Iskar
Sofia
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.

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 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.

Mount Vitosha
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Vitosha during your travels in Sofia. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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.

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.
Things to do

Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia

Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour

From Sofia: Plovdiv Guided Day Tour

From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Town Full-Day Trip

Bulgaria and Serbia Full Day Tour from Sofia
Iskar Hotel Deals

Montecito Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Sofia Balkan Palace
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

InterContinental Sofia by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

ART HOTEL 158
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Grand Hotel Sofia
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Iskar

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.

Slatina
Slatina might not have many top sights, but Arena Armeec and Festivalna Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

Oborishte
Oborishte is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Serdika Center and National Museum of Military History.

Lozenets
Unique features of Lozenets include the spas and bars. Make a stop by Sofia Zoo or Borisova Gradina Park while you're exploring the area.

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