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Plovdiv Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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Things to do in Plovdiv
What to do
Looking for things to do in Plovdiv? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
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Performances
“Tsar Simeon Garden” Park
4.2
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Singing Fountains
4.1
5.0
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1 Review
Night view
Ancient Stadium of Philipopolis
3.6
4.0
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1 Review
Old Town of Plovdiv
3.5
5.0
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Youth Hill
3.4
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Lauta Park
3.4
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Alyosha Monument
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Plovdiv Rowing Canal (Rowing Base)
3.4
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"Bunardzhika" Hill
3.3
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Plovdiv, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Grand Hotel Plovdiv
4.5
/5
111 Review
DoubleTree by Hilton Plovdiv Center
4.6
/5
48 Review
Radisson Hotel Plovdiv
4.7
/5
50 Review
Holiday Inn PLOVDIV by IHG
4.5
/5
31 Review
The Stay by Aston
4.0
/5
34 Review
Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills
4.4
/5
19 Review
The Emporium Hotel Plovdiv - MGallery Collection
4.8
/5
52 Review
Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium
3.7
/5
65 Review
Hotel Hello Plovdiv
4.7
/5
49 Review
Residence City Garden - the Best City Hotel for 2022-2023 at the Bulgarian Tourist Awards
4.7
/5
20 Review
Vizualiza Residence Hotel by Hmg
4.7
/5
5 Review
Hotel Jägerhof
4.8
/5
31 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Plovdiv dishes and foodie spots.
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Happy Bar & Grill Grand Hotel Plovdiv
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Western cuisine
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Argento
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Western cuisine
Avg. $6/person
Restaurant India
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. $9/person
Smokini
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Bars/bistros
Avg. $13/person
Restaurant Grand Victoria
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Western cuisine
Avg. $86/person
Hebros Hotel Restaurant
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Western cuisine
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Salt & Pepper
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Western cuisine
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Restaurant Citizens Club
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Western cuisine
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Toasty
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Quick bites
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Fresh Pasta
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Western cuisine
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Pavazh Restaurant
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Happy Bar & Grill Plovdiv Center
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Best of Plovdiv
Top 10 4-Star Select Hotels in Plovdiv
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DoubleTree by Hilton Plovdiv Center
9.2
/5
48 Review
Hotel Jägerhof
9.7
/5
31 Review
Landmark Creek Hotel Plovdiv
9.1
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62 Review
Hotel Gallery 37
9.4
/5
40 Review
Radisson Hotel Plovdiv
9.4
/5
50 Review
Holiday Inn PLOVDIV by IHG
9.0
/5
31 Review
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Rila Monastery
5.0
/5
6 Review
Historic landmark
Patriarchal Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky
4.6
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23 Review
St. Sofia Church
4.9
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28 Review
Arch of Galerius
4.4
/5
11 Review
Historic landmark
White Tower of Thessaloniki
4.4
/5
11 Review
Historic landmark
Palace of Parliament
4.6
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49 Review
The Romanian Athenaeum
4.8
/5
24 Review
Historic landmark
Performances
King Mihai I Park
4.9
/5
51 Review
Popular Premium Hotels Near Plovdiv
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Spa Hotel Persenk
9.0
/5
5 Review
Grande Vista Resort & Spa
8.5
/5
3 Review
Armaco Residence
9.7
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4 Review
Spa Hotel Dvoretsa
8.4
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Santé Spa Hotel
9.3
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24 Review
Maxi Park Hotel & Spa
9.1
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21 Review
Spa Hotel Infinity Park Velingrad
8.7
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5 Review
Grand Hotel Velingrad
8.8
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3 Review
Kashmir Wellness & Spa Hotel Adults Only
9.6
/5
49 Review
Hotel Arte Spa & Park
9.0
/5
6 Review
Kings' Valley Medical & Spa Hotel
9.4
/5
76 Review
Park Hotel Stara Zagora
9.0
/5
36 Review
Popular Hot Spring Hotels Near Plovdiv
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Park Hotel and Spa Vella Hills
9.2
/5
15 Review
Ruskovets Thermal Spa & Ski Resort
9.1
/5
19 Review
Hot Springs Medical and Spa
9.3
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18 Review
Belchin Garden Spa&Wellness
8.8
/5
6 Review
Spa Complex Belchin Spring
9.1
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6 Review
Zornitza Family Estate Relais & Chateaux
9.6
/5
42 Review
Medite Spa Resort and Villas
9.2
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22 Review
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Complex Kamelia
8.9
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Hotel Bellevue - Half Board
8.8
/5
4 Review
Festa Winter Palace Hotel
8.5
/5
33 Review
MPM Hotel Sport Ski-in, Ski-Out
8.5
/5
53 Review
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Hotel Club Central
8.9
/5
8 Review
Kamengrad Hotel & Spa
8.6
/5
3 Review
Balneo Complex & Spa Aquatonik
8.7
/5
5 Review
Rila Hotel Borovets
8.9
/5
47 Review
Hyatt Regency Pravets Resort
9.0
/5
55 Review
Ruskovets Thermal Spa & Ski Resort
9.1
/5
19 Review
Grand Hotel Bansko - Fitness & Spa
8.5
/5
45 Review
Spa Resort St Ivan Rilski - Halfboard & All Inclusive
9.4
/5
30 Review
Wellness Hotel Bulgaria
8.6
/5
9 Review
Four Points by Sheraton Bansko
9.1
/5
61 Review
Metropolitan Sofia Radisson Individuals
8.8
/5
103 Review
Novotel Sofia
9.3
/5
112 Review
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Popular Attractions in Plovdiv
Trakart Research Center
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State Opera Plovdiv
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Youth Hill
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"Optimum" Sport Center
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Art gallery "George Papazoff"
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Monastery Deva Maria Lurdska
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Playground for dogs
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Colodrome Plovdiv
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Museum Center for Contemporary History
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Historical Museum - Exhibition Renaissance
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Antique Library
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Excalibur Bowling Bar Pub
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Playground for dogs
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Memorial Professor. Dr. Kamen Vitchev
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Детски център Тон Бонбон Пловдив Плаза Мол/Plovdiv Plaza Mall
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"Stefan Stambolov" Park
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Plovdiv Cultural Institute
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Palette of Arts & Wines
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"Otdih i Kultura" Park
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Gallery Red Pony
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Zlatyu Boyadjiev Gallery
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National Christian Center
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Sports Complex VSI
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“Todor Diev” Stadium
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Memorial Complex Hillock of Fraternity
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Lokomotiv Stadium
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Argento
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Grebeca
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Tams House
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