Title: Visit Pernik: 2026 Travel Guide for Pernik, Pernik Province | Expedia.com [Hotels in Pernik](https://expedia.com/Pernik-Hotels.d6298330.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Pernik](https://expedia.com/Pernik-Vacation-Rentals.d6298330.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Pernik](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Pernik.d6298330.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Pernik](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Pernik.d6298330.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Pernik](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Pernik.d6298330.Car-Rental-Guide)[Pernik Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Pernik.d6298330.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Pernik ## Travel Guide ![View from the highest peak in Vitosha- Cherni vrah.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050209/186327ff-a7c2-4c1f-9fca-6f30dbee3e55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The annual Surva Festival of Masquerade Games or Kukeri festival in Pernik, Bulgaria. The participants wear masks with the faces of beasts and birds; and heavy copper bells around their waists and perform rituals to dispel the evil spirits which might otherwise bring ill fortune to a community. #Festival](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298330/5d3e798b-00f8-46c7-b1a8-9c4931e41b9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The annual Surva Festival of Masquerade Games or Kukeri festival in Pernik, Bulgaria. The participants wear masks with the faces of beasts and birds; and heavy copper bells around their waists and perform rituals to dispel the evil spirits which might otherwise bring ill fortune to a community. #Festival](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298330/ba56d6e1-adea-43b4-aa6a-f68c4cc089ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Surva Festival, Pernik, Bulgaria The International Kukeri Festival takes place in Pernik in the end of January / beginning of February, less than hour from Sofia. Bulgarians and people from all over the Balkan wear scary costumes and big bells in order to scare the evil spirit out of town. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298330/942dae95-eea2-4361-be4b-5e417d59f433.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On the way to the top of Vitosha mountain.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050209/f3f9a37c-8031-43d1-afad-b371a7f9128d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Pernik Things to do - Pernik Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Pernik ![Grand Hotel Sofia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1156200/1156140/a42f4907_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Sofia 1 Gurko Str Sofia $122 nightly $136 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 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! (1,000 reviews) Great place to stay in Sofia. Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=1156140&PinnedHotelID=1156140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6298330) ![ART HOTEL 158](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96420000/96410800/96410729/9520ded1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ART HOTEL 158 KNYAZ BORIS I 158 Sofia Sofia City Province $72 nightly $81 total Apr 20 - Apr 21 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! (181 reviews) Ottima hotel per visitare il cuore di Sofia, a due passi dalla statua di Santa Sofia, dalla sinagoga , dalla chiesa dei Santi Cirillo e Metodio, dalla moschea e da via vitoschia (10 minuti a piedi). Nei dintorni Mercato Centrale di Sofia 2 minuti a piedi Museo Di Storia Regionale - 3 minuti a ... 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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 ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 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 [](https://expedia.com/Sofia-Hotels-DOT-Sofia.h110003349.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Pernik](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6298330&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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Pernik hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[Mar 25 - Mar 26](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[Mar 26 - Mar 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Park Vitosha Explore the great outdoors at Park Vitosha, a lovely green space in Pernik. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. 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This one is taken from almost the peak and is view to another one mountain, called Paramun mountain. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000387974/06e0f101-906b-476f-8fb2-0bad33115931.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Breznik ![Unbelievable sunset today. We havd gone for rock formations and this was our gift from nature :-)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000402120/a9d8a3ea-5bfb-4b47-bce9-3508c47ed19e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Radomir ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - [Pernik Province Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Pernik-Province.d703714060233666560.Hotel-Destinations) - [Lyulin Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Lyulin-Hotels.d3000043645.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [B&B in Radomir ](https://www.expedia.com/Radomir-Bed-And-Breakfast.d3000402120-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Radomir Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Radomir-Hotels.d3000402120.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Gay friendly Hotels in Pernik Province ](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Pernik-Province-LGBT-Welcoming-Hotel.0-0-d703714060233666560-tLGBTWelcomingHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) - [Extended Stay Hotels in Pernik Province ](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Pernik-Province-Extended-Stay-Hotels.0-0-d703714060233666560-tExtendedStayHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) - 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