Roots is a small hotel with a wine bar, set on Macgahan Street at the foot of the Old Town, and it is the stay to choose if you want to be within a few steps of the most atmospheric part of Plovdiv. The Roman Theatre and the Ethnographic Museum are each about three minutes on foot, Danov House is five, and several art galleries and house-museums are almost on the doorstep. The wine bar is the hotel's personality: guests describe tastings of Bulgarian wines hosted by the owner, who is described in reviews as a sommelier, and an evening glass of Mavrud or Dimyat is an easy way to begin to understand the Thracian wine country nearby. The hotel also has a restaurant and bar, a terrace, free WiFi, air conditioning and late-night room service, and laundry and dry-cleaning services are available. Free parking, including valet parking, is a real advantage in a part of the city where parking is difficult. An airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge. Breakfast is not described as a standard inclusion, though guests speak well of it, so confirm what your rate includes.
Location and getting around
The position is the main reason to choose Roots. You are in the quieter, older part of the city, among Revival houses and cobbled lanes, yet only about ten minutes on foot from the Roman Forum and the pedestrian street. The walk to Kapana is straightforward, and the Roman Stadium and Dzhumaya Square are within reach.
The central railway station is several minutes by car, and Plovdiv airport is around twenty minutes away. The streets near the hotel are cobbled and sloped, so wheeled luggage is awkward, and it is worth arranging vehicle access with the hotel on arrival.
The rooms and who it suits
This is a small property with a personal feel, which suits couples, wine enthusiasts, culture-minded travellers and anyone who prefers to be greeted by an owner rather than a front desk. Reviewers rate it very highly, and the consistent theme is warm hospitality. It is not the right choice for travellers who want a pool, a spa or a large lobby, and its modest size means rooms can be booked well ahead in the busy summer and autumn seasons. Families should confirm room types and capacity before booking.
Good to know
The terrace and wine bar make evenings sociable, so ask about noise if you are a light sleeper, though the Old Town is generally quiet after dark. Check whether breakfast is part of your rate, and ask about the day's wine tasting when you arrive, since it can be one of the highlights of the stay. Pair a night here with a Thracian Valley wine tasting or a food walk, and the hotel becomes a natural base for a wine-focused long weekend.
Why stay here
- ✓Wine bar with tastings
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Free parking and valet parking
- ✓Free WiFi and air conditioning
- ✓Late-night room service
- ✓Laundry and dry-cleaning
- ✓Airport shuttle for a surcharge
Good questions
How far is Roots Hotel from the Roman Theatre?+
About three minutes on foot. The Ethnographic Museum is a similar distance and Danov House about five minutes.
Does the hotel offer wine tastings?+
Guests describe wine tastings hosted by the owner, and there is a wine bar on site. Ask at the hotel about what is available during your stay.
Is parking available?+
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available, which is a real advantage near the Old Town.
