Long weekend in Sofia, Bulgaria for £45.01 each including flights and hotel.
I've based this trip on 2 adults flying out of Stansted on Saturday 19th November returning Monday 21st November. You will be flying with Ryanair and staying in the 2* Hotel cheap, which has great reviews, don't be scared by the name!!
You will have 3 full days to explore the city as you land early morning and return late night!!
The hotel has great reviews on TripAdvisor, it is central to town being only a 5 minute tram ride or a 20 minute walk. It has a private bathroom and is a modern hotel.
This deal only includes a 10kg hand luggage with an additional handbag but this is sufficient for a 2 night stay.
Price breakdown
Flights booked with Ryanair - £45.96
Hotel booked with Ebookers with voucher code - HOT14MVC - for 14% off - £44.06
Total price - £90.02
Total price each - £45.01
Top comments
3722
12 Sep 1637#33
Hi folks, if you'd like I'll try and answer any questions to those who have booked or are thinking of booking. I am Bulgarian and have done my BSc in Sofia and so can give some info and tips to any of you who have some questions/concerns.
Although I am sorry to see some strong expressed negative views, I don't want to argue on the internet and try to prove anyone wrong.
I also believe that in general the biggest perk of Sofia/Bulgaria are the cheap prices you would enjoy, and if your appearance and conduct doesn't scream of 'tourist' you would not be taken advantage of (scammed).
In general if you're going in the coming months (bring warm clothes, though weather has been very unpredictable with all the climate change), definitely go to the Vitosha mountain, which is just outside of Sofia. You would enjoy some peace, nice walks, food, skiing, cable cars, and other lovely people that are out and about.
As for the city, there are plenty of fine restaurants for you to enjoy at very good prices; just stick to the central parts of the capital and you'd be more than safe. Go to places like foursquare to check reviews in advance.
Additionally you can go shopping at boutiqes to catch some additional bargains.
Many brits also take advantage of cheap medical care; I know more than a handful old and young who for example have chosen to fix any dental issues in Bulgaria.
Most people are delighted to see you, and not in a 'wow Brits! Let's milk them' way, but with genuine pleasure that you are our guests.
qwerta369
12 Sep 169#2
What I love about this deal is the name of the hotel. Talk about saying it how it is.
Hot.
ally8971
12 Sep 168#17
Thought for a minute it was for a long weekend on the Sofa LOL.
M_z to ScampiLamp
12 Sep 168#6
Yes, if you want an actual break anywhere, don't take a 4 month baby with you! :stuck_out_tongue:
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BlueSkies
12 Sep 161#1
qwerta369
12 Sep 169#2
What I love about this deal is the name of the hotel. Talk about saying it how it is.
Hot.
AndyRoyd
12 Sep 161#3
Is there an easy way to calculate cost of transfers? Thanks.
DrBunker
12 Sep 161#4
Hotel Cheap..?
Had to check the current date to make sure this wasn't a prank.
ScampiLamp
12 Sep 161#5
Would we be crazy to attempt this with what will then be a 4 month old baby ? Fancy a break away and this is so cheap..
M_z to ScampiLamp
12 Sep 168#6
Yes, if you want an actual break anywhere, don't take a 4 month baby with you! :stuck_out_tongue:
bojangles to ScampiLamp
12 Sep 161#10
not with that hotel!
I would look for a 4* minimum whenever possible in Eastern Europe, unless your happy to stay in squat.
Bulgaria is a cheap country, so a 4* hotel may not be much more expensive.
kamenitzabrit to ScampiLamp
12 Sep 161#30
The baby will probably not notice the difference, and it's the perfect age for cheap breaks as you can fit them into any hotel room - get away as often as you can before you have to pay full fare !
We flew with a month old baby, and then a few more times before a year old - just try to give it a bottle feed at take off to stop ears popping (that's what we were told and it worked every time).
whatsthestory
12 Sep 16#7
Heat for the price, but Sofia looked like a dump when I drove through it.
bojangles to whatsthestory
12 Sep 16#9
Your braver than me driving through that country!
Yaba_Daba_Doo
12 Sep 16#8
Sofia is a nice place to visit for a few days, although pedestrians are definitely second class citizens
Krooner
12 Sep 161#11
You can buy nazi memorabilia at the street markets in Sofia. That's where all the dealers in that kind of thing go.
christopherstaniforth3 to Krooner
12 Sep 16#13
dont talk rubbish
Thetrout to Krooner
12 Sep 161#20
Most of it is Fake though. You'll see exactly the same items in every Flea market type shop all over Bulgaria
kamenitzabrit to Krooner
12 Sep 161#27
There's masses of Communist era stuff as well, but not sure how genuine it is - Bulgaria is known for anything being faked, all sorts of documents and stuff, although since they joined the EU it isn't quite as bad.
Shops were happily selling fake designer clothing, Rolex watches etc before joining, and you could easily get a university degree, have your passport stamped (as if you had flown out and back) without leaving the country, get a car mot'd without it being seen, and so on and on....... and of course the same people still live there and have the same outlook on life.
Have a look on ebay at some of the dreamers selling militaria at vastly inflated prices to get an idea of what you'll come up against if trying to haggle - prices to foreigners start way higher to begin with.
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Opening post
I've based this trip on 2 adults flying out of Stansted on Saturday 19th November returning Monday 21st November. You will be flying with Ryanair and staying in the 2* Hotel cheap, which has great reviews, don't be scared by the name!!
You will have 3 full days to explore the city as you land early morning and return late night!!
The hotel has great reviews on TripAdvisor, it is central to town being only a 5 minute tram ride or a 20 minute walk. It has a private bathroom and is a modern hotel.
This deal only includes a 10kg hand luggage with an additional handbag but this is sufficient for a 2 night stay.
Price breakdown
Flights booked with Ryanair - £45.96
Hotel booked with Ebookers with voucher code - HOT14MVC - for 14% off - £44.06
Total price - £90.02
Total price each - £45.01
Top comments
Although I am sorry to see some strong expressed negative views, I don't want to argue on the internet and try to prove anyone wrong.
I also believe that in general the biggest perk of Sofia/Bulgaria are the cheap prices you would enjoy, and if your appearance and conduct doesn't scream of 'tourist' you would not be taken advantage of (scammed).
In general if you're going in the coming months (bring warm clothes, though weather has been very unpredictable with all the climate change), definitely go to the Vitosha mountain, which is just outside of Sofia. You would enjoy some peace, nice walks, food, skiing, cable cars, and other lovely people that are out and about.
As for the city, there are plenty of fine restaurants for you to enjoy at very good prices; just stick to the central parts of the capital and you'd be more than safe. Go to places like foursquare to check reviews in advance.
Additionally you can go shopping at boutiqes to catch some additional bargains.
Many brits also take advantage of cheap medical care; I know more than a handful old and young who for example have chosen to fix any dental issues in Bulgaria.
Most people are delighted to see you, and not in a 'wow Brits! Let's milk them' way, but with genuine pleasure that you are our guests.
Hot.
All comments (79)
Hot.
Had to check the current date to make sure this wasn't a prank.
I would look for a 4* minimum whenever possible in Eastern Europe, unless your happy to stay in squat.
Bulgaria is a cheap country, so a 4* hotel may not be much more expensive.
We flew with a month old baby, and then a few more times before a year old - just try to give it a bottle feed at take off to stop ears popping (that's what we were told and it worked every time).
Shops were happily selling fake designer clothing, Rolex watches etc before joining, and you could easily get a university degree, have your passport stamped (as if you had flown out and back) without leaving the country, get a car mot'd without it being seen, and so on and on....... and of course the same people still live there and have the same outlook on life.
Have a look on ebay at some of the dreamers selling militaria at vastly inflated prices to get an idea of what you'll come up against if trying to haggle - prices to foreigners start way higher to begin with.