Northwest Bulgaria Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Northwest Bulgaria
Sofia City Center
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.
Lozenets
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.
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.
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.
Rajon Triaditsa
While visiting Rajon Triaditsa, you might make a stop by sights like Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture.
Vitosha District
Vitosha District is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Vitosha and Boyana Church.
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 11 Oct 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 17 Oct 2025
Central Hotel Sofia
Everything was excellent as expected, nice service, breakfast choices, great location and close to Metro.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 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 11 Oct 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 8 Nov 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 18 Sept 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 trip to 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
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Sofia University during your travels in Sofia. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
