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Samokov, Bulgaria

Samokov is a town in Sofia Province in the southwest of Bulgaria. It is in the Samokov Valley between the mountain ranges of Rila, Vitosha, and Sredna Gora, 55 kilometres from the capital Sofia.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Sofia, Bulgaria.
  • Served by [Duplicate] Sapareva Banay Airport.

History

Samokov is a town in Sofia Province in the southwest of Bulgaria. It is in the Samokov Valley between the mountain ranges of Rila, Vitosha, and Sredna Gora, 55 kilometres from the capital Sofia. Due to the suitable winter sports conditions, Samokov, together with the nearby resort Borovets, is a major tourist centre.

Where to stay

Tsentar, ul. "Hristo Smirnenski" 53, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · hotel-four-seasons.com.es
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ul. "Prespa" 16, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · samelyon.com
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кв.Самоково, ул. „Цареви кладенци“ 2, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · hotelkestenite.com
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Tsentar, ul. "Ivan Vazov" 50, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · hotelsonata.com
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Tsentar, ul. "Han Kubrat" 2А, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · hotelelizabethbg.com
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Tsar Boris III Str. 84 Цар Борис III 84, 2000 Samokov; Самоков, Bulgaria · clubsamel90.com
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Shiroka Polyana, 2010 Borowez, Bulgaria · borovetseuphoria.com
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ул. Искър 4, на главен път София - Боровец, до магазин Billa, Tsentar, bul. Iskar №4, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · hotelgrand-samokov.com
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Tsentar, bul. Iskar 4Б, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · hotelarena-samokov.com
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ul. "Makedonia" 78, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · hotelkestenite.com
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Tsentar, ul. "Makedonia" 1, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · zamakafm.com
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Tsentar, ul. "Makedonia" 30, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · nikosamokov.com
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Tsentar, bul. Iskar 183, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria
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Tsentar, ul. Sofiysko Shose 6, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria
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Tsentar, ul. "Otets Paisiy" 13, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria
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Tsentar, ul. "Zahari Hadzhigyurov" 35А, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · guesthouselegeto.hotelonia.com
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Tsentar, ул. Елин Пелин 2, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · hoteldiltsvet-samokov.com
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Tsentar, Tsar Boris III St 21, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · aleksguesthouse.hotelonia.com
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Beliovata Cherkva Area, Bulgaria · eli-recommends.com
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Tsentar, ul. "Zhitna Charshia", 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria
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Tsentar, ul. "Skakavets" 57, 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria · booking.com
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ul. "Otets Paisiy" 41, 2008 Samokov, Bulgaria
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Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Italian, Sandwich, Burger, Pizza, Coffee Shop, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · hotelela.com
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Balkan, Burger, Cake, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Fish, Friture, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-00:00 · 18 Тодор Пеев, 2000
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Боровец
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant · 82 Цар Борис III, Самоков, 2000 · delight-bar-dinner.business.site
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Bulgarian, Restaurant · Bulgarian restaurant
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · cafe
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Food Court · food court
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Regional, Pizza, Burger, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: air conditioning · Боровец, 2010
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · 30 Македония, Самоков, 2000 · nikosamokov.com
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Fast Food · fast food
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 · 11 Цар Борис III, Самоков, 2000
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 163 бул. България, Самоков
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Fast Food · fast food · 2 Софийско шосе, Самоков
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 · 11 Цар Борис III, Самоков, 2000
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 · Боровец
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 09:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-23:00
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-24:00
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Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · 25 Христо Зографски, Самоков, 2000
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Restaurant · restaurant · 138 Цар Борис III, Самоков, 2000
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Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Restaurant · restaurant · Македония, Самоков
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Restaurant · restaurant · Македония, Самоков
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Airports

Belchinski Bani Airstrip 14 km to the centre
Belchinski Bani, 23, BG
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Ihtiman Airfield 20 km to the centre
Ihtiman, 23, BG
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Dolna Banya Airfield 22 km to the centre
Dolna Banya, 23, BG
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Sapareva Banya Airport 26 km to the centre
Sapareva Banya, 10, BG
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[Duplicate] Sapareva Banay Airport 25 km to the centre
Sapareva Banya, 10, BG
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Panicharevo Airfield 47 km to the centre
Panicharevo, 10, BG
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Where things are

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Photographs

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 [Duplicate] Sapareva Banay Airport; 5 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 Samokov, Bulgaria. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.