Hotel Evmolpia is the best-value base in this guide. It stands at Pernik 4, in the Old Town pedestrian zone, and takes its name from Eumolpias, one of the ancient names of Plovdiv. Guest scores are exceptionally high for a hotel at this price. Rooms are large, with Deluxe Doubles and Twins, an Economy Double on the ground floor, a Deluxe Triple and a Superior Quadruple for families, all with city views, air conditioning, heating, comfortable mattresses and down comforters, kettles, sitting areas and designer toiletries. Free cribs, free WiFi, laundry service, a bar, a business centre and a safe at the front desk complete the picture. A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge, and an airport shuttle can be arranged on request for a set fee per vehicle.
Location and getting around
The Roman Theatre and Danov House are about a three-minute walk away, which puts you in the middle of the Old Town without the usual price. The Ethnographic Museum, Nebet Tepe and the Old Town lanes are all close, and the central pedestrian street and Kapana are a short stroll downhill.
The railway station is about eight minutes by car and the airport about twenty minutes, so taxis are a simple option for arrival. Because the hotel is in a pedestrian zone, check access instructions for luggage if you arrive by car.
The rooms and who it suits
Rooms are generous in size compared with budget hotels in other cities, and the triple and quadruple rooms are very good for families. The ground-floor Economy Double is easy for guests who dislike stairs, though ask about the building's access when you reserve.
The hotel suits budget-conscious couples, families and solo travellers who want to be in the historic centre, and it welcomes a dog per stay, which is rare, so contact the property about restrictions first. It is not the place for a spa or a long hotel bar evening, and the facilities are simple.
Good to know
Breakfast is a paid extra, so compare it with a morning coffee and pastry in Kapana. Parking is free, a real saving in the centre, but confirm it in advance. Check-in runs from the afternoon until midnight, with late arrival possible only in limited hours, so tell the hotel if you will land late.
The Old Town is quiet at night, though the lanes are cobbled and steep, so bring comfortable shoes and a small torch if you return after dark. With free cancellation on some rates and prices well below the central hotels, it is an easy recommendation for visitors who prefer to spend on tours and wine.
Why stay here
- ✓Old Town pedestrian zone
- ✓Spacious rooms with city views
- ✓Triple and quadruple rooms
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning and heating
- ✓Pets welcome (one dog per stay)
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
How close is Hotel Evmolpia to the Roman Theatre?+
About a three-minute walk, and Danov House is just as close, so you are in the heart of the Old Town.
Does the hotel allow pets?+
Yes, one dog per stay is allowed. Contact the hotel about restrictions before you reserve.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge. Free parking is included.
