Hotel Horizont
Sofia, Bulgaria

The Hotel Horizont in Sofia is a perfect base camp for English-speaking visitors to Bulgaria. The hotel is in the suburb of Knyazhevo, on the flanks of Mount Vitosha, within walking distance of Boyana Church (world heritage site).

Although it's an easy tram ride from downtown Sofia, your host Sachko Bikarski will be happy to pick you up at the airport or train station. His wife Maria speaks excellent English and delights in helping her guests discover Sofia.

Hotel Horizont
23, General Kutusov Street
Sofia, Bulgaria
Tel: +359 2 574 217

You can book rooms at the Hotel Horizont via e-mail for a small fee through Orbita (orbita@ttm.bg). in Sofia (yes, they speak English).

The rooms are large, clean and comfortable and an excellent value at just $24 US for a double room.

Some rooms have TV or kitchenettes, but Maria also serves excellent home-cooked Bulgarian meals in your room with a bit of advance notice.

Your hosts Sachko, Bozhidar and Maria Bikarski and ....

... of course, the lovely Krsavice.