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# Elin Pelin

## Travel Guide

## Visit Elin Pelin

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![Platinum Image Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42560000/42551500/42551448/7a2db25f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Platinum Image Hotel

blvd. Novoseltsi 110 Elin Pelin 

$100 nightly

$110 total

Feb 9 - Feb 10

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Elin Pelin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Ivan Vazov National Theater ...

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Sofia Balkan Palace

5 Sveta Nedelya Square Sofia Sofia

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$127 nightly

$142 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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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Grand Hotel Sofia

1 Gurko Str Sofia 

$139 nightly

$155 total

Feb 20 - Feb 21

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)

Probably the best hotel in Sofia.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

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Dunav Apartment House

Dunav street 38 Sofia Sofia City Province

Stay at this aparthotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Saint Sofia Monument and Sveta Petka Samardjiyska ...

9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)

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

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Flora Residence Daisy

Main Street, next to children slope Samokov Sofia Province

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and ...

7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)

Nice property, clean and comfortable. Staff always happy to help

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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Yagoda & Malina Villas

Borovets Samokov 

Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Samokov. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard ...

7.4/10 Good! (27 reviews)

Hotel is ok, bathroom was very old, no shower cabin, installations from the 90s

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022

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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

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)

![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

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)

![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

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

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)

![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

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)

![Vitoshka Boulevard showing markets, outdoor eating and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170818/097daa80-9333-426c-b6ba-6ceb2e98b149.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Vitoshka Boulevard

Stroll along the spacious main shopping street of Sofia and enjoy the mix of heritage façades, renowned retailers, leafy trees and lively cafés.

[](https://expedia.com/Vitoshka-Boulevard-Rajon-Triaditsa.d6170818.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

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![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

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![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

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## Cities near Elin Pelin

![Ivan Vazov National Theatre which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097820/e84c7119-8c1f-4bb6-91b5-7cb881e80956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sofia

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### Ihtiman

![Ecopath Under the stone.Recommended by me!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000481096/eebfd5b6-672a-48e3-ae32-df845bbba6bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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