Northwest Bulgaria

Travel Guide

Boyana Church showing heritage elements, a church or cathedral and religious elements
Church of St. George featuring a church or cathedral
Church of St. George which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and interior views
Church of St. George which includes street scenes as well as an individual male
Church of St. George which includes interior views as well as a large group of people

Where to stay in Northwest Bulgaria

Sofia featuring a house and heritage architecture

Sofia City Center

4/5(180 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.

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Lozenets

3.5/5(14 area reviews)

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 featuring 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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Mladost

4/5(7 area reviews)

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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Rajon Triaditsa

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

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

Rajon Triaditsa
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Vitosha District

4/5(4 area reviews)

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 RM527 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
RM527
RM590 total
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 RM658 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM658
RM734 total
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! (491 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
The price is RM355 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
RM355
RM399 total
10 Nov - 11 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! (1,003 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
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Dunav Apartment House

Dunav Apartment House

3.5 out of 5
Dunav street 38, Sofia, Sofia City Province
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Saint Sofia Monument and Sveta Petka ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"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

Dunav Apartment House
Agora Boutique

Agora Boutique

3 out of 5
16 Uzundzhovska str, Sofia, Sofia
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Ethnographic Institute with Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 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
Gardenia Apartments

Gardenia Apartments

2.5 out of 5
Sofroniy Vrachanski, 100, Sofia, Sofia
Stay at this apartment in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Sofia Synagogue and Central Sofia Market Hall are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"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

Gardenia Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Alexander Nevski Cathedral

4.5/5(71 reviews)

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

4/5(41 reviews)

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

4/5(15 reviews)

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

4/5(24 reviews)

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

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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

4/5(18 reviews)

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
Sofia

Sofia

Vidin

Vidin

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