Old Town
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
A small yet vibrant, colourful area of cobbled streets and beautifully restored historic houses.
Places in Old Town
- Rahat Tepe Serves traditional Bulgarian food in the historic Old Town.
- Old Town cafe-bars Cafe-bars and terraces throughout the historic old town, popular for evening drinks with viewpoints.
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
- Kapana — A trendy neighbourhood between the Old Town and City Center, transformed into a lively cultural quarter.
- City Center — The modern centre connecting Kapana and the Old Town.
Read the full Plovdiv guide