How to travel Sofia on a Budget ⬇️ 🏠 Accommodation Sofia has many budget-friendly places to stay. Hostels like Hostel Mostel or Art Hostel offer cheap beds and a social atmosphere. For more privacy, guesthouses and budget hotels in areas like Studentski Grad or near the city center are affordable. Booking in advance helps save money. 🍽️ Food Eating in Sofia is cheap and delicious. Try local dishes like banitsa (cheese pastry) or shopska salad at small bakeries or traditional mehanas (taverns).