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Sofia (София) is the capital of Bulgaria.
For information about travelling to Sofia see also the Lonely Planet Tips about Sofia.
Couchsurfing community
Sofia has the biggest Couchsurfing community in Bulgaria. As of August 2009 there are 1,753 members. The monthly meeting is held on the 13th of every month and is announced in the Sofia Group.
Check the Sofia CS Google Calendar for more events.
Getting there and away
By plane
- Information about the Sofia Airport (SOF) on Wikipedia.
From the old airport (Terminal 1) take Bus 84 to the City Center. From the new airport (Terminal 2) Take Bus 284 to the City Center.
By train
- Information about the Central Train Station on Wikipedia.
- Timetable information of Bulgarian Railways
By Bus
- Information about the Central Bus Station on Wikipedia
- Official english website of the the Central Bus Station with Timetable.
- Many international Buses leave from the Bus Station Trafik Market, which is located between the train station and the central bus station. Beware the timetable information on this site is incomplete, there are many more companies and destinations.
Popular Destinations
Istanbul
There is one train leaving Sofia at 19h, but it takes 13 hours. Buses are much faster and more flexible. Bus ticket is between 40 and 50lv for a oneway trip, 75-95lv for a round trip.
Bus Companies serving Istanbul:
- Metro Plus [1] Going at 09:00, 12:00,17.00, 20:30, 23:00 from Central Bus Station
- Has Turizm [2] Going at 10:30, 22:30 from Traffik Market Bus Station (You can buy Tickets from Air Kona Office]
- Yubim [3] Going at 22:30 from Central Bus Station
- Huntur [4] Going at 20:00, 22:30
- Alpar Turizm [5] Going at 22:30? from Traffik Market Bus Station (Buy Tickets from MATPU-96 Office, they also have the exact timetable)
- Materik Going at 9:00, 21:00 from Central Bus Station
More Companies see Turkey Travel Planner
Hitchhiking
- Information about Hitchhiking can be found in the Hitchwiki.
- A useful Bulgarian Site about hitchhiking in Bulgaria is http://www.stopbg.com/
Getting around in Sofia
- The Sofia Public Transport Company operates one metro line, ca. 20 Tramway lines, ca. 10 Trolleybuslines and ca. 100 buslines. Tickets can be bought on the vehicle and at kiosks near the stops.
Staying in Sofia
- If you don't find a couch, Hostelworld lists currently 17 Hostels in Sofia with Hostel Mostel being the most popular.
Sights
- Parliament
- Presidential Palace
- Sofia University
- National Palace of Culture (NDK)
- Ivan Vazov Theater
- National Library
- Mineral Baths
Religious Buildings
- Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- Hagia Sophia Church
- Sv. Nedelya
- Sv. Georgi
- Russian Church
- Boyana Church
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- Sofia Synagogue
Parks
- Borisova Gardina
- City Garden
- Vitosha
Eating
Typical Bulgarian food includes:
- Banitsa often consumed with Ayran
- Shopska salad
- Tarator soup
- Kebapche