Bistritsa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 trip to Sofia Central Mineral Baths. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Mount Vitosha
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.

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.

Sofia University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Sofia University during your travels in Sofia. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Activities

Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia

Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour

From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Town Full-Day Trip

From Sofia: Plovdiv Guided Day Tour

Bulgaria and Serbia Full Day Tour from Sofia
Our pick of the best Bistritsa Hotel Deals

Sofia Balkan Palace
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

InterContinental Sofia by IHG
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

ART HOTEL 158
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Grand Hotel Sofia
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bistritsa

Dragalevtsi
When in Dragalevtsi, you can plan a visit to Snail House and Winter Palace of Sports, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mladost
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.

Studentski Grad
Studentski Grad is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hristo Botev Sport Hall and Winter Palace of Sports.

Boyana
While visiting Boyana, you might make a stop by sights like Boyana Church and Vitosha Nature Park.

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

Rajon Triaditsa
While visiting Rajon Triaditsa, you might make a stop by sights like Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture.