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 Ivan Vazov National Theatre and National Archaeological Museum 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 Central Military Club are top sights worth seeing.
Vitosha District
Vitosha District is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Vitosha and Boyana Church.
Rajon Triaditsa
While visiting Rajon Triaditsa, you might make a stop by sights like Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture.
Sofia Balkan Palace
Amazing building, modern but classical rooms. We loved it
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Grand Hotel Sofia
The room was perfect, the staff more than professional thanks a lot - and see you again
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
InterContinental Sofia by IHG
MUY BUEN SERVICIO , ubicación excelente , el spa , el restaurante en nivel top . volvería definitvamtne recomendadisimo
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Dunav Apartment House
Very clean, super lovely staff (shoutout to Raya who had the best recommendation for a day in Sofia), location is good, 10/15mn away from the historical center and both check in and check out was very straight forward WiFi is a bit unstable but they're working on it and we were on holiday so in a ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
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
Yagoda & Malina Villas
Hotel is ok, bathroom was very old, no shower cabin, installations from the 90s
Reviewed on 1 July 2022
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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 walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Sofia’s largest theater combines a fascinating array of art and architecture with a busy schedule of performances by some of Bulgaria’s finest actors.
