Iskar Travel Guide
Sofia
Popular places to visit
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Alexander Nevski Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Sofia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
National Palace of Culture
Enjoy a performance at National Palace of Culture, a theatre with a story to tell in Sofia. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Sofia Central Mineral Baths
You can find out about the history of Sofia with a trip to Sofia Central Mineral Baths. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Bulgarian Parliament
After visiting Bulgarian Parliament, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sofia. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Vitoshka Boulevard
During your trip to Sofia, you can do some window-shopping at Vitoshka Boulevard. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.
Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Enjoy a show at Ivan Vazov National Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Sofia. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Iskar
Sofia Balkan Palace
Room was amazing, very comfortable and the view was incredible. Only a few minor cons. The laundry service is very expensive, the building is on centralized air and in winter won’t allow you to go below 23*C so the room got quite warm, and the bellhops did not offer any help with the luggage on check ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Sofia
excellent hotel, old fashioned but modern comfort, well appointed rooms, quite, staff efficient and courteous
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Excellent stay.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hotel Premier Sofia Airport
Good clean room. Professional staff. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Central Hotel Sofia
It was a comfortable bed at a reasonable price.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
B1 City Hotel
The breakfast was good
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Iskar
Mladost
If you're spending time in Mladost, check out sights like Inter Expo and Congress Center or Winter Palace of Sports and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mladost 1 or Business Park Station.
Studentski Grad
Studentski Grad is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hristo Botev Sport Hall and Winter Palace of Sports.
Oborishte
Oborishte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Serdika Center and Oborishte park.
Lozenets
Unique features of Lozenets include the spas and bars. Make a stop by Sofia Zoo or Borisova Gradina Park while you're exploring the area.
Sredets District
If you're spending some time in Sredets District, Monument to the Liberating Tsar and Central Military Club are top sights worth seeing.
Sofia City Center
Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Sofia City Center. Top attractions like Slaveykov Square and Ivan Vazov National Theatre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Serdika Station or Lavov Most Station to see more of the city.
