About Varna
Varna is one of Bulgaria's major cities, home to around 318,737 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 Varna
1
Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral
2
Independence Square
3
Grand entrance to the Sea Garden
4
Dragons in Love fountain
5
Monument to Bulgarian-Soviet Friendship
6
Archaeological Museum
7
Ethnographic Museum
8
Naval Museum
Budget travel
Free things to do in Varna
Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral
Independence Square
Grand entrance to the Sea Garden
Dragons in Love fountain
Monument to Bulgarian-Soviet Friendship
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral
- Visit Independence Square
- Visit Grand entrance to the Sea Garden
- Eat at Nord
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Dragons in Love fountain
- Visit Monument to Bulgarian-Soviet Friendship
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Eat at Morski valk
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Ethnographic Museum
- Visit Naval Museum
- Eat at Arrest Bar Billiard
Where to eat
Local favourites
Nord
In front of the beach
Morski valk
Temporarily closed as of May 2022
Arrest Bar Billiard
Korean cuisine "Kimbap"
Restorant Trifon Zarezan
Bulgarian cuisine
The Social Teahouse
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Motivi Hotel
This is a family-run hotel providing comfortable B&B accommodation. It is in the seaside resort of St. Constantine and Helena and has direct
Amfora Hotel
The hotel is nice and not far from the coast (about 15 min).
Aqua Hotel Varna
This modern business hotel has six conference rooms suitable for all kinds of business events.
Ellinis Hotel
Built in 2005, the hotel is on the main road connecting Varna with the sea resorts "St. Konstantin and Helena" and "Golden Sands", 12 k
Boutique Splendid
This hotel is in the middle of the town, opposite a grand cathedral.
Museums & culture
- Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral
- Monument to Bulgarian-Soviet Friendship
- Archaeological Museum
- Ethnographic Museum
- Naval Museum
In pictures
Varna gallery
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