We chose this hotel based on reviews and location as on the trip advisor app, but after making the reservation realised that it is some 2km away, far away from the centre of town. Also at least a 15min walk to the beach down a steep path not 5 mins as has been mentioned. Also reception - blunt and charmless.... More

This family hotel is a real found in Varna. My room was clean and comfortable with a nice view towards the Black sea. The service is very good. The owners do their best for the client. Excellent internet, taxi service, good breakfast. Just think, you can wake up and walk down to the beach within 5 min, take a dip... More

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Duchess for one night and we weren' t that impressed. Check-in was fine, room ok but clean. Shower was tiny and as a result the bathroom floor would get wet easily and there wasn't a lot of toilet paper. It's about 25-30 minute walk into the centre of Varna or 7 BGN by... More

Just in a few words: Extremely nice, clean, modern but with a personal, familiar touch, cheap, very friendly stuff, all of them starting with the owner and his son and all other working in the reception, bar, etc. English speaking. Internet, bar, nice place outside. Good and quick answers by e-mail. Good location close to the see and 5 min... More

From Tripadvisor reports this seemed the place I needed at the start of a cycling holiday in Bulgaria. Proprietor Valeri Milanov emailed me to ask if I knew what cycling in Bulgaria was like with potholes and poor street lighting. I confirmed that I had done it many times before but was not keen on cycling from the airport in... More

The hotel staff including the owner are all very kind and helpfull. Free internet access, Staff speak good English.It is the cozyest hotel I know.

The Duchess is a very quaint hotel with friendly staff and lovely, immaculately clean rooms. The hotel is situated in the renowned park close to both the beach and the city centre. The manager of the hotel is Valeri and he is an extremely friendly and obliging gentleman who can tell you anything you wish to know about Bulgaria. He... More