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 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.
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
Clean room, excellent service. Very good hotel
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
ART HOTEL 158
Room was clean, friendly staff, offered a free beverage, art is everywhere!! I loved it
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Grand Hotel Sofia
Great location. The room was big and cosy.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 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.
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.
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 University
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.
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.
- Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- Borovets Ski Resort
- Seven Rila Lakes
- Sofia Central Mineral Baths
- Vitosha Blvd
- National Palace of Culture
- Sofia University
- Bulgarian Parliament
- Vasil Levski Stadium
- Vitoshka Boulevard
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Mount Vitosha
- Arena Armeec
- Sofia Court House
- Pleven Epopee 1877
- Saparevo Banski & SPA
- Boyana Church
- Embassy of the Russian Federation
- Slaveykov Square
- Serdika Center
- Vitosha Nature Park
- Borisova Gradina
- National Museum of History
- Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School
- Church of St. George
- Sofia Ring Mall
- Pleven Panorama
- Tokuda Hospital
- Saint Nedelya Church
- Winter Palace of Sports
- Simeonovo Lift
- Borisova Gradina Park
