Title: Pernik Travel Guide: Best of Pernik, Pernik Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Pernik](https://expedia.co.uk/Pernik-Hotels.d6298330.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Pernik](https://expedia.co.uk/Pernik-Holiday-Rentals.d6298330.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Pernik](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Pernik.d6298330.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Pernik](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Pernik.d6298330.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Pernik Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Pernik.d6298330.Car-Hire-Guide)[Pernik Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Pernik.d6298330.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Pernik Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![View from the highest peak in Vitosha- Cherni vrah.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050209/186327ff-a7c2-4c1f-9fca-6f30dbee3e55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from the highest peak in Vitosha- Cherni vrah.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050209/186327ff-a7c2-4c1f-9fca-6f30dbee3e55.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/6298330/5d3e798b-00f8-46c7-b1a8-9c4931e41b9e.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) ![Surva Festival, Pernik, Bulgaria The International Kukeri Festival takes place in Pernik in the end of January / beginning of February, less than hour from Sofia. Bulgarians and people from all over the Balkan wear scary costumes and big bells in order to scare the evil spirit out of town. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298330/942dae95-eea2-4361-be4b-5e417d59f433.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Pernik Things to do - Top hotels in Pernik - Top Holiday Rentals in Pernik ![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 £96 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! (1,001 reviews) Room was amazing, very comfortable and the view was incredible. Only a few minor cons. The laundry service is very expensive, the building is on centralized air and in winter won’t allow you to go below 23\*C so the room got quite warm, and the bellhops did not offer any help with the luggage on check ... Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=1978&PinnedHotelID=1978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6298330) ![Best Western Terminus Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1660800/1660772/f19d56d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Terminus Hotel 154 Hristo Botev Blvd Sofia £58 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (404 reviews) Close to the main station in Sofia, room was clean and cozy, nice reception and staff. Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=1660772&PinnedHotelID=1660772&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6298330) ![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 £106 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! (997 reviews) Probably the best hotel in Sofia. Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=1156140&PinnedHotelID=1156140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6298330) [See all 758 properties in Pernik](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6298330) 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. ![Modern City apartment with spectacular terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89148900/89148840/2d782c88_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Modern City apartment with spectacular terrace Pernik Pernik Stay at this apartment in Pernik. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pernik-Hotels-Modern-City-Apartment-With-Spectacular-Terrace.h89148840.Hotel-Information) ![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) 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) [See all properties in Pernik](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6298330&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 Pernik hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30)[29 Jan - 30 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31)[30 Jan - 31 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6298330&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=6298330&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Park Vitosha Explore the great outdoors at Park Vitosha, a lovely green space in Pernik. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. 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