infrared and herbal saunas, steam bath, Kneipp path and ice area. Perfect after an intensive working programme.
3 restaurants, lobby bar and garden
Breakfast, lunch and dinner with delicious Bulgarian and international dishes. A private hall exclusively for your team. Lobby bar and seasonal garden.
Nature and activities
Rila Monastery, Panichishte, Sapareva Banya and the Seven Rila Lakes are all nearby. Hiking routes, fishing, horse riding, skiing and mineral springs.
PACKAGES
Choose the right format
We offer flexible packages — hall hire only, a full-day team building event, or a complete corporate package with accommodation and a programme.
Hall only
Hire of a conference hall of your choice
- Conference hall (half-day or full-day)
- Projector and screen
- Wired and Wi-Fi internet
Full-day package
A complete team building day for your team
- Everything included in “Hall only”
- Coffee breaks (twice)
- Mineral water provided in the halls
- Lunch in the restaurant
Optional: overnight stay with breakfast
Corporate retreat
Multi-day event with accommodation
- Everything included in the “Full-day package”
- Overnight stay + buffet breakfast
- Dinner with drinks
- Free parking (subject to availability)
Optional: Organized excursion in the area and/or a customized programme
Prices depend on the number of participants, selected halls and date. Contact us for a personalized quotation.
Conference Halls
Four halls — one perfect event
Fully renovated and flexible halls — suitable for small working groups as well as plenary sessions with more than 110 participants.
- Ground floor
- Independent air conditioning and ventilation
- Natural daylight
- Training sessions and corporate events
- Panoramic floor, view of Rila
- Excellent acoustics and sound insulation
- Natural daylight
- Corporate training sessions and business meetings
- 8th floor, floor-to-ceiling windows
- Private bar and dedicated service
- Panoramic views from two sides
- Meetings, training sessions and business cocktails
- Ground floor, spacious and bright
- Restaurant with garden
- Private kitchen
- Conferences, cocktail receptions, weddings
Each hall is equipped with:
SAMPLE PROGRAMME
What a team building day at Hotel Rila looks like
We adapt the programme entirely to your goals, number of participants and preferred format.
Arrival and registration
Welcome coffee, introduction to the hotel and the halls.
Opening session
Goals for the day, team allocation and event framework.
Coffee break
Informal communication and getting to know colleagues.
Working session or activities
Workshops, case studies — or a walk to a waterfall / Rila Monastery.
Lunch in the restaurant
Set menu for groups. Vegetarian options available upon request.
Afternoon programme + Visit to our relaxation area
Presentations, feedback or a visit to the relaxation area.
Closing session
Commitments, results and a group photo.
Dinner
Dinner with a menu of your choice.
Overnight stay at Hotel Rila – Dupnitsa.
What our clients say
Hotel Rila is preferred by companies looking for functionality, tranquillity and good value — without compromising on location.
- “Excellent organization and delicious food”
- “The staff were extremely attentive”
- “The hall was perfectly equipped”
- “We will definitely return”
- Rating 8.7 on Booking.com
Full service
We can take care of every detail — catering, sound, DJ, multimedia, transfers, organized excursions and much more.
Booking.com rating
LOCATION
Less than an hour from Sofia, at the foot of the Rila Mountains
Hotel Rila is located in the centre of Dupnitsa. Easy access via the Struma motorway — no unnecessary detours, no wasted time.
Dupnitsa, 1 Svoboda Sq. · +359 897 91 99 06
Distances from the hotel
Activities in the area
Mountain hikes, the Seven Rila Lakes, a visit to Rila Monastery, fishing, horse riding, mineral pools in Sapareva Banya, skiing and snowboarding in Borovets.
Inquiry
Tell us about your event
We’ll send you a personalized offer within 2 business days. No commitment, no hidden fees.
- ✓ Free consultation on the event program
- ✓ Flexible payment terms
- ✓ Option to view the venues in advance
- ✓ Full-service support — catering, DJ, multimedia