9 Curious Things About Bulgaria
If you have never been to Bulgaria, may be it is time to plan a trip! The country has much to offer – long ski runs with sufficient snow coverage, fantastic beaches of fine sand, charming little villages and lovely cities. Check some interesting facts that we have collected here to give you...
5 Things To Know When Visiting Sofia
Sofia is a very old city, but only in the last decade became a popular sightseeing destination among the travelers and a tempting weekend getaway for the tourists. The capital of Bulgaria is positioned in the western part of the Balkans and is rich in historical sites, architectural ruins and...
Visiting an Orthodox Church in Sofia
If you plan to do some sightseeing in Sofia, you will definitely end up visiting one of the Orthodox Churches around. Since visiting religious sites can be quite frustrating, you should be aware of the things that are acceptable and those that are not. These are the rules you need to know: Fee...
10 Facts About Sofia City You Didn’t Know
Even if you are visiting Sofia for many years, there still might be facts that you do not know about the city. Read below the most interesting of the facts we have collected for you, memorize them and impress the person you dine with next time you are in the city. Here we go! 1. Sofia is...
Modern Sofia City
Nowadays Sofia is the largest settlement in Bulgaria with more than 2 million residents. It is the main industrial, financial, administrative, cultural and transportation center of the country. It is also home to more than 20 universities and to the Bulgarian Academy of Science. The city of Sofia...
Music Festival HippieLand
HippieLandia is a brand new music festival that will take place at the beautiful park of Sofia Airport, right next to Terminal 2. The first edition of HippieLandia will take place in 2 nights between 1st and 3rd of July with a main stage near the stunning lake and an original decor of airplanes...
Beer Fest for Euro 2016 in Downtown Sofia
The city of Sofia is celebrating the 2016 UEFA European Championship with a special beer best organized in front of the Soviet Army Monument. This popular place is located in downtown Sofia, opposite Sofia University and very close to Eagle’s Bridge and Borrisova Garden. The beer fest has...
Chekmedje: romantic little place in the heart of Sofia
Chekmedje is among those special places, where you immediately feel cozy right at the very doorstep. This romantic little place is a shop and a café all at once, where you can have a cup of green tea and buy some hand knit accessories for your home and for your personal usage. Chekmedje is...
Hamachi: Japanese fish restaurant in downtown Sofia
Hamachi is the name of StaySofia’s favorite Japanese fish restaurant. It is located in the lower part of Lozenets District, very close to the center of the city and Borisova Garden and within short distance to our serviced Sofia studio apartment Hemus, the 1-bedroom Sofia apartment for rent...
Memento: one of the best cafes in downtown Sofia
There are so many cafes in Sofia that you will be lost where to sit, especially if you are coming in Sofia for the first time. One of the places we like most for our morning coffee is a café called Memento. The café has reputation to serve the best cup of coffee that you can get in...