Title: Visit Northwest Bulgaria: Best of Northwest Bulgaria Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Northwest Bulgaria](https://expedia.ca/Northwest-Bulgaria-Hotels.d6050208.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Northwest Bulgaria](https://expedia.ca/Northwest-Bulgaria-Vacation-Rentals.d6050208.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Northwest Bulgaria](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Northwest-Bulgaria.d6050208.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Northwest Bulgaria Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Northwest-Bulgaria.d6050208.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northwest Bulgaria Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Northwest-Bulgaria.d6050208.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Northwest Bulgaria ## Travel Guide ![Beautiful landscape with bizarre rock formations. Stone stairs leading to the amazing rock formations and walls of a medieval fortress in Belogradchik, northwest Bulgaria. Panorama ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050208/bd7c9aa6-7a27-4a8e-9f78-845b3f7ce4fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful landscape with bizarre rock formations. Stone stairs leading to the amazing rock formations and walls of a medieval fortress in Belogradchik, northwest Bulgaria. Panorama ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050208/bd7c9aa6-7a27-4a8e-9f78-845b3f7ce4fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Little part of beautiful Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043566/fe644d3d-a625-45ab-8eff-afd8365e96a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just on the outskirts of Sofia, Pancharevo Lake makes a good sunday stroll. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043605/de808b11-c394-4181-a20f-88f84967ac21.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) ## Visit Northwest Bulgaria Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Northwest Bulgaria ![Sofia featuring heritage architecture and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000660880/eede7a96-7135-4b83-85ed-a07a7656d54b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sofia City Center 4/5(32 area reviews) Noted for its museums and historic 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.ca/Sofia-Sofia-City-Center.dx3000660880) ![Boyana Church Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000660879/041328fe-14b8-454e-ac8d-72d691b9aa5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lozenets 4/5(4 area reviews) Unique features of Lozenets include the spas and bars. Make a stop by Borisova Gradina Park or Sofia Zoo while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/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(4 area reviews) While you're in Mladost, take in top sights like Winter Palace of Sports or Inter Expo and Congress Center, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mladost 1 or Business Park Station. [](https://expedia.ca/Sofia-Mladost.dx553248635974587104) ![Saint Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006865/f67ef99f-5c13-46fe-be60-9ff78e5928fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sredets District While visiting Sredets District, you might make a stop by sights like Monument to the Liberating Tsar and Central Military Club. [](https://expedia.ca/Sofia-Sredets-District.dx553248635976006865) ![Amazing aerial panorama from a drone of city Sofia with stormy clouds, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939577099/ed0f68fa-f911-44cd-8eaf-7f5d54170112.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vitosha District Vitosha District is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Vitosha and Boyana Church. [](https://expedia.ca/Sofia-Vitosha-District.dx553248635939577099) ![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) ### Studentski Grad 3.5/5(3 area reviews) Studentski Grad is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hristo Botev Sport Hall and Winter Palace of Sports. [](https://expedia.ca/Sofia-Studentski-Grad.dx553248635939576174) - Northwest Bulgaria Hotel Deals - Vacation 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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $138 CA $155 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Great hotel, very well located, especially to the metro (90 seconds walk) - the only thing that let us (and overheard others), the hot food at the buffet breakfast was consistently not hot, they need to work on that. Other breakfast items were perfect, fruits, pastries etc. Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%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 CA $182 CA $204 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sofia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews) Probably the best hotel in Sofia. Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=1156140&PinnedHotelID=1156140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050208) ![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 CA $103 CA $116 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sofia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (404 reviews) Close to the main station in Sofia, room was clean and cozy, nice reception and staff. Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=1660772&PinnedHotelID=1660772&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050208) [See all 912 properties in Northwest Bulgaria](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%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 WiFi, 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 Jan 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/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 WiFi, daily housekeeping, and an in-room coffeemaker. 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 Sep 18, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Sofia-Hotels-Agora-Boutique-Self-Check-In.h100714540.Hotel-Information) ![Yagoda & Malina Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23420000/23413900/23413808/34023b93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yagoda & Malina Villas Borovets Samokov Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Samokov. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard ... 7.4/10 Good! (27 reviews) Hotel is ok, bathroom was very old, no shower cabin, installations from the 90s Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022 [](https://expedia.ca/Samokov-Hotels-Yagoda-Malina-Villas.h23413808.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Northwest Bulgaria](https://expedia.ca/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.ca/Alexander-Nevski-Cathedral-Sofia-City-Center.d6097802.Vacation-Attraction) ![National Palace of Culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097814/79fd028e-543e-464e-98fa-802532f1ce9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Palace of Culture 4.5/5(5 reviews) 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.ca/National-Palace-Of-Culture-Sofia-City-Center.d6097814.Vacation-Attraction) ![Public mineral baths building, Sofia, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097840/1d9957f6-5bdd-4ba8-949f-2b22dcfc1384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sofia Central Mineral Baths You can find out about the history of Sofia with a stop at Sofia Central Mineral Baths. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Sofia-Central-Mineral-Baths-Sofia-City-Center.d6097840.Vacation-Attraction) ![People walk along the evening busy Vitosha Boulevard in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634430734196/9d8a32d3-d082-4304-8bb6-360287b344d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vitosha Blvd During your visit to Sofia, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Vitosha Blvd. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Vitosha-Blvd-Sofia.d553248634430734196.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bulgarian Parliament which includes night scenes and an administrative buidling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097806/5366e939-67df-477a-becc-8a5d324a0a70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bulgarian Parliament 4/5(1 review) 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.ca/Bulgarian-Parliament-Sofia-City-Center.d6097806.Vacation-Attraction) ![Vitoshka Boulevard showing markets, outdoor eating and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170818/097daa80-9333-426c-b6ba-6ceb2e98b149.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. 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