Must-see hotels in Bulgaria

  • Charlino Plaza

    Ruse

    Twenty-two rooms, including a presidential suite, spread out over four floors at this grand Viennese-style mansion located on a central square. The rooms…

  • Hotel Capitol

    Varna

    This smallish, smart hotel, just a few blocks off central bul Slivnitsa, is popular with business travellers and is a nice top-end choice. The rooms are…

  • Sofia Residence

    Sofia

    A luxurious salmon-pink 1930s-era home with its own bistro, the Residence has nine rooms and sumptuous suites with cherry-wood flooring, antique-style…

  • Hotel Les Fleurs

    Sofia

    You can hardly miss this very central hotel with gigantic blooms on its facade. The flowery motif is continued in the large, carefully styled rooms, and…

  • Hotel Korona

    Pirin Mountains

    Located a five-minute walk from the centre, in a quieter residential area, the Korona is popular as much for its restaurant as for its lodgings. While…

  • Anna Palace

    Ruse

    In a bright-yellow neoclassical mansion just up from the river, the luxurious Anna Palace has large rooms done out in a fin de siècle style (think brocade…

  • Hotel Premier

    Veliko Târnovo

    Hotel Premier is a smart and central option, located on a side street near the post office. Amenities are geared at business travellers, though there is…

  • Hotel Bolyarski

    Veliko Târnovo

    The schmick Bolyarski roosts on the bluff on ul Stambolov, with magical views of the town and river. Its modern, well-kept rooms are pitched at business…

  • Hotel Niky

    Sofia

    The hotel's popularity has allowed the owners to hike prices in recent years, though the excellent city-centre location, comfortable rooms and gleaming…

  • Art Villa Orlova Chuka

    Bulgaria

    This comfortable guesthouse is located in the village of Pepelina, about 2km from the Orlova Chuka cave and 20km from the Ivanovo Rock Monastery in the…

  • Hotel Zamaka

    Bulgaria

    This lovely hotel snoozes away in a quiet residential neighbourhood west of the main square. Airy, light-filled rooms are arranged around a garden…

  • Rooms Mehana Arbat

    Bulgaria

    Two humble but surprisingly spacious rooms lie above this excellent mehana, which dishes up quality Bulgarian fare. The well-kept rooms have wooden floors…

  • Dodo Beach

    Black Sea Coast

    With superb views over the coast, this big glass box has some of the best rooms and facilities in town, although the seemingly obligatory half-board…

  • Hotel La Roka

    Bulgaria

    This classy little hotel represents marvellous value thanks to its comfortably furnished rooms, red-and-gold decor and relaxing common-room area with TV…

  • Hotel Alegro

    Veliko Târnovo

    Between Marno Pole Park and the tourist information centre, the cheerful Alegro's room are simple and a shade old-fashioned in style. Still, it's a solid…

  • Hotel Hi

    Varna

    In a quiet neighbourhood south of the main thoroughfare, Hi is a friendly place featuring stylish, cosy rooms – some very small – with TVs and minibars…

  • Red B&B

    Sofia

    Attached to the Red House cultural centre in a wonderful 1920s building once home to Bulgaria's most famous sculptor, this six-room hotel offers digs with…

  • Hotel Varosha 2003

    Bulgaria

    Bed down in a Bulgarian Revival atmosphere at family-run Varosha 2003, with its flower-filled balconies overlooking the river. Rooms with smooth wood…

  • Anna-Kristina Hotel

    Bulgaria

    Housed inside a century-old Turkish bathhouse and set back from the river, the Anna-Kristina is a welcoming, if slightly formal, place with spacious rooms…

  • Hotel-Restaurant Chiflika

    Bulgaria

    Just south of the Thracian tomb, the Chiflika has a faux-traditional look, though the bones of the building date to 1851. Rooms are of a relatively high…

  • Zora Guest House

    Black Sea Coast

    This largish guesthouse is located in the centre of town, about equidistant (300m) for both the northern and southern beaches. The rooms are plainly…

  • Hotel Ribarska Sreshta

    Black Sea Coast

    Looking like a small, stranded cruise liner sitting on the northern side of the fishing harbour, this place has compact, attractive rooms with sea-facing…

  • Hotel Rai

    Bulgaria

    Within a butter-yellow building that fringes Shumensko Plato Nature Park, this family-run hotel is furnished in a cosy, grandmotherly style with bonus…

  • Hotel Chinar

    Bulgaria

    Stately rooms at the Chinar are a little worn in places, but they have distinguished touches such as carved wooden bedheads and pristine bathrooms, while…

  • Tsarsko Selo Spa Hotel

    Sofia

    At the base of Mt Vitosha, this hotel offers a variety of large rooms. Facilities include a restaurant (open 7.30am to 11pm), gym, Turkish bath, and…

  • Royal Palace Hotel

    Black Sea Coast

    In the centre of the old town, the Royal Palace offers stylish and comfortable rooms with fridges and TVs (though there’s only one single). There’s a good…

  • Hotel Odessos

    Varna

    Enjoying a great location opposite the main entrance to Primorski Park, this is an older establishment with smallish and pretty average rooms, but it’s…

  • Prince Cyril Hotel

    Black Sea Coast

    Located on a quiet, cobbled, souvenir-stall-free lane, this is a friendly place with a variety of rooms, all with TV and fridge, but not all with air-con;…

  • Old House Hostel

    Burgas

    This charming hostel makes itself right at home in a lovely 1895 house. Dorms are airy and bright (and bunk-free!), while doubles have access to a sweet…

  • SPA Hotel Dragalevtsi

    Sofia

    This bright, modern hotel in the Dragalevtsi neighbourhood is ideally located for exploring Vitosha Nature Park, and it has a spa centre, indoor pool and…

  • Hotel Opera

    Burgas

    This appealing boutique hotel has large, colourful rooms and especially soft mattresses. Guests get a 20% reduction in the excellent restaurant. It's on a…

  • Hotel Zebra

    Black Sea Coast

    Near the scenic Sea Gardens, on the northern peninsula, this modern complex offers superb value. The large, comfortable rooms all have balconies and…

  • House

    Sofia

    On a quiet side street off bul Vitosha, this attractively renovated townhouse has a wide choice of rooms, some quite small, but it's good value for…

  • Lumparova Kâshta

    Pirin Mountains

    Experience Bulgarian Revival style with a modern twist at this atmospheric guesthouse, which features unique stained glass and wall frescoes created by…

  • Hotel Bulair

    Burgas

    In a converted 19th-century townhouse on a busy road, the 14-room Bulair is very handy for the bus and train stations. Guests have access to the spa and…

  • Hotel Helios

    Black Sea Coast

    Occupying the only real patch of sandy beach in Balchik, Helios is a modern, resort-style hotel and all rooms have balconies, many with superb sea views…

  • Flag Hostel

    Varna

    The Flag is a long-established, sociable spot with a party atmosphere. The three dorms are basic with comfortable single beds (no stacked bunks). Free…

  • Hotel Dunav

    Bulgaria

    Don't mind the drab exterior, the rooms at this well-maintained, central hotel are clean and comfortable. Ample parking out front makes it a good choice…

  • Pavlova Kâshta

    Bulgaria

    The Pavlova Kâshta is a dusty white-stone building offering basic, though airy and clean, rooms. The adjacent mehana (tavern) does good Bulgarian meals.

  • Bonchova House

    Bulgaria

    Close to the Kalachev Bridge, this homely place has bright, modern rooms and an apartment. The common room is relaxing and has a working fireplace.

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