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 Court House
Behind the classical and Byzantine-inspired façade of this elegant, landmark building are rooms where judicial history has played out.
Activities

Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses

Sofia Pub Crawl Tour of The Hidden Unique Bars

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

Sofia: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide
Our pick of the best Sofia City Center Hotel Deals

Sofia Balkan Palace
Amazing building, modern but classical rooms. We loved it
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Excellent amenities and
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Grand Hotel Sofia
Exceptionally classical decor with caring and professional support staffs, The hotel is supremely situated for a first time visitor to explore the highlights of magnificent Sofia.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

InterContinental Sofia by IHG
Clean good facilities convenient location friendly staff
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Central Hotel Sofia
Super
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

ART HOTEL 158
Clean modern hotel , huge tv in room and rooms cleaned daily . Bar in basement , and you never heard anything from it in the room . Definitely stay again
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sofia City Center

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.

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.

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.

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.


