Must-see hotels in Bulgaria

  • Hotel Luxor

    Burgas

    This vaguely Egyptian-inspired place is centrally located and has comfortable, three-star rooms and an Italian restaurant with a pretty terrace.

  • Sveti Nikola Hotel

    Pirin Mountains

    At Melnik's eastern end, near the Historical Museum, Sveti Nikola's 10 crisply furnished rooms huddle above its stone-walled mehana.

  • Augusta Spa Hotel

    Bulgaria

    Some rooms at this spa hotel, within a Lego-block of a building, are a little clinical – apt perhaps, given its popularity among visitors with respiratory…

  • Hotel Arbanassi Palace

    Bulgaria

    Stay in the former residence of a Bulgarian dictator at the architecturally intriguing Arbanassi Palace. The 1975 building has brutalist sculptures on its…

  • Hotel Lovech

    Bulgaria

    On the western bank of the Osȃm River, rooms in this rather austere structure are divided between the cheaper, older part of the hotel and the more…

  • Plovdiv Guest House

    Plovdiv

    Though its interior has a boarding-school vibe and zero charm, there is no denying this backpacker option has thought of everything. Its seven-, eight-…

  • Hotel Real

    Plovdiv

    If you're looking for a soft landing in Plovdiv, this is one of the most polished midrange hotels around. Rooms are somewhat beige, but comfortable…

  • Grand Hotel Shumen

    Bulgaria

    At Shumen's largest hotel the economy rooms are simply furnished in beige and cream, while 'comfort rooms' (single/double from 76/99 lv) are more brightly…

  • Hotel Elegance

    Bulgaria

    Just east of main road bul Evtimy, which divides Stara Zagora down the middle, is this welcoming little hotel, replete with 16 spotless rooms and eight…

  • Grand Hotel Yantra

    Veliko Târnovo

    One of Târnovo’s grandest hotels, the Yantra's rooms have a whiff of faded glamour about their maroon cushions and shiny bathrooms, while some suites…

  • Grand Hotel Kazanlâk

    Bulgaria

    The bulky building above Kazanlâk's main square will surely never cast off its communist scowl. Rooms are tidy but far from charming; still, it remains…

  • Scotty’s Boutique Hotel

    Sofia

    Opposite the synagogue, Scotty’s is a small, stylish, gay-friendly hotel with just nine rooms, all individually designed and named after international…

  • Hotel Castle Cottage

    Bulgaria

    Standing not far from the Kaleto Fortress entrance, Castle Cottage is built in solid wood-and-stone traditional style. It offers one comfortable bedroom…

  • Hotel Diter

    Sofia

    Occupying a restored, bright-blue 19th-century townhouse on a quiet street within easy walking distance of the trendiest parts of the city centre, the…

  • Hotel-Restaurant Shipka

    Bulgaria

    If vertiginous views from the top of the pass appeal more than snoozing down in Shipka village, this hotel features 13 simple rooms, each with fridge and…

  • Hotel Danube

    Bulgaria

    The Danube is a modern establishment, with 80 rooms on five floors, though the interior reflects more of a 19th-century Viennese style. Rooms have a plush…

  • Arte Hotel

    Sofia

    Welcoming city-centre hotel with bright, modern rooms and contemporary artworks adorning the walls. The central location, just next to the Serdika metro…

  • Hotel Oazis

    Bulgaria

    The well-furnished Oazis is signposted 100m from the vehicle bridge. Cheerful and family-run, its staff are happy to help with everything from laundry to…

  • Hotel Lion

    Sofia

    Facing the Lions Bridge, this is a grand old building in a lively location. Rooms are large, modern and come in a variety of shapes and styles, all with…

  • Family Hotel Venera

    Black Sea Coast

    The Venera is one of around half a dozen hotels in the hills above the shoreline, about 3km south of the city centre. The 20 rooms are plain but clean,…

  • Hotel Varosha

    Bulgaria

    Rooms are a little plain at this hotel near the eastern-bank entrance to the Covered Bridge, but there is accommodating, English-speaking staff and the…

  • Kalimaritsa

    Bulgaria

    A Vetren restaurant that doubles as a guesthouse, the Kalimaritsa's grapevine-bedecked courtyard garden is lovely. Rooms are a bit musty and old-fashioned…

  • Hotel Seasons

    Bulgaria

    In a stripey building resembling a giant spearmint candy, this amenity-packed hotel doesn't have the most personal touch, but it's well run with perks…

  • Hotel Zhelezhnik

    Bulgaria

    The hotel might have a whiff of communist style, but it's a bargain choice with friendly staff, and in prime transfer position near the train and bus…

  • Hotel Chiplakoff

    Burgas

    A 10-minute walk west of the centre, this hotel occupies an attractively restored art nouveau mansion, designed by the same architect who built the city’s…

  • Spektar Palace

    Black Sea Coast

    This modern hotel is situated away from the beaches and closer to the town's entrance on the western end. Because of the location (300m to South Beach) it…

  • English Guest House

    Ruse

    This centrally located guesthouse in a renovated townhouse has a selection of simple rooms, including pricier options with en suites. There's a common…

  • Levitt Smart Hostel

    Sofia

    This modern, centrally located hostel gets high marks for cleanliness and an attractive, no-frills decor. The owners are keen adopters of high-tech. Book…

  • Hizha Aleko

    Sofia

    This long-established hizha (hut), situated in the mountains at the base of Cherni Vrâh, offers a number of dorm rooms with two to 10 beds, and three…

  • Hotel Star

    Plovdiv

    Though common areas feel a little faded, rooms at this budget hotel are in good nick, and the larger deluxes have plenty of space and are rather elegant…

  • Zograf Inn

    Bulgaria

    In the heart of Tryavna, near the clock tower, the Zograf occupies a renovated historic house. Rooms are good value, though (unlike the National Revival…

  • Hikers Hostel

    Veliko Târnovo

    Târnovo’s most laid-back hostel, Hikers has an unassuming location high in Varosha's old quarter (a 10-minute walk from the city centre) with lovely,…

  • Internet Hostel Sofia

    Sofia

    Centrally located hostel with a wide choice of large, clean rooms, with four- and six-bed dorms, singles, doubles, and private studios with separate…

  • Dayana Beach Hotel

    Black Sea Coast

    Close to the main beach, this modern family hotel has bright rooms with verandahs, TVs and fridges. To find it, head east along the main street, ul…

  • Family Hotel Diana

    Black Sea Coast

    The Diana is a modern affair with a good location, about 50m up from North Beach, a block north of the centre. Many rooms offer Black Sea views and…

  • Troyan Plaza Hotel

    Bulgaria

    Old-fashioned but perfectly serviceable, this cordial place has 51 rooms and six suites, plus a restaurant serving local produce and a pub. Helpful staff…

  • Chavkova Kâshta

    Pirin Mountains

    This friendly pension, a two-minute walk straight in from the bus stop on the left-hand side of the road, has airy and clean rooms (the only drawback…

  • Hotel Plovdiv

    Black Sea Coast

    On a quiet street overlooking North Beach, the Plovdiv is excellent value. Rooms are basic but bright and perfectly comfortable. There's a restaurant and…

  • Torlacite Kâshta

    Bulgaria

    This attractive National Revival–style house has simple rooms set around a little courtyard garden, and a modest restaurant. If you have several days to…

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