Manastira Hotel Svishtov

“Manastira” Hotel complex Svishtov is situated in a picturesque mountainous area next to the Virgin Mary’s Assumption Monastery restored in the 16th century and the water spring opposite the monastery gateway. The complex disposes of 20 rooms and apartments. All of the pleasantly furnished rooms of the Pallatium Manastira feature telephone, satellite TV, spacious and luxurious bathrooms, hair dryer and other amenities, wooden floors and vary in size and number of beds – single, double, triple and family rooms or suites. The traditional tavern offers an excellent choice of local food and rich selection of wines. Meeting room of the Manastira Hotel is at guests’ disposal and makes suitable venue for various events.

The Manastira complex Svishtov has an outdoor spa jacuzzi whose water keeps up a temperature of 37-38º C all year round. In the garden there is the restaurant’s terrace, an open grill and children playground and park.

The Manastira complex is situated just 2 km away from the lively student town of Svishtov, which features various entertainment facilities, disco clubs, restaurants and significant cultural and historical sights. The Svishtov area is known with its unique climate and provides great opportunities for eco- and nature- friendly vacations and touring. The famous Novae Roman military camp and the early-Byzantine site is located in close proximity. Svishtov Municipality is situated in the northernmost part of Veliko Turnovo District and borders through the Danube River on the Republic of Romania and the following municipalities: Polski Trambesh in Veliko Turnovo District, Tsenovo in Russe District, and Levski in Pleven District. Svishtov is where the southernmost point of the Danube River is located, which means it is the shortest way from the Danube through Stara Planina and the valley of Maritsa River to the Aegean Sea.

There are number of churches and monasteries which are worth visiting thanks to their interesting frescoes – the Virgin Mary’s Assumption Monastery, Saint Peter’s and Paul’s Monastery, “Holy Transfiguration” Church, “Holy Trinity” Church and the ruins of the Medieval Kaleto fortification. “Saint Demetrius” church is the oldest in Svishtov and features entirely preserved architecture of the 16th century. A wooden carved cross of rare artistic beauty is preserved there. An inscription could be read in old Church – slavonic language on its silver handle that gives the name of Joan Mateus – Wallach voivode and the year 1642.