Hikers Hostel in Plovdiv

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

Hikers Hostel is located in Plovdiv – the cultural capital of Bulgaria. The city lies among seven hills and is therefore called “The town of the Hills”. Its 8000-year-old history has contributed to its present authenticity and beauty. Many cultures have left a trace behind and the mixture of Roman, Trace, Ottoman and traditional Bulgarian architectures add up to the romantic spirit of the town.
Hikers Hostel is located in the beautiful Ancient Town of Plovdiv, which is adjacent to the city centre, on Nebet Tepe (Nebet Hill). The two-storey building represents the typical architecture from the Revival Period of the 19th century in Bulgaria. Although situated on the main cobblestone-paved street in the Ancient Town, the area is peaceful and is the perfect home for the numerous arts and crafts houses. The hostel is surrounded by many museums, arts galleries, arts schools, churches and museum-houses from the Revival Period that once belonged to renowned Bulgarian artists. About 200 metres away from Hikers Hostel is the famous Ancient Amphitheatre, built by the Romans. It is by far the best preserved artifact and along with the incredible acoustics, which needs no additional sound system, the Ancient Amphitheatre is the perfect spot for symphonic orchestras, concerts and theatre plays.

Hikers Hostel organizes daytrips to different locations in Bulgaria. The predominant destinations are in the Rhodopi mountains, Stara Planina, caves, historical monuments, monasteries, museums and hiking eco-paths. For more information and pictures check out our website in any search engine.

Hikers Hostel is a place that offers the opportunity to anyone to fully appreciate Plovdiv by the merits of its unique atmosphere. The pleasure of staying at Hikers Hostel will make you want to stay longer than planned.
From central train station: On foot
When you get out of the station to your right there will be a traffic ring connecting three streets. Take the one on your right, called “Ivan Vazov” street, and walk for about 10 minutes until you reach a big square – the central square downtown, in front hotel “Trimonzium” and the Postal Office. Continue along that main street, which is also a pedestrian only street, for about 5-10 minutes. You will reach a round square, called Djumayata Mosque, where artists and painters sell their works. Take a right and walk uphill for five more minutes along “Saborna” street. The street itself is steep and after a left turn becomes leveled. Hikers Hostel is number 53 on “Saborna” street on the left-hand side right across from the “Zlatyu Boyadjiev” house and the bar “The King’s Stable”.

By bus:
The bus stops right in front of the station. You can take bus #7, 20 or 26. Get off at the stop right after you pass through the tunnel. The ride takes about 10-15 minutes. It costs 50 stotinki (the equivalent of 25 Euro cents). Then climb up the stairs up the hill that are located behind the bus stop. You will need about 5 minutes to get to the top of the hill called Hissar Kapia. There turn right and walk about 50 metres along “Saborna” street. Hikers Hostel is number 53 on “Saborna” street on the left-hand side right across from the “Zlatyu Boyadjiev” house and the bar “The King’s Stable”.

From Plovdiv bus station “Yug”

On foot:
When you get off the bus station turn right and walk for 2-3 minutes until you reach the traffic ring. Then turn right on “Ivan Vazov” street and walk for about 10 minutes until you reach a big square – the central square downtown, in front hotel “Trimonzium” and the Postal Office. Continue along that main street, which is also a pedestrian only street, for about 5-10 minutes. You will reach a round square, called Djumayata Mosque, where artists and painters sell their works. Take a right and walk uphill for five more minutes along “Saborna” street. The street itself is steep and after a left turn becomes leveled. Hikers Hostel is number 53 on “Saborna” street on the left-hand side right across from the “Zlatyu Boyadjiev” house and the bar “The King’s Stable”.

By bus:
When you get out of the bus station, cross the wide street and take bus #7, 20 or 26. Get off at the stop right after you pass through the tunnel. The ride takes about 10-15 minutes. It costs 50 stotinki (the equivalent of 25 Euro cents). Then climb up the stairs up the hill that are located behind the bus stop. You will need about 5 minutes to get to the top of the hill called Hissar Kapia. There turn right and walk about 50 metres along “Saborna” street. Hikers Hostel is number 53 on “Saborna” street on the left-hand side right across from the “Zlatyu Boyadjiev” house and the bar “The King’s Stable”.

Wegbeschreibung

BY TAXI:The normal price is about 2-3 Bulgarian leva.
From the central train station and bus station &quot,Yug&quot, - trust only taxi companies 6665, 6155, 9199, which you can catch from the main street in front of the stations! These numbers are usually written on the doors and on the front in big numbers.Beware of other taxies that wait right in front of the stations because they will charge more!