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Honest, local guides to things to do in Sofia, Bulgaria, the affordable, unspoilt European capital that hasn’t been overrun yet. We share the good stuff first.
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Things to do in Sofia
Neighbourhood walks, the mineral baths, where to eat banitsa — the everyday Sofia worth your time.
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Where to stay, where to eat, what’s worth booking… All rated by people who actually live here.
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Latest from the blog
48 hours in Sofia: the no-stress first-timer's route
Two days, one easy loop — from the Roman ruins under Serdica metro to a slow dinner in Lozenets.
How to do Sofia on €40 a day
Bed, board and a night out — proof that this European capital is still genuinely affordable.
Where to eat banitsa (and what to order)
The flaky pastry Bulgarians grew up on, and the bakeries worth the morning queue.
Sofia's about to have its moment. Come say hi.
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