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
Boyana Church

Boyana Church

See an incredible collection of perfectly preserved Eastern European Medieval art at this tranquil 10th-century Bulgarian Orthodox church.

Boyana Church
Vitoshka Boulevard

Vitoshka Boulevard

Stroll along the spacious main shopping street of Sofia and enjoy the mix of heritage façades, renowned retailers, leafy trees and lively cafés.

Vitoshka Boulevard

Activities

From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip

Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Guided Tour

AU$35
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Guided Tour
Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia

Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia

AU$167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia
Bulgaria and Macedonia: Day Tour from Sofia

Bulgaria and Macedonia: Day Tour from Sofia

AU$183
per adult
Bulgaria and Macedonia: Day Tour from Sofia
From Sofia: Rila Monastery UNESCO Site & Outdoor Mineral Spa

From Sofia: Rila Monastery UNESCO Site & Outdoor Mineral Spa

AU$58
per adult
From Sofia: Rila Monastery UNESCO Site & Outdoor Mineral Spa
Full Day Tour Rila Monastery St. Ivan's Grave and Stob Pyramids

Full Day Tour Rila Monastery St. Ivan's Grave and Stob Pyramids

AU$63
per adult
Full Day Tour Rila Monastery St. Ivan's Grave and Stob Pyramids
Admission Ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Sofia

Admission Ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Sofia

AU$30
per adult
Admission Ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Sofia
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Our pick of the best Iskar Hotel Deals

Sofia Balkan Palace
Sofia Balkan Palace
5 out of 5
5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia
The price is AU$201 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$201
28 June - 29 June
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! (996 reviews)
Work in progress
"Balkan hotel overall good, still some kinks in renovated rooms. Ppl at the front desk super!! Buss ppl very helpful. Informed hotel about coffee maker not working… replaced right away."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Sofia Balkan Palace
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
5 out of 5
89B, Vitosha Blvd., Sofia, Sofia
The price is AU$306 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$306
22 June - 23 June
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! (437 reviews)
"No"

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
4 out of 5
Solunska Street 30, Sofia
The price is AU$154 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$154
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (726 reviews)
"The lady at check in was nice and efficient. Room 307 is larger than I expected, clean with a comfortable bed. Location is in the middle of the main walking street for food and sites."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
InterContinental Sofia by IHG
InterContinental Sofia by IHG
5 out of 5
4 NARODNO SABRANIE SQ, Sofia
The price is AU$196 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$196
28 June - 29 June
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (657 reviews)
"The hotel is nice, but doesn't provide a 5 service. It was clean, staff were helpful and the location is great. However, amenities were lacking, water pressure was poor and there is only one elevator to serve too many rooms. Also, breakfast is overpriced."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

InterContinental Sofia by IHG
Grand Hotel Sofia
Grand Hotel Sofia
5 out of 5
1 Gurko Str, Sofia
The price is AU$243 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$243
27 June - 28 June
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! (997 reviews)
"Optimal quality - price relation! Perfect location, nice spacious rooms and very good breakfast buffet"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Grand Hotel Sofia
Novotel Sofia
Novotel Sofia
4 out of 5
115 N Tsarigradsko Shosse Blvd, Sofia
The price is AU$163 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$163
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (342 reviews)
Good location
"Great hotel stay whilst on business in Sofia that's close to airport and short taxi from centre"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Novotel 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 Princess Outlet.

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 Princess Outlet 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 Oborishte park.

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 monument, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

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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