Varna Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Varna Airport is just 7.5 km from the centre: bus line 409 links Terminal 2 to the Cathedral in about 20 minutes (1.5 euros, every 15-20 minutes from 6 to 23), and a taxi takes roughly the same time. For evenings and strolls the Sea Garden is the handiest area, halfway between the old town and the beach; for those arriving very early or leaving very late a hotel near the industrial area to the west cuts the transfer down to a few minutes. Those continuing on to the seaside resorts of Albena, about 40 km and 40 minutes further north, will find a more secluded offer there, built around the pool rather than the town.

Airport area and Lake Varna

Airport area · About 4 km from the airport, with a paid shuttle; by taxi the trip takes just a few minutes.

Best for: Very early departures or late-night arrivals, when a few minutes of transfer matter more than city life.

Pros

Just a few minutes from the airport, handy for dawn flights
In-house restaurant and snack bar for those with a long layover

Cons

Industrial area west of the city, near Lake Varna, not well suited to a night out
The old town, 3.8 km away, still requires a taxi

Recommended hotels in this area

Adamo Hotel: In the western industrial area next to Lake Varna, about 4 km from the airport and 3.8 km from the Cathedral; gym and in-house restaurant with snack bar.

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Sea Garden

Neighbourhood · Bus line 409 from the airport to the centre in about 20 minutes (1.5 euros, every 15-20 minutes from 6 to 23), then a few minutes' walk to the Sea Garden.

Best for: Those who want to stay between the park and the beach, a few minutes from the old town and the Cathedral.

Pros

500 metres from the sea, in the northern part of the Sea Garden; Treta Buna beach is 800 metres away
Green, upscale area, quieter than the old town but still central

Cons

Room cleanliness sometimes criticised in reviews
The Cathedral and the old town are about 3 km away, requiring a short walk or a bus

Recommended hotels in this area

Alekta Hotel: Next to Pikadili Park in the northern part of the Sea Garden, 500 metres from the sea and 800 metres from Treta Buna beach; seasonal outdoor pool and continental breakfast included.

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Albena and the coast to the north

Nearby town · About 40 km and 40 minutes from Varna Airport, by car or taxi only: there is no direct bus.

Best for: Those continuing on to the Albena resort who prefer a quiet base with a private pool rather than central Varna.

Pros

Private pool and garden with a sea view, 6.5 km from the beaches of the Albena resort
Away from the summer traffic of central Varna and the main beaches

Cons