Northwest Bulgaria

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Boyana Church showing religious elements, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
Church of St. George showing a church or cathedral
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Where to stay in Northwest Bulgaria

Sofia which includes a house and heritage architecture

Sofia City Center

4/5(180 area reviews)

Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Sofia City Center. Top attractions like Slaveykov Square and Ivan Vazov National Theatre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Serdika Station or Lavov Most Station to see more of the city.

Sofia City Center
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Lozenets

3.5/5(14 area reviews)

Unique features of Lozenets include the spas and bars. Make a stop by Sofia Zoo or Borisova Gradina Park while you're exploring the area.

Lozenets
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Vitosha District

4/5(4 area reviews)

Vitosha District is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Vitosha and Boyana Church.

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Mladost

4/5(7 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Mladost, check out sights like Inter Expo and Congress Center or Winter Palace of Sports and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mladost 1 or Business Park Station.

Mladost
Monument to the Liberating Tsar showing a monument, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

Sredets District

If you're spending some time in Sredets District, Monument to the Liberating Tsar and Central Military Club are top sights worth seeing.

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Studentski Grad

3/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Studentski Grad
Sofia Balkan Palace
Sofia Balkan Palace
5 out of 5
5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia
The price is S$194 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
S$194
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Location location location. Right in the middle of things. Room is very nice, good size, clean and convenient. Good breakfast."

Reviewed on 16 Mar,2025

Sofia Balkan Palace
InterContinental Sofia by IHG
InterContinental Sofia by IHG
5 out of 5
4 NARODNO SABRANIE SQ, Sofia
The price is S$209 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
S$209
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (622 reviews)
"Great place to be. 5 star indeed"

Reviewed on 12 Mar,2025

InterContinental Sofia by IHG
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
5 out of 5
89B, Vitosha Blvd., Sofia, Sofia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$236 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
S$236
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (412 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel with large, comfortable rooms and a huge bathroom. The staff, especially the concierge, was extremely helpful."

Reviewed on 19 Mar,2025

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
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ATM Aparts Sofia
ATM Aparts Sofia
3 out of 5
Poligona Area, Building 44, Entrance A, Sofia
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Mall and Arena Armeec ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (56 reviews)
"It is apartment building no reception"

Reviewed on 11 Feb,2025

ATM Aparts Sofia
Court Inn
Court Inn
3 out of 5
Opticoelectron I, Panagyurishte
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Panagyurishte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
6.6/10 (3 reviews)
One day stay
"The reason, that we chose this hotel is the reviews of other customers. Extremely friendly, helpful and polite staff, clean rooms, comparatively far from the center (we were looking for a calmer and quieter place and for us the location was not a problem - 15-20 minutes walk from center) and extremely ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun,2021

Court Inn
Aparthouse Borovo
Aparthouse Borovo
3 out of 5
Str. Nevestina Skala 16, Sofia
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Yuzhen Park and National Museum of History ...
9/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
Preferred location for Mt. Vitosha
"We chose this location because of its proximity with Mt. Vitosha that we wanted to hike on. The apparthotel complex is very modern and functional. Inside we had a big living room with 2 sofas and everything for kitchen. There is a huge frige. The bedroom was nice and the beds comfortable.Everything ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sep,2024

Aparthouse Borovo
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Popular places to visit

Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Alexander Nevski Cathedral

4.5/5(71 reviews)

Gaze in awe at this magnificent cathedral and step inside to see a fascinating collection of mosaics, murals and religious icons.

Alexander Nevski Cathedral
National Palace of Culture

National Palace of Culture

4/5(41 reviews)

This impressive castle-like monument is a multipurpose cultural center that hosts art exhibitions, a film festival and concerts by well-known performers.

National Palace of Culture
Sofia Central Mineral Baths

Sofia Central Mineral Baths

4/5(15 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Sofia with a trip to Sofia Central Mineral Baths. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Sofia Central Mineral Baths
Mount Vitosha

Mount Vitosha

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Vitosha during your travels in Sofia. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

Mount Vitosha
Bulgarian Parliament

Bulgarian Parliament

4/5(24 reviews)

Admire the architecture of Bulgaria’s national assembly building and attend a parliamentary session at this elegant government building in Sofia’s city center.

Bulgarian Parliament
Boyana Church

Boyana Church

4.5/5(42 reviews)

See an incredible collection of perfectly preserved Eastern European Medieval art at this tranquil 10th-century Bulgarian Orthodox church.

Boyana Church
Sofia

Sofia

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