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# Elin Pelin

## Travel Guide

## Visit Elin Pelin

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![Sofia Balkan Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2000/1978/27b23dd2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Sofia Balkan Palace

5 Sveta Nedelya Square Sofia Sofia

$125 nightly

$140 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and 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! (1,002 reviews)

Great hotel and location.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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ART HOTEL 158

KNYAZ BORIS I 158 Sofia Sofia City Province

$72 nightly

$81 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sofia Synagogue and Central Sofia Market Hall ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)

The staff at the reception are super friendly! The location is also good.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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Grand Hotel Sofia

1 Gurko Str Sofia 

$126 nightly

$141 total

Apr 3 - Apr 4

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this 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! (1,002 reviews)

Great location, great staff and breakfast

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

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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

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![Flora Residence Daisy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103410000/103408600/103408551/bf5bb5ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Flora Residence Daisy

Main Street, next to children slope Samokov Sofia Province

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and ...

7.6/10 Good! (7 reviews)

The listing for this apartment hotel was misleading. It said that it has Spa Facilities and swimming pool but it did not. There was such in nearby building in another hotel with similar name that charged extra 43 eur and said they have nothing to do with Flora Daisy

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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DOT Sofia

ul. Bratya Miladinovi 46 Sofia Sofia City Province

Stay at this apartment in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sofia Synagogue and Central Sofia Market ...

10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)

This hotel was clean and modern and the staff was very quick to respond to inquiries. It was close to downtown so it was an easy walk to anything we wanted to see. Would recommend and stay here again.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![Alexander Nevski Cathedral showing heritage architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097802/dfc72c32-1f0e-4a85-8ef4-884068b724da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Gaze in awe at this magnificent cathedral and step inside to see a fascinating collection of mosaics, murals and religious icons.

[](https://expedia.com/Alexander-Nevski-Cathedral-Sofia-City-Center.d6097802.Vacation-Attraction)

![National Palace of Culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097814/79fd028e-543e-464e-98fa-802532f1ce9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/National-Palace-Of-Culture-Sofia-City-Center.d6097814.Vacation-Attraction)

![People walk along the evening busy Vitosha Boulevard in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634430734196/9d8a32d3-d082-4304-8bb6-360287b344d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Vitosha Blvd

During your visit to Sofia, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Vitosha Blvd. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Vitosha-Blvd-Rajon-Triaditsa.d553248634430734196.Vacation-Attraction)

![Public mineral baths building, Sofia, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097840/1d9957f6-5bdd-4ba8-949f-2b22dcfc1384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sofia Central Mineral Baths

You can find out about the history of Sofia with a stop at Sofia Central Mineral Baths. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sofia-Central-Mineral-Baths-Sofia-City-Center.d6097840.Vacation-Attraction)

![Bulgarian Parliament which includes night scenes and an administrative buidling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097806/5366e939-67df-477a-becc-8a5d324a0a70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Bulgarian-Parliament-Sofia-City-Center.d6097806.Vacation-Attraction)

![Ivan Vazov National Theatre which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097820/e84c7119-8c1f-4bb6-91b5-7cb881e80956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Ivan-Vazov-National-Theatre-Sofia-City-Center.d6097820.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48237794/840bb487-d9a3-46cf-a4a3-7222d7440914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses

$22

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sofia-guided-tasting-of-local-wines-and-cheeses.a48237794.activity-details)

![Rakia Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48376037/2e862cc6-5454-49f6-bbcb-6b82b4c1859c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rakia Museum Entrance Ticket

$24

per adult

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![Sofia: Discover Bulgaria with Dance](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48224234/bd6f0c2f-9da8-440e-85a2-3e5e78237498.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sofia: Discover Bulgaria with Dance

$14

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sofia-discover-bulgaria-with-dance.a48224234.activity-details)

![Sofia: Guided Street Art & Stunning Graffiti Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44515023/2ba2e92e-30fd-4074-a8d1-9762ac09cff5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sofia: Guided Street Art & Stunning Graffiti Walking Tour

$45

per adult

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![Sofia Small Group City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49902388/0caa976f-4c3b-46a9-9a10-f9b54156e753.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sofia: History and Heritage - Small Group City Tour

$19

per adult

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![Photos with traditional costumes in Sofia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47755487/32c03dad-9f40-45d6-be80-8c6bc6d8b5c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Photos with traditional costumes in Sofia

$12

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/photos-with-traditional-costumes-in-sofia.a47755487.activity-details)

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![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

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### Ihtiman

![Ecopath Under the stone.Recommended by me!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000481096/eebfd5b6-672a-48e3-ae32-df845bbba6bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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