Northwest Bulgaria Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful landscape with bizarre rock formations. Stone stairs leading to the amazing rock formations and walls of a medieval fortress in Belogradchik, northwest Bulgaria. Panorama
Beautiful landscape with bizarre rock formations. Stone stairs leading to the amazing rock formations and walls of a medieval fortress in Belogradchik, northwest Bulgaria. Panorama
Little part of beautiful Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.
Just on the outskirts of Sofia, Pancharevo Lake makes a good sunday stroll.
The annual Surva Festival of Masquerade Games or Kukeri festival in Pernik, Bulgaria. The participants wear masks with the faces of beasts and birds; and heavy copper bells around their waists and perform rituals to dispel the evil spirits which might otherwise bring ill fortune to a community. #Festival

Where to stay in Northwest Bulgaria

Sofia showing a house and heritage architecture

Sofia City Center

4.5/5(12 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(1 area review)

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

Lozenets
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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
Saint Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria

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.

Sredets District
One of the many churches in Sofia

Rajon Triaditsa

2/5(1 area review)

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

Rajon Triaditsa
Caption---- Snow on Vitosha Mountain, Bulgaria

Vitosha District

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

Vitosha District
Sofia Balkan Palace

Sofia Balkan Palace

5 out of 5
5 Sveta Nedelya Square Sofia Sofia
The price is AU$179 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$179
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room was amazing, very comfortable and the view was incredible. Only a few minor cons. The laundry service is very expensive, the building is on centralized air and in winter won’t allow you to go below 23*C so the room got quite warm, and the bellhops did not offer any help with the luggage on check ...

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Sofia Balkan Palace
Grand Hotel Sofia

Grand Hotel Sofia

5 out of 5
1 Gurko Str Sofia
The price is AU$218 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$218
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sofia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Probably the best hotel in Sofia.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Grand Hotel Sofia
Best Western Terminus Hotel

Best Western Terminus Hotel

4 out of 5
154 Hristo Botev Blvd Sofia
The price is AU$114 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$114
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (401 reviews)
Staff were helpful, location convenient, comfortable room and a great breakfast. All for a great price.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Best Western Terminus Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dunav Apartment House

Dunav Apartment House

3.5 out of 5
Dunav street 38 Sofia Sofia City Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Saint Sofia Monument and Sveta Petka Samardjiyska ...
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
Central location, the facilities were good enough. Reception works 9 to 5, and as we arrived after 5 we were given instructions on how to check in and which apartment to go to. When we went to that apartment, however, it was already occupied by other people 😁. In the end we managed to find the apartment ...

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Dunav Apartment House
Agora Boutique

Agora Boutique

3 out of 5
16 Uzundzhovska str Sofia Sofia
Stay at this aparthotel in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Ethnographic Institute with Museum and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
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

Agora Boutique
Yagoda & Malina Villas

Yagoda & Malina Villas

3 out of 5
Borovets Samokov
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Samokov. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School ...
7.4/10 Good! (27 reviews)
Hotel is ok, bathroom was very old, no shower cabin, installations from the 90s

Reviewed on 1 July 2022

Yagoda & Malina Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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