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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

Dunav Apartment House
One bedroom unit was spacious, large closet in bedroom, high pressure shower in bathroom. It was sparsely furnished and had limited supplies in the kitchenette, a microwave should be included along with more dishes such as large mugs and bowls, tea or coffee pot and kitchen towels. The TV in the ...
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Gardenia Apartments
Not a complete kitchen one big pot no small saucepan or frying pain no toaster A effort to find the wifi password why couldn’t they leave a small card with it on ? Unfinished wires out of the walls timber near the washing machine cupboard, it would have been handy to have information on how to use ...
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2024

Agora Boutique
We had a great stay at this hotel, which is right on the corner with Vitosha street. Great location, walkable to all the main attractions. Plenty of restaurants nearby. The room was also great, there is an AC. We could leave our bags at reception after check-out. Breakfast was at a nearby cafe Memento ...
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025
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
- 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