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  • Things to Do

    Top sights

    • Things to Do in Sofia
    • Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Boyana Church
    • Vitosha Mountain
    • Vitosha Boulevard
    • Ancient Serdica
    • Mineral Baths and Hot Springs
    • Russian Church

    Churches and landmarks

    • Best Churches
    • St Sofia Basilica
    • Rotunda of St George
    • Banya Bashi Mosque
    • Sofia Synagogue
    • National Palace of Culture

    Museums and parks

    • Best Museums
    • National Historical Museum
    • Museum of Socialist Art
    • Best Parks
    • Borisova Gradina
    • Swimming Pools

    Ideas

    • My Perfect Weekend in Sofia
    • Unique Things to Do
    • Best Viewpoints
    • Sofia with Kids
    • Make Friends in Sofia
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  • Culture

    Bulgarian culture

    • Bulgarian Culture
    • A Short History of Bulgaria
    • The Cyrillic Alphabet
    • Bulgarian Phrases
    • Bulgarian Etiquette
    • Opera and Theatre
    • Street Art

    Traditions

    • Folk Music and Dance
    • Festivals and Holidays
    • Martenitsa and Baba Marta
    • Kukeri
    • Easter in Bulgaria
    • Christmas and New Year

    Shopping

    • Shopping in Sofia
    • Antiques Market at Alexander Nevsky
    • Zhenski Pazar (Women's Market)
    • Bulgarian Souvenirs
    • Bulgarian Crafts
    • Best Markets
    • Shopping Malls
    • All shopping guides
    Kukeri dancers in masks and costumesBulgarian CultureAll of Culture
  • Food

    Bulgarian food

    • Sofia Food Guide
    • Bulgarian Food: Dishes to Try
    • Where to Eat Banitsa
    • Bulgarian Desserts
    • Bulgarian Yoghurt

    Where to eat

    • Best Restaurants
    • Best Cafes
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Street Food
    • Vegetarian and Vegan
    • Ice Cream

    Markets

    • Central Market Hall
    • Zhenski Pazar (Women's Market)
    Shopska salad topped with grated white cheeseSofia Food GuideAll of Food
  • Nightlife

    Going out

    • Sofia Nightlife
    • Best Clubs
    • Chalga Clubs
    • Live Music and Jazz
    • Make Friends in Sofia

    Bars

    • Best Bars
    • Cocktail Bars
    • Rooftop Bars
    • Wine Bars
    • Craft Beer

    What to drink

    • Bulgarian Drinks
    • Rakia
    • Bulgarian Wine
    • Best Bulgarian Wines
    • Wine Regions
    • Grape Varieties
    • Bulgarian Beer
    • Boza and Ayran
    • All wine & drinks
    Central Sofia lit up at nightSofia NightlifeAll of Nightlife
  • Day Trips

    Day trips

    • Day Trips from Sofia
    • Rila Monastery
    • Plovdiv Day Trip
    • Seven Rila Lakes
    • Koprivshtitsa
    • Melnik and Rozhen Monastery

    Mountains and longer days

    • Day Hikes near Sofia
    • Cherni Vrah Hike
    • Belogradchik Rocks
    • Buzludzha Monument
    • Borovets
    • Bansko

    Beyond Sofia

    • Best Places to Visit in Bulgaria
    • Plovdiv
    • Veliko Tarnovo
    • Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
    • The Black Sea Coast
    • Sofia to Istanbul
    • Sofia to Thessaloniki
    • Sofia to Bucharest
    • Sofia to Belgrade
    • Sofia to Skopje
    • All of Beyond Sofia
    Rila MonasteryDay Trips from SofiaAll of Day Trips
  • Where to Stay

    Where to stay

    • Where to Stay in Sofia
    • Best Hotels
    • Boutique Hotels
    • Luxury Hotels
    • Best Hostels
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  • Plan Your Trip

    Before you go

    • Sofia Travel Tips
    • Best Time to Visit
    • Flights from the UK
    • Sofia Prices
    • What to Pack
    • Solo Female Travel

    Getting there and around

    • Airport to the City Centre
    • Getting Around Sofia
    • Sofia Metro
    • Taxis
    • Getting Around Bulgaria
    • Trains in Bulgaria

    Money and safety

    • Money in Bulgaria
    • Sofia on a Budget
    • Tipping
    • Is Sofia Safe?
    • SIM Cards and eSIMs

    Itineraries

    • My Perfect Weekend in Sofia
    • Sofia Itinerary: 3 to 5 Days
    • Sofia in Winter
    • Bulgaria Itinerary
    • Balkans Itinerary
    Vitosha Boulevard in central SofiaMy Perfect Weekend in SofiaAll of Plan Your Trip
A street of old buildings in central Sofia
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Where to Stay

The centre for walking everywhere, Oborishte for leafy streets and cafes, Lozenets for quieter nights. The guides here name the hotels and hostels worth booking and the part of town each one puts you in.

"Tsar Shishman" Street in Sofia
Guide

Where to Stay in Sofia: The Best Areas and the Hotels I'd Book

Which part of Sofia to sleep in, which parts to skip, and the hotels I'd book in each one.

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Independence Square
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The Best Hotels in Sofia: My 16 Picks at Every Budget

My 16 favourite hotels in Sofia at every budget, with the area, who each one suits and what a night cost.

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Boutique Hotels in Sofia: 11 Small Hotels I'd Book

My 11 favourite small hotels in Sofia, what makes each one boutique, and what a night cost when I checked.

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The Best Hostels in Sofia: My 7 Picks, From €5 a Night

The 7 hostels I would book in Sofia, social or quiet, with dorm and private prices and where each one sits.

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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia at night
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Luxury and 5-Star Hotels in Sofia: The 11 I'd Book

My favourite luxury and five-star hotels in Sofia, what each one sits next to and what a night costs.

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Weekend inSofia

A Sofia travel blog by a Brit who lives here: things to do, food, nightlife, day trips and everything you need for a weekend in Bulgaria’s capital.

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