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 Ivan Vazov National Theatre and National Archaeological Museum 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 Sofia Zoo or Borisova Gradina Park 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 Monument to the Liberating Tsar and Central Military Club.
Rajon Triaditsa
If you're spending some time in Rajon Triaditsa, Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture are top sights worth seeing.
Vitosha District
Vitosha District is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Vitosha and Boyana Church.
Sofia Balkan Palace
Amazing building, modern but classical rooms. We loved it
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Excellent amenities and
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
Grand Hotel Sofia
The room was perfect, the staff more than professional thanks a lot - and see you again
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Agora Boutique
We had a great stay at this hotel, which is right on the corner with Vitosha street. Great location, walkable to all the main attractions. Plenty of restaurants nearby. The room was also great, there is an AC. We could leave our bags at reception after check-out. Breakfast was at a nearby cafe Memento ...
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025
Dunav Apartment House
Very clean, super lovely staff (shoutout to Raya who had the best recommendation for a day in Sofia), location is good, 10/15mn away from the historical center and both check in and check out was very straight forward WiFi is a bit unstable but they're working on it and we were on holiday so in a ...
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Gardenia Apartments
close to Sofia bus and train station, lots of buses, trams to go to everywhere in the city. for those fit for walk like me, it is walking distance to all the major attractions.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
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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.
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.
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.
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.
- Borovets Ski Resort
- Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- National Palace of Culture
- Sofia Central Mineral Baths
- Seven Rila Lakes
- Vitosha Blvd
- Bulgarian Parliament
- Mount Vitosha
- Vitoshka Boulevard
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Vasil Levski Stadium
- Arena Armeec
- Sofia Court House
- Embassy of the Russian Federation
- Pleven Epopee 1877
- Borisova Gradina
- Sofia University
- Russian Church
- Saparevo Banski & SPA
- Boyana Church
- Tokuda Hospital
- Vitosha Nature Park
- Sofia Zoo
- Central Sofia Market Hall
- Simeonovo Lift
- NDK
- Serdika Center
- Sofia Ring Mall
- Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square
- Saint Nedelya Church
- National Museum of History
- City Garden
