Sofia City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sofia City Center
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.
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.
Sofia University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Sofia University during your travels in Sofia. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses
From Sofia: Must-See Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Day Tour
Sofia Pub Crawl Tour of The Hidden Unique Bars
Our pick of the best Sofia City Center Hotel Deals
Sofia Balkan Palace
The entire hotel was AMAZING!!! Everything was wonderful, staff, the car service, breakfast, vicinity of hotel, metro (although, we didn't use; it's right outside the front door) etc. I traveled with my 13-year old daughter and it was situated in a safe location. I highly recommend staying here if ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
ART HOTEL 158
Great room, staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Grand Hotel Sofia
Nice hotel, good location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Great size room, well decorated and large size bathroom, stunning views friendly staff, great all round hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Best Western Terminus Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Central Hotel Sofia
The room and hotel were really nice, but it was just too noisy and air con wasn't the best. Fridge hummed loudly and tram was too loud outside, maybe be ok if other side of hotel
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Sofia City Center
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.
Lozenets
Unique features of Lozenets include the spas and bars. Make a stop by East Park Trade Centre or Borisova Gradina Park while you're exploring the area.
Oborishte
Oborishte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Serdika Center and Oborishte park.
Ivan Vazov
If you're spending some time in Ivan Vazov, Vitosha Blvd and Vitoshka Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.
G.K. Serdika
While G.K. Serdika isn't home to many top sights, Mall of Sofia and Vitosha Blvd are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Sofia City Center Travel Guide
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- Arena Armeec
- Vitoshka Boulevard
- Vasil Levski Monument
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- Borisova Gradina Park
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- Bulgarian Parliament
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- Saint Sofia Monument
- National Archaeological Museum
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Winter Palace of Sports
- Saint Nedelya Church
- Sofia Ring Mall
- Sveta Petka Samardzhiiska Church
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