Guidebook for Sofia
Food Scene
ul. "Tsar Ivan Asen II" 13a
13a ulitsa "Tsar Ivan Asen II"Delicious bread and and bakeries.
Street Chefs Foodtruck | fine burgers & steaks
22 ul. "Angel Kanchev"Delicious burgers & steaks!
Restaurant "Staria chinar" - this traditional authentic Bulgarian ambience and the fire place are perfect addition to all incredibly delicious homemade meals from the Balkans culinary, prepared in original and spicy style.
7 locals recommend
Ресторант "Стария Чинар"
71 bul. Kniaz Aleksandar DondukovRestaurant "Staria chinar" - this traditional authentic Bulgarian ambience and the fire place are perfect addition to all incredibly delicious homemade meals from the Balkans culinary, prepared in original and spicy style.
Cozy atmosphere, decorated with a good taste. Food is good, staff is friendly.
25 locals recommend
Atelier
16 ul. "Professor Asen Zlatarov"Cozy atmosphere, decorated with a good taste. Food is good, staff is friendly.
Moments by Andre Tokev
Str ul. "Uzundzhovska"Good food, cozy atmosphere
Boho
29b ul. "Hristo Belchev"Great brunch at the weekend!
Not a bar, it's a restaurant :)
Cool interior follows the socialist era aesthetics and delicious food.
Great place.
13 locals recommend
Ракия Ракета Бар
17 bulevard "Yanko Sakazov"Not a bar, it's a restaurant :)
Cool interior follows the socialist era aesthetics and delicious food.
Great place.
Very good food, middle price level, excellent interior (provence style). Reservation required. 15 min. walking from Studio 27.
9 locals recommend
Shtastlivetsa - San Stefano Plaza
22 ul. "San Stefano"Very good food, middle price level, excellent interior (provence style). Reservation required. 15 min. walking from Studio 27.
Villa Rosiche
26 ul. "Neofit Rilski"Delicious cakes
Authentic Bulgarian food and atmosphere with live music. Reservation required. 15 min. walking from Studio 27;
63 locals recommend
The Hadjidragana tavern
18 ul. "Hristo Belchev"Authentic Bulgarian food and atmosphere with live music. Reservation required. 15 min. walking from Studio 27;
Фабрика ДЪГА / Rainbow Factory
10 ul. "Veslets"Good coffee, homemade cakes and dishes.
Wien
29А ul. "Moskovska"Cozy and stilish coffee.
SkaraBar
2 ul. "Dimitar Grekov"Very good food, low-medium price level. 15 min. walking from Studio 27;
Made in Blue
6 ul. "Yuri Venelin"Favorite place in Sofia
The Little Things
37 ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman"Good food, cozy atmosphere
Made in Home
30 ul. "Angel Kanchev"Good food, cozy atmosphere
Restaurant Victoria Hunting Park
№1 Boulevard "Simeonovsko ShoseGreat pizza
Drinks & Nightlife
Piano bar Camino - live music. Very popular bar. 20 min. walking from Studio 27
16 locals recommend
Camino
70 ul. "Neofit Rilski"Piano bar Camino - live music. Very popular bar. 20 min. walking from Studio 27
Raffy Bar & Gelato
18 bul. "Vitosha"Very popular bar/ restaurant. 15 min. walking from Studio 27
Culture Beat Club
Beach Bar
106 ulitsa „Georgi S. Rakovski“Great bar during summer time
PM Club
ulitsa "Pozitano"Popular club
On the top of the Sense hotel, there is very beautiful view to the center of Sofia. 10 min. walking from Studio 27
45 locals recommend
Sense Hotel Rooftop Bar
blvd bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel"On the top of the Sense hotel, there is very beautiful view to the center of Sofia. 10 min. walking from Studio 27
Memento Rakovska
106 ulitsa „Georgi S. Rakovski“Very popular bar
R 34 BAR
34 ulitsa "Ivan Denkoglu"The Cocktail Bar
9 ul. "Angel Kanchev"Great cocktails!
Interior inspired by the alternative music. The place is suitable for live performances and concerts
Club Terminal 1
1 ulitsa "Angel Kanchev"Interior inspired by the alternative music. The place is suitable for live performances and concerts
Wide selection of great craft beers from all over the world :)
25 locals recommend
KANAAL - craft beer bar
2 bul. "Madrid"Wide selection of great craft beers from all over the world :)
Bedroom Premium Club
2 ul. LegePopular night club
Cool interior follows the socialist era aesthetics and many interesting cocktails. Great place.
40 locals recommend
Sputnik Cocktail Bar
17 bul. "Yanko Sakazov"Cool interior follows the socialist era aesthetics and many interesting cocktails. Great place.
Art Club
6А ul. "Tsar Ivan Asen II"Small bar with live at evenings. 2 min walking from Studio 27
65 Fireflies Bar Aperitivo
65 ul. "Solunska"Cosy place
Shopping
Big supermarket. Working time:
Mon- Fr.:07:30-23:00
Sat: 08:00-23:00
Sun: 08:30-21:30
bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel" 20
20 bulevard "Tsar Osvoboditel"Big supermarket. Working time:
Mon- Fr.:07:30-23:00
Sat: 08:00-23:00
Sun: 08:30-21:30
ul. "Tsar Ivan Asen II" 24
24 ulitsa "Tsar Ivan Asen II"Fresh fruits and vegetables.
The shop is a place, were they gather over 100 Bulgarian designers, artists and authors.
bul. "Vasil Levski" 48
48 bulevard "Vasil Levski"The shop is a place, were they gather over 100 Bulgarian designers, artists and authors.
ul. "Neofit Rilski" 74
74 ulitsa "Neofit Rilski"Handmade arts, jewelry and gifts
Serdika Center
48 bul. "Sitnyakovo"Shopping center with more than 200 shops and many funs for kids
Paradise Center
100 bulevard "Cherni vrah"Shopping center with more than 200 shops and many funs for kids
Entertainment & Activities
Many funs for adults and kids - http://skypark.bg/.
Located in Paradise center.
bulevard "Cherni vrah" 51
51 Boulevard "Cherni vrah"Many funs for adults and kids - http://skypark.bg/.
Located in Paradise center.
Borisova Gradina
Many funs for adults and kids ;)
Sightseeing
ul. "Vitoshko lale" 16
16 ulitsa "Vitoshko lale"National Museum of History - www.historymuseum.org. We recommended it 100%.
Very beautiful place, originally completed in 1908 in the Neo Byzantine style. On the other side of the street is Centralni Hali (Central MarketHall), a beautiful and old building in 1909.
78 locals recommend
Regional History Museum - Sofia
1 Platno.„Banski"Very beautiful place, originally completed in 1908 in the Neo Byzantine style. On the other side of the street is Centralni Hali (Central MarketHall), a beautiful and old building in 1909.
pl. "Sveta Nedelya" 5
5 ploshtad "Sveta Nedelya"Built by the Romans in the 4th century.
My favorite place in Sofia is the garden in front of National Theater Ivan Vazov (http://new.nationaltheatre). There you can sit on a bench, drink one beer and just watch people and life of Sofia :)
ul. "Dyakon Ignatiy" 5
5 ulitsa "Dyakon Ignatiy"My favorite place in Sofia is the garden in front of National Theater Ivan Vazov (http://new.nationaltheatre). There you can sit on a bench, drink one beer and just watch people and life of Sofia :)
Boyana Church, http://www.boyanachurch.org/. Property Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. Architecture from 10th-11th c.
ul. "Boyansko ezero" 3
3 ulitsa "Boyansko ezero"Boyana Church, http://www.boyanachurch.org/. Property Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. Architecture from 10th-11th c.
This quaint church was built in the 14th century during Ottoman rule, which explains why it is below ground level and very simple in its exterior.
ul. "Tsar Kaloyan" 9
9 ulitsa "Tsar Kaloyan"This quaint church was built in the 14th century during Ottoman rule, which explains why it is below ground level and very simple in its exterior.
ulitsa "Dimitar L. Gichev"
ulitsa "Dimitar L. Gichev"New museum showcasing art from the Socialist period (1944-1989).
Don't forget to visit Alexander Nevsky Crypt Museum. The cool and silent crypt below the cathedral provides an imposing home for the Old Bulgarian Art Collection.
10 locals recommend
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"Don't forget to visit Alexander Nevsky Crypt Museum. The cool and silent crypt below the cathedral provides an imposing home for the Old Bulgarian Art Collection.
Arts & Culture
ploshtad "Knyaz Aleksandar I"
ploshtad "Knyaz Aleksandar I"National Gallery, www.nationalartgallerybg.org
ul. "19-ti fevruari" 1
1 ulitsa "19-ti fevruari"http://sofia-art-galleries.com/item/national-gallery-square-500/
Parks & Nature
South Park
Beautiful park with many funs for kids.