Why go
- Oldest and second-largest city in Bulgaria.
- Served by Plovdiv International Airport (PDV).
History
Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria and the most populous city in the Bulgarian part of the historic region of Thrace, located 144 km southeast of the capital Sofia. It had a population of 329,489 as of 2024 and 540,000 in its greater metropolitan area. An important economic, transport, cultural, and educational hub of Bulgaria, Plovdiv was the European Capital of Culture in 2019, and joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016.
Where to stay
TsentarPlovdiv Center, ul. "Otets Paisiy" 13, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · villaflaviahotel.com
Western Industrial ZoneZapaden, bul. "SVOBODA" 69, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · esteparkhotel.com
Staria gradPlovdiv Center, ul. "Saborna" 27, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · hillhouse.bg
TsentarPlovdiv Center, ul. "Todor Samodumov" 3, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · hotelgallery37.com
33 A, KarshiakaSeveren, ul. "Ibar" 33a, 4003 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · hotelhelloplovdiv.com
A9 - "Han Asparuh" NeighbourhoodTrakiya, ul. "Saedinenie" 2, 4023 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · jagerhof.bg
Kamenitsa 1Plovdiv Center, Kapitan Raycho Str 66, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · mgallery.accor.com
Severen, ul. "Brezovsko Shose" 127, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · hotelpremierplovdiv.com
TsentarPlovdiv Center, ul. "Veliko Tarnovo" 19, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · residencecitygarden.com
TsentarPlovdiv Center, ul. "Angel Bukureshtliev" 15, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · vizualizahotel.com
TsentarPlovdiv Center, ul. "Bozhidar Zdravkov" 9, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · clepsydra-residence.plovdivhotels24.com
109, Vasil Levski St Str, 4003 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · ihg.com
Супер център, TsentarPlovdiv Center, ul. "Otets Paisiy" №40, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · hotelodeon.net
KarshiakaSeveren, ul. "Zlatyu Boyadzhiev" 2, 4003 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · grandhotelplovdiv.bg
ЦентърПловдив ЦентърPlovdiv Center, ul. "Ivan Vazov" 55, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · royalhotel.bg
TsentarCentral district, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · atlashouse.bg
Kamenitsa 1Plovdiv Center, ul. "Ilarion Makariopolski" 27, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · noris.bg
LautaTrakia, bul. "Sankt Peterburg" 38, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · parkhotelplovdiv.com
Severen, Bulgaria Blvd 97, 4003 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · sphotel.net
TsentarPlovdiv Center, bul. Ruski 38, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · expo-hotel.com
TsentarPlovdiv Center, площад Възраждане 1, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · en.atrenaissancesq.com
2 Kapitan Raicho St, Tsentar, ul. "Kapitan Raycho Nikolov" 2, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · wyndhamhotels.com
g.k. Hristo Botev-NorthYuzhen, ul. "Konstantin Nunkov" 13А, 4004 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · intelcoop.bg
TsentarPlovdiv Center, pl. "Sveta Petka" 1, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · hilton.com
Kamenitsa 2Iztochen, ul. "Lev Tolstoy" 6, 4017 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · radissonhotels.com
TsentarPlovdiv Center, ul. "Saborna" 49, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria · borispalace.com
SadiyskiPlovdiv Center, ul. "Persenk" 19, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Staria gradPlovdiv Center, ul. "Konstantin Stoilov" 51, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-02:00 · 69 бул. Източен, 4000 · pivovarnitza.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Изцяло обновен, ресторант и пицария "Густо" е заведение с 15 годишна традиция. Има и стилна подземна зала, стенописана от… · gustobg.com
Regional, Restaurant · The new adventurous restaurant in Plovdiv Explore a palette of tastes, which will take you on an exciting journey around the world. Our… · smokini.bg
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 37 Княз Александър I Батенберг · hesburger.bg
Coffee Shop, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 37 бул. България, Пловдив, 4003 · tortiniko.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · Княз Александър I Батенберг, Пловдив, 4000 · kfc.bg
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-22:30 Features: takeaway, vegan options, air conditioning · 49 Княз Александър I Батенберг · mysubway.bg
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · 65 бул. Свобода, 4002 · sombrero2.com
Italian Pizza, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 87 Димитър Талев, 4004 · notedivino.bg
Pizza, Burger, Shawarma, Fried Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · Райко Даскалов, 4000 · alexfoods.bg
Crepe, Italian, Pizza, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · laforchetta.pizza
Italian, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-00:00 · 102 бул. Васил Левски, 4003 · almaplovdiv.com
German, Bavarian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 4 Съединение, 4023 · jagerhof.bg
Greek, Bulgarian, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · 7 Антим 1-ви, 4000 · elgreco.bg
Bulgarian, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 34 Капитан Райчо, Пловдив · raia.bg
Soup, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · supabar.com
Coffee, Salad, Sandwich, Drinks, Beer, Breakfast, Snacks, Cake, Fresh Drinks, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00 · 15 Хан Аспарух, Yagodovo, 4113
Armenian, Bulgarian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00, Sa 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 19 Патриарх Евтимий, 4000
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 6A Абаджийска, Plovdiv, 4000
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:30 · asia.zona.bg
Cake, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: air conditioning · 4 Гладстон · chochko.com
Mixed International, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 13 Абаджийска, Пловдив, 4000
Balkan, Deli, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00 Features: vegan options · 78 Георги Бенковски, 4000
Beef Bowl, Barbecue, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 7 Златарска, 4000
Salad, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 12:00-20:00,11:30-20:30 Features: vegan options · 13 Опълченска
Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 · 20 Христо Дюкмеджиев
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00
Mekitsa, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 3 Лев Толстой
Barbecue, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 4 Генерал Кесяков
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · ribarnikabg.com
Japanese, Regional, Restaurant · Japanese/Regional restaurant · 40 Отец Паисий · hotelodeon.net
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00 · 140 бул. България, Пловдив, 4000 · ememento.bg
Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · otomotobg.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00 · thefamilycoffee.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa,Su off
Thai, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · 30 Отец Паисий, Пловдив, 4000 · menu.tabl.bg
Breakfast, Brunch, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Hot Dog, Burger, Fast Food · Hot Dog/Burger fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
353 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) 11 km to the centre
Plovdiv, 16, BG — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Ryanair) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Hahn, London (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 2 routes: Hahn, London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Maritsa Airfield 14 km to the centre
Maritsa, 16, BG
Tsalapitsa Airfield 19 km to the centre
Tsalapitsa, 16, BG
Stryama Airfield 19 km to the centre
Stryama, 16, BG
Asenovgrad Airfield 20 km to the centre
Asenovgrad, 16, BG
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Plovdiv International Airport (PDV); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PDV has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Hahn, London).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Plovdiv. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing