Bistritsa
Sofia
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Popular places to visit
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Gaze in awe at this magnificent cathedral and step inside to see a fascinating collection of mosaics, murals and religious icons.
National Palace of Culture
This impressive castle-like monument is a multipurpose cultural center that hosts art exhibitions, a film festival and concerts by well-known performers.
Sofia Central Mineral Baths
You can find out about the history of Sofia with a stop at Sofia Central Mineral Baths. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Bulgarian Parliament
Admire the architecture of Bulgaria’s national assembly building and attend a parliamentary session at this elegant government building in Sofia’s city center.
Mount Vitosha
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Vitosha during your travels in Sofia. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its spas.
Sofia University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Sofia University, during your trip to Sofia. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses
From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress
Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting
Bistritsa Hotel Deals
Sofia Balkan Palace
Ideally situated seemingly in the middle of the city and by a metro. Lovely spot. Nice bar. Good rooms. Decent breakfast. All good here!
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Probably the largest hotel room I’ve stayed in, certainly had a wow factor. The hotel itself is impressive with good dining on site. The actual hotel is a little way out of the main shopping and dining streets but still walkable. The staff were a touch clinical and aloof in their manner but I find ...
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Central Hotel Sofia
Good. The staff of the hotel did an excellent job. Martin Apostolove helped me to trace my lost bag in the taxi . I am very thankful to him.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025
Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
Fresh delicious breakfast, clean and neat room.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Grand Hotel Sofia
Friendly staff very courteous and professional. Beautiful location in centre of Sofia close to all the national sites. Very enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Maison Sofia - MGallery
Lovely stay with a friend. Great facilities. We are at the restaurant and it was good so would recommend. Hotel is a 15 min walk to the tram line and major shops. Spa area was nice,although the pool was cold and steam room mediocre. Would recommend
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Bistritsa
Simeonovo
If you're spending some time in Simeonovo, Vitosha Nature Park and Romanski are top sights worth seeing.
zh.k. Eksperimentalen
Zh.k. Eksperimentalen might not have many top sights, but Inter Expo and Congress Center and Sofia Ring Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dragalevtsi
Dragalevtsi might not have many top sights, but Winter Palace of Sports and Paradise Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mladost
While you're in Mladost, take in top sights like Inter Expo and Congress Center or Winter Palace of Sports, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mladost 1 or Business Park Station.
Studentski Grad
Studentski Grad is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Winter Palace of Sports and Hristo Botev Sport Hall.
Boyana
While visiting Boyana, you might make a stop by sights like Boyana Church and Vitosha Nature Park.
Bistritsa
- Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- National Palace of Culture
- Sofia Central Mineral Baths
- Bulgarian Parliament
- Mount Vitosha
- Sofia University
- Vitoshka Boulevard
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Central Sofia Market Hall
- Slaveykov Square
- National Archaeological Museum
- Borisova Gradina
- Saint Sofia Monument
- Church of St. George
