5 Convenient Budget Accommodation Ideas in Plovdiv

A Budget traveler knows how important getting a convenient accommodation in the town they visit is. Above all, it is the first thing you take care of when planning your trip, isn’t it? Fortunately, getting your money’s worth in the oldest continuously inhabited town in Europe is relatively easy. However, you might still stumble upon a lodging that isn’t to your liking. Hence, our goal with this article is to offer you some variety and hopefully, with our help, your stay would be as pleasant as possible.

Bike Hostel

The first hostel on our Accommodation list is the closest one to Plovdiv Central Railway Station and Bus Station South. It is supposed to be a hostel but it resembles the home of a 1970’s Bulgarian family more, there is even a cassette player with an old rock collection for the true fans! As the name suggests, bike or kayak rentals are offered, also, if you stay longer, you can get a free ride.

Approximate walking time:

• 7 minutes to train stations.
• 5 minutes to Bus Station South.
• 13 minutes to the Main Street.
• 22 minutes to the Old Town.
• 23 minutes to Kapana district. (Learn more about Kapana).

Best Rest

Situated in the heart of town and yet in a quiet street, we are glad to admit that Best Rest lives up to its name. It not only offers a good rest, but also meets the top expectations of guests. There is a well equipped kitchen, friendly atmosphere and a hammock in case you want to take a break and restore your energy. Furthermore, it is surrounded by our most famous sights.

• 15 minutes to train station.
• 17 minutes to South bus station.
• 5 minutes to the Main Street.
• 22 minutes to the Old Town.
• 15 minutes to Kapana district.

Ginger House

Ginger House is definitely not a typical party hostel. It is a 6- bed dorm which is indeed smaller than most. Does that mean that you don’t get to socialize with your fellow travelers? No. The beloved by all his guests, host Velin, believes that the smaller the group the stronger the connection. Ask him questions as he is always willing to help.

• 20 minutes to Central Railway Station.
• 19 minutes to South Bus Station
• 7 minutes to the Main street.
• 8 minutes to Kapana district.
• 11 minutes to Old Town.

Old Plovdiv

Imagine if your hostel was in fact a museum! Well, Old Plovdiv may not be really a museum, but, being set in a 150 year old traditional Revival house, is just as good. Learn about the Revival period by joining our walking tour. Antique furniture, mural paintings and more unique for the Old Town features, it can’t get any better! In fact, it can! As a hostel it is considered by many as the best one in town and the certificates for excellence are there to prove.

• 28 minutes to Central Railway Station (if you’d rather catch a bus you might find this article helpful)
• 27 minutes to South Bus Station
• 6 minutes to the Main street.
• 4 minutes to Kapana district.
• It is in the Old Town.

Evmolpia

Our accommodation list would be incomplete without a hotel. Here’s one for the budget travelers that prefer more privacy. If there is one thing that distinguishes Hotel Evmolpia, it is its classy old- fashioned style. The nearly hundred year- old bed lamps, antique beds from the times of the Austro- Hungarian Empire and the stylish bathrooms, (just take a look) would immediately take you back centuries ago. Also, there is nothing better than waking up in the oldest part of Plovdiv.

• 27 minutes to Central Railway Station
• 28 minutes to South Bus Station
• 5 minutes to the Main Street.
• 3 minutes to Kapana district.
• It is in the Old Town.

Now some smart alternatives for Accommodation in Plovdiv!

Couchsurfing

Certainly, the most budget way to visit Plovdiv is through Couchsurfing. According to many travelers, spending some time with a friendly host passionate about the city they reside in can have a huge positive impact upon their overall travel experience. To sum up, an amazing way to see Plovdiv through the eyes of a local is by joining this platform. On a negative note however, you have probably heard of stories about Couchsurfing Accommodation gone wrong, in order to stay out of trouble, check these 6 tricks for safe surfing.

Airbnb

Airbnb is yet another brilliant budget way to explore a city and one that is getting more and more popularity in Plovdiv. Furthermore, sometimes you can get a better location and a lower price than those of hotels. There are many ways of doing Airbnb, from having the apartment all to yourself to sharing a room with your host. You just have to choose your settings and begin the search. A good idea is to get to know your host prior to booking by having a chat. For a longer stay, ask if it is possible to get a special offer. More Airbnb useful tips for your budget traveling you can find here.