Northwest Bulgaria
Travel Guide
Visit Northwest Bulgaria
Where to stay in Northwest Bulgaria
Sofia City Center
Noted for its museums and historic sites, there's plenty to explore in Sofia City Center. Top attractions like Slaveykov Square and Sofia City Art Gallery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Serdika Station or Lavov Most Station to see more of the city.
Lozenets
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.
Mladost
While you're in Mladost, take in top sights like Borisova Gradina Park or Inter Expo and Congress Center, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mladost 1 or Business Park Station.
Sredets District
While visiting Sredets District, you might make a stop by sights like Borisova Gradina Park and Monument to the Liberating Tsar.
Vitosha District
Vitosha District is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Vitosha and Boyana Church.
Rajon Triaditsa
If you're spending some time in Rajon Triaditsa, Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture are top sights worth seeing.
Sofia Balkan Palace
Room was very nice and clean. Staff was beyond accommodating and nice, specially Francisca from the front desk! We would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Sofia
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Grand Hotel Sofia
Probably the best hotel in Sofia.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
ART HOTEL 158
Room was clean, friendly staff, offered a free beverage, art is everywhere!! I loved it
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Dunav Apartment House
Central location, the facilities were good enough. Reception works 9 to 5, and as we arrived after 5 we were given instructions on how to check in and which apartment to go to. When we went to that apartment, however, it was already occupied by other people 😁. In the end we managed to find the apartment ...
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Flora Residence Daisy
Nice property, clean and comfortable. Staff always happy to help
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025
Yagoda & Malina Villas
Hotel is ok, bathroom was very old, no shower cabin, installations from the 90s
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022
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 stop at Sofia Central Mineral Baths. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
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.
- Borovets Ski Resort
- Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- National Palace of Culture
- Seven Rila Lakes
- Sofia Central Mineral Baths
- Vitosha Blvd
- Bulgarian Parliament
- Vitoshka Boulevard
- Vasil Levski Stadium
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Mount Vitosha
- Arena Armeec
- Sofia University
- Pleven Epopee 1877
- Borisova Gradina
- Sofia Court House
- Boyana Church
- Saparevo Banski & SPA
- Embassy of the Russian Federation
- Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School
- Church of St. George
- Serdika Center
- National Museum of History
- Vitosha Nature Park
- Tokuda Hospital
- Saint Nedelya Church
- Sofia Ring Mall
- Slaveykov Square
- Devetashka Cave
- Central Sofia Market Hall
- Simeonovo Lift
- NDK
