Title: German Travel Guide: Best of German, Sofia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in German](https://expedia.co.uk/German-Hotels.d3000043727.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in German](https://expedia.co.uk/German-Holiday-Rentals.d3000043727.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[German Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-German.d3000043727.Car-Hire-Guide)[German Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/German.d3000043727.Holidays-City-Breaks) # German Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit German Things to do - Top hotels in German - Top Holiday Rentals in German ![Grand Hotel Sofia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1156200/1156140/a42f4907_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Sofia 1 Gurko Str Sofia £104 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Sofia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Great place to stay in Sofia. Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=1156140&PinnedHotelID=1156140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043727) ![ART HOTEL 158](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96420000/96410800/96410729/9520ded1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ART HOTEL 158 KNYAZ BORIS I 158 Sofia Sofia City Province Stay at this hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sofia Synagogue and Central Sofia Market Hall ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (178 reviews) Lovely place to stay whilst in Sofia. Ideal location with friendly staff. The room reminded me a little of student accommodation in its looks. It was lovely and clean. Ideal for me and my friend. Breakfast was good - plenty of choice and hot food was hot. It was topped up regularly. Would recommend ... Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=96410729&PinnedHotelID=96410729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043727) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=96410729&PinnedHotelID=96410729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043727) ![Sofia Balkan Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2000/1978/27b23dd2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sofia Balkan Palace 5 Sveta Nedelya Square Sofia Sofia £100 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) We had a fantastic experience at Sophia Balkan Palace. The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Sofia, making it easy to walk to all the major attractions, restaurants, and shopping areas. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of delicious options, and the staff were consistently friendly, ... Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1978&PinnedHotelID=1978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000043727) [See all 741 properties in German](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026®ionId=3000043727) 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 aparthotel in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Saint Sofia Monument and Sveta Petka Samardjiyska ... 9/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews) The apartment was nice and clean. However I wasn’t sent check in instruction and codes and had to follow up with the property. Additionally the room smelt of cigarettes. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Hotels-CityResidence-Aparthotel.h64609777.Hotel-Information) ![DOT Sofia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110010000/110003400/110003349/64d56afb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DOT Sofia ul. Bratya Miladinovi 46 Sofia Sofia City Province Stay at this apartment in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sofia Synagogue and Central Sofia Market ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews) This hotel was clean and modern and the staff was very quick to respond to inquiries. It was close to downtown so it was an easy walk to anything we wanted to see. Would recommend and stay here again. Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Hotels-DOT-Sofia.h110003349.Hotel-Information) ![ATM LUX APART](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75280000/75272700/75272619/86e2cc77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ATM LUX APART bul.Kliment Ohridski 3-A Sofia Sofia City Province Stay at this apartment in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Museum of Socialist Art and Arena Armeec are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Hotels-ATM-LUX-APART.h75272619.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in German](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000043727&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check German hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043727&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21)[20 Mar - 21 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043727&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043727&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22)[21 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043727&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043727&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000043727&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Alexander Nevski Cathedral showing heritage architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097802/dfc72c32-1f0e-4a85-8ef4-884068b724da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alexander Nevski Cathedral Gaze in awe at this magnificent cathedral and step inside to see a fascinating collection of mosaics, murals and religious icons. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alexander-Nevski-Cathedral-Sofia-City-Center.d6097802.Attraction) ![National Palace of Culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097814/79fd028e-543e-464e-98fa-802532f1ce9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Palace of Culture This impressive castle-like monument is a multipurpose cultural center that hosts art exhibitions, a film festival and concerts by well-known performers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Palace-Of-Culture-Sofia-City-Center.d6097814.Attraction) ![Public mineral baths building, Sofia, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097840/1d9957f6-5bdd-4ba8-949f-2b22dcfc1384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Central-Mineral-Baths-Sofia-City-Center.d6097840.Attraction) ![People walk along the evening busy Vitosha Boulevard in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634430734196/9d8a32d3-d082-4304-8bb6-360287b344d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vitosha Blvd During your visit to Sofia, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Vitosha Blvd. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vitosha-Blvd-Sofia.d553248634430734196.Attraction) ![Bulgarian Parliament which includes night scenes and an administrative buidling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097806/5366e939-67df-477a-becc-8a5d324a0a70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bulgarian Parliament Admire the architecture of Bulgaria’s national assembly building and attend a parliamentary session at this elegant government building in Sofia’s city center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bulgarian-Parliament-Sofia-City-Center.d6097806.Attraction) ![Vitoshka Boulevard showing markets, outdoor eating and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170818/097daa80-9333-426c-b6ba-6ceb2e98b149.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vitoshka Boulevard Stroll along the spacious main shopping street of Sofia and enjoy the mix of heritage façades, renowned retailers, leafy trees and lively cafés. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vitoshka-Boulevard-Rajon-Triaditsa.d6170818.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48237794/840bb487-d9a3-46cf-a4a3-7222d7440914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sofia-guided-tasting-of-local-wines-and-cheeses.a48237794.activity-details) ![Photos with traditional costumes in Sofia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47755487/32c03dad-9f40-45d6-be80-8c6bc6d8b5c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Photos with traditional costumes in Sofia £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/photos-with-traditional-costumes-in-sofia.a47755487.activity-details) ![Rakia Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48376037/2e862cc6-5454-49f6-bbcb-6b82b4c1859c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rakia Museum Entrance Ticket £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rakia-museum-entrance-ticket.a48376037.activity-details) ![Sofia Small Group City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49902388/0caa976f-4c3b-46a9-9a10-f9b54156e753.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sofia: History and Heritage - Small Group City Tour £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sofia-history-and-heritage-small-group-city-tour.a49902388.activity-details) ![Sofia: Discover Bulgaria with Dance](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48224234/bd6f0c2f-9da8-440e-85a2-3e5e78237498.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sofia: Discover Bulgaria with Dance £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sofia-discover-bulgaria-with-dance.a48224234.activity-details) ![From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Optional Museum, Cave or Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51896771/b3724a4c-195f-449a-b137-e7a8bcdaf510.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Optional Museum, Cave or Spa £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-sofia-rila-monastery-and-optional-museum.a51896771.activity-details) [See all activities in German](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-German.d3000043727.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near German ![Ivan Vazov National Theatre which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097820/e84c7119-8c1f-4bb6-91b5-7cb881e80956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sofia - Cities near German - Places of interest [Sofia](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia.dx3235) - [Alexander Nevski Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Alexander-Nevski-Cathedral-Sofia-City-Center.d6097802.Attraction) - [National Palace of Culture ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Palace-Of-Culture-Sofia-City-Center.d6097814.Attraction) - [Sofia Central Mineral Baths ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Central-Mineral-Baths-Sofia-City-Center.d6097840.Attraction) - [Bulgarian Parliament ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bulgarian-Parliament-Sofia-City-Center.d6097806.Attraction) - [Vitoshka Boulevard ](https://expedia.co.uk/Vitoshka-Boulevard-Rajon-Triaditsa.d6170818.Attraction) - [Ivan Vazov National Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ivan-Vazov-National-Theatre-Sofia-City-Center.d6097820.Attraction) - [Boyana Church ](https://expedia.co.uk/Boyana-Church-Vitosha-District.d6097844.Attraction) - [Sofia Ring Mall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Ring-Mall-Vitosha-District.d553248621584289343.Attraction) - [Church of St. George ](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-St-George-Sofia-City-Center.d6097822.Attraction) - [National Museum of History ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-History-Vitosha-District.d6097810.Attraction) - [Tokuda Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokuda-Hospital-Lozenets.d6141091.Attraction) - [Mount Vitosha ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Vitosha-Vitosha-District.d6097834.Attraction) - [Festivalna Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Festivalna-Hall-Sofia.d553248621563225124.Attraction) - [Saint Nedelya Church ](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Nedelya-Church-Sofia-City-Center.d6097812.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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