🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Burgas Sea Garden
- ✓Burgas Beach
- ✓Archaeological Museum
- ✓St. Anastasia Island
- ✓Poda Protected Area
Burgas
Burgas
Bulgaria's second-largest Black Sea city, known for its beautiful Sea Garden, pristine beaches, vibrant festivals, and gateway to coastal resorts
🌐Other Cities in Bulgaria
Recommended Hotels in Burgas
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Bulgaria Hotel - Four-star hotel in city center near Sea Garden
- ★Primoretz Grand Hotel & Spa - Upscale beachfront property with wellness facilities
- ★Hotel Aqua - Modern mid-range hotel near beach with sea views
- ★Avenue Deluxe - Budget-friendly hotel on Alexandrovska pedestrian street
- ★Forum Hotel - Business hotel close to shopping and restaurants
- ★Mirage Hotel - Affordable option near Sea Garden entrance
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Captain Cook Fish Restaurant
$$Fresh Black Sea seafood - turbot, sea bass, grilled mussels, and fish soup
•Ethnograph Restaurant
$$Traditional Bulgarian dishes in folklore-style setting with live music on weekends
•Neptune
$$$Seafood restaurant overlooking the marina, known for fish platter and shellfish
•Bedroom Premium
$$Modern international cuisine, cocktails, and rooftop terrace dining
•Happy Bar & Grill
$Popular Bulgarian chain serving grilled meats, salads, and affordable daily specials
💡 Travel Tips
- • Visit during Spirit of Burgas Festival (August) for free concerts by international artists - one of Bulgaria's biggest music events
- • Burgas offers 30-50% better value than nearby resort towns (Sunny Beach, Nessebar) with more authentic atmosphere
- • Rent bikes (BGN 10-20/day) to explore entire 7km Sea Garden - dedicated bike paths run the full length
- • Try local Black Sea specialties: tarator (cold yogurt soup), shopska salad, grilled fish, and sea urchin
- • Many shops and restaurants close 2-4pm for afternoon break (siesta) - plan around this schedule
- • Beach umbrellas and sunbeds cost BGN 10-15/day - or bring your own towel for free beach areas
- • English is less common than in resort towns - learn basic Bulgarian phrases or use translation apps
- • Burgas Airport receives international flights May-October - great budget airline connections to European cities
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
June to September (beach season, festivals)
💰Daily Budget
BGN 60-120/day (EUR 30-60)/day
👥Popular With
Beach loversfestival goersbird watchers
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-4 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+2 (EET), UTC+3 (EEST in summer)
💬Local Language
Bulgarian
💱Currency
Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
📅Burgas 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Seaside & City Introduction
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Morning3h
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Stroll through Burgas Sea Garden and beach promenade
💡 7km of landscaped gardens along the coast. Free entry. Stop at summer theater and check event schedules.
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Afternoon3h
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Relax at Burgas Central Beach
💡 Clean sandy beach with free and paid sections. Beach bars, water sports, and volleyball courts available.
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Evening2h
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Dinner at seaside restaurants on pedestrian street
💡 Alexandrovska Street has restaurants, cafes, and bars. Try Black Sea fish: turbot, sea bass, mussels.
💡Tips
- •Visit during Spirit of Burgas Festival (August) for free concerts by international artists
- •Burgas is cheaper and less crowded than nearby resort towns Sunny Beach and Nessebar
- •Rent bikes to explore the Sea Garden—bike paths run the entire length
- •Try local specialties: tarator (cold yogurt soup), shopska salad, and grilled seafood
- •Many shops close 2-4pm for afternoon break (siesta)