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How far is the hotel from the lift?

Twenty meters to the 1R lift. In winter you are on the slope in a minute; the cable car, the lake and restaurants are on foot too.

Where do I keep skis and boots?

In the ski room downstairs, with a dryer. Everything is dry by morning, and there is no snow or water in the apartment.

Where in Bukovel is the hotel, what is the address?

The center of the Bukovel resort, Polianytsia village, Ivano-Frankivsk region, opposite the 1R lift. Search “1R Apart Hotel” in the navigator; the “Directions” button is on the contacts page.

Where do I leave the car?

Parking is 50 meters away. Leave the car and forget about it until you leave: the slope, the lake and restaurants are close.

How do I get here by train?

To Tatariv-Bukovel, Vorokhta or Yaremche station, then a bus or a taxi to the resort. Tell us where you are coming from and we will suggest the easiest option for your dates.

What is in the apartments?

Fast Wi‑Fi, fresh bedding, towels and toiletries. Nothing to bring along.

Can I check in late in the evening?

Yes, the service works around the clock. We will meet you even late and tell you where to ski or dine best.

Where is the reception?

On the third floor. Take the lift up to the 3rd floor.

Which hotel in Bukovel is closest to the 1R lift?

1R Apart Hotel stands opposite the 1R lift, 20 meters from the door, in the center of the resort (Polianytsia village).

Is it a hotel or apartments?

An aparthotel: apartments with hotel service. Round-the-clock reception and service, fresh linen and towels, a ski room, but no kitchen or restaurant in the building.

Are there discounts or special offers?

There is a promo code for returning guests and their friends, a military discount, and weekdays outside holidays are cheaper by themselves. Everything is gathered on the special offers page.

How many days does it take to learn to ski?

Usually three. The first two with an instructor, on the third you ski on your own.

Skis or a snowboard for the first time?

Skis: you can ride and stop on the very first day.

When is it best for a beginner to come to Bukovel?

Mid-January or March: fewer people, instructors are freer.

Which advanced runs are closest to the hotel?

Off lift 1 round the corner: 1A and the short black 1B. On the neighbouring lift 2R, the red 2A and 2B. The rest of the mountain is a few lifts away.

Is there evening skiing near the hotel?

Yes, in season the floodlit 1C, 1E, 2A and 2C run after the mountain closes, and lifts 1 and 2R are around the corner. Check the hours on the resort’s website.

Where do I dry my boots and keep my board?

In the ski room downstairs: racks for skis and boards, a dryer for boots. Everything is dry by morning.

Where is a banya or a hot vat nearby?

A few minutes’ walk: VODA Club with banyas and hot vats, and other banyas in the center of Bukovel. Ask the receptionist about special offers.

Does the hotel have a New Year banquet?

No, and there is no kitchen in the apartments either. Restaurants are a few minutes’ walk away, book a table for the 31st in advance. Want it just the two of you, with the mountain and the snow outside, order delivery to the apartment.

Which dates can I book for New Year?

Any: New Year’s Eve itself, a week or through Christmas. Send us the dates and we confirm availability.

How do I book?

Send us the dates and the number of guests. We confirm availability and payment terms.

Will there be power on December 31?

Yes. The hotel has its own generator: during a blackout in Bukovel your lights are on, the radiators are warm and the Wi‑Fi works.

We are a group of six, what should we take?

The two-bedroom apartment for 6 guests, or two neighbouring apartments.

How far are the tree and the concerts?

A few minutes’ walk: the hotel is in the center of the resort, and the way back is on foot too, no taxi.

Why is Christmas in Bukovel better than New Year?

The crowd has left, lift queues are shorter, the ski pass is cheaper, and January snow is at its best. Plus carols and nativity plays in the center of the resort.

Where do we have Christmas Eve dinner?

There is no kitchen in the apartments. Restaurants are a few minutes’ walk away, book a table for Christmas Eve in advance. Want it just the two of you, with the mountain and the snow outside, order delivery to the apartment.

Where do we hear carols and nativity plays?

In the center of the resort, a few minutes’ walk from the hotel, and at the Hutsul Land ethnopark. Concerts on the resort stage, the line-up is on Bukovel’s website.

Which dates can I book for Christmas?

Any: Christmas Eve, the whole holiday week or the week after New Year. Send us the dates and we confirm availability.

Will there be power over the holidays?

Yes. The hotel has its own generator: during a blackout in Bukovel your lights are on, the radiators are warm and the Wi‑Fi works.

Is there a banya nearby?

Yes. VODA Club with banyas and hot vats and other banyas a few minutes’ walk away. On the holidays book in advance.

Who gets the military discount?

Service members, veterans and combatants. A combatant ID, a military ID or a veteran ID all work.

How do I get the discount?

Say you are a service member or a veteran when booking and give the dates. Show the ID at check-in or send a photo in a message.

Does the discount apply to every apartment and date?

Yes, on any apartment, in any season, for any number of nights. Direct bookings only, not through booking sites.

Does it stack with the promo code?

No, the military discount does not stack with other discounts. One applies, whichever is better.

Can I come with my family?

Yes, the discount is on the whole apartment, so it covers everyone staying with you. There are apartments for 2, 4 and 6 guests.

Is there a discount in summer?

Yes, all year round: in winter, in summer and off season.

Is the hotel good for a holiday with kids?

Yes. Apartments with a separate bedroom for 4–6 guests, a learning area a few steps away, everything else on foot. Even children’s camps often stay with us.

Where can a child learn to ski?

Learning areas 1D and 2D by lifts 1 and 2R, a few steps from the hotel, and one more by lift 7. The official Bukovel Ski School takes kids from an early age, with its office and rental on Parking 1, up to 300 m from the door.

What to do with kids without skiing?

The indoor Mavka aquapark with a warm kids’ pool, snowtubing, the Husky House, the Ferris wheel, the carousel, the ice rink and Hutsul Land. All in the center of the resort, on foot or by the free Bukovel Bus.

Is there a kitchen to cook for the kids?

There is no kitchen in the apartments. Restaurants are a few minutes’ walk away, and delivery to the apartment is available.

Will it stay warm if the power goes out?

Yes. The hotel has its own generator: during a blackout in Bukovel your lights are on, the radiators are warm and the Wi‑Fi works.

Where do kids’ boots and overalls dry?

Boots go in the dryer in the ski room downstairs and are dry by morning. Wet clothes dry in the warm apartment overnight.

Can we check in late on Friday?

Yes, the service works round the clock. We meet you late in the evening too, the reception is on the third floor, by the lift.

How much skiing fits into a weekend?

The whole of Saturday, from the lifts opening to evening skiing on the floodlit runs above the hotel, and Sunday morning. The lift is 20 m away, so the road does not eat the time.

Where do we leave the car for the weekend?

In the car park 50 meters away. Park on Friday and leave it until you go: the slope, restaurants and the banya are on foot.

Do we need our own gear?

No. Rentals and the ski school office are a few hundred meters away, on Parking №1. Your own gear stays in the ski room with a dryer.

Is it better to come for 3 days?

Yes, if you can: on weekdays the runs are emptier, and a night costs less than on the holidays. Send us the dates and we count it.

Is there a banya nearby for Saturday evening?

Yes, VODA Club with banyas and hot vats is a few minutes’ walk away. On weekends book ahead.

Why is midweek cheaper?

The price of a night depends on the dates: weekends and holidays are the most expensive, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are noticeably cheaper. Send us the dates and we tell you the price for your weekdays.

Are there really no queues midweek?

Outside the holidays, yes: no lift queues, free parking, and the runs stay empty after grooming until lunch. Lift 1 is 20 meters from the hotel.

Can we arrive late on Tuesday evening?

Yes, the service works round the clock. Come after work, we meet you and tell you where to have dinner.

What else can we save on in Bukovel?

The ski pass is cheaper online than at the desk. Your own gear in the ski room, no taxis or shuttles: the slope, restaurants and the banya are on foot, and the free Bukovel Bus runs around the resort.

Is there a kitchen in the apartments?

There is no kitchen. Cafés and restaurants are a few minutes on foot, with free tables on weekdays, or delivery to the apartment.

When is the season cheapest?

Weekdays outside the holidays in any winter month, and from mid-March the ski pass is the cheapest of the season too.

How much is a night at 1R Apart Hotel?

The studio for two is the most affordable, apartments for 4–6 guests cost more. The exact price depends on the dates and the season: write to us and we will give the price for your dates.

Are there discounts or special offers?

Sometimes. Ask the manager about current offers for your dates.

Is there a kitchen in the apartments?

There is no kitchen. Restaurants are nearby, on foot.

Where are the reception and parking?

The reception is on the third floor, take the lift. Parking is 50 m away.

Do discounts stack?

No. One discount applies, whichever is better for you: the promo code or the military discount.

Do discounts apply when booking through booking sites?

No, only on direct booking: by phone, Telegram or Viber. That way you pay less even without a discount, as there is no commission in the price.

Is there an early-booking discount?

Not a separate one, but the earlier you write, the wider the choice of apartments and dates with a lower price.

When is a stay in Bukovel cheapest?

On weekdays outside holidays, from mid-March and in summer. The most expensive are the New Year days and high-season weekends.

Where do I learn about current deals?

From the manager: send your dates and the number of guests, and she will say if there is a better option for those days.

Write to us if you did not find the answer.

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