Lavanda

Casual hotel featuring simply furnished quarters, plus free Wi-Fi & a warm cafe/bar. A 9-minute walk from the Regional History Museum, this casual hotel is 2 km from the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and 4 km from the National Palace of Culture. The relaxed, simply furnished rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus city views. Upgraded rooms add balconies and sitting areas with sofabeds. Suites feature separate living areas. There's a warmly decorated cafe/bar.

The Ivan Vazov National Theater is a stunning neoclassical gem in Sofia, perfect for soaking up culture, enjoying the park vibes, and people-watching.

Housed in a stunning former royal palace, this gallery is a trove of Bulgarian art from the Middle Ages to modern times, complete with a serene park.

Sputnik is a vibrant cocktail bar with a retro vibe, where friendly bartenders whip up creative concoctions that are sure to delight your palate.

A stunning, historical monument in the heart of Sofia, this former Communist-era mall offers chic boutiques, cozy coffee bars, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Straightforward lodging offering unpretentious rooms with TVs, plus a lobby bar with a courtyard. A 7-minute walk from the nearest metro station, this straightforward hotel is 14 minutes by foot from the National Art Gallery and 3 km from the National Palace of Culture, a sprawling conference and exhibition center. The 10 individually styled rooms have modest decor and feature TVs. Some rooms have courtyard views and/or colorful accents. Amenities include an informal lobby bar with a courtyard.

The Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky dazzles with its grand Neo-Byzantine architecture, stunning frescoes, and serene atmosphere in Sofia's heart.

Unpretentious quarters in a low-key business hotel with a casual restaurant, a nightclub & a casino. Featuring views of Vitosha mountain and central Sofia, this laid-back business hotel is a 1-minute walk from a metro station and a 15-minute walk from the Natsionalniya dvorets na kulturata exhibition center. Unassuming rooms and suites come with Wi-Fi, TVs and desks. Some have city or mountain views, and room service is available. A breakfast buffet is offered. A casual restaurant offers terrace dining. Other amenities include a casino, a nightclub and a lobby bar, plus 6 meeting rooms and a business center. Secured parking is available.

Casual hotel in a Secessionist-style building, with warm quarters, an art collection & a cafe/bar. In an elegant Secessionist-style building from the early 20th century, this informal hotel is a 3-minute walk from the National Archaeological Museum, 5 minutes on foot from a metro station and less than 1 km from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The warm, unfussy rooms provide flat-screen TVs, minibars and Wi-Fi. Suites add sitting areas. Room service is offered. There's a casual cafe/bar, as well as a library and a modern art collection. A breakfast buffet is available.

New Bulgarian University is a private university based in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Its campus is in the western district of the city, known for its proximity to the Vitosha nature park. The university also owns multiple other buildings across the country, as well as its own publishing house and a library.