Northwest Bulgaria

Travel Guide

Beautiful landscape with bizarre rock formations. Stone stairs leading to the amazing rock formations and walls of a medieval fortress in Belogradchik, northwest Bulgaria. Panorama
Beautiful landscape with bizarre rock formations. Stone stairs leading to the amazing rock formations and walls of a medieval fortress in Belogradchik, northwest Bulgaria. Panorama
Little part of beautiful Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.
Just on the outskirts of Sofia, Pancharevo Lake makes a good sunday stroll.
The annual Surva Festival of Masquerade Games or Kukeri festival in Pernik, Bulgaria. The participants wear masks with the faces of beasts and birds; and heavy copper bells around their waists and perform rituals to dispel the evil spirits which might otherwise bring ill fortune to a community. #Festival

Where to stay in Northwest Bulgaria

Sofia featuring heritage architecture and a house

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 Sofia City Art Gallery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Serdika Station or Lavov Most Station to see more of the city.

Sofia City Center
Boyana Church Bulgaria

Lozenets

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

Lozenets
Saint Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria

Sredets District

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

Sredets District
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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.

Mladost
Amazing aerial panorama from a drone of city Sofia with stormy clouds, Bulgaria

Vitosha District

Vitosha District is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Vitosha and Boyana Church.

Vitosha District
One of the many churches in Sofia

Rajon Triaditsa

If you're spending some time in Rajon Triaditsa, Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture are top sights worth seeing.

Rajon Triaditsa
Sofia Balkan Palace

Sofia Balkan Palace

5 out of 5
5 Sveta Nedelya Square Sofia Sofia
The price is P8,403 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P8,403
P9,369 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The entire hotel was AMAZING!!! Everything was wonderful, staff, the car service, breakfast, vicinity of hotel, metro (although, we didn't use; it's right outside the front door) etc. I traveled with my 13-year old daughter and it was situated in a safe location. I highly recommend staying here if ...

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Sofia Balkan Palace
ART HOTEL 158

ART HOTEL 158

3 out of 5
KNYAZ BORIS I 158 Sofia Sofia City Province
Stay at this hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sofia Synagogue and Central Sofia Market Hall ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (165 reviews)
Art Hotel 158 is perfectly located right in the very center of Sofia, within walking distance of everything. The room was completely new, very clean, and beautifully maintained. The bathroom was also new and modern, with everything in excellent condition. The bed was comfortable and the room felt ...

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

ART HOTEL 158
Grand Hotel Sofia

Grand Hotel Sofia

5 out of 5
1 Gurko Str Sofia
The price is P7,112 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P7,112
P7,981 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sofia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
Bathroom amenities, spacious room, comfortable space, convenient location

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Grand Hotel Sofia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dunav Apartment House

Dunav Apartment House

3.5 out of 5
Dunav street 38 Sofia Sofia City Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Saint Sofia Monument and Sveta Petka Samardjiyska ...
9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
Central location, the facilities were good enough. Reception works 9 to 5, and as we arrived after 5 we were given instructions on how to check in and which apartment to go to. When we went to that apartment, however, it was already occupied by other people 😁. In the end we managed to find the apartment ...

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Dunav Apartment House
Flora Residence Daisy

Flora Residence Daisy

5 out of 5
Main Street, next to children slope Samokov Sofia Province
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and ...
7.6/10 Good! (6 reviews)
Nice property, clean and comfortable. Staff always happy to help

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Flora Residence Daisy
Yagoda & Malina Villas

Yagoda & Malina Villas

3 out of 5
Borovets Samokov
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Samokov. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard ...
7.4/10 Good! (27 reviews)
Hotel is ok, bathroom was very old, no shower cabin, installations from the 90s

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022

Yagoda & Malina Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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