The Best Hotels in Plovdiv, Bulgaria

The luxurious restoration of this 150-year-old house (a listed building) creates an aesthetic that’s modern and characterful. Local artwork and ornate mirrors adorn the walls, with handcrafted furniture and colourful Persian rugs scattered over oak floors. It’s a small hotel so guests are well looked after. Breakfast consists of homemade cakes and pies, unlimited coffee and fresh fruit – enjoy it outside in the pretty tiled courtyard.

Vibrant, velvet furniture and fluffy, warm rugs bring this spacious home-from-home to life. It takes its name from the bakery that once stood in this quiet spot near the heart of Plovdiv. Today, you can take breakfast at the Lobby Bar, which spills out onto the tree-lined streets with terrace seating. Expect a friendly welcome, too – this place is a great base to relax during a busy city break.

This family-run guesthouse combines home comforts with a trendy vibe consistent with the neighbouring Kapana district. There are art-filled rooms and modern apartments to rent, some with terraces and a kitchenette. Don’t miss the breakfast here – homemade Bulgarian banitsa (cheese pastry) is served with fresh coffee – and it’s also worth hanging around for pre-dinner drinks on the roof terrace, where you can enjoy a beer with friends or other guests. For sightseeing, Plovdiv Old Town and the ancient Roman Stadium are a minute’s walk away.

Whether you’re looking for a simple room with a view or an apartment with its own kitchen, HillHouse likely has the facilities to meet your needs. No matter your preference, though, the design of each unit remains consistently chic: find beams and spotlights overhead, wall-length sketches of the city’s best sites, and scattered potted plants that add a further splash of colour to the muted greys, creams and sunshine yellows. HillHouse also has its own restaurant, lounge and yard, and it even offers wine-tasting experiences for anyone curious to learn about Bulgaria’s wine-growing regions.

Occupying a street corner, you can’t miss this classic hotel with its bright orange facade. Inside the double and twin rooms, parquet floors meet white walls and ceilings supported by dark wood beams. There’s also a courtyard and picnic area for guests to relax in, while some rooms have private balconies that look out over the city and its main attractions.

At this creative guesthouse, each room is named after a particular attraction found in the city, From Old Town and Clock Tower to Rowing Base and Roman Stadium, each includes a detailed wallscape which depicts its namesake (all are nearby for you to explore). These nicely complement chic furnishings: statement walls and lighting, modern fireplaces and cool, geometric shaping. The Main Street suite has a terrace that overlooks the street of the same name.

Set in a charming town house in the centre of the Plovdiv Old Town, Alafrangite Hotel stands out for its authentic style. The olde-worlde artwork and furnishings extend into the hotel restaurant, which includes a classic dining room under a wood-carved ceiling. There’s also a garden where you can wine and dine on warmer days – and if you visit in summer you may just be treated to a live music performance to complement traditional dishes like bubbling chicken stew.