Hotel Vega Sofia is located on the outskirts of Sofia, a 10-minute drive from the city centre and a 5-minute walk from the G.M. Dimitrov Subway Station, offering a peaceful escape from the city's bustle. This 4-star hotel enjoys very good user ratings across location, cleanliness and overall experience. The hotel features modern, individually decorated rooms with comfortable amenities. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities including a restaurant, bar, spa, sauna, fitness centre and free parking.
8.6 644 reviews
Bulgaria
22/08 – 29/08
A$375/nighttotal: A$2625 (7 )
Art Hotel Babylon
2 7
hotel , Sunny Beach
Art Hotel Babylon is situated in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, 0.13 km from the beach and 0.5 km from the resort centre, conveniently located near a bus stop. This family-friendly hotel offers modern rooms with amenities including a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and 24-hour room service, plus a terrace and garden.
9.3 149 reviews
Bulgaria
22/08 – 29/08
A$74/nighttotal: A$518 (7 )
Hotel Berito
1 2
hotel , Momchilgrad
Hotel Berito is conveniently located in Momchilgrad, just 21 miles from the ancient Thracian city of Perperikon and within easy reach of other attractions. This one-star hotel has received excellent user ratings for its cleanliness, location, and overall experience. The hotel offers a range of amenities, including a garden, bar, and fitness centre, providing guests with opportunities to relax and stay active. Rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and some even offer balconies with views, ensuring a comfortable stay.
9.3 244 reviews
Bulgaria
20/06 – 27/06
A$99/nighttotal: A$693 (7 )
Family Hotel Santo Bansko
1 2
hotel , Bansko
Family Hotel Santo Bansko is conveniently located in Bansko, approximately 0.6km from Holy Trinity Church and 0.8km from Bansko Municipality. This 3-star guesthouse offers ski-to-door access, on-site dining, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and family-friendly amenities including a playground, plus rental services for skis, bikes, and cars.
9.6 500 reviews
Bulgaria
15/08 – 22/08
A$316/nighttotal: A$2212 (7 )
Хотел АЛЕКСАНДЪР
5 10
hotel , Pavel Banya
Hotel Aleksandar in Pavel Banya offers convenient access to Ekopateka Byala Reka (32km) and Shipka Peak (35km), ideal for exploring the region's natural beauty and historical sites. This 2-star establishment features a restaurant, bar, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, and free parking, alongside comfortable rooms with air conditioning, balconies, and free Wi-Fi.
9.0 1650 reviews
Bulgaria
26/07 – 31/07
A$152/nighttotal: A$760 (5 )
Hotel Arpezos
2 4
hotel , Kŭrdzhali
Hotel Arpezos is situated in the centre of Kŭrdzhali, just 15 metres from a public, seasonal outdoor pool and tennis courts, making it ideal for exploring the town and its surrounding attractions. The hotel offers a range of facilities including a restaurant serving Bulgarian, Turkish, and European cuisine, a terrace restaurant with a grill bar, a lobby bar, a fitness centre, a sauna, and a tennis court.
9.2 55 reviews
Bulgaria
13/07 – 18/07
A$91/nighttotal: A$455 (5 )
Семеен хотел Балканъ-Априлци
1 3
hotel , Apriltsi
Family Hotel Balkana, a 3-star establishment in Apriltsi, offers a convenient base for exploring Troyan, situated approximately 26 kilometres from the Troyan Monastery. This family-friendly guesthouse features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, a fitness centre, and a spa, alongside free private parking and rooms with balconies offering mountain views.
8.4 1928 reviews
Bulgaria
14/07 – 22/07
A$329/nighttotal: A$2632 (8 )
Hotel Adria
3 6
hotel , Sofia
The Aris Hotel Sofia, a 3-star lodging, enjoys a central Sofia City Centre location, within a 1-kilometre radius of key attractions such as the Sofia Synagogue, Central Market Hall, and Banya Basha Mosque, and less than 1 kilometre from Lavov Most Station and the Central Bus Station. This hotel offers guests a range of amenities including a sauna, spa, fitness centre, restaurant, bar, and free Wi-Fi in public areas, alongside convenient features such as valet parking and room service.
8.7 591 reviews
Bulgaria
16/08 – 20/08
A$151/nighttotal: A$604 (4 )
Luxor Hotel
2 6
hotel , Smolyan
Luxor Hotel in Smolyan offers convenient access to local attractions and is approximately 84 kilometres from Plovdiv International Airport. This 3-star establishment features a fitness centre, sauna, and rooms with cable TV, minibars and private bathrooms, plus free private parking and Wi-Fi.
9.0 1696 reviews
Bulgaria
22/08 – 26/08
A$180/nighttotal: A$720 (4 )
Sirena Palace Family Hotel
1 3
hotel , Obzor
The Sirena Palace Family Hotel is situated in Obzor, a Black Sea resort town located 34 kilometres from Sunny Beach and 61 kilometres from Varna. This three-star hotel offers family-friendly accommodation with an outdoor pool, a garden, and a bar, as well as a range of amenities including free Wi-Fi, parking, and room service.
8.1 2156 reviews
Bulgaria
18/07 – 25/07
A$804/nighttotal: A$5628 (7 )
Grand Hotel Sunny Beach - All Inclusive
2 5
hotel , Sunny Beach
Grand Hotel Sunny Beach, offering the 'Grand Hotel Sunny Beach - All Inclusive' package, is situated in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, a mere 20 metres from the beach, 300 metres from the Hospital, and 500 metres from Kuban. This 4-star hotel boasts a swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, and all rooms feature balconies, plus free Wi-Fi and room service; guests can enjoy a restaurant, bar and convenient proximity to local attractions.
9.1 182 reviews
Bulgaria
05/07 – 12/07
A$94/nighttotal: A$658 (7 )
Hotel Demetra
1 2
hotel , Berkovitsa
Family Hotel Demetra is located just outside Berkovitsa's centre, about 1 kilometre from the bus station and a short drive from the Kom and Ashiklar ski slopes. This 2-star hotel enjoys a tranquil setting with views of the Balkan Mountains and Kom Peak, and has received very good user ratings. The family-run hotel offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy the well-kept garden with barbecue facilities, a children's playground, a furnished terrace, and a sauna.
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8.6 433 reviews
Bulgaria
22/06 – 29/06
A$133/nighttotal: A$931 (7 )
Efbet Hotel
1 2
hotel , Varna City
The Efbet Hotel enjoys a prime location on Varna's main pedestrian street, offering easy access to Nezavisimost Square and a short 1km walk to the beach, as well as proximity to the Varna Opera House (0.46km) and the Archaeological Museum (1.64km). This 4-star establishment provides modern, air-conditioned rooms with amenities including a safe, mini-bar, seating area, and flat-screen TV, plus on-site dining, free Wi-Fi, and convenient services such as car rental and dry cleaning.
9.1 1630 reviews
Bulgaria
10/08 – 16/08
A$343/nighttotal: A$2058 (6 )
Iglika Hotel & Villas Borovets
1 4
hotel , Borovets
Iglika Hotel & Villas Borovets enjoys a central Borovets location, less than 0.5km from both the Martinovi Baraki Lift and the Sitnyakovo Express Gondola. This 4-star hotel offers fully refurbished rooms, a complimentary wellness area including a swimming pool and saunas, a fitness centre, a restaurant with varied menus, and free parking; a gala dinner is included on 31st December.
9.3 454 reviews
Bulgaria
27/07 – 28/07
A$148/nightfor 1 night
Villa Della Rosa
1 2
hotel , Razgrad
Villa Della Rosa in Razgrad offers a convenient base, situated approximately 39 kilometres from Aquapark Blue Magic. This two-star guesthouse provides family rooms, a swimming pool, spa, and on-site restaurant and bar, along with free Wi-Fi and parking.
9.0 1365 reviews
Bulgaria
13/07 – 20/07
A$263/nighttotal: A$1841 (7 )
Art 'Otel
1 5
hotel , Sofia
Art 'Otel is conveniently located in central Sofia, just 0.6 kilometres from the Mall of Sofia and within easy walking distance of Vitosha Street, the Palace of Culture, and the business district. This 4-star hotel consistently receives excellent user ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hotel is housed in a historic building, offering a unique glimpse into Sofia's past. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a spa, sauna, fitness centre, restaurant, bar, and terrace, as well as convenient services like room service, valet parking, and a concierge.
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9.4 184 reviews
Bulgaria
09/07 – 16/07
A$212/nighttotal: A$1484 (7 )
Комплекс Бабенец
1 4
hotel , Gorna Oryakhovitsa
The Комплекс Бабенец hotel is located in Gorna Oryakhovitsa, just 8.7 kilometres from the Archaeological Museum in Veliko Tarnovo. This 2-star hotel offers guests a range of amenities including a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a garden and a terrace, as well as a restaurant and a bar.
9.3 574 reviews
Bulgaria
25/06 – 30/06
A$525/nighttotal: A$2625 (5 )
Complex Magic Of The Rhodopes
3 12
hotel , Bachkovo
The Complex Magic Of The Rhodopes lodging is conveniently located in Bachkovo, a 13-minute walk from the Bachkovo Monastery and 15 kilometres from Plovdiv International Airport. This establishment offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant with a Gala Dinner on 31 December, free Wi-Fi, and some rooms include kitchenettes; nearby opportunities for hiking and fishing are also available.
8.3 118 reviews
Bulgaria
22/07 – 28/07
A$53/nighttotal: A$318 (6 )
Family Hotel Kavrakovi
1 3
hotel , Pavel Banya
Family Hotel Kavrakovi in Pavel Banya offers a convenient base, situated approximately 32 kilometres from Ekopateka Byala Reka and 35 kilometres from Shipka Peak. This 3-star guesthouse provides 24-square-metre rooms, each with a bedroom and bathroom, plus amenities including a swimming pool, spa, and free parking; children will enjoy the on-site playground.
9.0 602 reviews
Bulgaria
26/06 – 03/07
A$443/nighttotal: A$3101 (7 )
Hotel Villa Magus
2 4
hotel , Kladnitsa
Hotel Villa Magus is situated in Kladnitsa, just 16 kilometres from Vitosha Nature Park, offering easy access to both natural beauty and historical landmarks. This four-star hotel features a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, and restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for guests.
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Bulgaria
What are the best landmarks to visit in Bulgaria?
For iconic landmarks, the Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must-see. Its stunning architecture and religious significance are captivating. In Sofia, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is incredibly impressive, a symbol of the city. Plovdiv's ancient Roman theatre, remarkably well-preserved, offers a glimpse into the past. Along the Black Sea coast, Nessebar's ancient streets and churches are enchanting.
What are the most popular 2, 3 and 4-star hotels in Bulgaria?
Exploring Bulgaria's diverse landscapes is key. Hiking in the Pirin Mountains offers breathtaking views, while exploring the Seven Rila Lakes is an unforgettable experience. A visit to the ancient city of Veliko Tarnovo, perched on a hilltop, is a journey through history. For relaxation, the Black Sea beaches provide ample opportunity for swimming and sunbathing.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences. Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) offer pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds. Summer (June-August) is ideal for beach holidays, but expect higher temperatures and more tourists. Winter (November-March) is perfect for skiing in the mountains.
What are the best family friendly hotels in Bulgaria?
Which neighbourhoods or areas are best for spending a week in Bulgaria?
Sofia offers a great base for exploring the country, with easy access to transport links. For a coastal escape, Sunny Beach or Nessebar provide vibrant atmospheres and beautiful beaches. For a more cultural experience, Plovdiv, with its charming Old Town, is an excellent choice. If you prefer a quieter experience, consider Bansko, a mountain resort town.
What are the best pet friendly hotels in Bulgaria?
Which parts of Bulgaria are perfect for a weekend getaway?
A weekend in Sofia allows you to explore its historical sites and vibrant cultural scene. Plovdiv's Old Town is easily explored in a couple of days, offering a delightful mix of history and charm. The Black Sea coast towns, such as Sozopol, provide a relaxing beach escape.
What are the best hotels with jacuzzi in Bulgaria?
Is renting a car recommended for exploring Bulgaria?
Renting a car offers flexibility, especially for exploring areas outside major cities and accessing more remote regions like the mountains or smaller villages. Public transport is available in cities, but car rental provides greater independence.
What are the best hotels with a swimming pool in Bulgaria?
Credit cards are becoming increasingly accepted, particularly in larger cities and tourist areas. However, it's advisable to carry some Bulgarian Lev (BGN) for smaller establishments and rural areas where cash is often preferred.
What are the largest airports in Bulgaria?
Sofia Airport (SOF) is the largest and busiest airport, serving as the main international gateway. Other significant airports include Burgas Airport (BOJ) and Varna Airport (VAR), primarily serving the Black Sea coast.
Are there any unwritten rules of behaviour visitors should know about Bulgaria?
It's polite to greet people with a handshake. Removing your shoes when entering someone's home is customary. Tipping in restaurants is generally around 10%, though not always expected. Learning a few basic Bulgarian phrases is always appreciated.
What local specialities should you try in Bulgaria?
Banitsa, a flaky pastry filled with cheese or spinach, is a must-try. Shopska salad, a vibrant mix of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and cheese, is refreshing. Kavarma, a hearty meat stew, is perfect for colder days. Try Kyufte, small meatballs, and Banitsa with various fillings.
Where are the best shopping spots in Bulgaria?
Sofia offers a range of shopping options, from high-street brands to local boutiques. The Mall of Sofia is a large shopping centre. Plovdiv's Old Town has charming artisan shops. Along the Black Sea coast, you'll find many souvenir shops and local markets.
What’s the best place in Bulgaria for mild and comfortable weather?
The Black Sea coast generally enjoys milder temperatures than inland areas, particularly in spring and autumn. Towns like Sozopol and Nessebar offer a pleasant climate during these seasons.
What are the most common travel mistakes tourists make in Bulgaria?
Not exchanging currency before arrival can lead to less favourable exchange rates. Underestimating travel times between destinations, particularly in mountainous areas, is common. Failing to learn a few basic Bulgarian phrases can sometimes hinder interactions.
What are some hidden gems to explore in Bulgaria?
The Belogradchik Rocks, a unique rock formation, are a stunning sight. The Madara Rider, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a fascinating historical landmark. The numerous smaller villages nestled in the mountains offer authentic experiences and a glimpse into traditional Bulgarian life.
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9.4 2293 reviews
Bulgaria
21/07 – 27/07
A$141/nighttotal: A$846 (6 )
Jitomir Hotel
1 2
hotel , Montana
Hotel Complex Jitomir, a 4-star establishment in Montana, is conveniently located 45km from Kom Peak and 146km from Sofia Airport. This family-friendly guesthouse offers 1-bedroom suites with air conditioning, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a fitness centre, room service, free parking, and a restaurant and bar; guests can also enjoy a shared lounge and terrace.
8.5 99 reviews
Bulgaria
20/06 – 27/06
A$98/nighttotal: A$686 (7 )
Elizabeth Beach Apartments
1 4
hotel , Nesebar
Elizabeth Beach Apartments in Nesebar offers direct beach access to Aurelia Beach, a short walk from Ravda Central Beach and 2.25km from South Beach Nessebar. This one-bedroom apartment complex provides 23 square metre self-catering units sleeping up to five guests, featuring a balcony, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and on-site parking and restaurant.
8.5 1273 reviews
Bulgaria
17/08 – 23/08
A$297/nighttotal: A$1782 (6 )
Capitol Hotel
2 4
hotel , Varna City
Hotel Orbita is located in the heart of Varna City, just a 1.2km walk from the Sea Garden and the beach. It has very good user ratings and an excellent location rating. The hotel offers a variety of amenities and services, including a spa, tennis court, and restaurant. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with air conditioning, a balcony, and room service. The hotel has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom and provides free Wi-Fi, a concierge service, and valet parking. You can also take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour paid parking, located 300m away. Hotel Orbita is a great choice for families and business travellers alike.
8.9 81 reviews
Bulgaria
20/06 – 27/06
A$82/nighttotal: A$574 (7 )
Family Hotel Hit
1 3
hotel , Kiten
Family Hotel Hit, in Kiten, offers a convenient main street location just 0.3km from the beach. This 2-star establishment, part of the Family Hotel Hit offer, features air-conditioned rooms with balconies, a swimming pool, a restaurant serving Bulgarian cuisine with live music, and secured parking; a children's playground and 24-hour mini-market are also available.
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8.2 896 reviews
Bulgaria
31/07 – 07/08
A$162/nighttotal: A$1134 (7 )
Relax Coop Hotel
1 3
hotel , Voneshta Voda
Relax Coop Hotel, a 2-star establishment in Voneshta Voda, offers a prime location within the renowned spa resort, situated 17.7 kilometres from Tryavna and a 30-minute drive from Veliko Turnovo. This accommodation provides year-round enjoyment with a heated indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, complemented by an on-site spa, gym, sauna, and a restaurant serving international cuisine with terrace dining, with all units featuring balconies.
9.2 295 reviews
Bulgaria
28/07 – 02/08
A$321/nighttotal: A$1605 (5 )
Casa Boyana Boutique Hotel
2 4
hotel , Sofia
The Casa Boyana Boutique Hotel is located in a peaceful residential district, just a short drive from Sofia's city centre and within walking distance of the historic Boyana Church. This 5-star hotel receives consistently high ratings from guests, with praise for its cleanliness and overall experience. The hotel provides comfortable rooms with views of the city or mountains. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a restaurant, bar, spa, fitness centre, and sauna, all of which are free to use.
8.2 862 reviews
Bulgaria
04/08 – 10/08
A$284/nighttotal: A$1704 (6 )
Hotel Casa Karina Bansko - Half Board & All Inclusive
2 4
hotel , Bansko
Hotel Casa Karina Apartments are located in Bansko, just a short walk from the cabin ski elevator at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges. This 4-star property enjoys very good user ratings for location, cleanliness and overall experience. The apartments are ideal for families and groups, offering a range of amenities including a swimming pool, sauna, spa, restaurant and bar. Guests can also enjoy a kids' room, a terrace and a garden, making it a perfect choice for a relaxing and enjoyable stay in Bansko.
8.0 3211 reviews
Bulgaria
20/06 – 27/06
A$132/nighttotal: A$924 (7 )
Europe Hotel
1 2
hotel , Sofia
The Europe Hotel, a four-star accommodation in Sofia, is centrally located near Tsarigradsko Shose Boulevard, 800 metres from Sky City Mall, and a short drive from Arena Armeets and Boris Garden Park. This hotel offers a range of amenities including free WiFi, an on-site restaurant and bar, a swimming pool, a spa, a fitness centre, tennis courts, and rooms with balconies providing views of Sofia and Vitosha Mountain, with a user rating of very good for location, cleanliness, and overall experience.