City Center
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
The modern centre connecting Kapana and the Old Town.
Places in City Center
- Hemingway A posh meal out option in the city.
Practical notes for Plovdiv
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather for exploring the Old Town and Kapana district.
- Getting around
- Plovdiv's Old Town and Kapana district are compact and walkable, connected by the pedestrianised main street.
- Currency
- Bulgarian Lev (лв)
- Language
- Bulgarian. English is spoken by younger locals.
- Timezone
- EET (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer)
- Current trends
- Plovdiv's Kapana district continues to solidify its reputation as the city's trendy creative quarter, with far more food and drink options there than in the historic Old Town, reflecting the city's post-2019 Capital of Culture cultural momentum.
Other neighborhoods in Plovdiv
- Old Town — A small yet vibrant, colourful area of cobbled streets and beautifully restored historic houses.
- Kapana — A trendy neighbourhood between the Old Town and City Center, transformed into a lively cultural quarter.
Read the full Plovdiv guide