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Sliven

Sliven is the eighth-largest city in Bulgaria and the administrative and industrial centre of Sliven Province and municipality in Northern Thrace. It is situated in the Sliven Valley at the foothills of the Balkan Mountains.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Bulgaria.
  • Served by Bezmer Air Base (JAM).

History

Sliven is the eighth-largest city in Bulgaria and the administrative and industrial centre of Sliven Province and municipality in Northern Thrace. It is situated in the Sliven Valley at the foothills of the Balkan Mountains.

Where to stay

Southern Industrial Zone, ul. "Bansko Shose" 3, 8805 Sliven, Bulgaria · svetinikolabg.com
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g.k. Sinite kamani, ul. "Planinska" 7, 8800 Sliven, Bulgaria · montevedetta.com
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Komluka, ul. "Velikoknyazhevska" 27, 8800 Sliven, Bulgaria · hoteli.sliven.net
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Sliven Center, bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel" 6, 8800 Sliven, Bulgaria · hotel-park-central.bg
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Novo selo, бул. „Панайот Хитов“ 111, 8802 Sliven, Bulgaria · hotelmechta.bg
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Sliven Center, ул. „Братя Миладинови“, 8800 Sliven, Bulgaria · ricas.eu
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Novo selo, бул. „Панайот Хитов“ 87, 8800 Sliven, Bulgaria · ostrovok.ru
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Sliven Center, ul. "Predela 1, 8800 Sliven, Bulgaria · hotel-kredo.com.es
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Gradska Gradina, 8804 Sliven, Bulgaria
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g.k. Sinite kamani, bul. "Stefan Stambolov", 8808 Sliven, Bulgaria
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g.k. Bulgarka, ж.к. Българка 14Г, 8808 Sliven, Bulgaria
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Лозята, 488, 8802 Sliven, Bulgaria
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Komluka, ul. "Asenovsko defile" 1, 8800 Sliven, Bulgaria · gorskikat.com
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Komluka, ul. "Professor Konstantin Irechek" 20, 8800 Sliven, Bulgaria · recommendedbyroberto.com
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Komluka, ul. "Velikoknyazhevska" 69, 8800 Sliven, Bulgaria · liam-recommends.com
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ul. "Samuilovsko Shose" 30, 8865, Bulgaria
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Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · тел: 0878622033,0878622036,0878622030 Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · 44 бул. Стефан Стамболов, Сливен
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 · 46 бул. Цар Освободител
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Savory, Sweet, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning
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Regional, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-12:00; Su off
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Cake, Balkan, Regional, Breakfast, Pizza, Local, Tea, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00 Features: vegetarian…
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · hesburger.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Генерал Столипин, Сливен, 8800
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Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa-Su off
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Food Court · food court
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Restaurant · тел: 0878622033,0878622036,0878622030 Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · 44 бул. Стефан Стамболов, Сливен
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su off
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 1 Софийско шосе, Сливен
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
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Fast Food · fast food · 1 6-и Септември, Сливен, 8800
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 50A бул. Цар Освободител, Сливен, 8800
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 19:00-23:00; Su off
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su off · 18 бул. Панайот Хитов, Сливен
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su off
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Селището, гр. Сливен, 8800
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · бул. Цар Освободител
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00
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Restaurant · restaurant · 81, 8800
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
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Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Kebab, Cafe · Kebab cafe
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Regional, Pizza, Restaurant · Regional/Pizza restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · Features: vegetarian options
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Селището, Сливен, 8800
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · cafe · Сливен, 8800
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Сливен, 8800
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Airports

Sliven Barshen Airfield 3.5 km to the centre
Sliven, 20, BG
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Daskal-Atanasovo Airfield 53 km to the centre
Daskal-Atanasovo, 24, BG
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Omarchevo Airstrip 27 km to the centre
Omarchevo, 20, BG
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Tenevo Airstrip 41 km to the centre
Tenevo, 28, 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 Bezmer Air Base (JAM); 6 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 Sliven. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.