Title: Balkan Mountains Travel Guide: Best of Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Balkan Mountains](https://expedia.co.uk/Balkan-Mountains-Hotels.d553248629820873676.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Balkan Mountains](https://expedia.co.uk/Balkan-Mountains-Holiday-Rentals.d553248629820873676.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Balkan Mountains](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Balkan-Mountains.d553248629820873676.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Balkan Mountains Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Balkan-Mountains.d553248629820873676.Car-Hire-Guide)[Balkan Mountains Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Balkan-Mountains.d553248629820873676.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Balkan Mountains Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Balkan Mountains](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8b09b7bf89fa87d63bd9fad59713bf81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Balkan Mountains](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e2bab66fec6468f8dab1dd94f9cbdb3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Balkan Mountains](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9612ee07ab5689dbe48f9b7b92494207.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Balkan Mountains](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ff7be3cb6707a86bdce911d0d0042853.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/36b23be2f3db1eef992ee363152a63ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/36b23be2f3db1eef992ee363152a63ae.jpg) ## Visit Balkan Mountains Things to do - Top hotels in Balkan Mountains - Top Holiday Rentals in Balkan Mountains ![Sofia Balkan Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2000/1978/b6f761b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sofia Balkan Palace 5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia £100 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) "Excellent renovations. Everything was very luxurious. Location is top! Easy from/to the airport with the metro. Vitoshka is 5 min walk away." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=1978&PinnedHotelID=1978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248629820873676) ![Central Hotel Sofia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1400000/1397800/1397742/e6547c55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Central Hotel Sofia 52, Hristo Botev Blvd., Sofia Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) "Good" Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=1397742&PinnedHotelID=1397742&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248629820873676) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=1397742&PinnedHotelID=1397742&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248629820873676) ![Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44120000/44114300/44114213/6afa1251_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia 89B, Vitosha Blvd., Sofia, Sofia £133 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (473 reviews) "Great attached gym, fun rooftop bar, fantastic spa, and an overly giant and impressive room!" Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=44114213&PinnedHotelID=44114213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248629820873676) [See all 2,526 properties in Balkan Mountains](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=553248629820873676) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Dunav Apartment House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64610000/64609800/64609777/40c28a65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dunav Apartment House Dunav street 38, Sofia, Sofia City Province Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Saint Sofia Monument and Sveta Petka ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews) "Nice place to stay Great terrace" Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Hotels-CityResidence-Aparthotel.h64609777.Hotel-Information) ![New Line Village Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3290000/3281400/3281352/dda2df68_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### New Line Village Apartments Sunny Beach Resort, Sunny Beach Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Nessebar. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Sunny Beach and Aqua Paradise are ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (43 reviews) "The owner was very arrogant, there was a spider’s nest in the room, we left there covered in bites, internet didn’t work for a second in nine days, the location is on the top of a hill, unpaved full of potholes and very dusty, very far from the beach… I don’t recommend it in any circumstances!!!" Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sunny-Beach-Hotels-New-Line-Village-Apartments.h3281352.Hotel-Information) ![Agora Boutique](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100714600/100714540/f00fdb0a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Agora Boutique 16 Uzundzhovska str, Sofia, Sofia Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Ethnographic Institute with Museum ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) "We have a very late arrival flight so self check-in was a great option. The room is spacious and clean, the beds are comfortable and the bathroom is very convenient. Great location! The only drawback - we arrived at 1 a.m. in the winter and the heating in the room was not switched on, so it took ..." 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Magura-Cave-Belogradchik.d553248635939591595.Attraction) #### Etâr Ethnographic Village Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Etâr Ethnographic Village Museum during your trip to Gabrovo. Amble around the area's forests or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Etar-Ethnographic-Village-Museum-Gabrovo.d553248621533038910.Attraction) #### Belogradchik Rocks You can learn about the history of Belogradchik when you stop by Belogradchik Rocks. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Belogradchik-Rocks-Belogradchik.d553248621532502713.Attraction) #### Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is just one of the places to see in Kazanlak, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thracian-Tomb-Of-Kazanlak-Kazanlak.d6097936.Attraction) ## Cities near Balkan Mountains ![Sofia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/507000/507294-sofia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sofia [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia.dx3235) ![Veliko Tarnovo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/27138b534b6e24d37140eaa3336d9b75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Veliko Tarnovo [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veliko-Tarnovo.dx4209) ![Photo by Светлозар Димов](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0e21a5c60d745f8bb98a8676e0a14827.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Targovishte [](https://expedia.co.uk/Targovishte.dx10051) ![Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/838b970df988f852e7de87ffb5a50114.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Karlovo [](https://expedia.co.uk/Karlovo.dx500338) - Cities near Balkan Mountains - Places of interest [Sofia](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia.dx3235)[Veliko Tarnovo](https://expedia.co.uk/Veliko-Tarnovo.dx4209)[Stara Zagora](https://expedia.co.uk/Stara-Zagora.dx9978)[Targovishte](https://expedia.co.uk/Targovishte.dx10051)[Karlovo](https://expedia.co.uk/Karlovo.dx500338)[Gabrovo](https://expedia.co.uk/Gabrovo.dx500339)[Pleven](https://expedia.co.uk/Pleven.dx500340)[Pomorie](https://expedia.co.uk/Pomorie.dx6035194)[Hisarja](https://expedia.co.uk/Hisarja.dx6051572)[Troyan](https://expedia.co.uk/Troyan.dx6053976)[Bozhentsi](https://expedia.co.uk/Bozhentsi.dx6054080)[Ihtiman](https://expedia.co.uk/Ihtiman.dx6140919)[Sevlievo](https://expedia.co.uk/Sevlievo.dx6141271)[Pravets](https://expedia.co.uk/Pravets.dx6141393)[Tryavna](https://expedia.co.uk/Tryavna.dx6141604)[Avren](https://expedia.co.uk/Avren.dx6143949)[Kostenets](https://expedia.co.uk/Kostenets.dx6197513)[Dimitrovgrad](https://expedia.co.uk/Dimitrovgrad.dx6199580)[Kazanlak](https://expedia.co.uk/Kazanlak.dx6205013)[Sliven](https://expedia.co.uk/Sliven.dx6255450)[Karnobat](https://expedia.co.uk/Karnobat.dx6289401)[Lovech](https://expedia.co.uk/Lovech.dx6289410)[Zlatitsa](https://expedia.co.uk/Zlatitsa.dx3000043476)[Zgorigrad](https://expedia.co.uk/Zgorigrad.dx3000043478)[Turiya village](https://expedia.co.uk/Turiya-Village.dx3000043519) - [Shipka Monastery](https://expedia.co.uk/Shipka-Monastery-Kazanlak.d553248621533038907.Attraction) - [Vocational School of Computer Technology](https://expedia.co.uk/Vocational-School-Of-Computer-Technology-Pravets.d553248624831328874.Attraction) - [Kulata Ethnological Complex](https://expedia.co.uk/Kulata-Ethnological-Complex-Kazanlak.d553248621533038903.Attraction) - [Uzana Ski Resort](https://expedia.co.uk/Uzana-Ski-Resort-Gabrovo.d6097926.Attraction) - [Bacho Kiro Cave](https://expedia.co.uk/Bacho-Kiro-Cave-Dryanovo.d553248621533038930.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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