Book ahead for this tiny new boutique hotel just off central Plovdiv's pedestrian mall. The eight rooms, which include two apartments, fill up fast: indeed, only three years old, the Dali already claims to enjoy a 40 per cent repeat visitor rate. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Staying in one of Plovdiv's gorgeous 19th-century house museums is somehow possible at the Hebros, an imposing National Revival-era mansion with traditionally furnished period rooms and a superlative restaurant too. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The small, central Hotel Elit is a five-minute walk north of Ploshtad Dzhumaya, occupying the corner of busy Blvd 6 Septemvri. It's also ideally situated for visiting the bars and clubs of the nearby Kapana district. However, though the rooms are clean and modern, they're not par… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Most of the rooms at this old standby have been recently renovated; though appealing, they're overshadowed by the swish 'Cuban' lobby bar, which attracts non-guests as well. Although budget, the Leipzig reaches for classier status with a business centre, beauty salon and guarded … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A four-star business hotel just opposite the fairgrounds, the Maritza nevertheless has softer edges than one might expect. Along with the expected amenities and facilities, the hotel's refurbished rooms have considerable charm, while the suites are downright lavish. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

For the time being, at least, the Novotel is Plovdiv's only five-star hotel, and it does its job efficiently, serving businessmen from an enormous, rectangular high rise north of the river and close to the fairgrounds. It's got the best extras in town, though the atmosphere is so… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Up on a secluded side street in the Old Town, near the famous Restaurant Puldin, the Old Town Residence offers truly opulent and ornate rooms in Tsarist court style - thus being undoubtedly the old town's most romantic and regal hotel. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The impressive, four-star Trimontium seeks to be to Plovdiv what the Grand Bretagne is to Athens or the Moskva is to Belgrade; however, the hotel's modicum of old-world elegance is more apparent in the public areas than the rooms, which though smart and luxurious are modern bland… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A snazzy camping ground owned by Plovdiv's Hotel Leipzig, with a restaurant and 24-hour bar. There's also a large outdoor swimming pool. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A shady, loud camping ground about 4km west on the old Sofia Highway. A restaurant-bar and water park is also there. Take bus 4, 18 or 44 west along bul Bulgaria, or bus 222 from the train station to their terminus and walk another 200m. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

) Not far from the Maritsa, the Avion is a small, modern hotel offering smartly furnished doubles and suites in a quiet side street. The location's not that convenient for sightseeing, but it's a friendly, well-maintained place with its own restaurant. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This small hotel 100m from the train station has basic, clean rooms (with fan), and they are quiet despite the noisy location and popular bar downstairs. Full Lonely Planet Review ›