In Sofia Travel Tips come to a great help before visiting the city. This western Bulgarian city is visited by a large number of tourists from various corners of the world. Autumn and spring are favored seasons for a visit to this city. During summer months, lightweight clothing is recommended and during winter, waterproof clothes are suitable. The travel tips on Sofia help the travelers to take the necessary precautions before getting to Sofia.
One should be careful while driving in the city due to improper road conditions, especially during the evening hours. The drivers drive on the right hand side of the road. Car parking is restrained to 2 hours in blue zones. Some of the car parking areas can be located at Ploshtad Makedonija, Yuzhen Park and the front part of the NDK complex.
The post offices of Sofia are open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm from Monday to Friday. In case of emergencies, one can contact at the following emergency numbers of Sofia:
- Police: 166
- Ambulance: 150
- Fire: 160
- Tourist Health Care: 166
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There are a number of bars, cafes and restaurants in Sofia. The waiters expect a 10% tip on the bill. In some of the eateries, the service tax is added to the bill. The people of Sofia shake heads to say ‘yes’ and nod their heads to say ‘no’.
Tap water is safe for drinking in Sofia. Those who do not want to take risks can buy mineral water bottles that are available in 0.5 and 1.5 liter bottles. Velingrad, Gorna Banya and Devin are some of the popular brands of mineral water available in Sofia.
The coins of Sofia come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 stotinki and 1 lev. The notes are available in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 leva. 1 lev is equal to 100 stotinki. Citizens from some countries can stay in Sofia free of visa up to 3 months (90 days). These countries include New Zealand, United Kingdom, Australia, USA, Canada and ROI. For extension of stay, one has to pay 200 leva for 6 months and 500 leva for a year. Credit cards are accepted by majority of the restaurants, shops and hotels of Sofia.
The tourists visiting Bulgaria are advised by the Bulgarian Health Authorities to have a medical insurance certificate before entering the country.
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