Visit Sofia

Lovely city and we were blessed with great weather. Having drove to Bucharest in Romania, it is clear that Sofia has a “small town” feel by comparison but that is not a criticism. We are experienced travelers and it seems apparent that the country is developing rapidly but requires some time to match standards in other EU countries. Biggest negative are the taxis, with local people repeatedly warning us to be careful. This needs to be addressed. Other than that we found a warm welcome everywhere we went. Food excellent! I believe that Sofia has wonderful potential for the future.

Michael John Hong Kong

Sofia is a wonderful city to visit for a short time. Food is lovely and it is very easy to get around. It is not their tradition to split the bill at payment time. This is something I would have liked to have know prior to my first restaurant visit there.

Lucy United Arab Emirates

Sofia is a great city to explore, with many museums within walking distance and hidden gems like small art galleries tucked away from the usual tourist paths. Wandering the charming side streets around the center, especially Solunska street, reveals a vibrant mix of shops and galleries worth visiting, even just to browse. While good restaurants are plentiful, it's best to check popular review sites for quality recommendations.

Assen Bulgaria

Beautiful cultural city with other places to visit outside the city by taking tours. The metro are very efficient, clean and cheap.Rila Monastery and the old town of Plovdiv recommended to visit while in Sofia city

Martin Malta

A real surprise, loved Sofia and it is perfect for a 2-day stay. The view from the Hotel Rila was simply amazing. Don't miss the following sights: Sveta Sophia church; Alexander Nevsky cathedral and the ancient remains at Serdica metro station. The city is great for strolling around, particularly along the main pedestrian areas of Vitosha Boulevard and also Graf Ignatief Street. Most of the sites are within walkable distance as the city is fairly compact, but using the metro is very cheap at 1.6 Lev per journey. That is all it costs to get from the airport to the city centre, a journey of 11 stops and around 30mins. Eating out, especially street food, is cheap and there's lots on offer, whether animal- or plant-based.

George United Kingdom

Sofia is a beautiful city with gorgeous architecture but you have to be prepared for the collapsing buildings and empty lots with rubbish. The pavements are also in bad shape so watch where you step. People are very friendly and speak good English. The city is very walkable and the public transport excellent and cheap. You just use your contactless card to pay for the ticket. So easy! Be sure to do the Free walking tour and Communist tour by the 365 company - these are excellent ways to get to know more about the city and its history. The guides are really knowledgeable and ready to answer all your questions. The Rila Monastery day trip with Boyana and a visit to St Ivan's cave is really worth it. Our tour company Traventuria did an excellent job. If it's a cold period, make sure you dress warmly, as the mountain is much colder than in Sofia. Hadjidraganov's Houses restaurant is an excellent place to get to know Bulgarian food. Never miss the Shopska salad! Make sure you visit the Socialist Art Museum, it's a short metro ride away. I absolutely adore Sofia, hope you enjoy it too!

Pinkilili Finland