City breaks in Sofia
Spend a city break in a city with ancient history and vibrant night life
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Do you fancy a city break?
Sofia is an amazing city, full of wonderful culture, imposing architecture and packed with life. It is a suitable destination for a short weekend break, business meetings or as part of a longer holiday to Bulgaria, it is simply a fantastic city to visit. Would you mind taking the kids with you? Why not, it is a good idea! City breaks in Sofia are a fantastic way to keep the kids entertained, offering a dazzling range of attractions and events aimed at inquisitive little minds.
Whether you wish to spend a romantic weekend, a golf weekend, sports weekend, culture weekend, climbing in the Vitosha Mountain, or even just a quiet weekend break, we are here to help you to make the best possible choice.
If sightseeing, new cuisines, local flavour and experiencing different cultures are what you are looking for, then a city break will make it an ideal short getaway.
No business visit to Bulgarian capital city will be complete without at least a short time off to visit the splendours of this ancient and charming city.
Indulge in a luxury short city break or theatre break in Sofia, and fill your time with shopping, sightseeing and total over-indulgence.
City breaks are a great way to experience another country when you are short on time, so should you still wish to spend a couple of exciting days, then consider going to Bulgaria’s capital city. Everyone wants something different and truly special from their city break, so the romance of the antique Sofia city, its green surroundings, trendy boutiques and a variety of cultural and architectural landmarks will definitely leave you pleasantly impressed and satisfied with your city break experience. Our incredible selection of city breaks features some of Sofia top hotels, each with something unique to offer.
How to have the best City Break? Why should I choose Sofia for my city break?
In this time and all the tension because of the global financial crisis and its impact on us, it has become even more important to escape from the hectic and tiring city life.
We do believe that you might have been stuck into a monotonous routine. Are you tired? Do you wish to get a rid of it all? May we ask how many extra hours do you spend in the office, gazed at the computer, desperate of the tight dealines?
Get out of this rut, enjoy yourself and fill the little time that you are blessed with in a city, offering you great opportunities for fun and pleasure; you need to have at least some city breaks from time to time. Yes, we kindly advise you to select a city circumspectly so that you can do a lot of sightseeing, spend a few days among the unspoilt nature or why not attend a concert instead!
You need to make sure that you will have the rejuvenating and superlative sightseeing city break. When it comes to city breaks, Sofia city is simply peerless due to its abundance of cultural landmarks, rich and interesting history, great surroundings where you can also drop in for a while, high quality hotels and ample choice of entertainment options.
With regards to city breaks, the first thing that it will be better to do beforehand is to make a plan about what exactly you would like to do there. Thus, you will ensure wonderful experience and you would not regret missing a must-see. In this sense, you may start from the very beginning as you book your flight first or simply choose a deal, including the airplane tickets, and you will ensure hassle-free weekend. How many days do you intend to stay? Please, note that some packs may be for four nights /usually Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday/ , whereas others could offer two nights for a couple, including breakfast, short city tour and airplane tickets. Then, figure out what you are willing to do in the evenings and whether you wish to allocate time for everything you may do those two days or you prefer indulging yourself in the tranquility and lying all day long. There are many things that you can do in Sofia both during the day and in the evenings. A countless list goes here-day /museums, archaeological places, churches, monasteries, shops, malls, sports spots, concerts, mountain climbing and etc./ and evenings /bars, casinos, theatres, restaurants. So plan these things first and do not try to get it all as in the end you may feel exhausted rather than recuperated. You should be reminded hereby that you are about to enjoy a city break to relax and explore instead of running with maps and bag packs all day long. Take it easy, you are always mostly welcomed to visit Sofia again.
From the word go on, you have to highlight your day and night activities.
Don’t urge yourself; opt for those activities and places which suit you best!
The reason why evening is so essential to be planned first is that most of the things that you can enjoy in the night may require reservation or tickets. So for these things planning ahead of the time is really important.
Once days and nights have been planned, please, make your mind if you have the sufficient time to do all the things that you want to do on your Sofia city break. Do, bear in mind that transportation also requires some time. When it comes for a concert of a popular star, you should bear in mind that you may be waiting too much. Well, it is true that it is impossible to plan out every single second. One might admire at the monasteries near Sofia, whereas you may say ‘It is a waste of time, I prefer going somewhere else’. You had better to be natural, feel the unique ambience of the city, wash your worries away or to just spend some unforgettable moments with the person you are enjoying your city break.
Grand Hotel Sofia, Sofia
distance to center: 0kmdistance to airport: 11km
Grand Hotel Sofia is one of the finest five star hotel in the capital of Bulgaria, situated in the very heart of Bulgarian capital.
hotel detailsHilton Sofia Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 0.5kmdistance to airport: 12km
Situated in the heart of the city, Sofia's premier business hotel offers easy access to the business entertainment and shopping districts of Sofia. It guarantees a luxurious and comfortable rest for your business or leisure trip.
hotel detailsKempinski-Zografski Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 3kmdistance to airport: 13km
Kempinski Hotel Zografski Sofia is a member of the Kempinski Group, with over a 100 years experience in hospitality, service and luxury accommodations.
hotel detailsCentral Park Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 0kmdistance to airport: 12km
The 4 star luxury hotel Central Park enjoys a prime location situated in the heart of Bulgaria's capital. With easy access to all sites of interest in Sofia it is the ultimate venue for business and leisure traveler alike. The Central Park Hotel attains the very highest standards of comfort and all amenities essential to modern living. It has contemporary design and yet cor- dial homely atmosphere and combines elegant living standards with warm Bulgarian hospitality and outstanding personal service guaranteed to please the most discerning guests.
hotel detailsRodina Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 0.5kmdistance to airport: 15km
Hotel “Rodina” is the tallest four-star hotel in Sofia, located on the “Russki Pametnik” (the Russian monument) square. It is in close proximity to the National Palace of Culture, the administrative and business centre of the city.
hotel detailsBerlin Park Vitosha, Sofia
distance to center: 7kmdistance to airport: 17.5km
It is a surprising blend of luxurious tranquility at the heart of nature and the numerous facilities and services offered by a modern city hotel. Our staff will endeavor to make your stay a most pleasant experience whether during conferences, seminars, private EVENTS or your holiday. Berlin Park Vitosha with its location and rich palette of services is the ideal place to escape from the noise of the city and your hectic daily life.
hotel detailsBest Western Plus City Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 0kmdistance to airport: 12km
The Best Western City Hotel is the first property in Bulgaria to join The Best Western - The world’s largest hotel chain.
hotel detailsCrystal Palace Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 0kmdistance to airport: 10km
Coziness, comfort, silence… in the very heart of Sofia! The unique combination between an architectural and a cultural monument and a modern comfort building brings the hotel The Building of the Year Prize in 2004.
hotel detailsDowntown Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 0.5kmdistance to airport: 15km
Recently opened in the summer of 2001, the hotel is very luxury and comfortable and within walking distance from the city attractions and business infrastructure.
hotel detailsTriada Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 5kmdistance to airport: 8km
Triada is a 4-star hotel complex is situated in the close proximity of Academic Sports Complex and Festival Hall, opposite the Geo Milev Park. St. Trinity church makes an incredible reflection in the hotel’s facade.
hotel detailsBudapest hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 1.8kmdistance to airport: 9km
Hotel Budapest opened its doors in October, 2008. It has a perfect location in the city - is situated in the centre of Sofia close to the main Train and Bus Stations.
hotel detailsAris Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 2kmdistance to airport: 10km
Aris Hotel is a small and convenient hotel in the central part of the city.Hotel Aris is located in a quiet green street in central Sofia, in immediate proximity to the city's main thoroughfare, Maria Luiza... The newly opened Hotel Aris enjoys a quiet location a 5-minute walk from the International Bus Station and the Sofia Train Station. Within a 10-minute walk you can reach the city centre with the Presidency and The Council of Ministers. All rooms are air-conditioned and have a balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available.
hotel detailsArte Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 0.5kmdistance to airport: 9km
Arte Hotel is nice, cozy and comfortable hotel with great location and facilities.
hotel detailsCalifornia Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 4kmdistance to airport: 12km
Hotel California offers a tasteful interior, combined with a cosy atmosphere in the heart of Sofia.
hotel detailsCasa Ferrari, Sofia
distance to center: 1kmdistance to airport: 12.6km
It is our goal at Casa Ferrari to provide our guests with pleasant, Bulgarian hospitality. Our desire has been to create a warm and friendly atmosphere - one in which our guests enjoy staying with us. The hosts speak fluent English, and will do everything possible to make your visit to Sofia a memorable one.
hotel detailsDiter Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 1kmdistance to airport: 12km
Built in the end of 19-th century and now after a complete renovation the building preserves the charm and spirit of the house. Since 1895 it was the residence of Todor G. Vlaykov - Bulgarian writer and politician.The building is a cultural memorial and embodies the charm and spirit of Old Sofia. A special corner dedicated to the memory of Todor G. Vlaykov has been set aside near the reception desk for the benefit of our guests.
hotel detailsHemus Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 0kmdistance to airport: 9km
The uniquely City – center located and renovated three-star HEMUS HOTEL SOFIA features 210 guestrooms in total; 66 of them – single, 124 – twin, 14 – luxurious, named “HEMUS” and 6 VIP-apartments.
hotel detailsLatinka Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 4kmdistance to airport: 9km
The three star Latinka-hotel is situated in the south area of Sofia, 10 minutes by car from the city center and close to the airport. The vicinity of the nearby park and the unique view on Vitosha Mountain give a sense of comfort and relaxation.
hotel detailsLight hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 1kmdistance to airport: 10 km
The hotel was officially opened in May 2003. It is a modern, relatively small hotel of business type.
hotel detailsMaxim Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 0.2kmdistance to airport: 10km
Hotel Maxim offers an excellent base to which you can return each night after a busy day's exploring. Single, double, suites and suites-mesonet, air conditioned accommodation is on offer, making this an ideal location for both, solo travellers and families. Helpful in-room facilities are complemented by separate living and work areas.
hotel detailsMeg-Lozenets Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 3kmdistance to airport: 12km
Meg hotel is a modern building with well designed, comfortable rooms with air-condition. Professional service and very reasonable prices are guaranteed.
hotel detailsScotty’s Boutique Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 0.5kmdistance to airport: 10km
Scotty’s Boutique Hotel is located in the heart of Sofia in a recently renovated building part of the city’s historical heritage.
hotel detailsSlavyanska Beseda Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 0.5kmdistance to airport: 11km
The 2-star hotel "SLAVIANSKA BESEDA" is located in the heart of Sofia views of the Vitosha mountain - next to theatres, cinemas, exhibitions halls, banks, Ministries and all the State Departments.
hotel detailsMedic Hotel, Sofia
distance to center: 5kmdistance to airport: 14km
"Medic" Hotel is a neat and tidy two-star hotel, offering excellent conditions for its category.
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