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- What to see in sofia? What are the best things to do and See in Sofia, Bulgaria? What to know before know before visitng Sofia, Bulgaria? Best things to see in Sofia, Bulgaria, where to stay in Sofia, What to visit in Sofia? I'll answer these and even more questions! Full travel guide to Sofia, Bulgaria from a local! Born and raised in the city of Sofia
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What will you see in this video - What to see in Sofia, Bulgaria?
1) Where is Sofia, Bulgaria?
- Where is Sofia and a quick history to the city
2) How to get around the city of Sofia?
- Public transport in Sofia
- Taxis in Sofia
- Prices
3) what are the best things to do and see in Sofia?
- Alexander Nevsky cathedral and more famous churches in Sofia
- Ancient Serdica Complex - roman ruins in the center of Sofia
- Buildings left from communist times in the city
- Where locals hang out in the city of Sofia?
4) Bulgarian food
- What is the food like in Sofia, Bulgaria?
- Dishes you should NOT miss when in Sofia
- Modern restaurants in Sofia
5) Prices in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Prices of accommodation
- prices of food
-transport
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Chapters in this video, What to see in Sofia?
00:00 - Welcome to Sofia
00:43 - Where is Sofia?
01:49 - How to get around?
02:58 - Best things to do
07:50 - Bulgarian food
11:06 - Prices
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I'm here to give you tips & insights about life in London and share with you my travel experience. (always on a budget!)
Quick fun facts about me:
- I'm from Sofia, Bulgaria & lived there until I was 19
- I lied Milan, Italy for 3.5 years while I was studying Fashion Marketing
- My boyfriend Beniamino (aka Ben) is Italian
- We now live together in London
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Would you consider visiting Sofia? ❤️🇧🇬
prices are insane
True 🙈 value for money is greatb
Maybe one day
@@jacopomassimo7814 I like your positivity
YES!!!
I live in the US but have been to Sofia probably 10 times, my first time in 1991, but not since 2009.I have many friends there and I love the nation of Bulgaria and the city of Sofia. I look forward to the time I am able to visit once again. I love the food and the aroma of chubritsa in all of the homes. Last time I was there I bought a large quantity to bring back to the US! Thanks for the tour, it has rekindled warm memories.
Hey David, I’m so glad to hear that your time In Sofia!! 🥰 I don’t think I’ve ever met a foreigner that has been so many times to Bulgaria. I suggest you visiting again if you have the chance because the city has changed significantly since 2009. I moved abroad in 2015 and every time I go back, I’m surprised of many things have changed (mostly positively)
Nice video, so informative!
Very useful informations, thanks!
0:31 when was Bulgaria part of the Soviet Union? It was only part of the Eastern Block or Warsaw Pact.
Beautiful wonderful video vasi
You know it's Eastern Europe when you have the "teenagers drinking a beer"😂 can't wait to visit Sofia, thanks for the advices❤
Thank you for the video, I’m moving there soon for work. I cannot wait to experience the country, it looks beautiful and very interesting!
Was there a few weeks ago. Absolutely loved it!
Excellent video thank you. I'll be there soon.
No worries at all 🥰 glad I could help!
This video is so much better and more enjoyable to watch than a lot of the other travel videos where they have drone shots and EDM music. It's just much more real, easy to follow, personable, and informative. Thanks for putting it together. Nice job!
Adding Sofia to my bucket list
Hope you like the city❤️
Thank you so much for your share. I would like to travel to Bulgaria 🇧🇬 ❤
Bulgaria looks amazing
Cool city, i like the street art
I love the series of animals to be honest 😂🤩 pretty cute
nice information thanks
Glad you enjoyed it 🥰🥰
I'm planning on going to Sofia in April next year - I'm really excited
Hey Robert, that’s great! For how long are you staying🥰
I’m spending as weekend in Sofia in a few weeks, this was very helpful THANK YOU!
Oh, really? That’s great!! Let me know if you need any more tips 🥰 feel free to text me on Instagram
I will be visiting Sofia Inshaalah soon so your video was great and very informative.
Hey Vasi 👋😎
just stumpled upon your video and right at the start I got hocked with the joyful funny start ☺️👍
keep it up 🤘
..now I got new food plans for the coming evening ☺️ thanks for all the tips...Im staying at this beautiful place at the moment 🙌 gotta love Sofia ❤️ (here my third time within 2 years)
gave you a follow for authenticity 👏
✨️all the best
Great video! I could not believe that Sofia is surrounded by mountains. Missy be fun in the winter.
Hey Mateusz, I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🥰🥰 and yes, sofia is a great winter destination! You can easily go skiing or just for a hike in summer
The people of Sofia can go ski with the public transport getting them right at the lift. Life is not fair 😆 We in Plovdiv had to take much longer bus/car trips to the Rhodope mountains as the resorts were pretty far from the city. I don't know another capital in Europe where you can wake up a Saturday, take the tram or bus and go to ski like that or in the summer, go for walks/hikes in the forests of a mountain like Vitosha 😍
Quality of life in Sofia is something special, really.
I am there on Thursday:)
Хубаво видиьо показва столицата❤
Hi Ben, it’s Malick from Met Film haha! Crazy how I fell upon this video! Where is the restaurant where you had the pulled beef with the eggs Benedict. I’m in Sofia in December and I want to try that! Awesome video too! One new sub!!! ✊🏾🤣😁
I have never been in Bulgaria, but there is a huge desire to visit this country, because it resembles me Russia that I left on 27 of February 2022 because of the Z-people. I live in UAE now and have the job, but there isn't life, nature and atmosfear. Everything is artificial. I have already seen a lot of videos about Bulgaria and your is very interesting. Thank you so much! Hope soon I will visit Bulgaria!)
Thanks for the tips, I'm currently exploring Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Hey Tim, that’s great!! Where about in Bulgaria are you going?
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon right now I'm in Bansko but I will check out more places. I have about a month left to explore 😍
Visited Sofia about 12 years ago 2010. Had a bucket list to visit all european cities on a budget.
Had a flight for 30 euros return from London winter time I think early January, it was --20 C
when I arrived--beware travellers from UK it can get much colder in Bulgaria but the snow is much
better than London nice fluffy and powdery as oppose to icy,damp and slushy in UK.
Most restaurants, cafes had outside shelters with heating very cosy so no problems :)
Lots of interesting buildings old and new, quite a contrast not unpleasant to see old things
mixed with old soviet concrete social housing blocks very different but very cool :)
Contrary to some comments did not find Bulgarian people unfriendly quite the opposite.
I think an important thing to mention Bulgarian people shake their head for yes and nod for no
99% of people nod for yes and shake for no-----body language is very important--the guy at
my hotel reception one night shook his head at me-I thought what have I done wrong-but of
course he was being agreeable and welcoming :)
Do think in general Health and safety could be improved--but reflecting on 12 years ago
probably is good now Bulgaria is in EU. Did travell by bus in a blizzard to Plovdiv scary stuff.
I am going on Holiday this month to Bulgaria starting in Sofia no set plan although will
visit Varna--can you reccomend a town within 1 hr of Sofia to see some traditional things??
I am looking forward to my next visit to Bulgaria as am not on a budget and have more time to explore and expand on my last very interesting pleasant trip :)
Simon --Wales,United Kingdom
Buglarian food, women and culture are all very incredible.
Arrived in Sofia today. I want to try some of your delicious looking food.
Great video, keep it up!
i also really liked it
Thank you very much☺️ what’s your favorite city?
Glad you’re enjoying it❤️
Really loved this video,have a lovely weeked and stay safe debs xx fan 🐯💃🐅...
Hey Debs, glad you enjoyed the video!! ❤️ would you consider visiting Sofia
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon ps im a cockney not many of me left,none in london most are in essex now debsx
It has been a very long time since I was there. Really wish to return at some point. Even considered retiring there.
have been there, regardless of the extreme poverty, the city is quite good, the first time I went was in 1988 and the people were dressed in very poor clothes and I was impressed by how kind the people were even though they often collected cigarette butts from the street while many people were waiting in lines to get meat with food stamps while they didn't have sanitary napkins for women, but cotton and instead of toilet paper, they had pieces, strips of newspapers but should be much better now.
Keep going Bulgaria❤
Good Job Vasi. I liked your narration.
Hey there, glad to hear that you liked it ☺️ this video is about the place where I grew up so it’s quite special to me. Have your ever been to any EE country?
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon Living in Germany now. I'm a student here 30yrs old. If you are ever in this part of the world, we can travel some place and do a nice video for memories.
I've always wanted to visit Sofia and Varna and the countryside of Bulgaria. I think people are very kind and nice there, but I'm not blind to the fact that there is some corruption but its okay its for the locals to solve that problem.
Sofia,, We are comming in Sept 2022 next month,,, will go around..
Amazing!! Hope you enjoy your stay
I didn't know where is Sofia before watching this video :D
Ahahaha I’m sure you’re not the only one!
I have never been to Eastern Europe (yet). Thank you for sharing your beautiful and eclectic country with us. I'm happy that I can get free water (I will die if I don't drink water every 5 minutes).
I would be so honored if you could give me a personal tour of Sofia. 😍
I’d love to give you a personal tour around Sofia!! ❤️ foodie tour just for you 🤩
❤❤
Making me look forward to my winter Sofia/Plovdiv holiday even more, though I'll definitely be looking for places that served food like 'your mother makes' rather than the posh stuff!
Hey Vasily, I really like Plovdiv as well! More artsy and chill :) I get you about the food, when I travel I usually look for this type of places as well, but since I already it at home, it’s not my priority when traveling back home 😂
Hope you enjoy your stay!
Stay safe vasi
You too!
I look to be back in Eastern Europe this Autumn 🍂.
Enjoy 🥰 where are you going?
Coming to Sofia August 😇
Oh, great!! Let me know if you have any questions 😘
Hope you enjoy it.
I like Bulgaria,Apu Jabay knowledge chanel watching from Pampanga Philippines.
Hey Apu, I’m so glad to hear that you like my home city 🥰 would you ever consider going
I have been in Sofia for 1 week, I really love it here, but it's so cold all day :(
Bulgaria is a great country. Hope weather gets better at some point
Hey Lucas, That’s great! Glad to hear you enjoyed your time. When did you go?
I agree with you, winters are really cold! Anywhere from April until September the weather is great! :) summers are quite warm as well
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon I am in Sofia now today it is snowing a lot
@@lucasresno2076 yeah… the weather is crazy these days! Global warming 🙄
If you like skiing, you can go to Vitosha mountain :)
I really need to add Bulgaria to my list! I have Instagram friends from Sofia and I have to meet them in person
I’m so glad to hear that!! Let me know if you need any advice before visiting Bulgaria :)
hello ma'am i am from India
I am see your country nice 👍 only Sofia I was just roaming around in Sofia, now I have visited more places
5/3/2023I was just roaming around in Sofia, now I have visited more places
Столицата на България много е хубаво
2nd comment vasi
I was born there but have not visited in so long! I think it’s time.
It looks an enjoyable place to travel and explore.
Madam maybe tell us also, about the place Burgas in Bulgaria.
Riding a motorbike through the Balkans from Greece, I'll be in Sofia for 2 days end of April, and I was wondering about payment methods around the city. Do you think we'll be OK using credit cards or is local currency necessary? Nice videos Vasi, looking forward to visiting Bulgaria!
Hey, I’m reading your comment and getting excited for you! 😂
I’d say, definitely bring some cash with you from Greece or just exchange some money once you’re in Bulgaria.
In most restaurants, supermarkets or gas stations you can pay by card but that’s not the case everywhere. For some street food, bakery,coffee or at local market you’ll definitely need some cash :) especially if you’re outside of Sofia
Hope this was useful and best of luck at your road trip 🥰
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon Thank you for the prompt and helpful advice, will also create a roadtrip video after 😉
I love you Bulgaria beautiful and natural beautiful clean country Bulgaria 🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬
Thank you very much ☺️
Hi, is a cash society or do most places including street food take card?
Hey :) Just a historical note - Bulgaria hasn't been part of the Soviet Union , it has had Russian influence and socialism/communism though
Hey there, hope you enjoyed the video 🥰 you’re totally right! I know actually.. but I didn’t Fact check my video before posting. Big mistake!
Thanks for your comment though!
I came here to say exactly that. Bulgaria has never been part of the Soviet Union!
I've been to Sofia and I found Burgas and Varna much more pleasant
Some great cities around the country that's for sure.
Tarnovo >>> Sofia/Burgas/Varna
Just arrived yesterday and I was walking around looking for something to eat. I couldn't find any street food and the restaurants were mostly touristy and expensive. Any recommendations on where to go?
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I miss those pancakes! SLURP! :Q_____________
😂 I miss how chill was everyone at that brunch spot
Jó
Now I feel bad for living outside my motherland
I am coming bulgaria
Amazing, hope this video was useful :)
How much safe sofia for tourists and international students? What safety we should do there?
I liked Sofia, though have only seen the main central bits. Some interesting areas to walk around. Will have to go again for sure, as well as other places like Plovdiv. Alexander Nevsky cathedral and Serdica are quite impressive. I missed NDK, shame as I love to see that communist brutalist kind of thing (like the University library in Pristina, for example). Was impressed by the history museum in the old mineral baths, nice building too. I liked the central food market but it didn't have much takeaway food, I guess I got spoilt elsewhere for that! Didn't look too much for street food. Found a really nice traditional looking restaurant near our hotel, with a huge menu, we liked it so much we visited it twice. Just looked it up, think it's Mehana Mamin Kolyo. And I had some nice squid on the main bar street, I'm sure you know where I mean, the very modern one.
Hey Sham, seems like you have already seen quite a lot from Sofia! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay there☺️
You’re right about the markets, they don’t really sell street food in there. It’s mostly for produce and if you’re lucky you can find a stall selling banitsa 😂
I haven’t been to the restaurant which you mentioned but it looks like a veeery traditional place.
Let me know if you’re ever going back to Sofia, will be happy to give you some more tips!🥰
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon oh yes of course you're the first person I'll be asking next time 😎
A cocktail that costs less than 10 euro is amazing...
That's not cheap lady! Even in Belgium 10 euro for a cocktail is only ok in a fancy establishment.
Hello! I'm planning on going to Sofia in June. I'm travelling solo, would you say it's safe?
Hey Sofia, yes for sure :) it’s a lot safer than what you’d imagine! You should be careful not to get scammed by taxi drivers and petty crimes.
I suggest you staying in the city center to be in the safe side :)
Do you have any recommendations for good traditional Bulgarian restaurants in Sofia? I’m visiting in two weeks!
Hey Belena, yes of course! One of favorite ones are, Raketa rakia bar which looks pretty much like a communist museum, and a favourite place of locals is called "Shtastlivetsa" it's on the main street Vitosha
Please let me know if you need some more tips, will be happy to help :)
www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g294452-d6893615-Reviews-Shtastlivetsa_Vitoshka-Sofia_Sofia_Region.html
www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g294452-d5484891-Reviews-Raketa_Rakia_Bar-Sofia_Sofia_Region.html
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon Thank you so much for the fast reply! I really appreciate it! And I need all the tips I can get. How is the night life in Sofia? Especially during weekdays? And are there any good spots to see the Alexander Nevski Cathedral from ‘above’?
@@belanadasilva6121 feel free to text me on Instagram at @vasillisaaaa cause I might miss your comment here😅
For the night life, it’s really great! My personal favorite clubs are Bedroom, Terminal 1 and Carrusel. Depends on what type of music do you prefer but they’re all very affordable and people have lots of fun
@@belanadasilva6121 for the bar, defend you go to Sense hotel! Best view you can get 🤩
Bulgaria has NEVER been part of the Soviet Union!!!
She says yes, so yes 😂
Good knowledge of her country
A neighbor from Belgrade is coming for a walk soon. :)
Oh, great! I hope you enjoy your stay! :) I have been to Belgrade, really like your city
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon thank you :-)
İ am planning to visit Sofia next month from Turkey. I will come by bus. Can you please tell me How can I get to Sofia city center from central bus station?
Hey there 🥰 well, the easiest way to get from the train station to the city center is by metro!
Hey you 😊
What is the best way to visit your country, capital and most beautiful places and meet real people, line all of toy are ???
Spent 4 weeks ! People not friendly and sometimes really rude !
Oh, no!! I’m so sorry you had bad experience :( but I do agree Bulgarians can be a bit unfriendly in the beginning when you meet them 😅
i didn't know you're from Sofia
Yes, I’m ☺️ lived there until I was 19 yo
actually I'm backpacking sofia 2 nights from 17 July and off to skopje after. do i need guide?
Hey Ram, do you mean a tour guide for when visiting Sofia?
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon i mean i have very short time, so i'm wondering if it is easier for me having guide who can help me to tour around rather then finding things myself
hope you enjoyed your time there.
Where can i stay in city center ? Any recommendations? Or area name . I prefer to stay in downtown. So no car needed
Hey Mai, you should definitely stay int he city center which is not so big actually! Best western hotels are pretty great and definitely not very expensive but it all depends on your budget :)
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon Thank you 🌷
Hi ! Could you share the name of the nightclub you've been to please?
As a tourist I'd rather eat at a place that serves authentic cuisine like someone's mum would make than Italian etc.
I wish a US felon like me could get a visa. But it would appear It'll be 3 months in Sofia then 3 months in Italy. Not a bad life I guess.
Hey David, your life is amazing!!!
Funny though, you’re going to my home country and the one of my boyfriend as well
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon Cool beans. I'm still trying to work with the Bulgarian authorities to secure a long term visa. But like anything, it's a process. Thanks for your comment.
until what time does the underground run?
Hey Claudia, it actually closes pretty early around 11.30 pm, I suggest you taking a taxi late at night
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon yeah I arrived at 5am, thank you!
I love you Europe country Europe country is the world no 1 most expensive beautiful sweet very very nice wonderful I love Europe culter I love Europe culter I love Europe food Europe arechture Europe is the my all time favourite continent in the world vasi I love Europe vasi
Do you think it would be easy to find vegan food in Sofia?
Hey, well it won’t be impossible but make sure you specify that you don’t eat dairy products as well because most of our traditional cuisine has at least 1 type of dairy product in it
I suggest you trying out restaurants like Edgy veggie, sun &moon, loving hut
More like ~ $150 -$250 for a five star hotel as of June 2022. Four star hotel ~$100. Maybe $50-$60 in the off-season for a high end hotel but not seeing anything in that range except maybe 2 & 3 star hotels.
Hey William, well prices last year were lower due to Covid and also, prices keep increasing in the city every year so I’m not that surprised 😅
I'd love to visit Bulgaria!
If only you were single, I'd totally love if you were my tour guide in Sofia 😊😁
Hey Matthew hahaha I actually used to be a tour guide in Bulgaria ☺️
creep 🙄
И кога точно София е била част от Съвецкия съюз ?
Hollandaise sauce
We have never been part of the Sowjetunion!
VASI G Hello need help. I dont know where to retire to. I want warm weather and little rain and no snow. Where should i retire to? I have very little money to buy a small home to live in forever. Thank you
Hey there, I’m low key jealous that you’re retiring 😂 well, I think it really depends on what you value the most. Personally, I want to retire in Portugal or Greece - low cost of living and great weather! ❤️
Small villages in Bulgaria have many problems so I don’t really suggest them to you😅
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon i was looking at Panama but ive heard some bad things about the info that Kathleen Oetticord and International Living has been putting out there. That one digital nomad guy...cant remember his name was saying to mot huy into what they are selling. Im an American and i dont want to live in the US anymore due to outrageous prices and food is really expensive etc.
Hey there, I totally get you and South America is definitely a better place for you if you’re from the US. I suggest you having a look at her channel :
czcams.com/users/TravelingwithKristin
as long as I remember Bulgaria wasn't a part of Soviet Union.
You’re right, that my bad. Sorry😅
Sofia was never a part of the Soviet Union! We were in the Eastern Block but we were never in USSR. Please read some history. Besides this "fact" I like your video. ;)
ЕН ДЕ КА у България .... English please Phah :D
learn whats eastern europe. half of the places you put arent. bulgaira is but its seen more as balkan and just later as eastern
Sofia has never been part of the Soviet Union.
Bulgaria was never part of the Soviet Union 😉
Bulgaria WAS NEVER PART OF THE USSR. It just had socialist period
Hey there, yes that’s my bad. I know it was actually a satellite country but I got it wrong in the video 😅🙈
sofia was never part of the soviet union
Yes, that’s my bad 😅
It’s never been part of the Soviet Union
I know, I know that’s my bad!
sofia has never been part of the soviet union
When did Bulgaria was part of solviet union 😅🤣
Don't fall into the trap of, like me, going to Boho. The food is nothing like that. Sadly writting this while I eat my cold eggs benedict
never been PART of USSR !! someone has been skipping his history lessons ...
I do not know English
Bulgariа was NOT part of the Soviet Union, dear🤣
Austria is not eastern Europe. It is One of the richest country per capita. Economically it is definitely a western Europe and today when some speak about Eastern Europe he mean a post communist Europe the former eastern bloc and Austria wasn’t communist. Austria has strong culture ties on Czechia, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Transylvania, Vojvodina and south Poland because they were part of Austrian Empire later Austria-Hungary but that doesn’t make Austria an Eastern European country.
Hey David, I agree with you and I know very well that Austria is not in EE 😅 did I say the opposite at some part of the video?
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon 0:18 You show a map of “eastern Europe” and on this map is Austria shown as Eastern Europe and also these shown countries on the map are only EU member. This map is missing countries such as Bosnia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Moldavia, Ukraine and Belarus.