Pulse Therme Bansko: Adults Only Spa, Prices and Tickets
Pulse Therme Bansko: the 18+ spa in the Grand Hotel Bansko. Ticket prices, opening hours, what's included and how it compares with Pulse Therme Banya.
Pulse Therme Bansko is an adults only spa (18+) inside the Grand Hotel Bansko, at 5 Glazne Street in the centre of town. It has heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam rooms, a salt room and fireside relaxation areas, and it is open every day from 09:00 to 22:00. On MakeYourTravel, Pulse Therme Bansko tickets cost €45 for 4 hours and €55 for a full day, the same price every day of the week. Don't mix it up with its bigger sister: Pulse Therme Banya, in the village of Banya just outside Bansko, runs on natural mineral water and admits guests from 14. The comparison table below helps you choose.
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All prices are in euro, which Bulgaria adopted on 1 January 2026. Our prices were read from the booking system on 4 November 2026, and the price shown when you book is the one that counts. Spa facts were checked on Pulse Therme's official website the same week.
What's inside Pulse Therme Bansko
This is a compact, quiet spa that opened recently inside the hotel and is open to day visitors as well as hotel guests. It has several indoor and outdoor pools. The indoor pools are kept at around 37 to 38°C and the outdoor ones at about 38°C, all year round, with the Pirin mountains as a backdrop. The highlights:
- Aquatonic pool: massaging water jets, exactly what your legs want after a day on the slopes.
- Japanese pool and glass pool: a Japanese pool indoors, and outside a glass walled pool looking out to the mountains.
- Saunas and steam rooms: a classic sauna, an infrared sauna and a steam room with an ice plunge pool.
- Salt room and alpine lounge: a relaxation area with a fireplace, for when you mainly want to rest.
- Massages: therapists from Marina Spa work on site. Treatments are not part of the ticket and are booked directly with the spa.
There is also a gym, plus restaurants, bars and a café. If you want Pulse's big mineral water complex, that is Banya.
Pulse Therme Bansko prices and what the ticket includes
| Ticket | Monday to Sunday |
|---|---|
| 4 hours | €45 |
| Full day | €55 |
Our ticket covers entry to the spa: pools, saunas, steam rooms and relaxation areas. There is no weekend supplement, so Saturday costs the same as Tuesday. Pulse's website is currently advertising a promotion for Pulse Therme Bansko guests: one all inclusive meal in the restaurant during the day. Promotions change, so check with the spa that it still applies on your date. Bathrobes and towels are available on site if you need them.
Opening hours, age limit and address
- Hours: daily from 09:00 to 22:00, according to Pulse's website. With a 4 hour ticket, arrive at least four hours before closing.
- Age: the spa is set up for adults aged 18 and over, and our ticket is sold for 18+ only. A note on the Bulgarian version of Pulse's site says the outdoor pools, except the glass pool, are now open to children too. Travelling with children? Check with the spa first, or choose Banya, which admits guests from 14.
- Address: 5 Glazne Street, Bansko, inside the Grand Hotel Bansko. Phone, according to Pulse: +359 898 98 98 98.
- Visitor declaration: on your first visit you fill in Pulse's digital declaration. Bansko has its own form, and you can complete it on their website beforehand to save time at reception.
- Parking: we could not confirm visitor parking at the hotel, so ask the spa if you are driving in.
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Both spas belong to the same group, but they suit different days:
| Pulse Therme Bansko | Pulse Therme Banya | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Central Bansko, inside the Grand Hotel Bansko | Banya village, about 7 km from the Bansko ski slopes |
| Age | 18+ | 14+, under 18s with a responsible adult |
| Water | Heated pools, around 37 to 38°C | Hot natural mineral water from Banya's springs |
| Size | Compact, indoor and outdoor pools | Many pools, over 6,000 m² |
| Our tickets | €45 for 4 hours, €55 full day, every day | €36 for 4 hours, €44 full day; Saturday and Sunday €45 and €55 |
| Book with us | At least 48 hours ahead | At least 72 hours ahead |
In short: staying in Bansko and want a quiet, grown up evening after skiing without getting in a car? Go for Bansko. Want mineral water, lots of pools and a whole day out, or travelling with a teenager of 14 or over? Book Pulse Therme Banya tickets instead. Banya's house rules, the declaration and what to bring are all in our guide to a Bansko spa day from Sofia, which also covers our day trip from Sofia to Bansko old town and the Banya spa.
How booking works on MakeYourTravel
- Pick a date and a ticket: 4 hours or a full day, at least 48 hours ahead.
- Send a request: the spa confirms within 24 hours.
- Pay 20% online: the rest is paid at the spa at the end of your visit.
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before your visit.
Getting to Pulse Therme Bansko
If you are already in Bansko, walk or take a short taxi ride to Glazne Street. From Sofia Airport it is about 178 km, and a private transfer from Sofia Airport to Bansko costs from €139 per car for up to 4 passengers, taking around two hours. In winter the road crosses the Predel pass; tyres and snow are covered in our Bansko winter guide.
A tip most sites miss: the Grand Hotel Bansko is one of the three stops of Pulse's free shuttle to Banya. According to the timetable on their website, it leaves the hotel at 09:30, 11:30, 14:10, 16:10, 17:10 and 18:10, and returns to Bansko at 12:15, 13:30, 17:30, 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00. That makes it easy to try both spas in the same week without a car. The timetable was published in March 2026, so check it before you rely on it. Looking for somewhere to stay? Browse hotels in Bansko, and for the bigger picture of the resort see our complete guide to Bansko. Weighing a spa day against a few nights at a spa resort? Our guide to spa hotels in Bulgaria compares the regions.
What to bring
- Swimwear: Pulse asks you to bring your own.
- Flip flops and a towel. Towels and bathrobes are also available on site if needed.
- Passport or ID card, for the age check and the declaration.
- If you want a massage, book it with the spa in advance, especially in ski season.
