RWC 2025
RWC 2025 will be held at the National Palace of Culture in the heart of Sofia, on Bulgaria Boulevard. From Sofia Airport (SOF), metro line 4 takes you to Sofia downtown (e.g., Serdika station) and with one change to line 2 (e.g. Serdika 2 station) to the conference venue (metro station National Palace of Culture). Alternatively, a taxi ride from the airport to the venue costs about 12-15 EUR.
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If you are travelling with children and are seeking child care support while in Sofia, please contact the General Chairs.
Grand Hotel Millenium Sofia – Bulgaria’s capital’s newest hospitality jewel. It is located in a stand-alone plot of the highest building in the city center offering undisturbed views of the city’s skyline and Vitosha mountain. It is the city’s largest upscale conference hotel with 400 rooms and 5000 sq. m. convention centre. You need only to raise your sight to see Grand Hotel Millennium overlooking the National Palace of Culture and the entire city. Coziness, style and luxury that redefine the standards of what modern living should fell like. Experience true privacy and comfort, complemented by recharging energy of the breathtaking views of the Vitosha mountain.
The deadline for reservations with exclusive prices for accommodation for RWC 2025 in Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia is February 21st, 2025
Please make your reservation using this reservation page for RWC 2025 attendees.
Hilton Sofia has the perfect location in the heart of the city, opposite the National Palace of Culture, surrounded by the South Park and overlooking the Vitosha Mountain. Hotel guests are near the commercial district and government offices. Boutiques, restaurants and nightclubs are within walking distance, while Sofia International Airport lies 13 km to the east, an approximate 20 minute transfer. With 245 rooms on 8 floors, equipped with the most modern in-room facilities, dedicated Executive Floors and cozy Executive Lounge, Health Club with in-door pool and 24/7 Fitness by Precor, Hilton Sofia is the perfect choice of the modern traveler. Spacious, stylish and modern venues, resplendent with natural light, provide you with an unparalleled environment in which to work and relax. From the multifunctional business facilities to the creative food service at Seasons Restaurant and Artists Bar: enjoy the Hilton Sofia experience.
The deadline for reservations with exclusive prices for accommodation for RWC 2025 in Hilton Sofia is February 24th, 2025
Please make your reservation using this reservation page for RWC 2025 attendees.
Sofia Balkan Palace Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in the heart of Sofia It is an iconic landmark building (part of the Presidency complex), located within easy walking distance from the vibrant city life with numerous restaurants, bars, night clubs, cafes, shops nearby. Serdika metro station is situated next to the hotel. The hotel boasts an impressive combination of modern facilities and timeless elegance, making it a popular choice for both business and leisure travelers. With 241 guest rooms and suites, Sofia Balkan Palace Hotel offers guests a range of accommodation options to suit their needs. The rooms are designed with comfort and style in mind, modern amenities, and stunning views of the city. Sofia Balkan Palace Hotel is ideally located in close proximity to many of Sofia's top attractions, including the National Palace of Culture, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and the Vitosha Mountain. The hotel's convenient location makes it an excellent choice for guests who wish to explore the city and its surroundings.
The deadline for reservations with exclusive prices for accommodation for RWC 2025 in Sofia Balkan Palace Hotel is February 24th, 2025
Please make your reservation by filling in the reservation form and sending it by e-mail to
evelin.beshkova@sofiabalkan.net and
reservation@sofiabalkan.net.
Rosslyn Central Park Hotel enjoys a prime location in the very heart of Sofia on the famous Vitosha Boulevard lined with thematic open-air coffees, restaurants and artisan shops. Overlooking the Vitosha Mountain, with easy access to all sites of interest in Sofia, it is the ultimate venue for business and leisure travellers alike. Sofia Airport is 10 km away providing a smooth connection. Rosslyn Central Park attains the very highest standards of comfort and all amenities essential to modern living. It offers contemporary design and an intimate, homely atmosphere, combining elegant living standards with warm Bulgarian hospitality. The outstanding personal services are guaranteed to please the most discerning guests.
The deadline for reservations with exclusive prices for accommodation for RWC 2025 in Rosslyn Central Park Hotel is February 24th, 2025
Please make your reservation by filling in the reservation form and sending it by e-mail to
reservations.centralpark@rosslyn-hotels.com.
Please find below a few pointers for attractions in Sofia. For more information about tourism in Sofia, please also see the website of Visit Sofia and for more information regarding attractions in all of Bulgaria the website of Bulgaria Travel. All the interesting places and most popular attractions to see in Sofia are situated in the city center.
One of the symbols not just of Sofia but of Bulgaria itself, this massive, awe-inspiring church was built between 1882 and 1912 in memory of the 200,000 Russian soldiers who died fighting for Bulgaria’s independence during the Russo-Turkish War (1877–78). It is named in honor of a 13th-century Russian warrior-prince. Designed by Russian architect Alexander Pomerantsev, the church was built in the neo-Byzantine style favored in Russia at the time and is adorned with mosaics and gold-laden domes. The cavernous, incense-scented interior is decorated with naturalistic (though now rather faded) murals, pendulous chandeliers and elaborate onyx and alabaster thrones. Visitors are welcome and there are daily services where you can hear evocative Orthodox chants and prayers.
Sveta Sofia is one of the capital's oldest churches and gave the city its name. A subterranean museum houses an ancient necropolis, with 56 tombs and the remains of four other churches. Outside are the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and an eternal flame, and the grave of Ivan Vazov, Bulgaria's most revered writer.
Completed in 1863, this magnificent domed church is one of the city’s major landmarks, and is noted for its rich, Byzantine-style murals.
Housed in a former mosque built in 1496, this museum displays a wealth of Thracian, Roman and medieval artefacts. Highlights include a mosaic floor from the Church of Sveta Sofia, a 4th-century BC Thracian gold burial mask, and a magnificent bronze head, thought to represent a Thracian king.
The history of Sofia is presented on two floors of the magnificent former Turkish Mineral Baths, just behind the mosque.
Exhibitions are divided thematically over eight chambers,
with the most interesting rooms dedicated to the Bulgarian royal families
of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the findings of recent archeological digs around town.
There are plenty of signs in English.
The Mineral Baths – also known as the Turkish Baths – was completed in 1913.
Its elegant striped facade and ceramic decorations recall the designs of the medieval churches in Nessebar on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.
The chunky building at the southern end of the City Garden park is an art gallery staging rotating exhibitions of mostly contemporary Bulgarian and international art over two floors. Enter from Knyaz Al. Battenberg str.
This massive visual-arts gallery combines the holdings of the National Gallery and the former Museum of Foreign Art. The result is several hundred paintings spread out over 28 rooms. Works range from African tribal masks to countless 19th- and 20th-century paintings, mostly by lesser-known artists. Minor sketches by Renoir and Matisse and works by Gustave Courbet are on display.
This remarkable, partly covered excavation site, situated just above the Serdika metro station, displays the remains of the Roman city, Serdica, that once occupied this area. The remains were unearthed from 2010 to 2012 during construction of the metro. There are fragments of eight streets, an early Christian basilica, baths and houses dating from the 4th to 6th centuries. Plenty of signage in English.
Sveta Sofia stands tall, arms outstretched, golden-skinned and black-eyed, over Bulgaria’s representative center. Though it bears the name Sveta Sofia, the statue does not depict one individual, per se. Rather, she is a combination of figures. The two most commonly attributed are Sofia and Athena, both of Hellenistic origins. Both symbolize "Holy Wisdom" (or "Hagia Sofia", the expression for which the city and its founding church were named), and the statue contains ancient vestiges of that concept: the crown, the laurel wreath, and the owl.
The Ivan Vazov National Theatre is Bulgaria's national theatre, as well as the oldest and most authoritative theatre in the country and one of the important landmarks of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
The Bulgarian president’s office isn't open to the public, but the changing of the guard ceremony (on the hour) is a spectacle not to be missed, for the full ceremony, replete with music, weapons and all manner of pomp.
The St. Clement of Ohrid University of Sofia or Sofia University is the oldest higher education institution in Bulgaria, founded on 1 October 1888. The university's edifice was constructed between 1924 and 1934 with the financial support of the brothers Evlogi Georgiev and Hristo Georgiev, whose sculptures are now featured on its facade, and has an area of 18,624m2 and a total of 324 premises.
There are so many shops and places to eat on Vitosha Boulevard, the main pedestrian street in Sofia. You can see Vitosha Mountain, the biggest mountain that overlooks Sofia. Come here to walk up and down on the street, go window shopping, stop for a coffee or taste different food in restaurants and bars.
South of the city centre, Yuzhen Park is a vast, wild green sprawl, filled with trees and shady pathways. A sparkling stream bubbles through it, discreet bars and cafes.
It is the nearest mall to the venue of the event – National Palace of Culture. There is a store for everyone: a cozy cafeteria, a chic bar, fashion shops, a children’s center, cinema, luxury jewelry, nice shoes, quality cosmetics and beauty stores, a fitness center and all sorts of goods.