Center

Central Sofia, often called the "ideal center", covers the city's historic core and its main state institutions. It extends south to Pencho Slaveykov Blvd., east to Evlogi i Hristo Georgievi Blvd., and north to the Central Railway Station and Maria Luiza Blvd.

It is home to the National Assembly, the Presidency, the Council of Ministers, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Nedelya Church, Sofia University, the National Library, the Sofia Synagogue and the Banya Bashi Mosque. The center also contains many remains of ancient Serdica, including the Rotunda of St. George and the Basilica of St. Sofia. Vitosha Blvd., Maria Luiza Blvd. and Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd. with its yellow cobblestones are among the best-known streets in the city.

The center is the best metro-connected part of Sofia - all lines meet here, including at the Serdika and Serdika 2 interchange stations. Parking is paid and spaces are limited.

Homes in the center are mostly in older buildings, and new construction is rare. The center also has the largest choice of apartments for rent in the city's listings.