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3-star hotels in Stara Zagora
This shortlist covers the 3-star hotels of Stara Zagora, from the compact centre to the spa and park edges of the city.
Staying in Stara Zagora
Stara Zagora mixes modern and historical architecture in its centre, where the Regional Historical Museum holds one of Bulgaria's largest collections of Thracian artifacts and the ancient Roman amphitheatre still stands. The city is a cultural hub of theatres, galleries and annual festivals, and its straight streets and many parks make the compact central area easy to explore on foot.
These 3-star hotels sit mostly in the central area and just beyond it. Fox Rooms Aparthotel, Uniqato Hotel, Hotel La Roka, Hotel Trayana, Hotel Motto and Elegance all lie within about 1 km of the centre, several on or near Petar Parchevich Street. Green Hill Hotel and Family Hotel Mania are close to the park side of town, Jack Family Hotel stands in Studentsko Gradche, and Hotel Spa Terma sits 14.2 km out at Yagoda Village. The mix suits couples on a short break, families needing family rooms and parking, and business travellers who want to be near the centre.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Dorm Bg
1A Str. Kenali, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereDorm Bg earns a perfect 5.0 guest rating across 298 reviews, the highest of any 3-star hotel on this list, and sits 1.5 km from the centre of Stara Zagora. Guests have a kitchen and kitchenette at their disposal, along with air conditioning in the rooms, and the hotel welcomes pets. There is parking on site and free wifi throughout. With family rooms and a games room, it suits longer stays and travellers who want to prepare their own meals.
See Dorm BgFox Rooms Aparthotel
Bul. M.M.Kusev 12, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereFox Rooms Aparthotel places you 0.2 km from the centre of Stara Zagora, closer than almost anything else here, and holds a 4.7 guest rating from 462 reviews. Each unit comes with a kitchen, and breakfast is served. It suits visitors who want to walk to the city's sights and keep a kitchen of their own, whether for a short break or a longer stay.
See Fox Rooms AparthotelJack Family Hotel
Studentsko Gradche, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereJack Family Hotel sits at Studentsko Gradche, 5.4 km from the centre, and its 4.6 guest rating from 451 reviews reflects steady guest satisfaction. A garden and terrace give families room to spread out, and there is a playground and table tennis for children, with a restaurant on site. Free car parking makes the out-of-centre setting easy to manage. It suits families and drivers who prefer quiet surroundings over a central address.
See Jack Family HotelIzvor
Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers
- Self Parking
Why stay hereIzvor has collected 741 reviews, more than any other hotel on this list, and holds a 4.5 guest rating. It sits 0.9 km from the centre of Stara Zagora, within easy reach of the city's core. Guest parking is available on site. This is a straightforward choice for travellers who value a well-reviewed address close to the middle of town and want somewhere simple to base themselves.
See IzvorTangra Hotel
80 Liuben Karavelov Str Stara Zagora Bulgaria, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTangra Hotel stands on Liuben Karavelov Street, 1.1 km from the centre of Stara Zagora, and scores 4.5 from 258 reviews. The 24-hour front desk means someone is always on hand, and room service lets you eat without leaving your room. Free wifi and non-smoking rooms round out the essentials, with a bar on site. It suits guests arriving at any hour and those who want a central-ish base with minimal fuss.
See Tangra HotelFamily Hotel Mania
46 Han Tervel Str, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereFamily Hotel Mania is on Han Tervel Street, 1.8 km from the centre, and holds a 4.4 guest rating from 466 reviews. Family rooms, a garden and a kitchen and kitchenette make it work for households and longer stays, and free car parking is provided. Air conditioning and free wifi are standard. It suits families and self-caterers who want their own space and a car-friendly base in Stara Zagora.
See Family Hotel ManiaHotel La Roka
38 Tsar Ivan Shishman St., Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Families
- Lounge
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHotel La Roka is 0.4 km from the centre of Stara Zagora, one of the closest addresses on this list, and scores 4.4 from 292 reviews. Rooms have balconies, and family rooms are available, with a terrace and lounge for guests. Free wifi and air conditioning come as standard, and there is a lift. It suits couples and families who want to be within a short walk of the city centre without giving up space.
See Hotel La RokaHotel Spa Terma
1 Banianska Str Yagoda Village, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Spa Terma, at Yagoda Village 14.2 km from Stara Zagora, draws the largest review count here at 1608 and holds a 4.3 guest rating. The spa facilities set it apart: a sauna, Jacuzzi and massage service, with a restaurant and bar on site. Rooms have balconies and bathrobes, and free car parking and free wifi are included. It suits travellers looking for a restorative break with wellness facilities rather than a city-centre stop.
See Hotel Spa TermaGreen Hill Hotel
6 Ulitsa Nikola Ikonomov, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereGreen Hill Hotel on Nikola Ikonomov Street is 1.8 km from the centre and holds a 4.3 guest rating from 869 reviews. A garden, terrace and lounge give guests space to relax, and the restaurant and bar mean meals are covered on site. Rooms include kitchen and kitchenette facilities, and there is free car parking. It suits families and longer-stay guests who want both dining and self-catering options.
See Green Hill HotelHotel Trayana
34 Petar Parchevich Street, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHotel Trayana sits on Petar Parchevich Street, 0.6 km from the centre of Stara Zagora, and scores 4.3 from 642 reviews. Balconies, a garden and a terrace add outdoor space, there is a restaurant and bar on site, and the property is wheelchair accessible. Free car parking and free wifi are provided, and the 24-hour front desk covers late arrivals. It suits guests who want central access with dining on the premises.
See Hotel TrayanaHotel Motto
29 Petar Parchevich Str., Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Step-free access
- Lounge
- Kitchen
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHotel Motto is on Petar Parchevich Street, 0.6 km from the centre, and holds a 4.3 guest rating from 365 reviews. Rooms have balconies and kitchens with kitchenettes, useful for guests who prefer to cook, and there is a lounge and terrace. Free wifi and a lift serve the upper floors, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. It suits longer stays and travellers who want apartment-style convenience close to the middle of the city.
See Hotel MottoUniqato Hotel
36 Sava Silov Str, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereUniqato Hotel is 0.1 km from the centre of Stara Zagora, the closest address on this list, and holds a 4.6 guest rating, though from only 24 reviews. A restaurant serves guests, breakfast can be brought to the room, and massage is available. The garden and terrace offer quiet corners, with free car parking and free wifi. It suits travellers who want to be right in the middle of the city with dining and breakfast handled for them.
See Uniqato HotelElegance
P. R. Slaveikov Str. 54, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereElegance on P. R. Slaveikov Street is 0.9 km from the centre and holds a 3.9 guest rating from 238 reviews. Breakfast is served and there is a restaurant, bar and garden, plus a business centre for guests travelling for work. Family rooms, a 24-hour front desk, free car parking and free wifi cover the practical side. It suits business travellers and families who need meeting space and parking alongside their rooms.
See EleganceEski Zaara Hostel
56 Hristo Botev Str. 6000 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereEski Zaara Hostel on Hristo Botev Street is 0.3 km from the centre of Stara Zagora, putting the city within a short walk. Guests share a lounge and terrace, there is a lift and luggage storage, and non-smoking rooms are available. Pets are allowed, and internet access is provided. With banqueting facilities as well, it suits travellers who want a simple, sociable base right by the centre.
See Eski Zaara HostelApartment Elegance
49 Sv. Sv. Kiril I Metodii Str. 1 Fl. Ap.1, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereApartment Elegance on Sv. Sv. Kiril I Metodii Street is 1.0 km from the centre and offers apartment-style accommodation with a kitchen and kitchenette, plus a washing machine and toaster. The apartment has a balcony, and a bath and bidet in the bathroom, with family rooms available. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and a shuttle service runs. It suits families and longer stays that need space and self-catering.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorm Bg | ★★★ | 5.0 | 298 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 1.5 km |
| Fox Rooms Aparthotel | ★★★ | 4.7 | 462 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 0.2 km |
| Jack Family Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 451 | Yes | – | – | – | 5.4 km |
| Izvor | ★★★ | 4.5 | 741 | Yes | – | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Tangra Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 258 | – | – | – | – | 1.1 km |
| Family Hotel Mania | ★★★ | 4.4 | 466 | Yes | – | – | – | 1.8 km |
| Hotel La Roka | ★★★ | 4.4 | 292 | – | – | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Hotel Spa Terma | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,608 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 14.2 km |
| Green Hill Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 869 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 1.8 km |
| Hotel Trayana | ★★★ | 4.3 | 642 | Yes | – | – | – | 0.6 km |
| Hotel Motto | ★★★ | 4.3 | 365 | – | – | – | – | 0.6 km |
| Uniqato Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 24 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 0.1 km |
| Elegance | ★★★ | 3.9 | 238 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Eski Zaara Hostel | ★★★ | – | – | – | – | – | Yes | 0.3 km |
| Apartment Elegance | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These hotels list family rooms or cots, and most add outdoor space children can use: Jack Family Hotel has a playground and table tennis, Family Hotel Mania and Green Hill Hotel have gardens, and Dorm Bg offers a games room and bowling. Hotel Spa Terma adds a sauna, jacuzzi and massage for parents.
Dorm Bg · Fox Rooms Aparthotel · Jack Family Hotel · Family Hotel Mania · Hotel La Roka · Hotel Spa Terma
Closest to the centre
Uniqato Hotel is 0.1 km from the centre, Fox Rooms Aparthotel 0.2 km, Eski Zaara Hostel 0.3 km and Hotel La Roka 0.4 km. Hotel Trayana and Hotel Motto are both 0.6 km away on or near Petar Parchevich Street. Choose these if you want the museums, restaurants and shops within a short walk.
Uniqato Hotel · Fox Rooms Aparthotel · Eski Zaara Hostel · Hotel La Roka · Hotel Trayana · Hotel Motto
Top-rated picks
Dorm Bg scores 5.0 from 298 reviews, Fox Rooms Aparthotel 4.7 from 462, and Uniqato Hotel 4.6 from 24. Jack Family Hotel also scores 4.6, from 451 reviews, and adds a restaurant, garden and playground away from the centre. These are the highest-rated 3-star stays on this list.
Dorm Bg · Fox Rooms Aparthotel · Uniqato Hotel · Jack Family Hotel
For drivers and spa
Hotel Spa Terma, Jack Family Hotel, Green Hill Hotel and Family Hotel Mania all offer free car parking, useful if you arrive by car via the Trakia motorway. Hotel Spa Terma is the only one on this list with a sauna, jacuzzi and massage, 14.2 km from the centre at Yagoda Village.
Hotel Spa Terma · Jack Family Hotel · Green Hill Hotel · Family Hotel Mania
Plan your stay
When to go
Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) are the best time to visit Stara Zagora, when temperatures are mild and comfortable for sightseeing. Summers can be hot, with temperatures often exceeding 30°C, while winters are cold, with occasional snow. Spring brings blooming parks and outdoor festivals, and autumn offers pleasant weather and the grape harvest in nearby vineyards.
Questions, answered
Which 3-star hotels in Stara Zagora have free parking?
Fox Rooms Aparthotel, Jack Family Hotel, Family Hotel Mania, Hotel Spa Terma, Green Hill Hotel, Hotel Trayana, Uniqato Hotel and Elegance all list free car parking. Uniqato Hotel and Fox Rooms Aparthotel are the closest to the centre among them, at 0.1 km and 0.2 km.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Dorm Bg lists pets allowed, and Eski Zaara Hostel also lists pets allowed. Both are central, at 1.5 km and 0.3 km from the centre respectively, which makes them practical if you are travelling with an animal.
Which hotel is best for families with children?
Jack Family Hotel has a playground, table tennis, a garden and a restaurant, and sits 5.4 km from the centre in Studentsko Gradche. Family Hotel Mania, Green Hill Hotel and Hotel La Roka also list family rooms and cots, and Dorm Bg adds a games room and bowling.
Is there a spa or pool hotel on this list?
Hotel Spa Terma, 14.2 km from the centre at Yagoda Village, is the one with wellness facilities: sauna, jacuzzi and massage. Apartment Elegance also lists a spa and jacuzzi, 1.0 km from the centre. Some hotels list a tennis court, including Dorm Bg, Fox Rooms Aparthotel and Jack Family Hotel.
Which of these hotels is closest to the city centre?
Uniqato Hotel is 0.1 km from the centre, Fox Rooms Aparthotel 0.2 km and Eski Zaara Hostel 0.3 km. Hotel La Roka is 0.4 km away, and Hotel Trayana and Hotel Motto are both 0.6 km from the centre.
Which is the top-rated 3-star hotel in Stara Zagora?
Dorm Bg has the highest guest rating, 5.0 out of 5 from 298 reviews, 1.5 km from the centre. Fox Rooms Aparthotel follows with 4.7 from 462 reviews at 0.2 km, and Uniqato Hotel and Jack Family Hotel both score 4.6.
Do these hotels serve breakfast?
Fox Rooms Aparthotel, Green Hill Hotel, Uniqato Hotel and Elegance list breakfast among their facilities. Uniqato Hotel also offers breakfast in room. The other hotels on this list do not include breakfast in their listed facilities.
Which hotels suit business travellers?
Dorm Bg and Elegance both list a business center, and Dorm Bg adds copy and express check in. Hotel Trayana and Green Hill Hotel have 24 hour front desks, and Uniqato Hotel offers express check in, all within about 1.8 km of the centre.