"Shopska, Salsa and Sofia" Sofia by Jasen71

Sofia Travel Guide: 1,430 reviews and 3,515 photos

The rather tired city and traveller alike!

On first impressions of the capital city I was rather disappointed with Sofia, but I was able to find a more pleasing experience with the help of a local or two.

Mad Dogs and Englishmen!

The Pool

No better place to go than the open air swimming pool in midday sun. Cost 4 levs to get in, and was worth every bit of it..

VT meeting in Sofia!

VT Meeting Sofia July 2006

Held in a local restaurant! The meeting was sucess and thanks to the local VT'ers for helping out!! More people turned up than was expected, and the night passed away very quickly indeed...

Last visit to Sofia: Jul 2006
Intro Updated Jul 18, 2006
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Reviews (3)

Salsa Nightlife (1)

I have always liked to have thought of myself as a dab hand at dancing, and that with enough peer pressure I will... more travel advice

Mostel the Hostel Hotels (2)

A well placed hostel within easy walking distance of central Sofia. The hostel is very popular amongst the hostel... more travel advice

Good Hostel for the Weary Backpacker Hotels (2)

Hostel Sofia is a well located Hostel behind the National Court House, and above is a chinese restaurant in Pozitano... more travel advice

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mindcrime Apr 4, 2012 at 12:35 AM

funny to hear about salsa in Sofia, some other locals told us also how popular are tango lessons there
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om_212 Aug 9, 2007 at 5:17 AM

thanks for the salsa tip. next time you are in Kyiv, you can probe it on Kyiv dance floors :)
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Toja Sep 28, 2006 at 10:52 AM

informative tips on hotels and your dancing abilities, but how about the city? after all it is a capital of Bulgaria, right? ;)
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catnl Jul 23, 2006 at 5:44 AM

great tips for hotels
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HORSCHECK Jul 23, 2006 at 12:47 AM

Jasen, interesting start about Sofia ...I am looking forward to reading more about your trip to southeast Europe ... :-)