Public Transport

Sofia has an excellent public transport system with buses, trolley-cars, trams, and a subway which operates from 5AM Until Midnight.

Tickets

You can buy single ticket or a ticket card which is good for 10 trips.  You will need to stamp the ticket at the yellow machines when getting on the bus, trams or trollye-car.

Tickets for trams can be bought at kiosks that are near the tram stops and subway tickets can be purchased at the train stations at either the ticket machines or at a kiosk.

Weather

Sofia has a humid continental climate with an average annual temperature of 10.2 °C.

Winters are cold and snowy. In the coldest days temperatures can drop as low as -15°C or even lower, most notably in January. Foggy conditions are frequent, especially in the beginning of the season. On average, Sofia receives a total snowfall of 90 cm (35.5 in) and around 60 days with snow cover.

Summers are warm and sunny. In summer, Sofia generally remains slightly cooler than other parts of Bulgaria, due to its higher altitude. However, the city is also subjected to heat waves with high temperatures reaching or exceeding 35°C in the hottest days, particularly in July and August.

Springs and autumns in Sofia are short with variable and dynamic weather.

The city receives an average annual precipitation of 591 mm (23.27 in), reaching its peak in the beginning of the summer when thunderstorms are common.

Sofia locals dress up to go out so it is a good idea to pack something that works for a nice night out at a restaurant or show.

Clothing

• 2 pants, include one black pair that can double as ‘good’
• 1  shorts
• 1 x singlets – good for layering and sleeping in
• 4 short sleeve tee shirts or shirts.
• 1 x long sleeve sloppy joe or similar
• 1 x polar fleece jumper
• 1 x zip-up shell jacket
• 1 x lightweight windproof raincoat
• 3 x socks
• 5 x underpants
• 2 x bra
• 1 x  Northface Dipsea 
• I x warm hat (if there in winter)
• 1 x sun hat (if there in summer)
• 1 x warm gloves (if there in winter)

Shoes

• 1 x pair walking shoes
• 1 x pair sandals
• 1 x pair flip flops (great for showers)

Toiletries

• Travel Towel
• Lush Bar Shampoo
• Bar of Soap
• Deodorant
• Brush / Comb
• Hair Ties

Electronics

• 1 x Earbud headphones. Light and small,
• 1 x 6S iPhone loaded with music and podcasts
• 1 x power bank

Photography

• 1 x GoPro Hero 5
• 2 x Spare GoPro Batteries
• 1 x DSLR with normal and wide angle lense
• Spare micro SD Card

Other Stuff

• 1 x headlight or torch **essential
• 1 x Swiss knife
• 1 x medical kit
• Refillable water bottle