Best Shopping Tips in Sofia

Discover the best local places to go shopping in Sofia. Whether you’re looking for small shops, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for every shopping lover. For unique handmade products made from recycled materials, check out Zona Urbana, or explore beautiful hand crafted Bulgarian candles at LightHouse. For a taste of Sofia’s local products, visit MAF Farmers Market. Discover these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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23 Hidden Gems

Gifted

Talents and presents

"Gifted" in Sofia is a shop that aims to bring together artists and offer unique souvenirs and gifts that go beyond the ordinary. It keeps surprising me!

Art & culture

Shopping

Boyko

Blagoev

Apr 11, 2025

Beer Shop

in the world of beers

"Beer Shop" in Sofia is a place to enjoy Bulgarian craft beers and related items. I like going there in summer and having my beer in the street in front!

Bars

Shopping

Yana

Alexieva

Apr 11, 2025

PhotoSynthesis

A place for ideas... and coffee

"PhotoSynthesis" has grown into one of the biggest photography hubs in Sofia. They have a great gallery and I love their glass-roof bar and the quiet cafe.

Art & culture

Coffee & tea

Shopping

Yana

Alexieva

Apr 11, 2025

Daflorn probiotics

Space technology

"Daflorn probiotics" Sofia is one of the few companies in the world that sell probiotic-functioning food directly, not in capsules. This shop can help...

Shopping

Bogomil

Alexandrov

Apr 11, 2025

Delicatessen

Good healthy selection

"Delicatessen" Sofia sells many types of quality products and healthy food. I like their 'banski but' and their dried sausage and salami. Be prepared to...

Shopping

Snacks

Bogomil

Alexandrov

Apr 11, 2025

Ivan Vazov farmer's market

Fresh fruits & veggies

"Ivan Vazov farmer's market" is my favorite marketplace in Sofia for fruit and vegetables, because it offers higher quality items than other places...

Shopping

Bogomil

Alexandrov

Apr 11, 2025

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Best Shopping Tips in Sofia

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

Yana

Simo

You?

Tsvetomira

Bogomil

Boyko

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Yana

Simo

You?

Tsvetomira

Bogomil

Boyko

Gifted

Talents and presents

Boyko

Blagoev

Beer Shop

in the world of beers

Yana

Alexieva

PhotoSynthesis

A place for ideas... and coffee

Yana

Alexieva

Daflorn probiotics

Space technology

Bogomil

Alexandrov

Delicatessen

Good healthy selection

Bogomil

Alexandrov

Ivan Vazov farmer's market

Fresh fruits & veggies

Bogomil

Alexandrov

Heading to Shopping?

... for just €9.99

Going to Shopping?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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