Flights to Sofia

Sofia has many different accommodation alternatives, from luxury hotels to boutique hotels and hostels. The most preferred areas for the accommodation of tourists in the city center are Alexander Dondukov Boulevard, Todor Alexsander Boulevard and Vitosha Boulevard. Many historical and tourist attractions can be reached on foot in these areas. On the other hand, if you are looking for an economical option in a quiet and peaceful environment, you can choose boutique hotels and hostels located further from the city center.

To review all the hotels in Sofia and stay at more cheap prices, you can book a hotel with Pegasus Airlines.

Sofia cuisine offers flavors from many different cultures in line with its deep-rooted history. In addition to the local dishes of Bulgarian cuisine in the city, you can encounter many dishes from the Balkan, Middle Eastern and Turkish cultures. Meat dishes occupy an important place in the cuisine of Sofia. Bulgarian kebab and Meshana Skra are the city's favorite meat dishes. Besides, Bob chorba made with beans, pritnisa, shopska salad, and yogurt tarator are among the famous dishes of Sofia. Also, Banitsa, a type of pastry that can be made with spinach, pumpkin or cheese, and tikvenik are among the other popular delicacies you should taste. Siren cheese is the most consumed type of cheese in the city, famous for its cheese varieties. Funuyki and baklava are the main deserts of the city.

Information that may be useful and things to consider during your trip to Sofia can be listed as follows:

Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Sofia

• In Sofia, meat, sausages, and salami may contain pork. Therefore, be careful not to consume these products without asking.
• Tap water can be easily drinkable in the city.
• You can shop at more affordable prices by trying to bargain while shopping.
• Sofia can be very cold during the winter months. Accordingly, if you are planning to visit Sofia in the winter months, do not forget to take clothes suitable for the season with you.

About Visa

Citizens of the Republic of Turkey who have a special passport can enter the city without a visa on their travels not exceeding 90 days. In addition, visa-free passage is possible for citizens of other countries who have a Schengen visa. By clicking here, you can get detailed information about the countries where Bulgaria and the visa process apply for a visa.

Weather

Winter months in Sofia with a continental climate are usually cold and harsh, while in summer in the city, where the spring months are usually rainy, temperatures hover around 30- 33 degrees. In this direction, the summer months are the period when the tourist density of the city is the highest.

Neighboring Cities

• Pernik (35 km)
• Samokov (60 km)
• Dupnitsa (71 km)

Essential Numbers

• Country Code: +359
• City Code: 2
• Sofia Airport (SOF): +359 2 937 2211
• Emergency: 112

Sofia bears the traces of many different cultures in line with its deep-rooted historical past. There are many places worth seeing in the city in this direction, from historical buildings, museums, cathedrals to parks.

• The first place you should visit during your trip to Sofia is the Sofia Archaeological Museum. Reflecting Sofia's historical past, the museum offers the opportunity to see artifacts from the Roman and Ancient Greek periods.
• There are many important historical structures in Sofia. One of these structures is the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, which today serves as an Orthodox church. The cathedral, which was built with neo-Byzantine architecture, is one of the most valuable structures of the city with its magnificent structure and impressive appearance. Moreover, Boyana Church, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, also has a charming atmosphere with the frescoes on its walls.
• Two other must-see spots in the city are the National Museum of Natural History and the National Gallery of Art. The Natural History museum, the oldest museum in Bulgaria, contains the remains of various animals birds and insects and various rock samples. On the other hand, the national art gallery stands out as an art complex where more than 30 thousand works of art, sculptures, and graphics are exhibited in three main sections.
• After visiting Sofia's impressive historical buildings, you can take a walk in the peaceful and calm atmosphere of Borisova Gradina Park. Afterwards, you can relieve the tiredness of the day with local food and drinks in the cafes and restaurants located in the park.
• Sofia's other must-see structures are Slaveykov Square, Museum of Socialist Art, National Palace of Culture, Sofia Zoo, Pancharevo Lake, Sveta Nedelya Cathedral, and Battenberg Square.