Guidebook for Sofia
Entertainment & Activities
Area 52 is the biggest trampoline park in Bulgarian located in the Sofia Ring Mall. Fun for all ages and disco party for teenagers on Friday.
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THE APARTMENT
68 ul. "Neofit Rilski"Area 52 is the biggest trampoline park in Bulgarian located in the Sofia Ring Mall. Fun for all ages and disco party for teenagers on Friday.
http://www.programata.bg/?l=2 is a program of cultural events which is updated daily. Here you will find a list of movies and movie theatres (most adult movies are in English while children's movies are dubbed in Bulgarian) as well as theatre performances, concerts, festivals, exhibitions, etc.
Programata Mediya Grup
http://www.programata.bg/?l=2 is a program of cultural events which is updated daily. Here you will find a list of movies and movie theatres (most adult movies are in English while children's movies are dubbed in Bulgarian) as well as theatre performances, concerts, festivals, exhibitions, etc.
Pulse Fitness is a chain of fitness clubs. They have several locations in Sofia as well as in Bansko and on the Black Sea. Some of the locations also have a spa.
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Pulse Fitness Deluxe
12 pl. "Narodno sabranie"Pulse Fitness is a chain of fitness clubs. They have several locations in Sofia as well as in Bansko and on the Black Sea. Some of the locations also have a spa.
Flais (http://www.flais.eu/) is a more basic gym - nothing fancy - with several locations in Sofia. The site is only in Bulgarian.
Flais Fitness
52 bul. "Nikola Petkov"Flais (http://www.flais.eu/) is a more basic gym - nothing fancy - with several locations in Sofia. The site is only in Bulgarian.
Victoria Spa is a chain of spa centers specializing in Asian treatments. They have several locations in Sofia. Some have a pool, Turkish bath, salt room, etc. Check the site for locations and amenities.
Victoria SPA Sofia
131 булевард „кн. Мария Луиза“Victoria Spa is a chain of spa centers specializing in Asian treatments. They have several locations in Sofia. Some have a pool, Turkish bath, salt room, etc. Check the site for locations and amenities.
3 Key Rooms is an escape room - they offer 3 games. It is suitable for groups of 2-7 people. It is suitable for adults and kids over 12, but will be challenging for kids. They also offer vouchers.
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3 KEY Rooms
102 bul. "Vasil Levski"3 Key Rooms is an escape room - they offer 3 games. It is suitable for groups of 2-7 people. It is suitable for adults and kids over 12, but will be challenging for kids. They also offer vouchers.
Probably the best mall for family fun. The movie theatre (like most in BG) shows all films in English other than kids' films which are dubbed in BG. The mall has a Starbucks and a food court. They have a large arcade and a small amusement park on the roof. They have a fitness club - Orange. They also have a few restaurants like Porto Maltese, SASA, and Mr. Pizza. While you eat or shop, kids can go to the trampoline park or skate on artificial ice. Check their site for details. http://paradise-center.com/bg
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Centro Paradise
100 bulevard "Cherni vrah"Probably the best mall for family fun. The movie theatre (like most in BG) shows all films in English other than kids' films which are dubbed in BG. The mall has a Starbucks and a food court. They have a large arcade and a small amusement park on the roof. They have a fitness club - Orange. They also have a few restaurants like Porto Maltese, SASA, and Mr. Pizza. While you eat or shop, kids can go to the trampoline park or skate on artificial ice. Check their site for details. http://paradise-center.com/bg
Grabo BG (https://grabo.bg/) is a site offering discounts for just about everything in Sofia and around Bulgaria including lessons, spa and hotels deals, shopping promotions, concerts, restaurants, activities, etc. It's a great site to explore when looking for something to do over the weekend or when you need a gift. You may need help from a Bulgarian friend as the site is in Bulgarian and you will need to register to use it. Other than that, the site has alot to offer and is easy to use.
Grabo Media
62 bulevard "Yanko Sakazov"Grabo BG (https://grabo.bg/) is a site offering discounts for just about everything in Sofia and around Bulgaria including lessons, spa and hotels deals, shopping promotions, concerts, restaurants, activities, etc. It's a great site to explore when looking for something to do over the weekend or when you need a gift. You may need help from a Bulgarian friend as the site is in Bulgarian and you will need to register to use it. Other than that, the site has alot to offer and is easy to use.
Eventim BG (http://www.eventim.bg/en/?) is a comprehensive list of theatre performances, concerts, sporting events, kids' activities, etc. in Sofia and around Bulgaria. You can order tickets on line as well as buy gift vouchers.
Eventim.BG
улица „6-ти септември“Eventim BG (http://www.eventim.bg/en/?) is a comprehensive list of theatre performances, concerts, sporting events, kids' activities, etc. in Sofia and around Bulgaria. You can order tickets on line as well as buy gift vouchers.
Food Connection offers all sorts of cooking classes for adults and kids. You can also rent out their venue for cooking parties or hire them for catering. See their site for a schedule of cooking classes or contact them to arrange an event.
Food Connection
101 Boulevard "Tsarigradsko shose"Food Connection offers all sorts of cooking classes for adults and kids. You can also rent out their venue for cooking parties or hire them for catering. See their site for a schedule of cooking classes or contact them to arrange an event.
This is an interactive science museum for kids. It would keep kids busy for about 2 hours and there is a cafe for adults to wait in.
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Muzeiko
3 ul. "Professor Boyan Kamenov"This is an interactive science museum for kids. It would keep kids busy for about 2 hours and there is a cafe for adults to wait in.
Sightseeing
The construction of the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral started in 1882[2] (having been planned since 19 February, 1879), when the foundation stone was laid, but most of it was built between 1904 and 1912.[1] Saint Alexander Nevsky was a Russian prince. The cathedral was created in honour to the Russian soldiers who died during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, as a result of which Bulgaria was liberated from Ottoman rule. The St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral is a symbol of Sofia.
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Catedral de San Alejandro Nevski
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"The construction of the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral started in 1882[2] (having been planned since 19 February, 1879), when the foundation stone was laid, but most of it was built between 1904 and 1912.[1] Saint Alexander Nevsky was a Russian prince. The cathedral was created in honour to the Russian soldiers who died during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, as a result of which Bulgaria was liberated from Ottoman rule. The St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral is a symbol of Sofia.
Drinks & Nightlife
The rooftop bar in Sense hotel offers a unique drink menu and a wonderful view of Sofia. Reservations recommended in the evening.
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Sense Hotel Sofia
16 bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel"The rooftop bar in Sense hotel offers a unique drink menu and a wonderful view of Sofia. Reservations recommended in the evening.
I wouldn't usually recommend a hotel lobby bar, but his is very upscale and has the best handcrafted cocktails in Sofia. Not only are the drinks creative and original, they even make all of their own mixing syrups. You can also have lunch or dinner at Captain Cook's or Marionette while you are there!
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Hotel Marinela Sofia
100 Blvd "James Bourchier"I wouldn't usually recommend a hotel lobby bar, but his is very upscale and has the best handcrafted cocktails in Sofia. Not only are the drinks creative and original, they even make all of their own mixing syrups. You can also have lunch or dinner at Captain Cook's or Marionette while you are there!
Memento has Rakovska and Vitosha Bulvar locations. Both venues serve great coffee to drink in or take away during the day and creative cocktails and wine in the evening. Both locations are popular and get particularly crowded in the evenings -especially when it is warm out.
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Memento Rakovska
106 ulitsa „Georgi S. Rakovski“Memento has Rakovska and Vitosha Bulvar locations. Both venues serve great coffee to drink in or take away during the day and creative cocktails and wine in the evening. Both locations are popular and get particularly crowded in the evenings -especially when it is warm out.
Popular among locals and expats. They have outdoor seating when it is warm. It gets quite crowded in the evenings so reservations are recommended.
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One More Bar
3-5 ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman"Popular among locals and expats. They have outdoor seating when it is warm. It gets quite crowded in the evenings so reservations are recommended.
Food Scene
Great food and friendly staff. Soups, salads, pastas, steak, etc. Reservations for dinner recommended!
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Lazy Restaurant
25 ul. "197-ma"Great food and friendly staff. Soups, salads, pastas, steak, etc. Reservations for dinner recommended!
Trendy drinks, excellent food and boozy brunches on Sunday.
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Jasmine Gastro Bar
114 ulitsa „Georgi S. Rakovski“Trendy drinks, excellent food and boozy brunches on Sunday.
Captain Cook
100 Blvd "James Bourchier"Upscale restaurant for seafood and steaks.
Food truck for a quick burger or steak. Seating is outside, service is quick and food is great!
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Street Chefs Foodtruck | fine burgers & steaks
22 ul. "Angel Kanchev"Food truck for a quick burger or steak. Seating is outside, service is quick and food is great!
Boom! Burgers
12 bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel"Burgers! Burgers! Burgers!
SASA offers great Asian fusion! They have several locations!
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SASA Asian Pub
100 Boulevard "Cherni vrah"SASA offers great Asian fusion! They have several locations!
Porto Maltese
100 bulevard "Cherni vrah"Located in Paradise Mall offering fresh fish/seafood and meat!
Excellent Indian restaurant. Reservations recommended for the evenings. Home delivery available.
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Nepali Gurkha Restaurant
56 ul. "Tsvetna Gradina"Excellent Indian restaurant. Reservations recommended for the evenings. Home delivery available.
Brick Cafe offers diner food like burgers and pulled pork sandwiches as well as Mexican fare. Guests are greeted with a Sangria as a welcome drink. Some evenings they offer live piano music - call to check what's on.
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Brick Café bar & dinner
11 ul. "Konstantin Shtarkelov"Brick Cafe offers diner food like burgers and pulled pork sandwiches as well as Mexican fare. Guests are greeted with a Sangria as a welcome drink. Some evenings they offer live piano music - call to check what's on.
This is a specialty cupcake bakery with two locations. You can pop in for a cupcake or order for a party. They will deliver cakes and larger orders.
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Take a Cake
6 ul. "Georgi Benkovski"This is a specialty cupcake bakery with two locations. You can pop in for a cupcake or order for a party. They will deliver cakes and larger orders.
100 Gram Sladki has a nice selection of baked goods, breads, sandwiches and coffee. It's a nice place to stop for a quick snack or pick up some things for home. They also do cakes for birthdays and special occasions - you can order on line and they will even deliver to any location in Sofia. If you don't see what you want on their site, send them a special request and they will make it for you if they can.
100 Grama Sladki
101 bul. "Aleksandar Stamboliyski"100 Gram Sladki has a nice selection of baked goods, breads, sandwiches and coffee. It's a nice place to stop for a quick snack or pick up some things for home. They also do cakes for birthdays and special occasions - you can order on line and they will even deliver to any location in Sofia. If you don't see what you want on their site, send them a special request and they will make it for you if they can.
Excellent Italian food and probably the best pizza in Sofia. The service is lacking, especially when they are busy, but the food males up for it!
Il Teatro
26 ul. "Stefan Karadzha"Excellent Italian food and probably the best pizza in Sofia. The service is lacking, especially when they are busy, but the food males up for it!
Excellent Italian food right around the corner from the flat - more accurately - turn left when you leave the building, turn left at the corner and the restaurant is 20 meters on your left. They have nice daily special and you can also buy Italian cheeses, pastas and other specialties to take home from their small shop!
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La bottega all'Angolo
58 ul. "William Gladstone"Excellent Italian food right around the corner from the flat - more accurately - turn left when you leave the building, turn left at the corner and the restaurant is 20 meters on your left. They have nice daily special and you can also buy Italian cheeses, pastas and other specialties to take home from their small shop!
Essentials
Shop 'Beriozka "
bulevard "Tsar Osvoboditel"A chain of shops selling Russian food! Check http://www.berezka.bg/ for details!
Butchery offering top quality beef, lamb, pork and other items. They also have a small cafe where you can enjoy various dishes prepared in a "Green Egg".
ViVenda
69-71 bulevard "Cherni vrah"Butchery offering top quality beef, lamb, pork and other items. They also have a small cafe where you can enjoy various dishes prepared in a "Green Egg".
Little London offers British foods and drinks in Sofia. They also make their own homemade sausages. You can order or contact them via their FB page and they will deliver to your home or office. https://www.facebook.com/littlelondonsofia/
Little London
Little London offers British foods and drinks in Sofia. They also make their own homemade sausages. You can order or contact them via their FB page and they will deliver to your home or office. https://www.facebook.com/littlelondonsofia/
Apollo Wine offers wine and spirits and deliver for an order of 6 bottles or more. They are experts in Bulgarian made wine and offer the best from Bulgarian boutique wineries.
Apollowine.com
49 ulitsa "Sv. Sveti Kiril I Metodiy"Apollo Wine offers wine and spirits and deliver for an order of 6 bottles or more. They are experts in Bulgarian made wine and offer the best from Bulgarian boutique wineries.
Dobrev Cheese Shop has several locations in Sofia and will also delivery to your home or office. They offer high quality cheeses and dairy products made in their family dairy in the Rila Mountains.
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Млекарницата на Добрев
Dobrev Cheese Shop has several locations in Sofia and will also delivery to your home or office. They offer high quality cheeses and dairy products made in their family dairy in the Rila Mountains.
Sokoni is an online shop offering some British favorites and a wide range of Indian products including ready made meals, spices, canned fruits, dried pastas and sauces and much more. They are located in Varna so delivery typically takes 3 working days.
SOKONI INDIAN STORE
20 bul. "Knyaginya Maria Luiza"Sokoni is an online shop offering some British favorites and a wide range of Indian products including ready made meals, spices, canned fruits, dried pastas and sauces and much more. They are located in Varna so delivery typically takes 3 working days.
Dar Ot Bogovete has two locations in Sofia and also deliver. Unfortunately most of the site is in Bulgarian. They are a small gourmet food shop specializing in mainly in European cheeses and deli meats as well as a small offering of proper crackers, pasta, sauces, and wines. Most of the products come from Italy and France.
Delikatesni magazini Dar ot Bogovete
102 бул. „България“Dar Ot Bogovete has two locations in Sofia and also deliver. Unfortunately most of the site is in Bulgarian. They are a small gourmet food shop specializing in mainly in European cheeses and deli meats as well as a small offering of proper crackers, pasta, sauces, and wines. Most of the products come from Italy and France.
Parks & Nature
Vitosha Mountain is a great place all year round. It takes 30-40 minutes to get there from the center of Sofia (depending on where you are going). In the winter you can ski and during the rest of the year you can go for a hike, picnic, etc. The perfect weekend get away when you can't really get away. Check (https://freesofiatour.com/blog/how-to-get-to-vitosha-mountain/) and (https://bulguides.com/vitosha-mountains/) for more information!
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Balkan Mountains
Vitosha Mountain is a great place all year round. It takes 30-40 minutes to get there from the center of Sofia (depending on where you are going). In the winter you can ski and during the rest of the year you can go for a hike, picnic, etc. The perfect weekend get away when you can't really get away. Check (https://freesofiatour.com/blog/how-to-get-to-vitosha-mountain/) and (https://bulguides.com/vitosha-mountains/) for more information!