Hotels
The best hotels in Plovdiv, including the one we stayed at
Plovdiv is compact, and the right hotel puts the old town, the Roman theatre and Kapana within a short walk. Here are eight hotels with high guest ratings, starting with the DoubleTree by Hilton where we stayed.
7 November 202610 min
Gita Simonsen
Plovdiv is small enough to walk across in half an hour, so the hotel you choose decides how much you walk and how quiet your evenings are. We stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton, at the foot of the old town, and walked everywhere. All eight hotels here have at least 50 reviews and a guest rating of 8.8 or more on Hotels.com.
In short: the best hotels in Plovdiv
Where we stayed: DoubleTree by Hilton Plovdiv Center, about 400 metres from the Roman theatre.
Inside the old town: Family Hotel at Renaissance Square and Hotel Evmolpia, both rated 9.8.
With a spa: Radisson Hotel Plovdiv, by the river.
Outside the centre: ESTE Park Hotel and Hotel Jägerhof, both rated 9.6.
Our first choice: Check availability and prices at DoubleTree by Hilton Plovdiv Center
The list at a glance
Distances are straight-line distances to the Roman theatre. Ratings are guest ratings on Hotels.com, checked on 7 November 2026.
DoubleTree by Hilton Plovdiv Center: central, at the foot of the old town, 0.4 km, 9.6
Family Hotel at Renaissance Square: the old town, 0.3 km, 9.8
Hotel Evmolpia: the old town, below Nebet Tepe, 0.3 km, 9.8
Radisson Hotel Plovdiv: east of the centre, near the river, 1.4 km, 9.2
Holiday Inn Plovdiv: north of the river, 1.9 km, 8.8
Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills: north of the river, 2.0 km, 9.2
ESTE Park Hotel: west of the centre, 2.9 km, 9.6
Hotel Jägerhof: east of the centre, 3.2 km, 9.6
1. DoubleTree by Hilton Plovdiv Center: where we stayed
We stayed here on our visit to Plovdiv. The hotel is modern and quiet, with a restaurant, a bar, a spa and a gym, and the old town starts a few minutes’ walk away. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 from 287 reviews.
Check availability and prices at DoubleTree by Hilton Plovdiv Center
DoubleTree by Hilton Plovdiv Center
Lunch at the DoubleTree by Hilton, where we stayed in Plovdiv. Photo: Picolo
2. Family Hotel at Renaissance Square
A small hotel inside the old town, about 300 metres from the Roman theatre. Breakfast is included in many rates, and guests give it 9.8 out of 10.
Check availability and prices at Family Hotel at Renaissance Square
3. Hotel Evmolpia
A small hotel below Nebet Tepe, at the top of the old town. Guests rate it 9.8 out of 10, and the bar is a good place for a glass of Bulgarian wine.
Check availability and prices at Hotel Evmolpia
4. Radisson Hotel Plovdiv
The Radisson is east of the centre by the river Maritsa, with a spa, a restaurant and a gym. It is about 1.4 km from the theatre, a pleasant walk along the main street. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10.
The old town
The two highest rated hotels are inside the old town. Photo: Picolo
5. Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills
North of the river, about 2 km from the theatre, with a restaurant, a bar and a gym. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10.
Check availability and prices at Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills
6. Holiday Inn Plovdiv
North of the river, next to the international fair, with a sauna and a gym. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10.
Check availability and prices at Holiday Inn Plovdiv
7. ESTE Park Hotel
West of the centre, about 2.9 km from the theatre, with parking. A good choice if you are driving on to the Rhodopes. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10.
Check availability and prices at ESTE Park Hotel
8. Hotel Jägerhof
East of the centre, about 3.2 km from the theatre, with a restaurant and a gym. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10.
Check availability and prices at Hotel Jägerhof
Worth watching
The Emporium Hotel Plovdiv, part of the MGallery collection, has a perfect score on Hotels.com but still too few reviews for our list. We will add it when it passes 50.
Picolo would choose
Picolo would choose: the DoubleTree by Hilton, where we stayed, or a night inside the old town at Family Hotel at Renaissance Square.
Why: both put the old town, the Roman theatre and Kapana on your doorstep. The trade-off: the hotels in the old town are small and book up early. Read our Plovdiv travel guide and the route through Plovdiv Old Town.
Picolo’s choice in Plovdiv
DoubleTree by Hilton: where we stayed
We stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Plovdiv Center, about 400 metres from the Roman theatre. The rooms are modern and quiet, and the restaurant and bar are good enough for an evening in. You walk to the old town and Kapana in a few minutes. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10.
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Plovdiv
What is the best hotel in Plovdiv?
We stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Plovdiv Center and would book it again. It is modern and quiet, about 400 metres from the Roman theatre, and rated 9.6 out of 10 by guests. If you want to sleep inside the old town, Family Hotel at Renaissance Square and Hotel Evmolpia both score 9.8.
Where is the best area to stay in Plovdiv?
Stay in the centre, between the old town, Kapana and the main pedestrian street. From there you can walk to the Roman theatre, the stadium and the restaurants in a few minutes. The hotels north of the river and in the suburbs are fine if you have a car, but you will spend more time getting around.
How many nights do you need in Plovdiv?
Two nights is enough for the old town, the Roman theatre and an evening in Kapana. Three nights gives you time for a day trip to Bachkovo Monastery or a winery in the Thracian Valley. Plovdiv also works as an overnight stop before or after a ski week in Pamporovo, less than two hours away by road.
Sources
Guest ratings, facilities and review counts come from Hotels.com, last checked on 7 November 2026. Distances to the Roman theatre are straight-line distances from each hotel’s address. The description of the DoubleTree comes from our own stay. The ranking and the advice are Picolo’s own.
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