Must see hotels in Plovdiv

Recreating National Revival–era grandeur is a labour of love at this charming little hotel, between the old town and Plovdiv's shopping streets. Its five…

This marvellous old building (1868) is more akin to a boutique hotel than a hostel. Remarkably restored by charismatic owner Hristo Giulev and his wife,…

Hebros Hotel is set in a lavish mansion that has housed wealthy furriers and communist party leaders over its fascinating 200-year history, so it's no…

This swish boutique guesthouse on the edge of the Kapana neighbourhood has a high-fashion-meets-vintage ambience unlike other places in Plovdiv. Its eight…

In a mellow Old Town location, Hikers has wood-floored dorms and standard hostel perks such as a laundry and a shared kitchen. Bonuses such as a garden…

This intimate boutique hotel, off the pedestrianised shopping street, has eight rooms furnished with the right mix of period style and modern amenities,…

These sleek suites and apartments have glossy modern bathrooms and supportive mattresses, right in the heart of lively Kapana district. One- and two…

Newly opened in 2016, this perfectly positioned hotel is the brainchild of the team behind another charismatic spot in the old town, Hostel Old Plovdiv…

In keeping with its location across from the Roman Odeon, this hotel features Roman-style columns in some rooms and an elegant old-world feel throughout…

Though its interior has a boarding-school vibe and zero charm, there is no denying this backpacker option has thought of everything. Its seven-, eight-…

If you're looking for a soft landing in Plovdiv, this is one of the most polished midrange hotels around. Rooms are somewhat beige, but comfortable…

Though common areas feel a little faded, rooms at this budget hotel are in good nick, and the larger deluxes have plenty of space and are rather elegant…

Two kilometres west of Kapana and the old town, the Globus has crisp, elegant rooms, most of them with balcony, fridge and TV. Oddly, its most romantic…

The dreary business-hotel facade conceals a colourful secret: more than 60 appealing modern rooms and apartments are decked out in eclectic mauve and…

With its mirrored tower and bland facade, the Dafi looks a bit like a small office tower from the outside. But its Kapana location, individually decorated…

Though it no longer offers camping, this low-price accommodation complex has simple, scantily furnished rooms and apartments (some a little on the musty…

Efficient and friendly, though rather lacking in personality, the Noviz has plain rooms, a moderate spa centre (massages from 32 lv), and it's a 10-minute…

Only 200m from both Plovdiv's Yug bus terminal and the railway station, this small hotel might be basic, but it is a convenient spot if you're arriving in…

The name rather overstates its appeal, but Elite offers eight good-value rooms, scattered across four floors of a narrow building, just west of the Kapana…