Guidebook for Sofia
Sightseeing
Built in Neo-Byzantine style, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, as well as one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions.
369 locals recommend
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"Built in Neo-Byzantine style, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, as well as one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions.
The Saint Sofia Church is the second oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the 6th century. In the predecessor building took place the Council of Serdica held most probably in 343.
80 locals recommend
St. Sophia Church
2 ul. "Paris"The Saint Sofia Church is the second oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the 6th century. In the predecessor building took place the Council of Serdica held most probably in 343.
Vitosha Boulevard (often called just Vitoshka) is the main commercial street in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, which is abundant in many posh stores, restaurants and bars.
81 locals recommend
bulevard "Vitosha"
bulevard "Vitosha"Vitosha Boulevard (often called just Vitoshka) is the main commercial street in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, which is abundant in many posh stores, restaurants and bars.
The Russian Church, officially known as the Church of St Nicholas the Miracle-Maker, is a Russian Orthodox church in central Sofia, Bulgaria, situated on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard.
104 locals recommend
Russian Church "Sveti Nikolay Mirlikiiski"
3 bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel"The Russian Church, officially known as the Church of St Nicholas the Miracle-Maker, is a Russian Orthodox church in central Sofia, Bulgaria, situated on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard.
Outdoors market for books, coffee shops, restaurants
8 locals recommend
Slaveykov Sq. tram Stop station
Outdoors market for books, coffee shops, restaurants
Oboriste street is famous for its many historic houses of prominent persons of Bulgarian society. It is also home to some administrative buildings like the French Embassy.
Oborishte street
Oboriste street is famous for its many historic houses of prominent persons of Bulgarian society. It is also home to some administrative buildings like the French Embassy.
ulitsa "Ivan Vazov"
ulitsa "Ivan Vazov"A mixture of history and art
Drinks & Nightlife
The biggest rock/metal bar. There is a live music scene with excellent equipment. Each of the halls is designed in a different style that meets the diverse genres of rock and metal music.
10 locals recommend
Rock Bar Rock It Sofia
14 ul. "Georgi Benkovski"The biggest rock/metal bar. There is a live music scene with excellent equipment. Each of the halls is designed in a different style that meets the diverse genres of rock and metal music.
One more day, one more night, one more friend, one more drink, one more, one more...
104 locals recommend
One More Bar
3-5 ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman"One more day, one more night, one more friend, one more drink, one more, one more...
Yalta has a historical significance in the emergence of a strong electronic music community in Bulgaria. It opened in 1959 and in 1989 it started to play electronic music.
34 locals recommend
Yalta Club
20 bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel"Yalta has a historical significance in the emergence of a strong electronic music community in Bulgaria. It opened in 1959 and in 1989 it started to play electronic music.
Food Scene
The red-walled Tea House draws bohemians and expats for its evening jam sessions, poetry readings, vegan food and 60-plus types of tea, spiking optional.
17 locals recommend
Tea House
62 ul. "Petar Parchevich"The red-walled Tea House draws bohemians and expats for its evening jam sessions, poetry readings, vegan food and 60-plus types of tea, spiking optional.
Food and more.
American (New), Asian Fusion, French, Greek and Mediterranean, Italian, Sandwiches and Thai cuisine
11 locals recommend
Lavanda
12 ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman"Food and more.
American (New), Asian Fusion, French, Greek and Mediterranean, Italian, Sandwiches and Thai cuisine
Do you like great coffee, home-made lemonade and home-made cakes? The place to go to is the Rainbow Factory (Fabrika Duga). It is an artisan coffee shop where coffee is turned into an art form.
106 locals recommend
Фабрика ДЪГА / Rainbow Factory
10 ul. "Veslets"Do you like great coffee, home-made lemonade and home-made cakes? The place to go to is the Rainbow Factory (Fabrika Duga). It is an artisan coffee shop where coffee is turned into an art form.
The restaurant has a unique atmosphere, combining modern design and classic elements.
7 locals recommend
Spaghetti Company
150 bul. "Vitosha"The restaurant has a unique atmosphere, combining modern design and classic elements.
Confetti
4 ul. "Graf Ignatiev"More than just gelateria
Starbucks Coffee
1А bulevard "Vasil Levski"Starbucks Coffee
При Орлите
11 ul. "Dyakon Ignatiy"View from the top
Manastirska Magernitsa - Traditional Bulgarian restaurant - 67 Khan Asparuh Str.
Cozy authentic atmosphere of Bulgarian home from the past, filled with magnificent scent of delicious meals, which create the sensation of just cooked by some old granny, sitting next to the fire place at that very moment. Peace and quiet in the city center of Sofia.
41 locals recommend
Manastirska Magernitsa Restaurant
67 ul. "Han Asparuh"Manastirska Magernitsa - Traditional Bulgarian restaurant - 67 Khan Asparuh Str.
Cozy authentic atmosphere of Bulgarian home from the past, filled with magnificent scent of delicious meals, which create the sensation of just cooked by some old granny, sitting next to the fire place at that very moment. Peace and quiet in the city center of Sofia.
Shtastlivata Pekarna (Happy Bakery) is really nice place, where you can buy different types of bread, croissants, banitza, pies.
Щастливата Пекарна
24-А bul. Kniaz Aleksandar DondukovShtastlivata Pekarna (Happy Bakery) is really nice place, where you can buy different types of bread, croissants, banitza, pies.
Arts & Culture
Grand opera house & local landmark opened in 1953, hosting global opera & ballet stars.
59 locals recommend
National Opera and Ballet
30 bul. Kniaz Aleksandar DondukovGrand opera house & local landmark opened in 1953, hosting global opera & ballet stars.
The National Gallery for Foreign Art of Bulgaria is a gallery located on St. Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia. It serves as the country's national institution for non-Bulgarian art.
53 locals recommend
National Gallery
1 ul. "19-ti fevruari"The National Gallery for Foreign Art of Bulgaria is a gallery located on St. Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia. It serves as the country's national institution for non-Bulgarian art.
It has a collection of over 42,000 art works from the National Art Gallery and the National Gallery for Foreign Art.
ul. "19-ti fevruari" 1
1 ulitsa "19-ti fevruari"It has a collection of over 42,000 art works from the National Art Gallery and the National Gallery for Foreign Art.
Covers the complete study of the culture of tribes and peoples who have occupied present day Bulgaria from the remote past until the 18th century.
47 locals recommend
Archeological Museum
площад „Атанас Буров“Covers the complete study of the culture of tribes and peoples who have occupied present day Bulgaria from the remote past until the 18th century.
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is the first Bulgarian high academic school establishment. Its history is an embodiment and a continuation of the century long cultural and educational tradition
99 locals recommend
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
15 bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel"Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is the first Bulgarian high academic school establishment. Its history is an embodiment and a continuation of the century long cultural and educational tradition
It is the oldest and most authoritative theatre in the country and one of the important landmarks of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
276 locals recommend
Ivan Vazov National Theater
5 ul. "Dyakon Ignatiy"It is the oldest and most authoritative theatre in the country and one of the important landmarks of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
Entertainment & Activities
Two-hour Free Sofia Tour (http://freesofiatour.com/), offered twice daily by local Ph.D. students and plugged-in volunteers
75 locals recommend
Free Sofia Tour
2 bul. "Vitosha"Two-hour Free Sofia Tour (http://freesofiatour.com/), offered twice daily by local Ph.D. students and plugged-in volunteers
Essentials
Био магазин Верде
7 ul. "Paris"Health food store.
Working hours: Mon-Sun:08:00 - 22:00
Apteka Ruvis (Rumyana Vutova Et)
Pharmacy store
Apteka Melisa
Pharmacy Store
Hospital "Tsaritsa Yoanna"
№8 ul. "Byalo more"Hospital, medical center, emergency
Lidl
37 ul. "Ekzarh Yosif"There you can find everything
Parks & Nature
Knyazheska Garden
99А бул. „Евлоги и Христо Георгиеви“Knyazheska gradina (Knyazheska garden)
The Doctors' Garden (Doktorska gradina) is a park in the Bulgarian capital Sofia between the Oborishte and Shipka streets.
60 locals recommend
Doctors' Garden
The Doctors' Garden (Doktorska gradina) is a park in the Bulgarian capital Sofia between the Oborishte and Shipka streets.
The best spot for outdoor meeting with friends is definitely the City Garden. The City garden or the garden in front of the National Theater is one of the most beautiful and lively parks in Sofia.
64 locals recommend
City Garden
The best spot for outdoor meeting with friends is definitely the City Garden. The City garden or the garden in front of the National Theater is one of the most beautiful and lively parks in Sofia.