Iskar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Alexander Nevski Cathedral

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

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

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

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

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

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

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package

AU$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package
Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia

Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia

AU$170
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia
From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip

Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour

AU$45
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
From Sofia: Plovdiv Guided Day Tour

From Sofia: Plovdiv Guided Day Tour

AU$45
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Sofia: Plovdiv Guided Day Tour
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour

7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour

AU$79
per adult
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour

Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour

AU$70
per adult
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour
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Our pick of the best Iskar Hotel Deals

Montecito Hotel

Montecito Hotel

3 out of 5
357 Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd, Sofia
The price is AU$131 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$131
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ministry of Agriculture and Food ...
7.6/10 Good! (132 reviews)
"Excellent place"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Montecito Hotel
Sofia Balkan Palace

Sofia Balkan Palace

5 out of 5
5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$218 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$218
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect location in centre of Sofia within walking distance to everything. Only drawback is there is no official parking & drop-off area which was inconvenient. The property itself is wonderful with newly renovated modern rooms and smart features. Breakfast is wonderful and would recommend. We did ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Sofia Balkan Palace
Central Hotel Sofia

Central Hotel Sofia

4 out of 5
52, Hristo Botev Blvd., Sofia
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice breakfast , friendly staff . Very good location. Spacious room and bad. We already booked to come again. Excellent hotel. Spinelli"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

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Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia

5 out of 5
89B, Vitosha Blvd., Sofia, Sofia
The price is AU$280 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$280
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (465 reviews)
"Very nice, large spacious rooms! Spa is nice! Restaurants and service amazing. Couldn’t turn the ac down enough to a comfortable temp. Would have liked about 2 or 3 degrees cooler! Can hear club music till about 4 am on Fri and Saturday. Very close to the streets of restaurants and stores! Expensive ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
InterContinental Sofia by IHG

InterContinental Sofia by IHG

5 out of 5
4 NARODNO SABRANIE SQ, Sofia
The price is AU$235 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$235
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
InterContinental Sofia by IHG
Grand Hotel Sofia

Grand Hotel Sofia

5 out of 5
1 Gurko Str, Sofia
The price is AU$240 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$240
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sofia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Spacious and great breakfast."

Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025

Grand Hotel Sofia
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Other neighbourhoods around Iskar

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kv. Gorublyane

3/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in kv. Gorublyane and surrounding area, you can visit Inter Expo and Congress Center and Sofia Ring Mall.

kv. Gorublyane
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Mladost

3/5(1 area review)

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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Studentski Grad

Studentski Grad is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hristo Botev Sport Hall and Winter Palace of Sports.

Studentski Grad
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Oborishte

Oborishte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Serdika Center and National Museum of Military History.

Oborishte
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Lozenets

3/5(1 area review)

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 showing a square or plaza, a statue or sculpture and a monument

Sredets District

If you're spending some time in Sredets District, Sveti Sedmochislenitsi Church and Monument to the Liberating Tsar are top sights worth seeing.

Sredets District

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