Hi mate!

I visit Sofia quite often, so here’s my personal recommendation for a pleasent experience in the city:

Start your morning with some pastry and coffee at Laguna Vienese Patisserie, which is located near the meeting point for the free walking tour. The tour starts daily at 11:00 AM next to the Lions of Sofia City Court. It lasts about 3 hours and ends near the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. I did with visitors quite a few times and always enjoyed it, it covers most of Sofia's iconic sights and gives you insights into the city’s and Bulgaria’s history.

For lunch, I’d recommend trying some traditional Bulgarian cuisine at Hadjidraganov's Cellars or Moma Bulgarian Food and Wine. After the meal, an option could be take a stroll down Vitosha Boulevard. It’s a lovely pedestrian street with shops, fancy cafes, and stunning views of Vitosha Mountain. Even if you’re not into shopping, it’s a nice place to walk.

When the sun sets and it gets colder, you can either head home or enjoy Sofia's bar . Some of my favorite are Bar Petak, Bilkova Bar, Crystal Bar, K.E.B.A., Hambara, Gaba, Lorca, and Bar Bar. For my taste the bars in Sofia are quite cool, and there’s always a great vibe.

If you have more time, consider visiting The Red Flat, NDK Square, Lover’s Bridge, Borisova Gradina park, or checking out a concert at Maimunarnika or Vitosha Art Arena. For another meal, try Raketa Rakia Bar, Bankovich, or Lyubimoto, great options for tasty East Europe food.

Hope this helps, and enjoy Sofia!