Sofia City Center Travel Guide
Sofia
Visit Sofia City Center
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.
Sofia University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Sofia University during your travels in Sofia. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Sofia City Center
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
Best Western Terminus Hotel
Staff were helpful, location convenient, comfortable room and a great breakfast. All for a great price.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Central Hotel Sofia
It was a comfortable bed at a reasonable price.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Sofia
Probably the best hotel in Sofia.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Overall just amazing
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
InterContinental Sofia by IHG
Room was spacious, bathroom large and well equipped. Very clean. Breakfast was substantial with plenty of choice. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sofia City Center
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.
Lozenets
Unique features of Lozenets include the spas and bars. Make a stop by Borisova Gradina Park or Sofia Zoo while you're exploring the area.
Oborishte
Oborishte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Serdika Center and Oborishte park.
Ivan Vazov
If you're spending some time in Ivan Vazov, Vitosha Blvd and Vitoshka Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.
G.K. Serdika
While G.K. Serdika isn't home to many top sights, Mall of Sofia and Vitosha Blvd are some notable places to visit nearby.
g.k. Strelbishte
Though g.k. Strelbishte may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture.
