Vitosha District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Vitosha District
Popular places to visit
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.
Boyana Church
See an incredible collection of perfectly preserved Eastern European Medieval art at this tranquil 10th-century Bulgarian Orthodox church.
National Museum of History
Discover a collection of artifacts that retrace the history of Bulgaria, from prehistory to today. Enjoy views of Mount Vitosha from the museum’s gardens.
Sofia Ring Mall
During your visit to Sofia, you can do some window-shopping at Sofia Ring Mall. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its spas.
Simeonovo Lift
You can take time to visit Simeonovo Lift during your travels to Sofia. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its spas.
Snail House
After visiting Snail House, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sofia. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its spas.
Activities
Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses
From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress
Sofia Pub Crawl Tour of The Hidden Unique Bars
Sofia: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide
Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery with Options
Our pick of the best Vitosha District Hotel Deals
Hotel Atlantic
The lovely gentleman at the front escorted us to our room, and we had a welcome gift of cake! The view was breathtaking and the panorama restaurant on top of the hotel is both delicious and has another beautiful view of Sofia. Highly recommend this wonderful hotel.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Hotel Villa Boyana
Lovely room with a lovely gentleman at the front desk. The area is very peaceful, with Boyana Church only a few minutes walk away. Great dining options nearby as well. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
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
Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
Would definitely recommend the hotel as it was so close to the city centre, also very clean rooms, friendly staff & good breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vitosha District
Boyana
While visiting Boyana, you might make a stop by sights like Boyana Church and Vitosha Nature Park.
Dragalevtsi
When in Dragalevtsi, you can plan a visit to Winter Palace of Sports and Paradise Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rajon Triaditsa
While visiting Rajon Triaditsa, you might make a stop by sights like Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture.
Ovcha Kupel
While Ovcha Kupel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like National Museum of History and Boyana Church.
Simeonovo
While visiting Simeonovo, you might make a stop by sights like Vitosha Nature Park and Romanski.
g.k. Strelbishte
Though g.k. Strelbishte may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture.
