Essentials
First time in Sofia: what to know before you arrive
Currency, transport, customs and the rhythm of the city in one short read.
5 min read
Explore Sofia
Explore Sofia
Editorial guides for international visitors — written by locals and travel writers who know the city.
Food
What Bulgarian food to try during Eurovision week
Shopska salad, banitsa, kavarma and a glass of mavrud — the dishes you cannot miss.
6 min read
Areas
The best neighborhoods for visitors
From the elegant center to leafy Lozenets and lively Vitosha Boulevard.
7 min read
Areas
A local guide to Vitosha Boulevard
Where to eat, drink and people-watch along Sofia's pedestrian heart.
4 min read
Nightlife
Sofia nightlife guide
Cocktail bars, dance floors and after-hours spots, mapped by mood.
8 min read
LGBTQ+
Queer-friendly Sofia
Safe venues, community spaces and the bars hosting Eurovision week.
5 min read
Day trips
How to visit Rila Monastery from Sofia
Tours, buses and the smartest way to plan a half-day in the mountains.
6 min read
Day trips
Plovdiv: the perfect Eurovision add-on trip
Two thousand years of history, two hours from Sofia.
7 min read
Family
Sofia with children
Parks, museums and kid-friendly restaurants across the city.
5 min read
Safety
Safety tips for international visitors
Taxis, ATMs, nightlife and the scams to know about in advance.
4 min read
Phrases
Useful Bulgarian phrases
Здравейте
Zdraveyte
Hello (formal)
Благодаря
Blagodarya
Thank you
Моля
Molya
Please / You're welcome
Извинете
Izvinete
Excuse me
Колко струва?
Kolko struva?
How much?
Наздраве!
Nazdrave!
Cheers!