Bulgaria's old capital, with Tsarevets fortress on its hill and the Revival houses hanging off the Yantra slopes, is one of the country's most beautiful towns — and around it spreads a belt of whole villages: Elena with its period houses, Tryavna with its woodcarvers, Arbanasi with its merchants' mansions.
36 houses and villas in the Veliko Tarnovo region, from €35 a night — 190 km from Sofia, about 166 minutes by car. 1 properties have a private pool, and the houses in the heritage villages keep their fireplaces and clay stoves, restored in the original style.
We currently list 10 villas in this area.
Rates start at €35 per night and go up to €154.
Capacity runs from 1 to 8 guests, so there is a fit for a family and for a larger group.
1 villa has a private pool.
5 have a jacuzzi.
It is about 260 km from Sofia — roughly 225 minutes by car.
Every property is rented whole — no shared rooms, no other guests in the building.
Rates are per night and include cleaning unless stated otherwise. The tourist tax is shown as a separate line, as the municipal ordinance requires.
Pick a villa below, check the calendar for free dates and book direct — no platform commission.
Frequently asked
How far are the houses from the city?
The houses in the villages of Elena, Arbanasi and Tryavna are in the region, 190 km from Sofia — and Veliko Tarnovo itself is a 15-minute drive from Arbanasi.
How do we get there from Sofia?
The drive is 190 km, about 166 minutes. Alternative: the nearest airport is Sofia's.
Do the villas have pools?
1 houses and villas in the region have a private pool. The rest make up for it with atmosphere: period houses with fireplaces and clay stoves.
Can we visit without a car?
Veliko Tarnovo the city is easy on foot, but the houses in the surrounding villages (Elena, Arbanasi) need a car or a taxi — the distances between them are not for public transport.
