Title: Visit Shipka: 2026 Travel Guide for Shipka, Kazanlak | Expedia.com

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# Shipka

## Travel Guide

![Шипка](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043560/19da392f-d21b-483f-b38e-55294fd80021.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![On the Sophia side oh the Shipka pass in Bulgaria. Beautiful. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043560/8bbf99b9-40b6-4ab5-ae26-d07b130c829f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Shipka

Things to do

- Shipka Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Shipka

![Kings Valley Medical & Spa Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87830000/87823400/87823397/73f6ba98_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Kings Valley Medical & Spa Hotel

22 Izvora Street Kazanlak Stara Zagora Province

$157 nightly

$174 total

Mar 3 - Mar 4

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! (81 reviews)

The room was clean and spacious.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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![Atmosphere Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103580000/103579500/103579476/eeabf9c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Atmosphere Hotel

12 Petko Kolev St. Pavel Banya Stara Zagora

$414 nightly

$452 total

Feb 12 - Feb 13

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Pavel Banya. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Excellent.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

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Sevtopolis Apartments

Progres Kazanlak Stara Zagora

$65 nightly

$73 total

Feb 10 - Feb 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

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![Sevtopolis Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103150000/103140300/103140252/4d516335_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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

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![Cozy studio located in the heart of Kazanlak. 
City with History.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105752000/105751928/5d9667dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Cozy studio located in the heart of Kazanlak. City with History.

 Kazanlak Stara Zagora

Stay at this apartment in Kazanlak. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Open Market and Iskra Historical Museum are located nearby.

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![Balkans Serendipity - Artistic forest house](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102250000/102242000/102241904/2eff4e55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Balkans Serendipity - Artistic forest house

 Nikolaevo Gabrovo

Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Tryavna. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Church of ...

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### Popular places to visit

#### Buzludzha Monument

You can learn about the history of Kazanlak with a trip to Buzludzha Monument. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Buzludzha-Monument-Kazanlak.d553248621532502722.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak

Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is just one of the places to see in Kazanlak, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Thracian-Tomb-Of-Kazanlak-Kazanlak.d6097936.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Kulata Ethnological Complex

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kulata Ethnological Complex during your trip to Kazanlak. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kulata-Ethnological-Complex-Kazanlak.d553248621533038903.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Ostrusha Mound

After visiting Ostrusha Mound, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kazanlak. Experience the area's festivals and museums. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ostrusha-Mound-Kazanlak.d940913338022842368.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Open Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Open Market during your stay in Kazanlak. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Open-Market-Kazanlak.d553248621533038900.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Rose Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Rose Museum during your travels in Kazanlak. Discover the area's festivals and monuments. 

[](https://expedia.com/Rose-Museum-Kazanlak.d940914300743540736.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Horse Riding in the Valley of Roses in Thracian Spirit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3827134/d4e2ad41-3223-471c-9afc-9e39472ae99d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Horse Riding in the Valley of Roses in Thracian Spirit

$13

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/horse-riding-in-the-valley-of-roses-in-thracian-spirit.a3827134.activity-details)

![Symbol of the Communism Buzludzha monument and the Rose valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2087729/8096e104-284d-4661-a7a6-67279739e5bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Plovdiv - Buzludzha and the Thracian kingdom valley

$140

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/plovdiv-buzludzha-and-the-thracian-kingdom-valley.a2087729.activity-details)

![Communist Heritage Tour- Buzludzha and The Might of the East Block Aviation](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45707190/13f41212-5647-4136-83fd-5ca1393dd2f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Communist Heritage Tour- Buzludzha and The Might of the East Block Aviation

$191

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/communist-heritage-tour-buzludzha-and-the-might-of-the-east-block-aviation.a45707190.activity-details)

![A Day trip to the Thracian Kings, the Valley of Roses & Buzludzha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49683726/bf09bac1-389e-4404-851d-19aa0659fc10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### A Day trip to the Thracian Kings, The Valley of Roses & Buzludzha

$194

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/a-day-trip-to-the-thracian-kings.a49683726.activity-details)

![Sofia:The Highlights of Bulgaria - Rose Valley and Buzludzha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49665958/cb2afe32-8ce1-4acc-bdb7-7cfade5408d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sofia:The Highlights of Bulgaria - Rose Valley and Buzludzha

$271

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sofiathe-highlights-of-bulgaria-rose-valley-and-buzludzha.a49665958.activity-details)

![Buzludzha Monument](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3147087/b2aaccdc-af08-40ea-ae5d-cde6e9d603d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tour to Koprivshtitsa and the Buzludzha monument incl the Seuthes Thracian Tomb

$389

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tour-to-koprivshtitsa-and-the-buzludzha-monument-incl-the-seuthes-thracian-tomb.a3147087.activity-details)

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## Cities near Shipka

![This is Shipka, the Monument of Liberty.

One of my favourite photos.

This one won Wiki Loves Monuments - Bulgaria 2017.

Great memories 💜](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/663868235896508416/90380f33-f5dc-4bca-9a14-41b458b96fa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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