Title: Visit Balkan Mountains: Best of Balkan Mountains Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Balkan Mountains](https://expedia.com/Balkan-Mountains-Hotels.d553248629820873676.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Balkan Mountains](https://expedia.com/Balkan-Mountains-Vacation-Rentals.d553248629820873676.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Balkan Mountains](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Balkan-Mountains.d553248629820873676.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Balkan Mountains](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Balkan-Mountains.d553248629820873676.Car-Rental-Guide)[Balkan Mountains Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Balkan-Mountains.d553248629820873676.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Balkan Mountains ## Travel Guide ![Panoramic landscape of the western Rhodope Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248629820873676/d415a799-3112-4f1f-b72d-2840bbbb24ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic landscape of the western Rhodope Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248629820873676/d415a799-3112-4f1f-b72d-2840bbbb24ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The perfect weather and the perfect place. 🌈🎨](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043477/5830b091-fe9c-4e97-b478-b6ca19c9cff0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The beautiful cute village of Zheravna.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043477/d0cebc66-02dc-4111-8fa9-6e02160911bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A memorial to all those who died fighting for the freedom of Bulgaria and a place with great views. #BVStrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/663868235896508416/9336b5e0-b01e-44dc-85dd-88e454a6eccd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Balkan Mountains Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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(83 reviews) Exceptional Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=87823397&PinnedHotelID=87823397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248629820873676) ![Sofia Balkan Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2000/1978/b6f761b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sofia Balkan Palace 5 Sveta Nedelya Square Sofia Sofia $152 total per night Mar 15 - Mar 16 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! (1,000 reviews) 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 ... 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(3 reviews) Location was good, but needed better directions there. ENTRANCE IS BETWEEN A cafe shop and Post office. This would have been helpful. Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Kazanlak-Hotels-Sevtopolis-Apartments.h103140252.Hotel-Information) ![Dunav Apartment House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64610000/64609800/64609777/40c28a65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dunav Apartment House Dunav street 38 Sofia Sofia City Province Stay at this aparthotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Saint Sofia Monument and Sveta Petka Samardjiyska ... 9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews) The apartment was nice and clean. However I wasn’t sent check in instruction and codes and had to follow up with the property. Additionally the room smelt of cigarettes. Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Sofia-Hotels-CityResidence-Aparthotel.h64609777.Hotel-Information) ![Aparthotel Cote dÀzure](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76910000/76908300/76908266/f00e9561_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aparthotel Cote dÀzure Piasachite, 133 Nessebar Burgas Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Nessebar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Sunny Beach and Azaro Beach ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews) we were there in the winter so there wasn't much to do in the actual hotel. The staff was nice We had all we needed It came with everything in the pictures Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Sunny-Beach-Hotels-Aparthotel-Cote-DAzure.h76908266.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Balkan Mountains](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248629820873676&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Uzana-Ski-Resort-Gabrovo.d6097926.Vacation-Attraction) #### Etâr Ethnographic Village Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Etâr Ethnographic Village Museum during your travels in Gabrovo. Amble around the area's forest or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.com/Etar-Ethnographic-Village-Museum-Gabrovo.d553248621533038910.Vacation-Attraction) #### Buzludzha Monument You can learn about the history of Kazanlak with a trip to Buzludzha Monument. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Buzludzha-Monument-Kazanlak.d553248621532502722.Vacation-Attraction) #### Vocational School of Computer Technology Explore the campus of Vocational School of Computer Technology, during your trip to Pravets. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Vocational-School-Of-Computer-Technology-Pravets.d553248624831328874.Vacation-Attraction) #### Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is just one of the places to see in Kazanlak, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Thracian-Tomb-Of-Kazanlak-Kazanlak.d6097936.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lyuben Karavelov Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lyuben Karavelov Museum during your trip to Koprivshtitsa. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Lyuben-Karavelov-Museum-Koprivshtitsa.d553248621532502705.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Balkan Mountains ![Ivan Vazov National Theatre which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097820/e84c7119-8c1f-4bb6-91b5-7cb881e80956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sofia ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4209/6e7f5e6c-5c8a-4063-9ad7-54d3e525a33e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Veliko Tarnovo ![Stara Zagora Bulgaria aerial panorama view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9978/8d244961-c15a-4c1c-8a85-629025d216b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stara Zagora ![Targovishte Bulgaria drone aerial panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10051/80b3229f-95b7-49a7-bef2-53e64dd54d8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Targovishte - Cities near Balkan Mountains - Places of interest [Sofia](https://expedia.com/Sofia.dx3235)[Veliko Tarnovo](https://expedia.com/Veliko-Tarnovo.dx4209)[Stara Zagora](https://expedia.com/Stara-Zagora.dx9978)[Targovishte](https://expedia.com/Targovishte.dx10051)[Karlovo](https://expedia.com/Karlovo.dx500338)[Gabrovo](https://expedia.com/Gabrovo.dx500339)[Pleven](https://expedia.com/Pleven.dx500340)[Pirot](https://expedia.com/Pirot.dx6023299)[Dragoman](https://expedia.com/Dragoman.dx6023316)[Pomorie](https://expedia.com/Pomorie.dx6035194)[Shumen](https://expedia.com/Shumen.dx6047362)[Hisarja](https://expedia.com/Hisarja.dx6051572)[Troyan](https://expedia.com/Troyan.dx6053976)[Bozhentsi](https://expedia.com/Bozhentsi.dx6054080)[Zajecar](https://expedia.com/Zajecar.dx6130413)[Ihtiman](https://expedia.com/Ihtiman.dx6140919)[Sevlievo](https://expedia.com/Sevlievo.dx6141271)[Pravets](https://expedia.com/Pravets.dx6141393)[Tryavna](https://expedia.com/Tryavna.dx6141604)[Avren](https://expedia.com/Avren.dx6143949)[Knjazevac](https://expedia.com/Knjazevac.dx6156548)[Kostenets](https://expedia.com/Kostenets.dx6197513)[Dimitrovgrad](https://expedia.com/Dimitrovgrad.dx6199580)[Kazanlak](https://expedia.com/Kazanlak.dx6205013)[Sliven](https://expedia.com/Sliven.dx6255450) - [Uzana Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Uzana-Ski-Resort-Gabrovo.d6097926.Vacation-Attraction) - [Etâr Ethnographic Village Museum ](https://expedia.com/Etar-Ethnographic-Village-Museum-Gabrovo.d553248621533038910.Vacation-Attraction) - [Buzludzha Monument ](https://expedia.com/Buzludzha-Monument-Kazanlak.d553248621532502722.Vacation-Attraction) - [Vocational School of Computer Technology ](https://expedia.com/Vocational-School-Of-Computer-Technology-Pravets.d553248624831328874.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak ](https://expedia.com/Thracian-Tomb-Of-Kazanlak-Kazanlak.d6097936.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sveti Sofronii Vrachanski Ethnographical & Revival Complex ](https://expedia.com/Sveti-Sofronii-Vrachanski-Ethnographical-Revival-Complex-Vratsa.d553248621533039095.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kableshkov House ](https://expedia.com/Kableshkov-House-Koprivshtitsa.d553248621533039102.Vacation-Attraction) - [Glozhene Monastery ](https://expedia.com/Glozhene-Monastery-Teteven.d553248621532502706.Vacation-Attraction) - [Open Market ](https://expedia.com/Open-Market-Kazanlak.d553248621533038900.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pravets Sports Complex ](https://expedia.com/Pravets-Sports-Complex-Pravets.d553248624831328881.Vacation-Attraction) - [Church of Uspenie Bogorodichno ](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-Uspenie-Bogorodichno-Koprivshtitsa.d553248621533039100.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kremikovtsi Monastery ](https://expedia.com/Kremikovtsi-Monastery-Sofia.d553248622928399844.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bulgarka Natural Park Directorate ](https://expedia.com/Bulgarka-Natural-Park-Directorate-Gabrovo.d553248621533038909.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kulata Ethnological Complex ](https://expedia.com/Kulata-Ethnological-Complex-Kazanlak.d553248621533038903.Vacation-Attraction) - [Museum of Education ](https://expedia.com/Museum-Of-Education-Gabrovo.d553248621533038911.Vacation-Attraction) - [Magura cave ](https://expedia.com/Magura-Cave-Belogradchik.d553248635939591595.Vacation-Attraction) - [Museum of Satire and Humor ](https://expedia.com/Museum-Of-Satire-And-Humor-Gabrovo.d553248621562725134.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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