Title: Visit Iskar: 2026 Iskar, Sofia Travel Guide | Expedia.com

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# Iskar

## Sofia

## Visit Iskar

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

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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

4.5/5(79 reviews)

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)

![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

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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)

![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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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)

![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

4/5(63 reviews)

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)

![Sofia University showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097824/a9bac4b3-8080-4f31-9161-ae7c3393c24d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sofia University

4.5/5(31 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Sofia University, during your trip to Sofia. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sofia-University-Sofia-City-Center.d6097824.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

4/5(35 reviews)

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)

### 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

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rakia-museum-entrance-ticket.a48376037.activity-details)

![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

$27

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

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sofia-guided-street-art-stunning-graffiti-walking-tour.a44515023.activity-details)

![The New Sofia Pub Crawl Guides](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2067639/c550f8cd-bc68-40ac-8d7b-d1fab5e6d048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sofia Pub Crawl Tour of The Hidden Unique Bars

$24

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sofia-pub-crawl-tour-of-the-hidden-unique-bars.a2067639.activity-details)

![Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49042265/d9c6e68b-e7a3-4e46-8062-c4c08a70cd0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

$33

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wine-and-tapas-boutique-bulgarian-wine-tasting.a49042265.activity-details)

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## Iskar Hotel Deals

![Sofia Balkan Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2000/1978/b6f761b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Sofia Balkan Palace

5 Sveta Nedelya Square Sofia Sofia

$132 nightly

$148 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

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)

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

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![ART HOTEL 158](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96420000/96410800/96410729/dd206d6c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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ART HOTEL 158

KNYAZ BORIS I 158 Sofia Sofia City Province

$66 nightly

$74 total

Feb 17 - Feb 18

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)

Room was clean, friendly staff, offered a free beverage, art is everywhere!! I loved it

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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![Grand Hotel Sofia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1156200/1156140/ce50095c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Grand Hotel Sofia

1 Gurko Str Sofia 

$139 nightly

$155 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

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! (997 reviews)

Great location. The room was big and cosy.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

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![Central Hotel Sofia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1400000/1397800/1397742/e6547c55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Central Hotel Sofia

52, Hristo Botev Blvd. Sofia 

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

not exceptional, but had safe parking for my friends' car.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

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![Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44120000/44114300/44114213/6afa1251_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia

89B, Vitosha Blvd. Sofia Sofia

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$181 nightly

$201 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (539 reviews)

Great staff, beautiful hotel, clean and spacious room with an amazing view.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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![Best Western Terminus Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1660800/1660772/f19d56d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Best Western Terminus Hotel

154 Hristo Botev Blvd Sofia 

$80 nightly

$90 total

Feb 19 - Feb 20

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (405 reviews)

Close to the main station in Sofia, room was clean and cozy, nice reception and staff.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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### Other neighborhoods around Iskar

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Mladost

4/5(21 area reviews)

 While you're in Mladost, take in top sights like Inter Expo and Congress Center or Winter Palace of Sports, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mladost 1 or Business Park Station. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sofia-Mladost.dx553248635974587104)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### kv. Gorublyane

 While kv. Gorublyane isn't home to many top sights, Inter Expo and Congress Center and Sofia Ring Mall are some notable places to visit nearby. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sofia-Kv-Gorublyane.dx553248635976007841)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Studentski Grad

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

 Studentski Grad is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Winter Palace of Sports and Hristo Botev Sport Hall. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sofia-Studentski-Grad.dx553248635939576174)

![Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, founded in 1869 year, located in this ancient building from 1893 year, Oborishte district, Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe  ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578115/22bad245-5ae4-42fd-b3a1-63a7866129fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Oborishte

 Oborishte is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Serdika Center and Oborishte park. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sofia-Oborishte.dx553248635939578115)

![Boyana Church Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000660879/041328fe-14b8-454e-ac8d-72d691b9aa5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Lozenets

4/5(21 area reviews)

 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sofia-Lozenets.dx3000660879)

![Saint Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006865/f67ef99f-5c13-46fe-be60-9ff78e5928fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Sredets District

 While visiting Sredets District, you might make a stop by sights like Borisova Gradina Park and Monument to the Liberating Tsar. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sofia-Sredets-District.dx553248635976006865)

[See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Sofia.dx3235.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neigh.Neighborhoods)

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