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You are at the right place. Plovdiv is one of the cheapest cities in Europe. According to calculations of PriceOfTravel, backpackers need around BGN 30 per day for their stay in Plovdiv.
Accommodation for free
The best option for a free accommodation is to stay with a friend. Do not forget to bring something to your host for “Thank you“!
In case you have no friends here,check sites such as Couchsurfing. These are corporations based that offers theirs users hospitality exchange and social networking services. A practice of moving from one friend’s house to another, sleeping in whatever spare space is available, floor or couch, generally staying a few days before moving on to the next house.
Transportation for free
To go around the city is not that hard. Most of the sightseeing’s which you definitely have to see are in the center. If you are walking in the city you do not need to use the public transport.
Museums, galleries and churches for free
In Plovdiv there are many churches and none of them has an entrance fee. However, if you wish to do so, you could buy a candle or make a small donation. Plovdiv also has its Night of the Museums. This represents a great opportunity for a gallery & museum marathon – do your best to visit as many places as you can as it is for free! The event usually takes place in mid-September. Museums usually do charge a fee but there are certain times and places when you can enter for free:
Regional History Museum – Plovdiv and its 4 expositions.
- “The Unification of Bulgaria of 1885” – on Thursdays free of charge
Saedinenie Sq., 1
4000 Plovdiv
Working hours: 9.30 – 18.00 h. through the workdays, through the weekend according to the event schedule
Tel.: 0035932629409
Fax: 0035932269955
- “The Bulgarian National Revival” – Thursdays free of charge
Tsanko Lavrenov Str. 1
4000 Plovdiv
Working hours: 9.30 – 18.00 h. through the whole week except Tuesday. 12.30 – 18.00 h. Tuesady.
Tel.: 0035932623378
0035932623379
Fax: 0035932269955
- „Book Publishing in Bulgaria in the second half of 19th and the beginning of 20th century” –Thursdays free of charge
Mitropolit Paisiy Str. 2
4000 Plovdiv
Working hours: 9.30 – 18.00 h. Closed Saturday and Sunday
Tel.: 0035932629405
Fax: 0035932269955
- “Museum Centre of Modern History” – Thursdays free of charge
Angel Bukureshtliev Str. 14
4000 Plovdiv
Working hours: 9.30 – 18.00 h. Closed Saturday and Sunday
Tel.: 0035932628886
0035932634512
Fax: 0035932269955
- Hindlian house – on Sundays free of charge, working hours – 9,30-18
- Balabanov house – on Sundays free of charge, working hours – 9,30-18
- The house of Lamartin – on Sundays free of charge, working hours – 9,30-18
- The house of Nedkovich – on Sundays free of charge, working hours – 9,30-18
- Zlatyu Boyadjiev House and Studio – on Sundays free of charge,
working hours – 9,30-18
- Permanent exhibition
14 A, Saborna Str. ; tel.: +359 32 635 322
Working hours:9.30a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00p.m. –17.30p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00a.m. –17.30p.m.
Day for a free-of-charge visit: Thursday
- Tsanko Lavrenov Permanent Exhibitions and Mexican Art
11, Artin Gidikov Str.; tel.: +359 32/ 628 74
Working hours:9.30a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00p.m. –17.30p.m.
Saturday: 10.00a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00a.m. –17.30p.m.
Closed:Sunday
Day for a free-of-charge visit: Thursday
- Encho Pironkov Permanent Art Exhibition
1, Vasil Kanchev Str.; tel.: +359 32/ 638 055
Working hours:9.30a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00p.m. –17.30p.m.
Saturday: 10.00a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00a.m. –17.30p.m.
Closed:Sunday
Day for a free-of-charge visit: Thursday
- Temporary Exhibitions Halls
15, Alekxander I Str.; tel.: +359 32 624 221
Working hours:9.30a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00p.m. –17.30p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00a.m. –17.30p.m.
Day for a free-of-charge visit: Thursda
You can go to see the “street Art fest Plovdiv” until 07.10.12 the entry is free of charge.
The aim of the organizations is to wake up the artist spirit of the ancient city and to activate the young people here.
All galleries on the list below are open for tourists and there is no entrance fee all the times.
Address: Plovdiv, P.R. Slaveikov str. 5
Address: Plovdiv, 1A Stefan Stambolov Sqr.
Working time: Mon-Fri 10:00–19:00, Sat 11:00-16:00
Address: Plovdiv, Suborna str. 29
Working time: 10:00 – 18:00
Address: Plovdiv, 92 Hristo Botev Blvd. (Rilon Centre)
Working time: Mon-Sun 10:00-19:00
Address: Plovdiv, 152 6th Septemvri Blvd.
Working time: Mon-Fri 11:00-19:00
Address: Plovdiv, 5 Doctor Georgi Stranski str.
Address: Plovdiv, 1 4-ti januari Str.
Address: Plovdiv, 48 Eastern blvd.
Working time: Mon-Fr 11:30-18:30
Address: Plovdiv, 5A Dr Stojan Chomakov Str.
Working time: thu-tue 10:00–19:00
Address: Plovdiv, 1 Vassil Kanchev Str.
Address: Plovdiv, 22 Saborna Str.
Working time: 09:00–17:30
Address: Plovdiv, 14A Saborna Str.
Working time: mon-fri 09:00–17:30, sat 10:00-17:30
Address: Plovdiv, 15 Knjaz Alexander Batenberg Str.
Working time: 09:00–17:30
Address: Plovdiv, 11 Artin Guidikov Str.
Working time: mon-fri 09:00–17:30, sat 10:00-17:30
Address: Plovdiv, 36 Constantin Stoilov
Working time: mon-fri 10:00–18:00
Address: Plovdiv, Archaeologic Subway
Working time: mon-sun 09:00 – 19:00
Address: Plovdiv, 17 Angel Bukureshtliev Str.
Working time: mon-fri 11:00-19:00, sat 11:00-17:00
Address: Plovdiv, 54 San Stefano Str.
Address: Plovdiv, 5 Krivolak St.
Working time: mon-sun 10:00–12:00, 13:00–18:30
Address: Plovdiv, 17 Suborna Str.
Working time: Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-17:00
Address: Plovdiv, 32 Gladston Str.
Working time: 09:00–19:00
Address: Plovdiv, 20 Avksentii Veleshki str.
Address: Plovdiv, 2 Dondukov St.
Working time: mon-fri 10:00 – …
Address: Plovdiv, 40 Otest Paisij Str.
Working time: tue-sat 12:00–19:00, sun-mon by appointment
Address: Plovdiv, 1 Kourtevich Str.
Working time: mon-sat 15:00–19:00
Address: Plovdiv, 24 Otetz Paisii Str.
Working time: Mon-Sat 11:00-21:00
Address: Plovdiv, 1 Stoyan Chalakov Str.
Working time: mon-sat 10:00-19:00, sun 11:00–16:00
Address: Plovdiv, 18 Saborna St.
Ivan Vazov Public Library
17, Avkentii Veleshki Str.
tel.: +359 32/ 654 901; fax: +359 32/ 654 90
Entertaiment for free in Plovdiv
- Sport and leisure activities:
You can watch them for free:
- “Todor Darakev” International Judo Tournament – October
- “Hebros” Rally– October
- “Nikolay Velev” Regatta /canoeing/ – September/October
- European Rowing Championship – October
If you are interested and you are curious to know what does kapoeira mean.Here is the right place.Two free lessons of Kapoeira in Rilon center -Blvd. Hristo Botev 92C
If you would like to know more about the traditional Bulgarian folklore dances,it is free to go to watch the rehearsals of the ensemble “Geo Milev”.They held in the building of Avkentii Veleshki Str. House “Spektar”.You can meet the dancers there every Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm till 9pm.
100% fun in disco club Zanzibar – every Friday you can enjoy with our Bulgarian traditional dances.
The show starts at 8,30pm and you can watch the competition of the best Bulgarian ensembles.
The entrance is free of charge.
Address: Plovdiv, 88 Peshtersko shause Blvd.
Working time: 08:30–05:00
Nr seats: 800+80
Mobile: 0884 242 200
