Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Samokov travel guide

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You're Going to Love Samokov

With a population of 26,765, Samokov is the largest city in Sofiya-Grad, Bulgaria by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Samokov has to offer.

When to visit Samokov

Samokov in April
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Samokov in April
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Samokov

Plane

Although Samokov doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), which is located 26 miles from Samokov. The shortest flight to Samokov from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Samokov is to pick up a car hire from Sofia, which is about 27 miles from Samokov. You’ll find branches of MEXRENTACAR and NU Car, among others, in Sofia.

Plane

Although Samokov doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), which is located 26 miles from Samokov. The shortest flight to Samokov from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Samokov is to pick up a car hire from Sofia, which is about 27 miles from Samokov. You’ll find branches of MEXRENTACAR and NU Car, among others, in Sofia.

Airports near Samokov

PDVPlovdiv
SOFSofia

Airlines serving Samokov

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,215 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,072 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,211 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,619 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,480 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,038 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,346 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,040 reviews)
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Where to stay in Samokov

Average rates range from around £38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £45 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Samokov

Most booked hotels in Samokov

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Villa Sokol
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£888+
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Rila Hotel Borovets
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Lion Borovetz
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Festa Winter Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hotel Samokov
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£69+
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Hotel Iceberg
4 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Samokov

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Samokov (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.06 and £21.41.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Samokov (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.06 and £21.41.