Vitosha District Travel Guide
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Visit Vitosha District
Popular places to visit

Mount Vitosha
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Vitosha during your travels in Sofia. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

Boyana Church
See an incredible collection of perfectly preserved Eastern European Medieval art at this tranquil 10th-century Bulgarian Orthodox church.

National Museum of History
Discover a collection of artifacts that retrace the history of Bulgaria, from prehistory to today. Enjoy views of Mount Vitosha from the museum’s gardens.

Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Gaze in awe at this magnificent cathedral and step inside to see a fascinating collection of mosaics, murals and religious icons.

National Palace of Culture
This impressive castle-like monument is a multipurpose cultural center that hosts art exhibitions, a film festival and concerts by well-known performers.

Sofia Central Mineral Baths
You can find out about the history of Sofia with a trip to Sofia Central Mineral Baths. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do

Bulgaria and Serbia in One Day from Sofia

Bulgaria and Macedonia Full-Day Tour from Sofia

E-Motorcycle Tour in Rhodope Mountains to a Beautiful Canyon View

Boyana Church and SPA near Pancharevo Lake
Top hotels in Vitosha District

Hotel Atlantic
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Tsarsko selo Hotel & SPA
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2024

All Seasons Residence Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2021

Sofia Balkan Palace
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

InterContinental Sofia by IHG
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vitosha District

Boyana
While visiting Boyana, you might make a stop by sights like Boyana Church and Vitosha Nature Park.

Dragalevtsi
When in Dragalevtsi, you can plan a visit to Snail House and Winter Palace of Sports, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Rajon Triaditsa
While visiting Rajon Triaditsa, you might make a stop by sights like Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture.

Ovcha Kupel
While Ovcha Kupel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like National Museum of History and Boyana Church.

Gorna Banya
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gorna Banya and surrounding area, you can visit National Museum of History and Boyana Church.

g.k. Strelbishte
Though g.k. Strelbishte may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture.