A group trip to Sofia, Bulgaria
A cheap capital with Roman ruins under the metro and mountains at the end of the tram line. Best months for a group: May, June and September. Our estimate for three nights in September is about £190 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Sofia is in season for a group in May, June and September, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 22°C in May, 26°C in June and 24°C in September. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in September, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £190 each | Flight £95, usually £65 to £135 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £95 |
| Paris | About £209 each | Flight £114, usually £75 to £170 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £95 |
| Barcelona | About £171 each | Flight £76, usually £55 to £105 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £95 |
| Milan | About £183 each | Flight £88, usually £60 to £130 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £95 |
| Amsterdam | About £300 each | Flight £205, usually £140 to £300 | Bed £95 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026, and where a row says so, real prices on that route in other months, moved to September for the season, from fares seen in the 120 days up to 8 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from our bed model for the price level of the place. Not a quote.
What Sofia is good for
- City life: very good (4 out of 5)
- Snow and skiing: very good (4 out of 5)
- Culture: good (3 out of 5)
- Food: good (3 out of 5)
- Nature: good (3 out of 5)
- Nightlife: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Alexander Nevsky
- Vitosha mountain
- Roman Serdica
Who it suits
- A ski or snowboard trip in the season
- Big groups watching the budget, it is one of the cheaper places in our list
Getting there
The airport is SOF. Metro to the centre in twenty five minutes.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Sofia cost?
Our estimate is about £190 each from London for three nights in September, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Sofia with friends?
May, June and September suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 22°C in May, 26°C in June and 24°C in September.
How do you get from the airport to Sofia?
Metro to the centre in twenty five minutes.