Where to stay, eat and drink in Sofia.
Restaurants, bars and hotels, rated by people who live here. No sponsored fluff — if a place is overrated, we’ll say so.
Make our place your home base in Sofia.
We host a bright, central apartment a short walk from the mineral baths, the Central Market Hall and the old town. Self check-in, fast wifi, and a welcome guide full of our favourite spots.
This month's standout
Cosmos — modern Balkan kitchen
Seasonal Bulgarian cooking with a light touch, an excellent local wine list, and warm service in the heart of the Kapana quarter.
Inventive Balkan menu
Standout local wines
Warm, easy service
Book ahead at weekends
Small room, can get loud
Restaurants, bars & hotels
One More Bar
Proper cocktails in a candlelit townhouse near the centre. Go early for a seat; stay late for the playlist.
Skyline Rooms
A smart rooftop hotel with cathedral views and a generous breakfast. Quiet rooms despite the central spot.
Furna bakery
The morning banitsa and a flat white that holds up against any capital. Worth the small queue.
Orenda natural wine
A tiny Lozenets wine bar pouring small Bulgarian growers. Knowledgeable staff, fair prices.
Made in Home
Cosy comfort food that’s still good — but the queues and no-booking policy have caught up with it. Off-peak only.
R34 Boutique Rooms
Characterful rooms in a restored old-town building. Walls are thin, but the location can’t be beaten.
People we've helped get there
“Stayed at their Airbnb and used the welcome guide for everything — bars, breakfast, the lot. Felt like having a friend in the city.”
“The restaurant picks were perfect — not a single dud. Cosmos was the meal of the trip and we’d never have found it.”
“Honest is right — they warned us off one famous tourist restaurant and sent us somewhere better and cheaper. Trust earned.”
Skip the duds. Get the good stuff.
Our highest-rated restaurants, bars and hotels and our honest warnings — say hello and we’ll share our favourites.