About Sofia
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, home to around 1,152,556 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Sofia
1
Sofia History Museum
2
National Museum of Military History
3
Earth and Man National Museum
4
National Museum of History
5
National Institute of Archaeology and Museum
6
National Polytechnic Museum
7
National Museum of Natural History
8
The Red Flat
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Sofia History Museum
- Visit National Museum of Military History
- Visit Earth and Man National Museum
- Eat at Veselata Gozba Restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit National Museum of History
- Visit National Institute of Archaeology and Museum
- Visit National Polytechnic Museum
- Eat at Gastrobar 6
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit National Museum of Natural History
- Visit The Red Flat
- Visit Sofia Bike Tour
- Eat at Ali Baba
Where to eat
Veselata Gozba Restaurant
Gastrobar 6
Ali Baba
Dream House
Мекица и Кафе (Mekitsa and Coffee)
DARO
Pizza Victoria
Godzila
Where to stay
- Peter Pan Hostel
- Levitt Hostel
- Crosspoint Sofia Hostel
- Hostel Mostel
- Nightingale Hostel
Shopping
- Vitosha Boulevard
- The Mall
- Central Sofia Market Hall
- TZUM
- Mall of Sofia
- Park Center
Nightlife
- Onda Coffee Break
- Pchela Sweet Shop
- Nedelya Sweet Shop
- Art Club since 1991
- JJ Murphys Irish pub
- The Cocktail Bar
Museums & culture
- Sofia History Museum
- National Museum of Military History
- Earth and Man National Museum
- National Museum of History
- National Institute of Archaeology and Museum
- National Polytechnic Museum
In pictures
Sofia gallery
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