Title: Northwest Bulgaria Travel Guide: Best of Northwest Bulgaria, Bulgaria Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Northwest Bulgaria](https://expedia.co.uk/Northwest-Bulgaria-Hotels.d6050208.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Northwest Bulgaria](https://expedia.co.uk/Northwest-Bulgaria-Holiday-Rentals.d6050208.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Northwest Bulgaria](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Northwest-Bulgaria.d6050208.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Northwest Bulgaria Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Northwest-Bulgaria.d6050208.Car-Hire-Guide)[Northwest Bulgaria Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Northwest-Bulgaria.d6050208.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Northwest Bulgaria Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Beautiful landscape with bizarre rock formations. Stone stairs leading to the amazing rock formations and walls of a medieval fortress in Belogradchik, northwest Bulgaria. Panorama ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050208/bd7c9aa6-7a27-4a8e-9f78-845b3f7ce4fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful landscape with bizarre rock formations. Stone stairs leading to the amazing rock formations and walls of a medieval fortress in Belogradchik, northwest Bulgaria. Panorama ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050208/bd7c9aa6-7a27-4a8e-9f78-845b3f7ce4fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Little part of beautiful Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043566/fe644d3d-a625-45ab-8eff-afd8365e96a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just on the outskirts of Sofia, Pancharevo Lake makes a good sunday stroll. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043605/de808b11-c394-4181-a20f-88f84967ac21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The annual Surva Festival of Masquerade Games or Kukeri festival in Pernik, Bulgaria. The participants wear masks with the faces of beasts and birds; and heavy copper bells around their waists and perform rituals to dispel the evil spirits which might otherwise bring ill fortune to a community. #Festival](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298330/ba56d6e1-adea-43b4-aa6a-f68c4cc089ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northwest Bulgaria Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6050208) ### Where to stay in Northwest Bulgaria ![Sofia which includes a house and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000660880/eede7a96-7135-4b83-85ed-a07a7656d54b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sofia City Center 4/5(180 area reviews) Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Sofia City Center. Top attractions like Slaveykov Square and Sofia City Art Gallery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Serdika Station or Lavov Most Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Sofia-City-Center.dx3000660880) ![Boyana Church Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000660879/041328fe-14b8-454e-ac8d-72d691b9aa5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lozenets 3.5/5(14 area reviews) Unique features of Lozenets include the spas and bars. Make a stop by East Park Trade Centre or Borisova Gradina Park while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Lozenets.dx3000660879) ![Saint Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006865/f67ef99f-5c13-46fe-be60-9ff78e5928fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Sredets-District.dx553248635976006865) ![Amazing aerial panorama from a drone of city Sofia with stormy clouds, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939577099/ed0f68fa-f911-44cd-8eaf-7f5d54170112.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vitosha District 4/5(4 area reviews) Vitosha District is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Vitosha and Boyana Church. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Vitosha-District.dx553248635939577099) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mladost 4/5(7 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Mladost.dx553248635974587104) ![One of the many churches in Sofia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050209/5d43fa82-11aa-46f1-bafd-ab1277d8afad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rajon Triaditsa 3.5/5(6 area reviews) While visiting Rajon Triaditsa, you might make a stop by sights like Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Rajon-Triaditsa.dx553248635976007013) - Top hotels in Northwest Bulgaria - Top Holiday Rentals in Northwest Bulgaria ![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 £113 15 Mar - 16 Mar 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! (1,000 reviews) The entire hotel was AMAZING!!! Everything was wonderful, staff, the car service, breakfast, vicinity of hotel, metro (although, we didn't use; it's right outside the front door) etc. I traveled with my 13-year old daughter and it was situated in a safe location. I highly recommend staying here if ... Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=1978&PinnedHotelID=1978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050208) ![ART HOTEL 158](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96420000/96410800/96410729/dd206d6c_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! (169 reviews) The staff were welcoming and helpful. Location excellent. Breakfast great. Would highly recommend. Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026&selected=96410729&PinnedHotelID=96410729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050208) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026&selected=96410729&PinnedHotelID=96410729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050208) ![Grand Hotel Sofia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1156200/1156140/ce50095c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Sofia 1 Gurko Str Sofia £112 15 Mar - 16 Mar 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! (1,002 reviews) Great location, great staff and breakfast Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=1156140&PinnedHotelID=1156140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050208) [See all 910 properties in Northwest Bulgaria](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6050208) 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! (32 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) ![Flora Residence Daisy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103410000/103408600/103408551/34460b2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Flora Residence Daisy Main Street, next to children slope Samokov Sofia Province Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ... 7.6/10 Good! (7 reviews) The listing for this apartment hotel was misleading. It said that it has Spa Facilities and swimming pool but it did not. There was such in nearby building in another hotel with similar name that charged extra 43 eur and said they have nothing to do with Flora Daisy Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samokov-Hotels-Flora-Residence-Daisy.h103408551.Hotel-Information) ![ATM LUX APART](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75280000/75272700/75272619/559fb0eb_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 Hristo Botev Sport Hall and Arena Armeec are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Hotels-ATM-LUX-APART.h75272619.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Northwest Bulgaria](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6050208&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Northwest Bulgaria hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050208&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01)[28 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050208&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050208&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-02-02)[1 Mar - 2 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050208&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-02-02) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050208&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050208&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%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 4.5/5(71 reviews) 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 4/5(41 reviews) 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) ![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 4.5/5(6 reviews) 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) ![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 4/5(15 reviews) 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) ![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 4/5(24 reviews) 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) ![Ivan Vazov National Theatre which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097820/e84c7119-8c1f-4bb6-91b5-7cb881e80956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ivan Vazov National Theatre 4/5(18 reviews) Sofia’s largest theater combines a fascinating array of art and architecture with a busy schedule of performances by some of Bulgaria’s finest actors. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ivan-Vazov-National-Theatre-Sofia-City-Center.d6097820.Attraction) ## Cities near Northwest Bulgaria ![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 ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10276/0fe6ec59-a86a-4bb3-92f3-b21a1a30f413.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vidin ![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=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Karlovo ![#Bulgaria #amazing #lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500340/0cc77e71-cf11-4e62-9e4a-c1ca2e932bd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pleven - Cities near Northwest Bulgaria - Places of interest [Sofia](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia.dx3235)[Vidin](https://expedia.co.uk/Vidin.dx10276)[Bankya](https://expedia.co.uk/Bankya.dx181539)[Karlovo](https://expedia.co.uk/Karlovo.dx500338)[Pleven](https://expedia.co.uk/Pleven.dx500340)[Borovets](https://expedia.co.uk/Borovets.dx602265)[Hisarja](https://expedia.co.uk/Hisarja.dx6051572)[Troyan](https://expedia.co.uk/Troyan.dx6053976)[Samokov](https://expedia.co.uk/Samokov.dx6125536)[Dupnitsa](https://expedia.co.uk/Dupnitsa.dx6128671)[Zajecar](https://expedia.co.uk/Zajecar.dx6130413)[Ihtiman](https://expedia.co.uk/Ihtiman.dx6140919)[Sevlievo](https://expedia.co.uk/Sevlievo.dx6141271)[Pravets](https://expedia.co.uk/Pravets.dx6141393)[Blagoevgrad](https://expedia.co.uk/Blagoevgrad.dx6144670)[Kostenets](https://expedia.co.uk/Kostenets.dx6197513)[Dimitrovgrad](https://expedia.co.uk/Dimitrovgrad.dx6199580)[Kyustendil](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyustendil.dx6205011)[Lovech](https://expedia.co.uk/Lovech.dx6289410)[Pernik](https://expedia.co.uk/Pernik.dx6298330)[Boboshevo](https://expedia.co.uk/Boboshevo.dx6352335)[Belchin](https://expedia.co.uk/Belchin.dx6352359)[Zlatitsa](https://expedia.co.uk/Zlatitsa.dx3000043476)[Zgorigrad](https://expedia.co.uk/Zgorigrad.dx3000043478)[Yarlovo](https://expedia.co.uk/Yarlovo.dx3000043484) - [Borovets Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Borovets-Ski-Resort-Samokov.d6097914.Attraction) - [Alexander Nevski Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Alexander-Nevski-Cathedral-Sofia-City-Center.d6097802.Attraction) - [Seven Rila Lakes ](https://expedia.co.uk/Seven-Rila-Lakes-Bulgaria.d553248629501407315.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) - [Ivan Vazov National Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ivan-Vazov-National-Theatre-Sofia-City-Center.d6097820.Attraction) - [Vitoshka Boulevard ](https://expedia.co.uk/Vitoshka-Boulevard-Rajon-Triaditsa.d6170818.Attraction) - [Saparevo Banski & SPA ](https://expedia.co.uk/Saparevo-Banski-SPA-Sapareva-Banya.d553248621532502764.Attraction) - [Mount Vitosha ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Vitosha-Vitosha-District.d6097834.Attraction) - [Boyana Church ](https://expedia.co.uk/Boyana-Church-Vitosha-District.d6097844.Attraction) - [National Museum of History ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-History-Vitosha-District.d6097810.Attraction) - [Church of St. George ](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-St-George-Sofia-City-Center.d6097822.Attraction) - [Tokuda Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokuda-Hospital-Lozenets.d6141091.Attraction) - [Sofia Ring Mall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Ring-Mall-Vitosha-District.d553248621584289343.Attraction) - [Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yanakiev-Ski-And-Snowboard-School-Samokov.d553248621562725174.Attraction) - [Saint Nedelya Church ](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Nedelya-Church-Sofia-City-Center.d6097812.Attraction) - [Saint Sofia Monument ](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Sofia-Monument-Sofia-City-Center.d6097848.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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