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Sofia · 3 days

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Overview map · 5 curated stops

Local transport: Ticket 1.60 BGN · day pass 4 BGN

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Sofia

Where to stay

Three vetted options, one per budget

Budget / Boutique€€

Top-rated boutique stay

⭐ 8.6· ≈ €80–120 / night

Sofia · central district

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Mid-range€€€

Top-rated 4★ hotel

⭐ 8.9· ≈ €150–220 / night

Sofia · walking distance to the centre

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Luxury / Top location€€€€

Top-rated 5★ hotel

⭐ 9.2· €300+ / night

Sofia · best location in town

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Events & markets

What's on in Sofia

Christmas marketDec

German Christmas Market

Stalls in the City Garden, next to NDK.

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Festivalsummer

Sofia Breathes

Pedestrian streets with art and concerts.

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Fair & marketdaily

Zhenski Pazar

The city's oldest market.

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Local essentials

  • Tipping

    Tipping optional · round up or leave 5-10% for good service

  • Public transport

    Ticket 1.60 BGN · day pass 4 BGN · Single tickets or a 24h pass · validate before boarding, look for the city app

  • Emergency numbers

    112 (EU-wide emergency number)

  • Plug & adapter

    Type C / F · 230V

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