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What to do
Looking for things to do in Sofia? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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St. Sofia Church
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4.9
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Patriarchal Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky
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South Park
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National Palace of Culture Park
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Borisova Gradina Park
4.4
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The City Garden
4.2
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The Sofia Zoo
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Park "Oborishte"
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Ivan Vazov National Theatre
4.1
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Sofia, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Grand Hotel Sofia
4.6
/5
48 Reviews
Expo Hotel Sofia
4.1
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73 Reviews
B1 Downtown Hotel
4.6
/5
93 Reviews
AMAR Design Hotel by HMG
4.5
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72 Reviews
Hotel Premier Airport Sofia
4.5
/5
102 Reviews
Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel
4.5
/5
43 Reviews
Sofia Balkan Palace
4.0
/5
116 Reviews
Hilton Sofia
4.6
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57 Reviews
Ibis Sofia Airport Hotel
4.0
/5
177 Reviews
Hotel Marinela Sofia
3.9
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70 Reviews
Hemus Hotel Sofia
4.3
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127 Reviews
Ramada by Wyndham Sofia City Center
3.7
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121 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Sofia dishes and foodie spots.
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Spaghetti Kitchen
4.2
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6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. IDR364,583/person
Hadjidraganov's Cellars
4.5
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Barbecue
Avg. IDR258,333/person
Mediterraneo Restaurant
4.5
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. IDR179,166/person
Egur Egur - Armenian Restaurant
4.3
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7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. IDR316,666/person
MEAT Gourmet Sandwiches and Burgers
4.4
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5 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. IDR100,000/person
il Gusto
4.4
/5
5 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. IDR85,416/person
Happy Bar & Grill Rakovski
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. IDR106,250/person
Boom Burgers & Booze
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. IDR156,250/person
Happy Bar & Grill
4.8
/5
5 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Avg. IDR141,666/person
100 grams of sweets
4.2
/5
6 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. IDR308,333/person
Edgy Veggy
4.7
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6 Reviews
Latin American cuisine
Avg. IDR56,250/person
Green Deli Cafe
4.3
/5
6 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Avg. IDR1,633,333/person
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Rila Monastery
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Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
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Tsarevets Fortress
5.0
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Arch of Galerius
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Aristotelous Square
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White Tower of Thessaloniki
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Palace of Parliament
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Cismigiu Gardens
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The Romanian Athenaeum
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"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum
5.0
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King Mihai I Park
4.9
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Popular Premium Hotels Near Sofia
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Borovets Hills Ski & Spa - Half Board
8.3
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Festa Winter Palace Hotel
8.6
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34 Reviews
Strimon Garden Medical Spa Hotel
8.5
/5
29 Reviews
Grand Hotel Therme
8.7
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41 Reviews
Lucky Bansko Aparthotel SPA & Relax
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Amira Boutique Hotel
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16 Reviews
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
9.3
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Regnum Bansko Mountain Resort
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Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
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55 Reviews
Hotel Arte Spa & Park
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Maxi Park Hotel & Spa
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Hyatt Regency Pravets Resort
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56 Reviews
Katarino Spa Hotel
9.2
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6 Reviews
Ruskovets Thermal Spa & Ski Resort
9.2
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Skalite Hotel, Belogradchik, Bulgaria
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Bononia Estate Winery & Resort
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Landmark Creek Hotel Plovdiv
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/5
62 Reviews
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Spa Complex Belchin Spring
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Belchin Garden Spa&Wellness
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Hot Springs Medical and Spa
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Ruskovets Thermal Spa & Ski Resort
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Park Hotel and Spa Vella Hills
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Medite Spa Resort and Villas
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Zornitza Family Estate Relais & Chateaux
9.8
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Festa Winter Palace Hotel
8.6
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MPM Hotel Sport Ski-in, Ski-Out
8.6
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Complex Kamelia
8.9
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Hotel Bellevue - Half Board
8.8
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EMAR - HOTEL & SPA
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Euphoria Club Hotel
8.3
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Rila Hotel Borovets
9.0
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47 Reviews
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9.0
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56 Reviews
Jitomir Hotel
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Spa Hotel Ezeretz Blagoevgrad
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Hot Springs Medical and Spa
9.3
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Grand Hotel Bansko - Fitness & Spa
8.6
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Four Points by Sheraton Bansko
9.2
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Wellness Hotel Bulgaria
8.7
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MPM Hotel Sport Ski-in, Ski-Out
8.6
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Kamengrad Hotel & Spa
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il Gusto
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L'etranger
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La Terrazza di Serdica
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Checkpoint Charly
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Manastirska Magernitsa Restaurant
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Gelateria Naturale
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Ribs Brothers
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Spaghetti Kitchen & Bar - Sveta Nedelya
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Social Cafe Bar & Kitchen restaurant
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Chez Fefe
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Rainbow Factory
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Ventana
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Happy Bar & Grill Victoria
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Nepali Gurkha Restaurant
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Chevermeto - Traditional Bulgarian Restaurant
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HleBar
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Agarta restaurant
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Veda House
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