Vitosha District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Mount Vitosha
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Vitosha during your travels in Sofia. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its spas.
Boyana Church
See an incredible collection of perfectly preserved Eastern European Medieval art at this tranquil 10th-century Bulgarian Orthodox church.
National Museum of History
Discover a collection of artifacts that retrace the history of Bulgaria, from prehistory to today. Enjoy views of Mount Vitosha from the museum’s gardens.
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Gaze in awe at this magnificent cathedral and step inside to see a fascinating collection of mosaics, murals and religious icons.
National Palace of Culture
This impressive castle-like monument is a multipurpose cultural center that hosts art exhibitions, a film festival and concerts by well-known performers.
Sofia Central Mineral Baths
You can find out about the history of Sofia with a trip to Sofia Central Mineral Baths. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Vitosha District
Hotel Atlantic
The lovely gentleman at the front escorted us to our room, and we had a welcome gift of cake! The view was breathtaking and the panorama restaurant on top of the hotel is both delicious and has another beautiful view of Sofia. Highly recommend this wonderful hotel.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Hotel Villa Boyana
Lovely room with a lovely gentleman at the front desk. The area is very peaceful, with Boyana Church only a few minutes walk away. Great dining options nearby as well. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Sofia Balkan Palace
Ideally situated seemingly in the middle of the city and by a metro. Lovely spot. Nice bar. Good rooms. Decent breakfast. All good here!
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Probably the largest hotel room I’ve stayed in, certainly had a wow factor. The hotel itself is impressive with good dining on site. The actual hotel is a little way out of the main shopping and dining streets but still walkable. The staff were a touch clinical and aloof in their manner but I find ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Central Hotel Sofia
Good. The staff of the hotel did an excellent job. Martin Apostolove helped me to trace my lost bag in the taxi . I am very thankful to him.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
We stayed on this hotel already few times - and for sure come back
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Vitosha District
Boyana
While visiting Boyana, you might make a stop by sights like Boyana Church and Vitosha Nature Park.
Dragalevtsi
When in Dragalevtsi, you can plan a visit to Winter Palace of Sports and Paradise Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rajon Triaditsa
While visiting Rajon Triaditsa, you might make a stop by sights like Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture.
Ovcha Kupel
While Ovcha Kupel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like National Museum of History and Boyana Church.
Simeonovo
While visiting Simeonovo, you might make a stop by sights like Vitosha Nature Park and Romanski.
g.k. Strelbishte
Though g.k. Strelbishte may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture.
Vitosha District Travel Guide
- Mount Vitosha
- Boyana Church
- National Museum of History
- Simeonovo Lift
- Snail House
- National Palace of Culture
- Sofia Central Mineral Baths
- Bulgarian Parliament
- Vasil Levski Stadium
- Vitoshka Boulevard
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Sofia Court House
- Central Sofia Market Hall
- Tokuda Hospital
- Saint Nedelya Church
- Borisova Gradina
- Saint Sofia Monument
- Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square
