Sofia City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Sofia showing a house and heritage architecture
Alexander Nevski Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and night scenes
Sofia
Sofia
Alexander Nevski Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and night scenes

Popular places to visit

Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Alexander Nevski Cathedral

4/5(2 reviews)

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

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

3/5(1 review)

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
Ivan Vazov National Theatre

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.

Ivan Vazov National Theatre
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

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

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

AU$57
Per adult
From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana
From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Town Full-Day Trip

From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Town Full-Day Trip

AU$95
Per adult
From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Town Full-Day Trip
From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church All Day Guided Tour

AU$41
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church All Day Guided Tour
Sofia: Lovech, Devetaki Cave and Krushuna Waterfalls Tour

Sofia: Lovech, Devetaki Cave and Krushuna Waterfalls Tour

AU$220
Per adult
Sofia: Lovech, Devetaki Cave and Krushuna Waterfalls Tour
Bulgaria and Macedonia: Day Tour from Sofia

Bulgaria and Macedonia: Day Tour from Sofia

AU$170
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$113
Per adult
From Sofia: Rila Monastery UNESCO Site & Outdoor Mineral Spa
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Our pick of the best Sofia City Center Hotel Deals

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$182 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Old world style hotel with beautiful rooms very close to Serdica metro and major sights in Sofia. The square outside is being refurbished with a little noise discernible during the day. Otherwise, staff efficient, attentive and pleasant. A comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Sofia Balkan Palace
Central Hotel Sofia
Central Hotel Sofia
4 out of 5
52, Hristo Botev Blvd., Sofia
The price is AU$114 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Great property for business and leisure travelers. It is very close to the city center, all services are perfect including breakfast, and the staff is super helpful."

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

Central Hotel Sofia
Hotel Favorit
Hotel Favorit
3 out of 5
193, Knyaz Boris I Str., Sofia
The price is AU$73 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$73
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (514 reviews)
"Good location near Lion Bridge but in back streets so nice and quiet. Comforable rooms wirh plwnty of heatung for cold nights. Good value."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Hotel Favorit
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
5 out of 5
89B, Vitosha Blvd., Sofia, Sofia
The price is AU$189 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (379 reviews)
"Everything was great except: For some reason charge you a deposit of 100€ which will eventually going back to you after one week! And the other thing was that minibar was completely empty and on checkout they ask you : Did you use anything from mini bar? When I asked them why is that : they explained ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sep. 2024

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
4 out of 5
Solunska Street 30, Sofia
The price is AU$136 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$136
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (661 reviews)
"No bar, breakfast was a bit small, but location is brilliant, staff are really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
Rosslyn Central Park Hotel
Rosslyn Central Park Hotel
4 out of 5
106, Vitosha Blvd, Sofia
The price is AU$114 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions National Palace of Culture ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (155 reviews)
"Excellent!"

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2024

Rosslyn Central Park Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Sofia City Center

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 Central Military Club are top sights worth seeing.

Sredets District
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Lozenets

3/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Lozenets include the spas and bars. Make a stop by Borisova Gradina Park or Sofia Zoo while you're exploring the area.

Lozenets
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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. Serdika
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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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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.

g.k. Strelbishte
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Serdika

While there might not be top attractions in Serdika, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sofia Central Mineral Baths and National Gallery for Foreign Art.

Serdika

Sofia City Center Travel Guide

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