Holidays to Sofia
BulgariaSettled since pre-historic times, Sofia has been ruled by Byzantines, Ottomans and Russians, and is today the capital of independent Bulgaria. The city takes its name from the Church of St. Sofia, dedicated to the Christian concept of wisdom. Sofia can demonstrate this quality throughout the year, for example during …
How to get to Sofia
Here's what you need to know about getting to Sofia. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Sofia takes 3 hours, 20 minutes.
When to go to Sofia
Typical Holiday Price
£410 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Sofia varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
January
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - January is the cheapest month to go to Sofia.
Things to see and do in Sofia
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Rila Monastery
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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
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Ivan Vazov National Theatre
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National Historical Museum
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Boyana Church
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Vitosha Boulevard
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Borisova Gradina
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Culture Park
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The Mall
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Free Sofia Tour
My heart will always long for Bulgaria! Delicious food, great history, Danube river, black sea, Balkan mountains, and such rich culture!
Great city to discover, it has a lot to offer! Excellent value for money choice! History, architecture, nightlife combined!
Happy to see many murales in the centre of Sofia. Less happy to feel a chilling air at my arrival at 11.00 on May 21st
It's a cheap green capital and you can't visit the over 2000m high mountain.