Neighbourhood guide · Sofia, Bulgaria
Lozenets
A leafy, sought-after district south of the centre, between Borisova Gradina and the foothills, with restaurants, cafés and Paradise Center.
About Lozenets
Lozenets is one of Sofia’s most pleasant residential districts, climbing gently from Borisova Gradina towards the mountain, with quiet streets, restaurants and cafés.
Further south, Cherni Vrah Boulevard leads to the Paradise Center and the foothills of Vitosha.
Where Lozenets is
Our 28 places in Lozenets
Restaurants in Lozenets
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Balkan grill
Arcadia Balkan Grill
A Balkan grill restaurant in Lozenets.
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Food and craft beer
Aubergine
A relaxed bistro with creative dishes, craft beer and wine, south of the centre.
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Pizza and pasta
Burrata
Pizza, homemade pasta and Asian-inspired dishes, in Sofia and Varna.
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A chef’s bistro
Chef’s
A modern bistro in Lozenets with seasonal dishes.
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Nepalese and Indian
Gurkha
Nepalese and Indian cooking in Lozenets.
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Lebanese mezze
Habib Beirut
Lebanese mezze and grills from an international Lebanese restaurant group.
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Chef Petar Yankov
Petru’s
Chef Petar Yankov’s restaurant, with classic dishes cooked in new ways.
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“Under the lime trees”
Pod Lipite
A long-established restaurant of Bulgarian cooking in an old house with a garden under the lime trees.
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Bars & craft beer in Lozenets
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In Borisova Gradina since 1958
Maimunarnika
A legendary bar and open-air stage in Borisova Gradina, near Eagles’ Bridge.
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See the full list: The 20 Best Bars, Rakia & Craft Beer in Sofia
Hotels in Lozenets
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Good value on Cherni Vrah
Hemus Hotel
A good-value hotel on Cherni Vrah Boulevard.
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A big hotel by South Park
Hotel Marinela Sofia
A large hotel by South Park, with a health club.
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Sights in Lozenets
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Gateway to the park
Eagles’ Bridge
A bridge with four bronze eagles, at the entrance to Borisova Gradina.
Museums & music in Lozenets
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In an old water tower
+359 Gallery
A contemporary art gallery in an old water tower.
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Minerals and crystals
Earth and Man National Museum
A museum of minerals and crystals near the National Palace of Culture.
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A composer’s home
Pancho Vladigerov House Museum
The home of the composer Pancho Vladigerov, now a museum and concert space.
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A power plant turned arts centre
Toplocentrala
A former heating plant turned into a centre for contemporary arts.
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Parks in Lozenets
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Sofia’s great park
Borisova Gradina
Sofia’s largest and best-loved central park, with long avenues of trees, lakes, a sports stadium and cafés.
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The back story
Borisova Gradina: Sofia’s great park
Sofia’s oldest and largest park, laid out by Swiss gardeners and loved by every generation.
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Wild and green
South Park
A large, natural park south of the NDK, with streams, meadows and paths, popular with runners and families.
Walks in Lozenets
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Sofia’s great park
Borisova Gradina
Sofia’s largest and best-loved central park, with long avenues of trees, lakes, a sports stadium and cafés.
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Wild and green
South Park
A large, natural park south of the NDK, with streams, meadows and paths, popular with runners and families.
Fitness + Spa in Lozenets
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Gym and pools
Marinela Health Club
A large health club in Hotel Marinela, with gym and pools.
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Medical in Lozenets
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Private care
Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda Hospital
A large private hospital with English-speaking staff.
Shopping in Lozenets
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One of the largest malls
Paradise Center
One of the largest shopping centres in Sofia, on Cherni Vrah Boulevard, with shops, restaurants, a cinema and a fitness club.
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Near South Park
Park Center Sofia
A shopping centre near South Park.
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See the full list: Shopping in Sofia: Streets, Markets & Malls
Work & co-working in Lozenets
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Co-working
Puzl CowOrKing
A well-known co-working space on Cherni Vrah Boulevard, with day passes, desks and meeting rooms.
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