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These days, due partly to the increasing number of hostels, this kind of private room ar-
rangement no longer appears to be on offer in Sofia and other inland cities.
Business Hours
Reviews list opening hours only if they differ from times given below.
Government offices
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Shops
9am to 6pm
Post offices
8am to 6pm Monday to Friday
Banks
9am to 4pm Monday to Friday
Restaurants
11am to 11pm
Bars
11am to midnight
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Children
Bulgaria's Black Sea coast is the most family-friendly region of the country, with long,
sandy beaches, water parks and other activities that will appeal to young children; bigger
hotels here often have playgroups and kids' clubs. More rural areas may also appeal to
older children, as activities like horse riding, cycling and wildlife watching are available.
All big towns have public parks with playgrounds, as well as attractions that children
might enjoy, like zoos, which you can find in both Sofia and Varna.
»Most restaurants in Bulgaria welcome families with children, although few offer specific
children's menus, and fewer still have such things as highchairs for babies. Again, you are
more likely to find these kind of facilities in and around the Black Sea resorts and some
