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.
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.
Mount Vitosha
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Vitosha during your travels in Sofia. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Iskar
Montecito Hotel
Excellent place
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Wonderful stay! Staff were great and really liked the spa.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Sofia Balkan Palace
The room was spacious well appointed, clean and comfortable. The hotel is grand and centrally located. The breakfast was outstanding,
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Central Hotel Sofia
Staff was very nice. Room was very clean. Lovely breakfast. Good location. Property was a little run down which is why I am only giving it 4 stars.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
Great room and location but the room temperature but was very hot. It was not that cold outside, we turned the thermostat off and still had to sleep with the window open. The AC was off.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Grand Hotel Sofia
Always exceptional service
Reviewed on 6 Nov 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.
Slatina
While there might not be top attractions in Slatina, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arena Armeec and Festivalna Hall.
Studentski Grad
Studentski Grad is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Winter Palace of Sports and Hristo Botev Sport Hall.
Oborishte
Oborishte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Serdika Center and Doctors’ Garden.
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.
Iskar Travel Guide
- Ministry of Agriculture and Food
- Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- National Palace of Culture
- Vitosha Blvd
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Vitoshka Boulevard
- Mount Vitosha
- Arena Armeec
- Sofia University
- Boyana Church
- Sofia Court House
- National Archaeological Museum
- Sofia Ring Mall
- NDK
- Vitosha Nature Park
- Simeonovo Lift
- Serdika Center
- Sofia Zoo
- Russian Church
- National Gallery for Foreign Art
- Inter Expo and Congress Center
- Embassy of the Russian Federation
- Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square
- Slaveykov Square
