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 ![Boyana Church which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81084-Boyana-Church.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Church of St. George showing a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81073-Church-Of-St-George.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Church of St. George featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81069-Church-Of-St-George.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Church of St. George which includes street scenes as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81067-Church-Of-St-George.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Church of St. George showing interior views as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81076-Church-Of-St-George.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northwest Bulgaria Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Northwest Bulgaria ![Sofia which includes a house and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/206000/206647-Sofia.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 Ivan Vazov National Theatre 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) ![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) ### Lozenets 3.5/5(14 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Lozenets.dx3000660879) ![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) ![Monument to the Liberating Tsar showing a monument, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81145-Monument-To-The-Liberating-Tsar.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 Central Military Club are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Sredets-District.dx553248635976006865) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/507000/507340-national-museum-of-history.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/507000/507259-sofia-court-house.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 £87 1 Feb - 2 Feb 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! (1,002 reviews) Staff Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=1978&PinnedHotelID=1978&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 £110 1 Feb - 2 Feb 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! (1,003 reviews) Wonderful place to stay Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=1156140&PinnedHotelID=1156140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050208) ![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 business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews) Very good. Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=1397742&PinnedHotelID=1397742&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050208) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=1397742&PinnedHotelID=1397742&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050208) [See all 910 properties in Northwest Bulgaria](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F01%2F2026&endDate=14%2F01%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! (31 reviews) Central location, the facilities were good enough. Reception works 9 to 5, and as we arrived after 5 we were given instructions on how to check in and which apartment to go to. When we went to that apartment, however, it was already occupied by other people 😁. In the end we managed to find the apartment ... Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Hotels-CityResidence-Aparthotel.h64609777.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 aparthotel in Sofia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Ethnographic Institute with Museum and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews) We had a great stay at this hotel, which is right on the corner with Vitosha street. Great location, walkable to all the main attractions. Plenty of restaurants nearby. The room was also great, there is an AC. We could leave our bags at reception after check-out. Breakfast was at a nearby cafe Memento ... Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Hotels-Agora-Boutique-Self-Check-In.h100714540.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! (5 reviews) Nice property, clean and comfortable. Staff always happy to help Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samokov-Hotels-Flora-Residence-Daisy.h103408551.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. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Alexander-Nevski-Cathedral-Sofia-City-Center.d6097802.Attraction) ![National Palace of Culture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/507000/507364-national-palace-of-culture.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) ![Sofia Central Mineral Baths](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fec5d4dda121f080cc0dbefde8cfba04.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) ![Bulgarian Parliament](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/507000/507257-bulgarian-parliament.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) ![Mount Vitosha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1aeeaf16cb11708e544582517db4fd5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Vitosha Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Vitosha during your travels in Sofia. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Vitosha-Vitosha-District.d6097834.Attraction) ![Vitoshka Boulevard](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/507000/507287-sofia.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) ## Cities near Northwest Bulgaria ![Sofia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/507000/507294-sofia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sofia ![Vidin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6e4199b7b0218d32538a66228b5be956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vidin ![Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/838b970df988f852e7de87ffb5a50114.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Karlovo ![Photo by Anna Georgieva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cd6f578b20f3a7cce63a70bfeb5cea79.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)[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)[Smochevo](https://expedia.co.uk/Smochevo.dx3000043549) - [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) - [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) - [Seven Rila Lakes ](https://expedia.co.uk/Seven-Rila-Lakes-Bulgaria.d553248629501407315.Attraction) - [Bulgarian Parliament ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bulgarian-Parliament-Sofia-City-Center.d6097806.Attraction) - [Mount Vitosha ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Vitosha-Vitosha-District.d6097834.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) - [Saparevo Banski & SPA ](https://expedia.co.uk/Saparevo-Banski-SPA-Sapareva-Banya.d553248621532502764.Attraction) - [Saint Nedelya Church ](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Nedelya-Church-Sofia-City-Center.d6097812.Attraction) - [National Museum of History ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-History-Vitosha-District.d6097810.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) - [Tokuda Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokuda-Hospital-Lozenets.d6141091.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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