Plan Your Trip
Euros since January 2026, the metro from the airport, SIM cards, taxis and how safe the city is at night. The practical side of a trip to Sofia, plus itineraries from one day in the city to a week in Bulgaria.
Sofia Travel Tips: What I'd Tell You Before a First Trip to Bulgaria
Sofia is easy once you know a few rules. What I'd tell a friend about visas, the euro, taxis and getting around.
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Sofia Itinerary: 1 to 5 Days
Sofia fits its best sights into a walkable center. The day-by-day plan I'd follow for 1 to 5 days, with prices.
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Best Time to Visit Sofia
Sofia has four real seasons. The months I'd pick for walking, hiking, skiing and saving money, with the weather.
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Sofia Airport to the City Center: Metro, Bus and Taxi
Sofia Airport has its own metro station. Here is every way into the center, with prices, times and the one I'd pick.
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Getting Around Sofia: Metro, Trams, Buses and Taxis
Sofia runs on one cheap fare across metro, trams and buses. Here are the 2026 tickets and the line to each sight.
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Taxis in Sofia: Fares, Apps and the Scams to Avoid
Sofia taxis are cheap when they are licensed. Here is how to order one, read the fare sticker and dodge the scams.
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SIM Cards and eSIMs in Bulgaria: Prices and Where to Buy
Mobile data in Bulgaria is cheap and fast. Here is whether you need a local SIM or an eSIM, and what each costs.
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Money in Bulgaria: The Euro, Cards and Cash in 2026
Bulgaria swapped the lev for the euro in 2026. Here is how to pay, which ATMs to use and what things cost in Sofia.
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Sofia on a Budget
Sofia is one of the cheapest capitals in Europe. What a day really costs in 2026, and where I'd save.
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Is Sofia Safe?
Sofia is a calm capital with a few known traps. Where the real risks are, and how I'd avoid each one.
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Sofia Metro: Lines, Tickets, Hours and the Stations for Sights
Sofia has 4 metro lines and one €0.80 fare. The lines, tickets, hours and the stations nearest the sights.
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Bulgaria Itinerary from Sofia: 1 Week to 2 Weeks
Bulgaria fits Roman towns, monasteries and a coast into a small map. The routes I'd follow for 7 to 14 days from Sofia.
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Getting Around Bulgaria: Buses, Trains, Driving and Flights
Bulgaria is easy to cross without a car. Buses, trains, driving and flights, with 2026 times and euro fares.
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Trains in Bulgaria: BDZ Routes, Tickets, Sleepers and Tips
Bulgarian trains are slow, cheap and often scenic. The routes, tickets, night sleepers and when I would take the bus.
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Tipping in Bulgaria: How Much to Tip, Who and When
Bulgarians tip lightly: about 10% at a table and small change elsewhere. Who gets what, in euros, in 2026.
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Balkans Itinerary from Sofia: 3 Routes for 1 to 2 Weeks
Sofia sits at the eastern edge of the Balkans. Three routes I'd take from it, with bus times and fares for every leg.
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Sofia in Winter
Sofia in winter is cold, snowy and cheap. The weather, skiing, hot springs and the indoor plans I'd make.
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What to Pack for Bulgaria: A Packing List for Every Season
Bulgaria swings from snowy winters to 35°C summers. What I'd pack for the cities, the mountains and the coast.
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Solo Female Travel in Bulgaria: A Local's Safety Guide
Bulgaria is a calm country for women traveling alone. The few real risks, and how I'd handle each one.
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