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Holidays in Bulgaria

Bulgaria has a history stretching back 7,000 years, and hasn’t changed its name since it was first established in 681 AD.

This small and hospitable country offers scenic splendour, historic landmarks, superb hiking and numerous skiing opportunities, all easily explored whether you opt for a cheap holiday package or an all-inclusive deal.

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Hotel Ivana Palace

4.2

Very Good

Sunny Beach, Bourgas Area, Bulgaria

29 Jul 2027
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Manchester

Prices from

£649 pp

Palace Hotel

4.1

Very Good

Sunny Beach, Bourgas Area, Bulgaria

29 Jul 2027
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Manchester

Prices from

£695 pp

Step Hotel

4.4

Excellent

Sunny Beach, Bourgas Area, Bulgaria

29 Jul 2027
7 nights
Self-catering
From Leeds/Bradford

Prices from

£589 pp

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Hotel Malibu

3.9

Good

Albena, Varna Area, Bulgaria

14 May 2026
7 nights
All-inclusive
From Gatwick

Prices from

£339 pp

Metropolitan Hotel Sofia

4.6

Excellent

Sofia, Sofia (City), Bulgaria

16 Mar 2026
4 nights
Room only
From Stansted

Prices from

£319 pp

ibis Sofia Airport

4.1

Very Good

Sofia, Sofia (City), Bulgaria

13 Dec 2025
4 nights
Room only
From Stansted

Prices from

£249 pp

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Downtown Sofia

Sofia, Sofia (City), Bulgaria

3 Jan 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Luton

Prices from

£619 pp

Hotel Premier Sofia Airport

Sofia, Sofia (City), Bulgaria

11 Jan 2026
7 nights
Room only
From Bristol

Prices from

£1,649 pp

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia

Sofia, Sofia (City), Bulgaria

29 Dec 2025
4 nights
Room only
From Gatwick

Prices from

£769 pp

Hilton Sofia

Sofia, Sofia (City), Bulgaria

27 Dec 2025
7 nights
Half board
From Luton

Prices from

£1,599 pp

Novotel Sofia Hotel

Sofia, Sofia (City), Bulgaria

11 Jan 2026
7 nights
Room only
From Bristol

Prices from

£519 pp

Rosslyn Thracia Hotel

Sofia, Sofia (City), Bulgaria

11 Jan 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Bristol

Prices from

£839 pp

ibis Sofia Airport

Sofia, Sofia (City), Bulgaria

13 Dec 2025
4 nights
Room only
From Stansted

Prices from

£249 pp

Sveta Sofia

Sofia, Sofia (City), Bulgaria

11 Jan 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Bristol

Prices from

£439 pp

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Bulgaria has four distinct seasons. Spring is warm, summer is long and hot, autumn is pleasant with stunning foliage, and snow falls abundantly during the winter.

Although each season attracts different types of visitors, summer is by far the most popular travel season. The months of February to May are considered the low season and can be marginally cheaper.

Events for your dairy

Local and international artists will grace the Jazz Festival in August. The midnight jazz programme that runs till the early morning hours is a firm favourite among festival-goers.

In the same month, the sound of bagpipes echoes off the mountainsides in Gela, in the south of the country. With the aim of promoting Rhodope folklore, a bagpipe contest attracts players of all ages.

Responsible for producing 85% of the world’s rose oil, the Rose Valley in Bulgaria celebrates this beautiful blossom in the first week of June with a parade and the crowning of a Rose Queen.

The Black Sea coast

Boasting more than 370km (232 miles) of glorious coastline and a string of Blue Flag beach resorts, the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast has become a major beach holiday destination. Sunny Beach, located 35km (21 miles) north of Burgas, is the liveliest resort town and a popular party destination, but its massive water park means it also appeals to families with young children.

For a quieter holiday experience, head to Albena in the north, or Sozopol in the south. The best-kept secret of the Black Sea Coast has to be its spa resorts, with the mineral-rich mud baths found here allegedly preventing wrinkle

Let it snow

Reliable snowfall and affordable après-ski options make Bulgaria a burgeoning ski destination in Europe. In the heart of the Rhodopi Mountains, Pamporovo ski resort attracts beginners and early intermediates to its gentle and sheltered slopes.

Bansko is another popular ski resort; it caters to skiers of all ability levels and is popular with families. The ski season runs from mid-December to mid-April – you can find and compare prices on the TravelSupermarket website to find the cheapest all-inclusive ski packages for the winter season in 2024 and beyond.

Journey through the ages

Holidaying in Bulgaria is like taking a journey through the ages. There are often great cheap city break deals on offer to the capital city Sofia, where the ancient ruins of Serdica rub shoulders with the neo-byzantine style Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

A short distance away, in the deep valley of Rilska amid dense pine forest, the majestic Rila Monastery is a 10th century Eastern Orthodox monastery with brightly coloured frescoes.

Currency: Bulgarian lev (лв)

Capital city: Sofia

Language: Bulgarian

Key phrase to learn: Nazdrave! (Cheers! To your health!)

Time difference: Bulgaria is two hours ahead of the UK

Average flight time: 3 hours.

International phone code: +359

Emergency services number: 112

Public holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1), Liberation Day (March 3), Orthodox Good Friday (Friday before Orthodox Easter Sunday), Labour Day (May 1), Saint George's Day (May 6), Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (May 24), Unification Day (September 6), Independence Day (September 22), Revival Day (November 1), Christmas Eve (December 24), Christmas (December 25-26).

Link to FCO travel advice: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria