Iskar Travel Guide
Sofia
Popular places to visit
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Gaze in awe at this magnificent cathedral and step inside to see a fascinating collection of mosaics, murals and religious icons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia
Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
From Sofia: Plovdiv Guided Day Tour
From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Town Full-Day Trip
Bulgaria and Serbia Full Day Tour from Sofia
Top hotels in Iskar
Montecito Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025
Sofia Balkan Palace
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025
InterContinental Sofia by IHG
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
ART HOTEL 158
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025
Grand Hotel Sofia
Reviewed on 28 Jun 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 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 National Museum of Military History.
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 Borisova Gradina Park are top sights worth seeing.
- Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- National Palace of Culture
- Sofia Central Mineral Baths
- Mount Vitosha
- Bulgarian Parliament
- Boyana Church
- Vitoshka Boulevard
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- National Museum of History
- Tokuda Hospital
- Saint Nedelya Church
- Sofia Ring Mall
- Cyril and Methodius National Library of Bulgaria
- Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square
- Church of St. George