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If you are visiting the Bulgarian capital Sofia a great alternative to a hotel is the many private serviced apartments available for rent in the city. There are literally hundreds of such apartments available in Sofia, and they can be an interesting and cost effective alternative.

The rise of property prices over recent years in the city have coincided with increased tourism, and Bulgarians who bought apartments when prices were low as investments have taken to renting out their properties.
Initially often rented out to travelling business people and others working in the city, increasingly these apartments are rented out to tourists and travellers.

Standards and prices vary greatly, but on the whole apartments offer excellent value for money if you want self-catering accommodation. Many apartments are right in the centre of the city so you don’t have to travel far to see the wide range of shops and attractions Sofia has to offer.

There are many sites on the Internet where you can select apartments a good example of which is Hostelbookers. And, as you will see many are decorated and equipped to a very high standard, such as the one shown in the photograph here.

It’s worth checking that the apartments have satellite TV in English – if that’s your thing of course. Also ask about air conditioning in the summer months, and if there is a heater in the colder months as the central heating is state run and you won’t have control in some cases as to when it comes on and goes off.

Something to remember is not to panic when you see the building as in many older building the hallways and entrances are poorly maintained. If you’ve selected well once you open the door to your apartment you’ll find an attractive and welcoming place to stay.

Hostelbookers offer a wide range of apartments, hosts and hotels throughout Bulgaria, and worldwide.

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New flights to Bulgaria have been announced by Hungarian carrier, Wizz Air… starting in the winter season of 2009.

Every Tuesday and Saturday, Wizz Air will fly from Varna to Luton (London), departing at 6pm Bulgarian local time. This runs from September 19th 2009, and will continue until May 2010. After that… flights from Varna to Luton will switch to Sundays and depart at 1pm London time.

Wednesdays and Sundays from October 25th 2009 will see flights from Sofia to Eindhoven – leaving at 5:20pm Sofia time, and returning at 8:40 from Eindhoven.

To book hotels or hostel accommodation during your trip, we wholeheartedly recommend our partners Hostelbookers

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