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A S P OT L I G H T O N S O F I A
A sunset over the
valley near So昀椀a.
STAY I N ST Y L E
So昀椀a o昀昀ers a wealth of 昀椀ve-star
accommodations. The Hyatt Regency
pampers guests with a serene wellness
center, perfect for relaxation after a day
of exploring. The Grand Hotel Millennium
delivers well-appointed suites, panoramic
vistas, and opulent surroundings. And,
in the historic center, the sleek Sense
Hotel So昀椀a o昀昀ers an ideal location,
sweeping rooftop views, and a spa with
rejuvenating treatments.
Re昀氀ecting the city’s growing appeal in
the luxury market, the Nobu Hotel and
Restaurant will open later this year in the
“Bankers Building,” one of the city’s 昀椀nest
architectural gems.
B E YO N D T H E C I T Y
Just a 25-minute chau昀昀eured drive from
So昀椀a’s city center, Vitosha Nature Park
o昀昀ers an easy escape into nature. Home to
the majestic Vitosha Mountain, the dramatic,
photo-ready backdrop to the capital, the
park is a year-round playground for outdoor
pursuits. In summer, hike, mountain bike, or
Bulgaria’s appeal also extends far beyond
frescoed splendor of Rila Monastery, the
horseback ride through alpine meadows
its capital. Award-winning Thracian wine
and ancient spruce forests before
re昀椀ned lodges of Bansko and Borovets,
estates, sun-drenched beaches, and
or the allure of the Black Sea Riviera.
ascending to Kopitoto to watch the sun
picturesque alpine resorts are all within
set over the So昀椀a Valley. Come winter, the
reach of So昀椀a, enabling travelers to
More than just a city break, So昀椀a serves
landscape is covered in a blanket of snow,
o昀昀ering reliable skiing and snowboarding
conditions from December to March.
as a gateway to Bulgaria’s wider luxury
curate a richly varied European escape
o昀昀erings, inviting visitors to experience
with a distinctly authentic edge. A short
the country’s full spectrum of culture,
helicopter 昀氀ight can also take you to the
nature, and indulgence.
