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Pleven

Pleven is the seventh most populous city in Bulgaria. Located in the northern part of the country, it is the administrative centre of Pleven Province, as well as of the subordinate Pleven municipality.

Type CityPopulation 89,823

Why go

  • City in Bulgaria.
  • Served by Bahovitsa Airfield.

History

Pleven is the seventh most populous city in Bulgaria. Located in the northern part of the country, it is the administrative centre of Pleven Province, as well as of the subordinate Pleven municipality. It is the biggest economic center in Northwestern Bulgaria. At the 2021 census its population was 89,823.

Where to stay

Pleven Center, ul. "Chataldzha" 9, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria · raynovi.com
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ул. Васил Левски 30, 5851 Opanets, Bulgaria · plevenski-obiavi.com
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Northern Industrial Zone, ul. "Grenaderska" 119, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria · stenso-rooms.eu
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Pleven Center, ul. Tsar Boris III 2, 5801 Pleven, Bulgaria · rostov.bg
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Pleven Center, ul. "Naycho Tsanov" 1, 5801 Pleven, Bulgaria · vipaparthouse.com
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Pleven Center, ul. "Pirin" 26, 5809 Pleven, Bulgaria · dunav-buildings.bg
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Pleven Center, ul. "Professor Asen Zlatarov" 4, 5803 Pleven, Bulgaria · hotel-floral.com
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Pleven Center, ul. "Stoyan Zaimov" 2, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria · fortiscityhotels.com
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9JGC+R9, Kaylaka, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria · parkhotelkaylaka.com
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ул. 3 Март №3 с. Опънец, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria · official-portal.com
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Pleven Center, bul. "Ruse" 85, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria · hotel-balkan.com
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Zk. Drujba Bl. 311 vh. Z et. 5, AP-9, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria
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Кайлъка, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria
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Парк Хотел Гривица, 5841 Pleven, Bulgaria
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zk, Building No 311 Apt no 12 , Drujba, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria
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Борис Шивачев, ul. "Boris Shivachev" 18, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria
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Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air conditioning · 23 Димитър Константинов, Плевен, 5800 · pleven.pizzatempo.bg
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · cantonataexpress.com
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 154 Цар Самуил · gogrill.bg
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Coffee Shop, Donut, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:50-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00 · 16 бул. Данаил Попов, 5800
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Balkan, Burger, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning
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Barbecue, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:15; Sa 07:30-15:00; Su 07:30-13:00; PH closed Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free…
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Restaurant · restaurant · bg-bg.facebook.com
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Mexican, Pizza, Burger, Fast Food · Features: air conditioning
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
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Italian, Balkan, Restaurant · Italian/Balkan restaurant · Цанко Церковски, Плевен, 5800
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Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: step-free access
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 48 Захари Стоянов, Плевен, 5800
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · cantonataexpress.com
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Fast Food · Баници, пици, мекици Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa 06:00-13:30 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air conditioning
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
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Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-02:00 · Плевен, 5800
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Food Court · food court
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Pizza, Regional, Italian, Restaurant · Pizza/Regional restaurant · dejavu-pizza.com
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Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
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Barbecue, Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Княз Ал. Батенберг, 75
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Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 54 Емил Димитров · cantonata.net
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-20:00
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Pizza, Italian, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · 37 бул. Русе
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Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-19:00
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 08:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:30
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Pizza, Regional, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-24:00 Features: step-free access
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00 Features: step-free access
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:30-22:30 Features: outdoor seating · 179 Васил Левски
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-16:00 · 24 Кара Колю
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Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-22:30
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Airports

Grivitsa Airfield 9.3 km to the centre
Grivitsa, 15, BG
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Bohot Airfield 13 km to the centre
Bohot, 15, BG
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Bahovitsa Airfield 23 km to the centre
Bahovitsa, 11, BG
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Slatina Airstrip 18 km to the centre
Slatina, 11, BG
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Slavovitsa Airstrip 24 km to the centre
Slavovitsa, 15, BG
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bahovitsa Airfield; 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pleven. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data