Title: Karlovo Travel Guide: Best of Karlovo, Plovdiv Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Karlovo](https://expedia.co.uk/Karlovo-Hotels.d500338.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Karlovo](https://expedia.co.uk/Karlovo-Holiday-Rentals.d500338.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Karlovo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Karlovo.d500338.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Karlovo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Karlovo.d500338.Car-Hire-Guide)[Karlovo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Karlovo.d500338.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Karlovo Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Beklemeto Pass or Troyan Pass is a mountain pass in the Bulgarian Balkan Mountains at 1520 meters above sea level. On one of the peaks near the pass there is a monument named "Arc of Liberty", dedicated to the victory of the Russian army in January 1878 capturing the pass, leading to the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman regime. The monument also commemorates the Bulgarian - Russian unity following World War II. #BVStrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500338/6cc49b48-fc1c-41e1-bacf-36bc03dba531.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beklemeto Pass or Troyan Pass is a mountain pass in the Bulgarian Balkan Mountains at 1520 meters above sea level. On one of the peaks near the pass there is a monument named "Arc of Liberty", dedicated to the victory of the Russian army in January 1878 capturing the pass, leading to the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman regime. The monument also commemorates the Bulgarian - Russian unity following World War II. #BVStrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500338/6cc49b48-fc1c-41e1-bacf-36bc03dba531.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beklemeto Pass or Troyan Pass is a mountain pass in the Bulgarian Balkan Mountains at 1520 meters above sea level. On one of the peaks near the pass there is a monument named "Arc of Liberty", dedicated to the victory of the Russian army in January 1878 capturing the pass, leading to the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman regime. The monument also commemorates the Bulgarian - Russian unity following World War II. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500338/537835f0-9475-42e1-9681-86693d07445a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beklemeto Pass or Troyan Pass is a mountain pass in the Bulgarian Balkan Mountains at 1520 meters above sea level. On one of the peaks near the pass there is a monument named "Arc of Liberty", dedicated to the victory of the Russian army in January 1878 capturing the pass, leading to the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman regime. The monument also commemorates the Bulgarian - Russian unity following World War II. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500338/5f301de2-3c2a-473b-9536-4a611af58ae0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) !["Kozia stena" hut in "Stara planina" mountain. The picture was taken on the path to "Eho" hut. #Hiking #Bulgaria #NationalPark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500338/45928df2-34fa-4403-9b19-c3d0e6a214dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Karlovo - Top hotels in Karlovo - Top Holiday Rentals in Karlovo ![Maison & Chateau Copsa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45420000/45411700/45411677/1e2d3b5b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maison & Chateau Copsa Chateau Copsa Karlovo Plovdiv Stay at this hotel in Karlovo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Sopot - Intermediate station is located nearby. Magical location, really romantic and serene. We stayed at the castle which was a great and unique experience. We had a little issue with the toilet seat and the room was a bit small but I guess this was part of the charm of the place. Staff were really nice and friendly especially the somellier, ... Reviewed on 31 Aug 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=45411677&PinnedHotelID=45411677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500338) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=45411677&PinnedHotelID=45411677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500338) ![Iliikova House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23050000/23046500/23046445/bea68d5f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Iliikova House Haydushka 3 Karlovo Plovdiv Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Karlovo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). The house is wonderful, very clean, in a quiet place. The host is nice and hospitable. I highly recommend it for mountain lovers. Reviewed on 22 Jul 2020 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=23046445&PinnedHotelID=23046445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500338) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=23046445&PinnedHotelID=23046445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500338) ![Mountain House in Bulgaria historic village in Rose Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93250000/93246800/93246796/5a7a2db7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain House in Bulgaria historic village in Rose Valley Klisura Plovdiv Stay at this holiday home in Karlovo. Enjoy laundry facilities, air conditioning and an outdoor pool. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=93246796&PinnedHotelID=93246796&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500338) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=93246796&PinnedHotelID=93246796&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500338) [See all 71 properties in Karlovo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026®ionId=500338) 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. ![Mountain House in Bulgaria historic village in Rose Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93250000/93246800/93246796/5a7a2db7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain House in Bulgaria historic village in Rose Valley Klisura Plovdiv Stay at this holiday home in Karlovo. Enjoy laundry facilities, air conditioning and an outdoor pool. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Karlovo-Hotels-Mountain-House-In-Bulgaria-Historic-Village-In-Rose-Valley.h93246796.Hotel-Information) ![Villa Markiza - Summer House by the River, at the National Park Central Balkan ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106070100/106070058/271c834c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Markiza - Summer House by the River, at the National Park Central Balkan Kalofer Plovdiv Stay at this villa in Karlovo. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Karlovo-Hotels-Villa-Markiza-Summer-House-By-The-River.h106070058.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy Little Flat in Karlovo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/115000000/114992800/114992796/22f7b896_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Little Flat in Karlovo Karlovo Plovdiv Province Stay at this apartment in Karlovo. Enjoy free parking. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Karlovo hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=500338&startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04)[3 Feb - 4 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=500338&startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=500338&startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05)[4 Feb - 5 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=500338&startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=500338&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[6 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=500338&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=500338&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=500338&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ## Cities near Karlovo ![The rock sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ is located west of the Thracian cult center Starosel near the village of the same name. There are many fragments of ceramic objects around the cult place, but the site is not archaeologically researched. According to the Bulgarian archaeologist Dr. Georgi Kitov, the sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ belonged to the ancient Thracian cult center Starosel, which is situated on an area of irregular shape and diameter about 10 km including the rock sanctuaries Uyov kamik (a unique penis menhir destroyed by treasure hunters). Megalithic sanctuary Momini Gardi, Peichova Mogila (mound), the sanctuary of Mount Kozy Gramadi and several dozen mound embankments built on sacred hills.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043544/1c1489d6-2d87-4596-97c5-e1638d3f025e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hisarja ![City scene](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053976/c37a901d-ac63-41ad-b6ab-a1ac755fe3e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Troyan ![Aerial view of rose fields near Skobelevo village in Rose Valley, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043601/ceb75f16-44e7-4627-ba23-651cbe409a3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pavel Banya ![Острец](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043823/db4212bf-225e-40d0-88c9-802a3f735870.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Apriltsi ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Packages - Cars - Other - [4 Star Hotels in Starosel ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-Starosel-Hotels.s40-0-d3000043544.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Banya Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banya-Hotels.d3000043810.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Kalofer Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalofer-Hotels.d3000043702.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Maritsa Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maritsa-Hotels.d3000433643.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Apartments in Sopot ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sopot-Apartments.d3000043547-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Sopot Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sopot-Hotels.d3000043547.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Starosel Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Starosel-Hotels.d3000043544.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Trud Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Trud-Hotels.d3000043526.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Banya Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banya.d3000043810.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Hisarja ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hisarja.dx6051572) - [Klisura Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Klisura.d3000467326.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Klisura ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Klisura.dx3000467326) - [Visit Maritsa ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maritsa.dx3000433643) - [Sopot Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sopot.d3000043547.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Trud ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Trud.dx3000043526) - [Visit Zhitnitsa ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zhitnitsa.dx3000476712) - [Car hire Sopot ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sopot.d3000043547.Car-Hire-Guide) - [Things to do in Kalofer ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kalofer.d3000043702.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Klisura ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Klisura.d3000467326.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Karlovo - Places of interest [Hisarja](https://expedia.co.uk/Hisarja.dx6051572)[Troyan](https://expedia.co.uk/Troyan.dx6053976)[Pavel Banya](https://expedia.co.uk/Pavel-Banya.dx3000043601)[Apriltsi](https://expedia.co.uk/Apriltsi.dx3000043823)[Klisura](https://expedia.co.uk/Klisura.dx3000467326) - [Uzana Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Uzana-Ski-Resort-Gabrovo.d6097926.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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