Sofia
Sofia Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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St. Sofia Church
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Patriarchal Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky
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National Palace of Culture Park
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Borisova Gradina Park
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The City Garden
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National Palace of Culture (NDK)
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Arena 8888 Sofia
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South Park
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Where to stay
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What to eat
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Egur Egur - Armenian Restaurant
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MEAT Gourmet Sandwiches and Burgers
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Popular Types of Attractions in Sofia
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Outdoor activities | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Sofia
Citysightseeing Bulgaria | Undiscovered Bulgaria | Monument to the Unknown Warrior | Saints Cyril and Methodius Park | In Salt | Gallery Edna | Peak "Kamen Del" | Questomania Bulgaria | SawRoom | University Botanical Garden | Boyana Village | AngerRoomBG - anti-stress room of Wrath | Sofia's South Park Fountain | Sofia Wine Walk | House Museum Ivan Vazov | St. John of Rila Church | forest Site | Park "Robov Dol" | “Tsentralna banya” Park | Pasarel Stadium | Church of Great Martyr St. George the Victorious | Aкademik stadium | Puppet Museum | Dextrophobia Rooms Vol.2 - Escape Room | Arboretum Reserve | Arosita | Stubel | ART izba | CineGrand | Vazrazhdane Aqua Park
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Popular Restaurants in Sofia
Spaghetti Kitchen | Background | Hadjidraganov's Cellars | Mediterraneo Restaurant | Egur Egur - Armenian Restaurant | MEAT Gourmet Sandwiches and Burgers | il Gusto | Happy Bar & Grill Rakovski | Boom Burgers & Booze | Happy Bar & Grill | 100 grams of sweets | Edgy Veggy | Green Deli Cafe | L'etranger | BESO Bar&Dinner | La Terrazza di Serdica | Checkpoint Charly | Manastirska Magernitsa Restaurant | Tabiet | Marionette Bar & Dinner | Gelateria Naturale | Ribs Brothers | Spaghetti Kitchen & Bar - Sveta Nedelya | Social Cafe Bar & Kitchen restaurant | Chez Fefe | Bodega Tapas & Wine | Vino Vino | Rainbow Factory 2 | Ventana | Kohinoor I
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Popular Trip Moments
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More Things To Do in Sofia
From Sofia: 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Extended Trip | From Sofia:Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan's Cave | Sofia airport VIP lounge / Primeclass lounge / Transfer waiting and overnight stay / Comfortable VIP lounge | From Sofia: Guided Day Tour of Plovdiv's Must-See Sights | 1-day tour to Seven Rila Lakes national park hiking + Rila monastery in Bulgaria | round-trip from Sofia | From Sofia: Must-See Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Day Tour | Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour | 1-day tour to Lovech, Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka Cave in Bulgaria | 1-day tour to Boyana church + Rila monastery in Bulgaria (available for solo travelers, admission ticket not included) | Rila Monastery In-Depth Tour Extended Free Time | Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia | From Sofia: The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery Day Tour | 1-day tour to Rila monastery + Boyana church in Bulgaria | explore 2 world heritage sites | From Sofia: Rila Monastery & Optional St. Ivan Cave Day Tour | Sofia: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide | From Sofia: Group Guided Tour of Plovdiv's Highlights | Day Tour: Ski Borovets & Relax in Thermal Pools and Sauna | Photos with traditional costumes in Sofia | Sofia Pub Crawl Tour of The Hidden Unique Bars | From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv with options | Musala Peak, Rila Mountains: Full-Day Hiking Tour from Sofia | Sofia Insider Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & Vintage Tram Ride | Admission Ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Sofia | Lounge pass at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport in Bulgaria|SOF airport VIP lounge|waiting/transfer/dining buffet|Comfortable travel | From Sofia: The Rose Valley & Buzludzha Monument Day Tour | Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour | Discover Bulgaria with Dance in Sofia, Bulgaria | Private Horseback Riding the Rila Range | Guided Walking Tour of Sofia | Lakatnik: Rafting on Iskar River