Title: Visit Shipka: 2026 Travel Guide for Shipka, Kazanlak | Expedia.com [Hotels in Shipka](https://expedia.com/Shipka-Hotels.d3000043560.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Shipka](https://expedia.com/Shipka-Vacation-Rentals.d3000043560.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Shipka](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shipka.d3000043560.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shipka Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Shipka.d3000043560.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Shipka ## Travel Guide ![Шипка](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043560/19da392f-d21b-483f-b38e-55294fd80021.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Шипка](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043560/19da392f-d21b-483f-b38e-55294fd80021.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On the Sophia side oh the Shipka pass in Bulgaria. Beautiful. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043560/8bbf99b9-40b6-4ab5-ae26-d07b130c829f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Shipka Things to do - Shipka Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Shipka ![Kings Valley Medical & Spa Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87830000/87823400/87823397/73f6ba98_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kings Valley Medical & Spa Hotel 22 Izvora Street Kazanlak Stara Zagora Province $158 nightly $175 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kazanlak. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Open Market and Iskra Historical Museum ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews) Very busy Common areas not big enough for number of guests - especially dinning and swimming pools Charges for simple amenities such as shaver, water, etc Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%2F2026&selected=87823397&PinnedHotelID=87823397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043560) ![Atmosphere Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103580000/103579500/103579476/eeabf9c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Atmosphere Hotel 12 Petko Kolev St. Pavel Banya Stara Zagora $412 nightly $450 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Pavel Banya. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Excellent. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026&selected=103579476&PinnedHotelID=103579476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043560) ![Sevtopolis Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103150000/103140300/103140252/4d516335_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sevtopolis Apartments Progres Kazanlak Stara Zagora $65 nightly $74 total Feb 25 - Feb 26 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Kazanlak. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and Netflix. Popular attractions Open Market and Iskra Historical Museum ... 10/10 Exceptional! (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/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F25%2F2026&endDate=2%2F26%2F2026&selected=103140252&PinnedHotelID=103140252&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043560) [See all 35 properties in Shipka](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F12%2F2026&endDate=2%2F13%2F2026®ionId=3000043560) 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. ![Sevtopolis Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103150000/103140300/103140252/4d516335_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sevtopolis Apartments Progres Kazanlak Stara Zagora Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Kazanlak. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and Netflix. Popular attractions Open Market and Iskra Historical Museum ... 10/10 Exceptional! (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) ![Cozy studio located in the heart of Kazanlak. City with History.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105752000/105751928/5d9667dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy studio located in the heart of Kazanlak. City with History. Kazanlak Stara Zagora Stay at this apartment in Kazanlak. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Open Market and Iskra Historical Museum are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Kazanlak-Hotels-Cozy-Studio-Located-In-The-Heart-Of-Kazanlak-City-With-History.h105751928.Hotel-Information) ![Balkans Serendipity - Artistic forest house](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102250000/102242000/102241904/2eff4e55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Balkans Serendipity - Artistic forest house Nikolaevo Gabrovo Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Tryavna. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Church of ... [](https://expedia.com/Tryavna-Hotels-Balkans-Serendipity-Forest-View.h102241904.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shipka](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000043560&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 Shipka hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043560&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[Feb 11 - Feb 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043560&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043560&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[Feb 12 - Feb 13](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043560&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043560&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043560&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043560&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043560&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### 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) #### Open Market You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Open Market during your stay in Kazanlak. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Open-Market-Kazanlak.d553248621533038900.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) #### Kulata Ethnological Complex You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kulata Ethnological Complex during your trip to Kazanlak. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Kulata-Ethnological-Complex-Kazanlak.d553248621533038903.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ostrusha Mound After visiting Ostrusha Mound, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kazanlak. Experience the area's festivals and museums. [](https://expedia.com/Ostrusha-Mound-Kazanlak.d940913338022842368.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rose Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Rose Museum during your travels in Kazanlak. Discover the area's festivals and monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Rose-Museum-Kazanlak.d940914300743540736.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Horse Riding in the Valley of Roses in Thracian Spirit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3827134/d4e2ad41-3223-471c-9afc-9e39472ae99d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Horse Riding in the Valley of Roses in Thracian Spirit $13 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/horse-riding-in-the-valley-of-roses-in-thracian-spirit.a3827134.activity-details) ![Symbol of the Communism Buzludzha monument and the Rose valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2087729/8096e104-284d-4661-a7a6-67279739e5bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plovdiv - Buzludzha and the Thracian kingdom valley $140 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/plovdiv-buzludzha-and-the-thracian-kingdom-valley.a2087729.activity-details) ![Communist Heritage Tour- Buzludzha and The Might of the East Block Aviation](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45707190/13f41212-5647-4136-83fd-5ca1393dd2f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Communist Heritage Tour- Buzludzha and The Might of the East Block Aviation $191 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/communist-heritage-tour-buzludzha-and-the-might-of-the-east-block-aviation.a45707190.activity-details) ![A Day trip to the Thracian Kings, the Valley of Roses & Buzludzha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49683726/bf09bac1-389e-4404-851d-19aa0659fc10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### A Day trip to the Thracian Kings, The Valley of Roses & Buzludzha $194 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/a-day-trip-to-the-thracian-kings.a49683726.activity-details) ![Sofia:The Highlights of Bulgaria - Rose Valley and Buzludzha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49665958/cb2afe32-8ce1-4acc-bdb7-7cfade5408d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sofia:The Highlights of Bulgaria - Rose Valley and Buzludzha $271 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sofiathe-highlights-of-bulgaria-rose-valley-and-buzludzha.a49665958.activity-details) ![Buzludzha Monument](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3147087/b2aaccdc-af08-40ea-ae5d-cde6e9d603d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tour to Koprivshtitsa and the Buzludzha monument incl the Seuthes Thracian Tomb $389 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tour-to-koprivshtitsa-and-the-buzludzha-monument-incl-the-seuthes-thracian-tomb.a3147087.activity-details) [See all activities in Shipka](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Shipka.d3000043560.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Shipka ![This is Shipka, the Monument of Liberty. One of my favourite photos. This one won Wiki Loves Monuments - Bulgaria 2017. 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