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Surrounded by sprawling parkland, Sofia, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, lies at the foot of popular ski mountain, Vitosha. With a history that stretches over seven millennia, ruin-rich Sofia is one of Europe's oldest cities. The National Historical Museum is one of Eastern Europe's most extensive. Wide, cobblestone boulevards, charming boutiques and truly electrifying nightlife star in this city of 1.3 million. Trolleys, trams and buses traverse the dynamic city.
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“Fantastic location and easygoing hostel”

Orient Express Hostel

4 of 5 stars
sandritta_9
barcelona
Nov 16, 2009

Another good choice hostel in a city with many good hostels. Orient Express Hostel probably stands out for its superb location and excellent value. It is also memer of www.balkan-hostels.biz.ly so...more

“Convenient, nice enough, stole our debit card info”

Dedeman Princess Sofia

3 of 5 stars
Geo64_9
california
Nov 15, 2009

The location is convenient to bus and rail connections. We do not know if there are others of the same standard in the city, but it has approximately the amenities appropriate for the price. The...more

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Grand Hotel Sofia

5 of 5 stars
SchmidtFrankfurt
Frankfurt
Nov 15, 2009

I was staying for couple days in Sofia. I am fascinated by the hotel, where I was staying - Grand Hotel Sofia. The staff was extremely high qualified and kind, the gastronomy was perfect. The...more

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