Residence City Garden is a comfortable, well-equipped hotel on Veliko Tarnovo Street in the central district, about three minutes on foot from the Roman Forum and two from the Ivan Vazov National Library. It is a practical base for visitors who want to be near the main sights without paying for a five-star address. The hotel has a garden, a library, a bar and an on-site restaurant, Nobel by Chef Shishkov, which serves modern takes on Bulgarian and international dishes. Rooms have air conditioning and free WiFi, and the property has an elevator, a banquet hall and business services, as well as laundry and dry-cleaning, luggage storage and a front-desk safe. Two features stand out in the central city: a free continental breakfast is included and free on-site parking is available, which is a real saving if you are driving to Plovdiv or planning day trips by car. An airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Location and getting around
The district around the hotel is calm and leafy, a short distance from the busy pedestrian street. The Roman Forum is very near, the Roman Theatre and the Old Town are about ten minutes away on foot, and Dzhumaya Mosque and the Roman Stadium are within a similar walk.
The Church of Saints Constantine and Helena is a little further. The central train station is about twelve minutes on foot or a short taxi ride, and the walk through the centre is flat, which suits travellers who prefer to avoid steep cobbles after a long day.
The rooms and who it suits
The hotel suits couples, families and small groups who want a quiet base with a restaurant and a garden to relax in, as well as business travellers who need meeting space and reliable facilities. It is a good choice for drivers because the free parking removes one of the main headaches of a city stay, and the included breakfast makes the rate easy to compare. It is not an Old Town atmosphere stay, and travellers who want to wake among Revival houses may prefer a smaller guesthouse closer to the hill.
Good to know
Confirm the room type and bed configuration when you book, particularly if you are travelling as a family, and ask whether the garden and restaurant are open for the hours you need. The restaurant is a pleasant option for a relaxed dinner, but for variety it is easy to walk to Kapana and the pedestrian street, where cafes and bars are within a few minutes.
Book early for festival weekends and summer, and look for good-value rates in the cooler months. If you plan day trips to places such as Bachkovo, Hisarya or the Rhodopes, the free parking makes this one of the most convenient hotels for a self-drive visit.
Why stay here
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Free on-site parking
- ✓Restaurant Nobel by Chef Shishkov
- ✓Bar
- ✓Garden and library
- ✓Free in-room WiFi and air conditioning
- ✓Elevator and banquet hall
- ✓Airport shuttle for a surcharge
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free continental breakfast is included, according to the property details.
Is parking free?+
Yes, free on-site self parking is available, which is helpful if you are driving or planning day trips.
How far is it from the Roman sights?+
The Roman Forum is about three minutes on foot, the Roman Theatre and Dzhumaya Mosque roughly ten minutes.
