About Sofia
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, home to around 1,152,556 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Sofia
1
Sofia History Museum
2
National Museum of Military History
3
Earth and Man National Museum
4
National Museum of History
5
National Polytechnic Museum
6
National Museum of Natural History
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Sofia Opera and Ballet
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National Palace of Culture
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Sofia History Museum
- Visit National Museum of Military History
- Visit Earth and Man National Museum
- Eat at Veselata Gozba Restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit National Museum of History
- Visit National Polytechnic Museum
- Visit National Museum of Natural History
- Eat at Gastrobar 6
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Sofia Opera and Ballet
- Visit National Palace of Culture
- Eat at Ali Baba
Where to eat
Local favourites
Veselata Gozba Restaurant
Good variety of main courses, soups, salads and desserts. The food is delicious. Family-operated restaurant
Gastrobar 6
Favorite place for delicious food in a great pleasant atmosphere. You feel at home
Ali Baba
Good place for a quick bit of kebabs and falafel.
Dream House
Very good vegetarian restaurant. Quick service, simple and good food, good value for money.
Мекица и Кафе (Mekitsa and Coffee)
Here you can have brunch and the typical Bulgarian breakfast. One of them gems of Sofia. Great, hot, fresh, on the spot mekitsa. With very f
DARO
A breakfast restaurant
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Holiday Inn Sofia
Modern five-star hotel offering conference facilities and spa centre.
- $
Interhost / Hello Sofia
Formerly known as "Internet Hostel". Small place but very central. 3 (dorm) rooms, 1 apartment available in this location. Communal space: S
Shopping
- Vitosha Boulevard
- The Mall
- Central Sofia Market Hall
- TZUM
- Mall of Sofia
- Park Center
Nightlife
- Onda Coffee Break
- Pchela Sweet Shop
- Nedelya Sweet Shop
- Art Club since 1991
- JJ Murphys Irish pub
- The Cocktail Bar
Museums & culture
- Sofia History Museum
- National Museum of Military History
- Earth and Man National Museum
- National Museum of History
- National Polytechnic Museum
- National Museum of Natural History
In pictures
Sofia gallery
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