Title: Visit Central Bulgaria: Best of Central Bulgaria Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Central Bulgaria](https://expedia.com/Central-Bulgaria-Hotels.d6050206.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Central Bulgaria](https://expedia.com/Central-Bulgaria-Vacation-Rentals.d6050206.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Central Bulgaria](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Central-Bulgaria.d6050206.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Central Bulgaria](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Central-Bulgaria.d6050206.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Central Bulgaria](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Central-Bulgaria.d6050206.Car-Rental-Guide)[Central Bulgaria Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Central-Bulgaria.d6050206.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Central Bulgaria ## Travel Guide ![The perfect weather and the perfect place. 🌈🎨](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043477/5830b091-fe9c-4e97-b478-b6ca19c9cff0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waterfall in the end of foot path by Emen Canyon, called Moving skok, which is connected with legend of Bulgarian girl, who jumped into the water by more than 50 meters high, because she don't wanted to accept Turkish faith. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000402130/70622ecb-7355-4537-8a54-6b055e26eb5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Town at Bulgaria's former capital. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4209/62c57422-f988-4579-b145-e0afa2bb9d60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Some waterfalls in West part in Stara planina, Bulgaria.During the autumn.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141271/7eee3e87-5b36-4a76-969b-a6e760736fe9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Buzludzha monument - an old communist symbol, now an exciting place to visit and photograph.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/663868235896508416/2187f963-608c-4501-9398-005dfb3288be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Bulgaria Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Central Bulgaria ![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) ### Veliko Tarnovo Center 5/5(2 area reviews) Though Veliko Tarnovo Center might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Asen's Monument and Samovodska Charshia. [](https://expedia.com/Veliko-Tarnovo-Veliko-Tarnovo-Center.dx553248635974577909) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Central-Bulgaria.dx6050206.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Central Bulgaria Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Central Bulgaria ![Kings Valley Medical & Spa Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87830000/87823400/87823397/2e8601e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kings Valley Medical & Spa Hotel 22 Izvora Street Kazanlak Stara Zagora Province $136 nightly $151 total Apr 13 - Apr 14 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! (83 reviews) Exceptional Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F13%2F2026&endDate=4%2F14%2F2026&selected=87823397&PinnedHotelID=87823397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050206) ![Park Hotel Stara Zagora](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23070000/23065300/23065245/0a259031_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Park Hotel Stara Zagora 50 Han Asparuh Str Stara Zagora $101 nightly $111 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Stara Zagora. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Zagorka Brewery Museum and Samara Flag ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (66 reviews) Breakfast was excellent, the room was spacious and beautifully decorated. The area with the lake is also gorgeous. Great hotel! Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=23065245&PinnedHotelID=23065245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050206) ![Bey House Royal Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96761200/96761185/5628c1a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bey House Royal Hotel 4 ul. Chitalishtna Veliko Tarnovo Veliko Tarnovo $218 nightly $239 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Veliko Tarnovo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a steam room. Popular attractions Museum of National Revival & Constituent ... [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=96761185&PinnedHotelID=96761185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050206) [See all 516 properties in Central Bulgaria](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F28%2F2026®ionId=6050206) 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/104000000/103150000/103140300/103140252/48ba25e3_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) ![DORM BG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89280000/89270200/89270168/774f7d42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DORM BG 1A str. Kenali Stara Zagora Stara Zagora Stay at this aparthotel in Stara Zagora. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zagorka Brewery Museum and Beroe Stadium ... 8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews) Chambre correcte mais un peu humide Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Stara-Zagora-Hotels-DORM-BG.h89270168.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury villa with private pool, large garden with panoramic views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39880000/39871500/39871495/13fa1242_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury villa with private pool, large garden with panoramic views Pomoshtitsa Stay at this vacation home in Popovo. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. 9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews) super vakantiewoning villa,zeer rustig gelegen, met prachtig zwembad.Ideaal om met een tiental personen te verblijven,prachtige vergezichten, een aanrader. Reviewed on May 28, 2015 [](https://expedia.com/Popovo-Hotels-Luxury-Villa-With-Private-Pool.h39871495.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Central Bulgaria](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6050206&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 Central Bulgaria hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050206&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=6050206&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050206&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[Mar 27 - Mar 28](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050206&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050206&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=6050206&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=6050206&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=6050206&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Tsarevets Fortress](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4209/c5414921-fe20-447c-8384-dbe22450cda6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tsarevets Fortress Learn about the local history of Veliko Tarnovo when you take a trip to Tsarevets Fortress. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Tsarevets-Fortress-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097872.Vacation-Attraction) ![Krushuna waterfalls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043668/a683721e-ce99-417f-9327-abbc82732028.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Krushuna waterfalls Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Krushuna waterfalls during your travels in Letnitsa. [](https://expedia.com/Krushuna-Waterfalls-Letnitsa.d553248635939591739.Vacation-Attraction) ![Samovodska Charshia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4209/8b0cf488-dcc7-4e5f-a9f1-233dcab2062f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Samovodska Charshia During your trip to Dragijevo, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Samovodska Charshia. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.com/Samovodska-Charshia-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248635939577807.Vacation-Attraction) ![Asenovtsi Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4209/ca009c3b-c33b-4c81-8cca-8eaa37f7021e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Asenovtsi Park Explore the great outdoors at Asenovtsi Park, a lovely green space in Dragijevo. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Asenovtsi-Park-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097874.Vacation-Attraction) #### Etâr Ethnographic Village Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Etâr Ethnographic Village Museum during your travels in Gabrovo. Amble around the area's forest or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.com/Etar-Ethnographic-Village-Museum-Gabrovo.d553248621533038910.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sveti Kiril & Metodii Church After visiting Sveti Kiril & Metodii Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dragijevo. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Sveti-Kiril-Metodii-Church-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248621533038936.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Varna: Archaeological Museum Ticket & E-Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4553880/bf1853c0-d919-4086-be06-423b4c31f813.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Varna: Archaeological Museum Ticket & E-Guide $22 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/varna-archaeological-museum-ticket-e-guide.a4553880.activity-details) ![Pokémon GO Varna Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1202013/f927f167-a7d7-4ddf-9222-af4763e09995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pokémon GO Varna Private Tour $20 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/pokemon-go-varna-private-tour.a1202013.activity-details) ![Varna: Guided VIP Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4545583/4e6ff7dd-c65c-47f9-acb7-6d99119e4e1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Varna: Guided VIP Tour $92 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/varna-guided-vip-tour.a4545583.activity-details) ![Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3476623/e15ca815-62ff-47bc-b001-0b74a89d2e7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting $68 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/varna-exquisite-wine-tasting.a3476623.activity-details) ![Varna City Center](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47176101/eac1a21c-dba1-4857-a28a-b7bbb0de0a57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna $57 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-private-bicycle-tour-in-varna.a47176101.activity-details) ![Jeep Safari Varna, Albena, Golden Sands & Kranevo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1202072/84d4fb3d-7b24-4164-8ab3-a45e9a1b4573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jeep Safari Varna, Albena, Golden Sands & Kranevo $114 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/jeep-safari-varna.a1202072.activity-details) [See all activities in Central Bulgaria](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Central-Bulgaria.d6050206.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Central Bulgaria ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4209/6e7f5e6c-5c8a-4063-9ad7-54d3e525a33e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Veliko Tarnovo ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9710/f0bf86d3-2c7d-4332-9b13-01b7d41cd8af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ruse ![Stara Zagora Bulgaria aerial panorama view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9978/8d244961-c15a-4c1c-8a85-629025d216b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stara Zagora ![Targovishte Bulgaria drone aerial panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10051/80b3229f-95b7-49a7-bef2-53e64dd54d8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Targovishte - Cities near Central Bulgaria - Places of interest [Veliko Tarnovo](https://expedia.com/Veliko-Tarnovo.dx4209)[Gorna Orechovitsa](https://expedia.com/Gorna-Orechovitsa.dx7498)[Ruse](https://expedia.com/Ruse.dx9710)[Stara Zagora](https://expedia.com/Stara-Zagora.dx9978)[Targovishte](https://expedia.com/Targovishte.dx10051)[Karlovo](https://expedia.com/Karlovo.dx500338)[Gabrovo](https://expedia.com/Gabrovo.dx500339)[Shumen](https://expedia.com/Shumen.dx6047362)[Hisarja](https://expedia.com/Hisarja.dx6051572)[Troyan](https://expedia.com/Troyan.dx6053976)[Bozhentsi](https://expedia.com/Bozhentsi.dx6054080)[Yambol](https://expedia.com/Yambol.dx6140415)[Sevlievo](https://expedia.com/Sevlievo.dx6141271)[Tryavna](https://expedia.com/Tryavna.dx6141604)[Svishtov](https://expedia.com/Svishtov.dx6144091)[Arbanasi](https://expedia.com/Arbanasi.dx6157923)[Ivanovo](https://expedia.com/Ivanovo.dx6205012)[Kazanlak](https://expedia.com/Kazanlak.dx6205013)[Isperih](https://expedia.com/Isperih.dx6205014)[Sliven](https://expedia.com/Sliven.dx6255450)[Lovech](https://expedia.com/Lovech.dx6289410)[Starozagorski Bani](https://expedia.com/Starozagorski-Bani.dx6336206)[Oltenita](https://expedia.com/Oltenita.dx6336662)[Zheravna](https://expedia.com/Zheravna.dx3000043477)[Yakovtsi](https://expedia.com/Yakovtsi.dx3000043486) - [Tsarevets Fortress ](https://expedia.com/Tsarevets-Fortress-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097872.Vacation-Attraction) - [Etâr Ethnographic Village Museum ](https://expedia.com/Etar-Ethnographic-Village-Museum-Gabrovo.d553248621533038910.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sveti Kiril & Metodii Church ](https://expedia.com/Sveti-Kiril-Metodii-Church-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248621533038936.Vacation-Attraction) - [Buzludzha Monument ](https://expedia.com/Buzludzha-Monument-Kazanlak.d553248621532502722.Vacation-Attraction) - [Uzana Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Uzana-Ski-Resort-Gabrovo.d6097926.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak ](https://expedia.com/Thracian-Tomb-Of-Kazanlak-Kazanlak.d6097936.Vacation-Attraction) - [Veliko Tarnovo University ](https://expedia.com/Veliko-Tarnovo-University-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097878.Vacation-Attraction) - [SS. Forty Martyrs Church ](https://expedia.com/SS-Forty-Martyrs-Church-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097876.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari ](https://expedia.com/Thracian-Tomb-Of-Sveshtari-Bulgaria.d6097940.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nicopolis ad Istrum ](https://expedia.com/Nicopolis-Ad-Istrum-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248621532502726.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo ](https://expedia.com/Rock-Hewn-Churches-Of-Ivanovo-Bulgaria.d6097934.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ibrahim Pasha Mosque ](https://expedia.com/Ibrahim-Pasha-Mosque-Razgrad.d553248621562725139.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pavlikeni Tuesday Street Market ](https://expedia.com/Pavlikeni-Tuesday-Street-Market-Pavlikeni.d553248621532502710.Vacation-Attraction) - [Veliko Târnovo Archaeological Museum ](https://expedia.com/Veliko-Tarnovo-Archaeological-Museum-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248621532502732.Vacation-Attraction) - [Asenovtsi Park ](https://expedia.com/Asenovtsi-Park-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097874.Vacation-Attraction) - [Transfiguration Monastery ](https://expedia.com/Transfiguration-Monastery-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248635975635253.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kulata Ethnological Complex ](https://expedia.com/Kulata-Ethnological-Complex-Kazanlak.d553248621533038903.Vacation-Attraction) - [Stariya Briast - The Old Elm ](https://expedia.com/Stariya-Briast-The-Old-Elm-Sliven.d6253626.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rock Monastery St. Dimitar Basarabovski ](https://expedia.com/Rock-Monastery-St-Dimitar-Basarabovski-Ruse.d553248621532502852.Vacation-Attraction) - [Svishtov Monastery ](https://expedia.com/Svishtov-Monastery-Svishtov.d6282684.Vacation-Attraction) - [Museum of Satire and Humor ](https://expedia.com/Museum-Of-Satire-And-Humor-Gabrovo.d553248621562725134.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hadzhi Dimitâr Museum ](https://expedia.com/Hadzhi-Dimitar-Museum-Sliven.d553248621533038925.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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