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City in Bulgaria
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Sliven (Bulgarian: Сливен) is a city in Central Eastern Bulgaria, under the southern slopes of the Balkan Mountains. A rocky ridge, the Blue Stones (Sinite kamani), provides a scenic backdrop for the city. Historically, Sliven is known for the Bulgarian outlaws/guerilla fighters (hayduti) who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. It's also considered one of the windiest cities in Bulgaria.
This might be a good one if you are looking for a cheap Bulgarian date because they have a bar in addition to a restaurant and one can enjoy wifi and air conditioning and complimentary breakfasts for only so long.
Has a nice concrete boxy look with an inviting outdoor pool and a restaurant in case you are hungry later on. Free breakfast too.
Complimentary breakfast and wifi and a/c.
A quiet architectural estate of "Dobri Jeliazkov Fabrikadjiata." It has beautiful double rooms, studios and apartments.
The hotel has a professional hairdresser and beauty salon. The rooms offer spectacular views of Karandila's "Blue Rocks." Quite the pool and dining hall, aside from the sports facilities.
Hotel Mechta
Boasts a nice bistro with something like wurst or borscht and a petrol station.
Post-modern type building that offers a gym and cafe/bar where you can practice your Bulgarian with the local Bulgarians.
Old world style, offers excellent traditional Bulgarian food and music. Might be occasional hot water problems.
By bus
Sliven's small bus station offers regular service to all major cities and most regional villages. Several buses per day leave to Sofia (4½ hours), Plovdiv (3 hours) and Veliko Tarnovo (2 - 2½ hours).
When traveling around Sliven, there are many ways of public transportation. They include: buses, trolleys and minibuses. They cover the main streets of the city.
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