Iskar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Alexander Nevski Cathedral

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

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

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
Bulgarian Parliament

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.

Bulgarian Parliament
Mount Vitosha

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.

Mount Vitosha
Sofia University

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.

Sofia University

Activities

Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses

Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses

AU$33
per adult
Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses
From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress

From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress

AU$53
per adult
From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress
The New Sofia Pub Crawl Guides

Sofia Pub Crawl Tour of The Hidden Unique Bars

AU$36
per adult
Sofia Pub Crawl Tour of The Hidden Unique Bars
Sofia: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

Sofia: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

AU$18
per adult
Sofia: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide
From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip

Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour

AU$43
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana

From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery with Options

AU$59
per adult
From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery with Options
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Our pick of the best Iskar Hotel Deals

Montecito Hotel

Montecito Hotel

3 out of 5
357 Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd, Sofia
The price is AU$130 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$130
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ministry of Agriculture and Food ...
7.6/10 Good! (135 reviews)
"Excellent place"

Reviewed on 7 July 2025

Montecito Hotel
Sofia Balkan Palace

Sofia Balkan Palace

5 out of 5
5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia
The price is AU$215 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$215
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
"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 11 Oct 2025

Sofia Balkan Palace
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia

5 out of 5
89B, Vitosha Blvd., Sofia, Sofia
The price is AU$266 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$266
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (490 reviews)
"Spotlessly clean good staff, check in a bit of a language barrier. Overall excellent."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Central Hotel Sofia

Central Hotel Sofia

4 out of 5
52, Hristo Botev Blvd., Sofia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$141 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$141
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"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 10 Oct 2025

Central Hotel Sofia
Rosslyn Thracia Hotel

Rosslyn Thracia Hotel

4 out of 5
Solunska Street 30, Sofia
The price is AU$168 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$168
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (781 reviews)
"It is in the city centre which makes location of hotel really nice. There are several attractions at walking distance and shopping street is also near by. Room was spacious and very clean. Suitable for weekend stayover. The only thing i dislike about is communication from staff. I requested pre-checkin ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
Grand Hotel Sofia

Grand Hotel Sofia

5 out of 5
1 Gurko Str, Sofia
The price is AU$212 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$212
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sofia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent location, clean room and comfortable bed."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Sofia
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Other neighbourhoods around Iskar

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Mladost

3/5(1 area review)

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
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zh.k. Eksperimentalen

While zh.k. Eksperimentalen may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Inter Expo and Congress Center and Sofia Ring Mall.

zh.k. Eksperimentalen
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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.

Studentski Grad
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Oborishte

Oborishte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Serdika Center and National Museum of Military History.

Oborishte
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Lozenets

3/5(1 area review)

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

Sredets District

If you're spending some time in Sredets District, Monument to the Liberating Tsar and Borisova Gradina Park are top sights worth seeing.

Sredets District

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