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 Ivan Vazov National Theatre 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.
Sredets District
While visiting Sredets District, you might make a stop by sights like Monument to the Liberating Tsar and Eagles' Bridge.
Mladost
While you're in Mladost, take in top sights like Inter Expo and Congress Center or Borisova Gradina Park, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mladost 1 or Business Park Station.
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
On a du changer de chambre pas d’eau chaude !
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Grand Hotel Sofia
Excellent location. Excellent breakfast. Amazing room
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Ibis Sofia Airport
A bit pricy for a very basic room. The parking lot was not paved and had potholes and mud.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Dunav Apartment House
Check in after hours was a little difficult. After that everything went smoothly. There is not a lot going on in the immediate area, but everything is within walking distance.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
ATM LUX APART
Aparthouse Borovo
Felt like home. Perfectly maintained, clean, spacious.. customer service better than 5* hotels I’ve stayed in Sof.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Sofia’s largest theater combines a fascinating array of art and architecture with a busy schedule of performances by some of Bulgaria’s finest actors.
- Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- Borovets Ski Resort
- Seven Rila Lakes
- Bulgarian Parliament
- National Palace of Culture
- Sofia Central Mineral Baths
- Vitosha Blvd
- Vasil Levski Stadium
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Vitoshka Boulevard
- Arena Armeec
- Borisova Gradina
- Boyana Church
- Sofia University
- Sofia Court House
- Mount Vitosha
- National Archaeological Museum
- Vitosha Nature Park
- Bulgarian Army Stadium
- Embassy of the Russian Federation
- NDK
- Church of St. George
- Saparevo Banski & SPA
- Saint Nedelya Church
- Sofia Ring Mall
- Cyril and Methodius National Library of Bulgaria
- Central Sofia Market Hall
- National Museum of History
- Saint Sofia Monument
- Pleven Epopee 1877
- Simeonovo Lift
- Serdika Center
