The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Sofia, Sofia Region

November 24, 2021 Carley Gatson

Surrounded by sprawling parkland, Sofia, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, lies at the foot of popular ski mountain, Vitosha. With a history that stretches over seven millennia, ruin-rich Sofia is one of Europe's oldest cities. The National Historical Museum is one of Eastern Europe's most extensive. Wide, cobblestone boulevards, charming boutiques and truly electrifying nightlife star in this city of 1.3 million. Trolleys, trams and buses traverse the dynamic city.
Restaurants in Sofia

1. Muzeiko

3, Prof. Boyan Kamenov Str., Sofia 1756 Bulgaria +359 2 902 0000 [email protected] http://muzeiko.bg/en
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Muzeiko

Muzeiko is the biggest science center for children in Eastern Europe. Muzeiko is a 2,000 m2 space with over 130 interactive games created for children and curious adults. The entire content of the museum is designed to inspire children to learn, discover and explore the sciences, while helping children, their families and educators spend time together actively and effectively.

Reviewed By dntsbrlv - Berlin, Germany

Went there June 2019 with a 22 year-old and 3.5 year-old. The little one didn't get much of it, but had lots of fun, especially in the baby area. The big one loved it! Muzeiko is an amazing kids' science museum that not many countries in Europe have! Many different areas with different science fields, enough opportunity to play while exploring and learning. Also the food in the canteen was quite good especially for a museum. Love love love it! Would come back any time again!

2. Seven Rila Lakes

2650 Sapareva Banya Rila Mountain, Sofia Bulgaria
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Seven Rila Lakes

Reviewed By 225evgenim - Sofia, Bulgaria

Magnificent nature! The seven Rila lakes are recognized as the most energetic place in the world. Great views from a height of 2500 m. The route is extreme. You need good equipment. The sun is strong and you need sunscreen. Many people visit the Rila lakes in the summer.

3. The Red Flat

24 Ivan Denkoglou Str, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria +359 98 825 2032 [email protected] http://www.redflatsofia.com
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The Red Flat

The Red Flat is not a typical museum, but an interactive experience and a time machine aiming to send you back to the 1980’s - the last stage of the communist regime in Bulgaria. By entering the flat, you will visit the home of an average family and discover what everyday life was like for ordinary Bulgarians during the Cold War.

4. Boyana Church

3 Boyansko Ezero Str., Sofia 1616 Bulgaria +359 2 959 0939 [email protected] http://www.boyanachurch.org/indexen.htm
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Boyana Church

Located at the foot of Mt. Vitosha, Bojana Church is about 900 years old. The church houses the National Museum, which focuses on regional history, art and cultural artifacts.

Reviewed By brenhell

If you manage to make it up the hill, this church is well worth the journey and 10 Lev entrance fee. The interior has amazing 13th century frescos. Note that the visitor numbers are limited to 8 at any time as space is limited plus they are probably trying to preserve the frescos by controlling humidity levels. You are only permitted to stsy for 10 mins. The grounds are pleasant with benches and plenty of birds( I saw a woodpecker). If you are making your own way there you can combine this visit with the National History museum nearby. We did this by taking trolley bus 2 from the centre to its final stop over the road from the museum. From here you can walk 30 mins up to the church or take bus 107 which goes to the church entrance.

5. St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Aleksander Nevski Square, Sofia Bulgaria +359 2 988 1704 http://www.sofia-guide.com/attraction/alexander-nevsky-crypt-icon-museum/
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St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Completed in 1912, St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral Stauropigial Memorial-Church is an impressive landmark in Sofia. The church was built as a memorial to the 200,000 Russian soldiers who died in the Russo-Turkish Liberation War (1877-1878).

Reviewed By loukiap550 - Nicosia, Cyprus

A Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia (Bg). Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and it is one of the largest Christian church buildings, as well as one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions. There is a museum of Bulgarian icons inside the cathedral crypt, part of the National Art Gallery.

6. Catedral de Sveta-Nedelya

pl.Sveta Nedelya, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria +359 2 987 5748 http://www.sveta-nedelia.org/index.php/bg
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Catedral de Sveta-Nedelya

7. Ivan Vazov National Theater

Dyakon Ignatii 5 str., Sofia 1000 Bulgaria +359 2 811 9219 http://new.nationaltheatre.bg
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Ivan Vazov National Theater

8. Vitosha Mountain

Sofia Bulgaria http://park-vitosha.org
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Vitosha Mountain

Reviewed By Sharpehunter - Island of Malta, Malta

When you arrive in Sofia your attention is immediately drawn to the Mount Vitosha range which stands tall in the backdrop. Beautiful snow-capped mountains fringed by lush green mixed woodland and forest draws you in immediately. Easily accessible by car, buses and trams, you can even jump the various chairlifts to get higher up the range. My favourite starting point for any hike in Vitosha is Boyana Church. From here there is a myriad of routes to choose of varying difficulty all clearly marked. Take your pick from The Golden Bridges, Boyana Lake and Boyana Waterfall, or just choose a path that looks good, hit the trail and go with the flow. Advisable to wear good walking shoes, the terrain is very diverse and changeable and varies from easy-going paths to steep rocky (and slippy) climbs. Always take plenty of water, make sure you have some food. There are lots of mountain huts that serve great traditional Bulgarian food, beers, wines and soft drinks, but you have to get to them first. Fabulous days out, I still haven't done the actual Black Peak yet, but it's on the agenda.

9. Saint Nikolas Russian Church (Tsurkva Sveta Nikolai)

3 Tsar Osvobotiel blvd At the intersection of Rakovska and Tsar Osvoboditel Streets, Sofia Bulgaria +359 2 986 2715 http://www.emporis.com/buildings/218851/saint-nicholas-russian-church-sofia-bulgaria
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Saint Nikolas Russian Church (Tsurkva Sveta Nikolai)

10. The Rotunda Church of St George

Bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria http://www.svgeorgi-rotonda.com/index.php
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The Rotunda Church of St George

Built in the 4th century, this is the oldest building in Sofia.

Reviewed By MumbaiRiders - Mumbai, India

" St George Church(Rotunda Church)"is a red brick rotunda edifice . This Church is the oldest building in Bulgaria and also in Europe situated within the excavated ruins of the ancient Roman city of Serdika..The building is famous for the 12th-, 13th- and 14th-century frescoes inside the central dome. The Church is situated in close proximity to the Presidency building.

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