Bulgari Boutique Hotel
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3.5 Stars - 1 Review and 20 Opinions
50 Pirotska str., Sofia, 1000, Bulgaria
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My favorite place in a not so favorite city!
by mingul
A very good choice I have made during my stay in Sofia was the Bulgari Boutique Hotel. Situated on a quiet street at about a 10 minutes walk from the city center, this charming 3-star little hotel offers a relaxing stay at a fair price for Eastern Europe. The rooms (names as Bulgarian towns offer TV (around 60 channels - including foreign language ones), air conditioning, fridge with mini-bar and safe for your values.
Unfortunately, the hotel doesn't offer parking, as it is situated on a street with narrow old buildings and a tram line. However, with a bit of patience you will be able to find a spot and with a bit of luck you will find a spot just in front of the hotel.
Unique Quality: Brand new hotel, very clean, nice staff. Pretty quiet area.
Directions: Not very far from the city center, about 1 km North-West.
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Transportation from Sophia to Namur/Bruxelle, Belgium
by thousandlis
Hi there,
My location is in Sophia.
Is there any advice relating the weekend trip to Namur, Belgium.
I prefer to visit Namur city via train. ( Transitting Bruxelle is no problem).
Would you please help me : the time schedule, fair.
Highly appreciate that.
Cheers,
Ly
Re: Transportation from Sophia to Namur/Bruxelle, Belgium
by leics
http://www.bahn.de/international/view/en/index.shtml
will give you train times in English (type 'Sofia').
It is a very long journey with changes and long waits (34+ hours), not feasible for a weekend trip.
Budget airlines Whizzair and Skyeurope have flights from Sofia to Brussels.
From Brussels you can get a train to Namur. Journey takes around 1.5 hours. Times and fares here:
http://www.b-rail.be/main/E/
Re: Transportation from Sophia to Namur/Bruxelle, Belgium
by Venelin
I don't see any reason for you to prefer the incredibly long (and subject to delays) train journey than a flight. Wizzair.com flies from Sofia to Brussels-Charleroi on Dec. 30th in the morning. From there (I guess without going to Brussels itself) you can easily make it to Namur. The fare at the moment is 100 euro, add 10 more for a baggage fee and credit card withdrawal fees.
You might also check Bulgaria Air (www.air.bg), but I guess the flight will cost a fortune.
It is true that Sofia during the winter is prone to fogs and flight cancellations. Still, the trains in the Balkans are 100% prone to delays and you might not be able to make a key connection somewhere in Eastern Europe, where we have only a couple of international trains per day.
If you are concerned about the fogs, a bus/train ride to some neighboring place might work (Thessaloniki, Istanbul). However, I cannot give you more precise information now, as I don't know your exact plans.
Btw, if you consider the trains, do have in mind that depending on your nationality, you might need a transit visa for Serbia. And that in general Sofia-Namur is not really a weekend trip, you will need slightly more time than that.
Hope that helps,
Venelin
Re: Transportation from Sophia to Namur/Bruxelle, Belgium
by K_V_B
If indeed landing at Charleroi it is better to take the local bus to the Charleroi train station, rather than traveling to Brussels first. There are frequent direct trains from Charleroi to Namur, and the trip takes only about 40 minutes.
Re: Transportation from Sophia to Namur/Bruxelle, Belgium
by mirchica
http://www.seat61.com/Turkey.htm#via%20Belgrade
See this
Re: Transportation from Sophia to Namur/Bruxelle, Belgium
by thousandlis
Thanks so much for your helpful guidelines.
Cheers
Ly
Travel Tips for Sofia
Money
by hekate
Here is what I have to say when it comes to using money in Sofia:
The most common way of payment is in CASH . The local currency is called lev (singular) / leva (plural). Probably some merchants could agree to accept foreign currency but I highly doubt about that. So, make sure you have some leva in your pocket :)))
Currently the lev is pegged to the euro. The official rate of the Bulgarian National Bank is 1.95583 per 1 Euro. So, if you want to avoid fluctuation of the amount you get against, for example USD 100, better bring EUR instead of USD :))).
Cards:
You can withdraw cash from ATMs without a problem. Once it was not that common to see ATMs around but now you can find them everywhere. Especially in the city centre. (Note: this is valid for Sofia, I am not quite sure it is true for the rest of the country).
Payments via POS in shops and restaurants is becoming more and more popular but still is not that common as a way of payment. You will know if you can pay with a card when you see the sticker of VISA, MasterCard or whatever you use on the door. Most of the hotels accept cards.
Cheques are not used as a rule. You can cash them in a bank but it is a hassle. Believe me, you don’t want to be bothered with that. If you want to have an idea about the official exchange rates of the Bulgarian National Bank click here.
Ayr(y)an
by Mikebond
Ayryan is a typical analcoholic drink made with yoghurt and water, to which you can add as much salt as you wish. I tried it at the O!Shipka restaurant. More information here.
When I went to have lunch to O!Shipka with my future friend Kristian, he let me taste this drink and, although I found it a little disgusting in the beginning, I didn't dislike it and had it when I went to that restaurant again. It's one of the few Bulgarian specialties I have had the chance - and the courage! - to taste.
Salt & Pepper
by Scarlie
One sure way to recognise Bulgarians is by watching how they season their meals. We take the salt shaker, then we tap the bottom of it few times on the table (to shake it well) and then we season.
The reason is that often in restaurants the salt is dampen by use or general humidity and it sticks together in the shaker. This is also why you can sometimes see raw rice in the salt shaker - the rice absorbs the humidity and the salt remains loose.
Poetry on the Walls
by Childish
The initial idea was of the Dutch ambassador to 'adopt' a wall in Sofia and to paint on it a poem. The initiative started on July 2004 by painting of So I Believe That Also You Are by Jan Hanlo on the back wall of the Museum of Natural History (Moskovska Street). The desing is of Dutch artists Tim Ayres and Rutger Fuchs and was done by students of Bulgarian Academy of Arts.
A poem by Hungarian poet Sandor Petofi can be seen on the wall of a school on Ivan Shishman Str.
Future Shock , DJ Christine, Vibe Sisters
by ChristinaNest about Cutty Sark (doesn't exist anymore)
Cutty Sark, June 12, 2001
Too bad this club doesn't exist anymore...
Future Schok concert ( a great Bulgarian band, buy their albums, great music and vocals)
Dj's : Vibe Sisters
Dj Christine ( well, that's me!!! Dj'ing was my hobby...)
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