Plan Your Trip to Sofia
Your complete guide to getting to the Bulgarian Security Summit.Venue – Inter Expo Center
Bulgaria’s leading exhibition venue, on Tsarigradsko Shosse Boulevard, directly connected to the airport and the city centre by metro.
Official Partner Hotels
We’ve secured preferential rates with selected hotels in Sofia. Book with the codes below to get your exclusive summit discount.
★★★★★
East Plaza Hotel
Preferential summit rates
Sofia’s newest 5-star hotel, located on the same boulevard as Inter Expo Center. Book with the promo code for exclusive summit rates.
Promo code
BSS2026
Enter the code when booking at eastplazahotel.com
★★★★
Metropolitan Hotel Sofia
Tsarigradsko Shosse Blvd · ~1.3 km to venue
Preferential summit rates
Modern 4-star hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, just 10 minutes from Sofia Airport. Free on-site parking is included for all guests.
Promo code
BSS26
★★★★★
Hyatt Regency Sofia
City centre · ~20 min to venue
Preferential summit rates
Elegant 5-star hotel on Vasil Levski Square, in the heart of Sofia’s city centre. Rates include breakfast and are valid for the nights of Oct 27-29, 2026.
Booking code
G-BSS6
Use the dedicated booking link and code G-BSS6
★★★★
Eurostars Sofia City
Sofia city centre · ~15 min to venue
10% off summit stays
Automatic discount applied for the nights of Oct 28-29, 2026 when booking direct. Enter the promo code in the code box on the hotel website.
Promo code
NAFTSO2026
Sofia is easy to reach
By air, road or rail – and once you land, the venue is only one metro ride away.
By Air
Sofia Airport (SOF) is just 10 minutes from the venue, with direct flights from across Europe.
By Car
Inter Expo Center is located on Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd with ample free parking on site.
By Public Transport
Metro Line 1 connects the airport to the city. Taxis and Uber are also widely available.
Entry Requirements
Bulgaria is an EU member state. Check entry requirements based on your nationality before travelling.
Bulgaria is an EU member state. Citizens of EU/EEA countries do not need a visa. Many other nationalities can enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Please check requirements based on your country of residence.
About Sofia
Sofia is one of Europe’s oldest capitals, blending a rich history with a vibrant modern culture. Nestled at the foot of Vitosha Mountain, the city offers a unique mix of Roman ruins, Orthodox churches, Soviet-era architecture, and a thriving café and arts scene.
1.3 Million
Population
UTC+3
Time Zone (October)
~15°C
Avg. temperature in October
BGN (Lev)
Currency · ~0.51 EUR
Useful Information
Everything you need to know before you arrive in Sofia.
Euro (EUR) - Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026. Cards widely accepted, ATMs everywhere.
Bulgarian (Cyrillic script). English is widely spoken in hotels, the venue and the city centre.
Late October in Sofia: roughly 5–15 °C. Bring a jacket, because mornings and evenings can be cool.
Type C/F plugs, 230 V / 50 Hz - standard EU sockets. No adapter needed for EU visitors.
EET (UTC+2) during the summit - daylight saving ends on 25 October 2026.
Single European emergency number: 112.