Everything you need to know

VISAS

For information, please visit the website of the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs here: https://www.mfa.bg/en/pages/109/index.htmll

To see the list of countries with / without a visa (ordinary passports): https://share.google/Peblemt67klWd6AFs

To note :

Colleagues who have a Schengen visa for multiple stays can enter in the country without additional formalities. Please check it again.

ACCOMODATION

Hotels closer to the city center

1. Hotel Central Point 

Hotel Central Point is set in the Yellow Pavement district in Sofia, 656 feet from Council of Ministers Building and 66 feet away from Serdika metro station, providing a direct connection to the airport, railway and bus stations. Solo travelers in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a one-person stay. Around 50 euros per night per person. 

 

2. Central point boutique hotel 

Set in Sofia, 1640 feet from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski and 984 feet from its metro station, Central Point Boutique Hotel provides free access to relaxing area. 1640 feet from Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski, the property is also 2297 feet away from Ivan Vazov Theater. The property is less than 0.6 mi from Council of Ministers Building. Easy transport to NBU. Solo travelers in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a one-person stay. 

Facebook page Central Point Boutique hotel

 

3. Sofia Place Hotel by HMG

Centrally located, Sofia Place Hotel by HMG is a 7-minute walk from St Sofia Cathedral and close to the pedestrian part of Vitosha Boulevard. It offers free internet access and a 24-hour reception desk. Serdika Metro Station is a 10-minute walk away

Facebook page Sofia Place Hotel  

 

4. DITER  family hotel 

Close to the main governmental and state institutions of Sofia, the National Palace of Culture and the main shopping street Vitosha, DITER Family Hotel is centrally located in the heart of the city. Around 50 euros per night. National Palace of Culture Subway Station can be reached in a 5-minute walk.

 

5. The Moon hotel – https://www.themoonhotel.eu/

6. Stivan Skar – https://www.stivaniskar.com/contacts.php

 

Hotels next to New Bulgarian University

1. Hotel Galoria Palac Diplomate

Travelers in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a one-person stay. About 40 euros per night ; 0.6 km from NBU. Online reservations here. 

 

2.WOW studios for rent 2 bul Montevideo 

About  50 euros per night; 350 m from NBU; Travelers rated it 9.3/10. 

 

3. Hostel ELENA

Around 30-40 euros per night per person; 0.8 km from NBU.

 

4.Geneva Hotel 

Located in a quiet area just 1.9 mi from Sofia’s city center, Geneva Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a fitness center. Its rooms are elegant and spacious. There is also a sauna at a surcharge. Around 60-70 euros per night/per person. Easy transport to NBU – 20 min

TRANSPORT

Taxis are widely used in Sofia. Prices are affordable.

Examples:

Airport – City Center: approximately 8 EUR 

Airport – NBU: around EUR 22 

City Center – NBU: around EUR 10

Taxis advised:

Volt Premium Taxi: Оnly website and app booking here. 

Yellow Taxi: Order at +359 2 91119 or use the mobile app at https://www.yellow333.com/en/

TaxiMe: order at TaxiMe apps, see here: https://taxime.to

OK Supertrans 9732121: order at +359 2 973 21 21

more details about the rates at https://www.oktaxi.net/contacts_en.php

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Airport – City Center: metro (Terminal 2), buses 184 and 84 (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) at a price of 0.80 EUR

Microbus No. 27 connecting NUB and the city center at a price of 0.80 EUR

Buses stopping around the NUB: No 45, 73, 111 and 260 at a price of 0.80

Bank cards are widely used in hotels, restaurants, shops, etc.