Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Further up ul Vasil Levski, the closed 1485
Kurshum Mosque
(ul Vasil Levski)
occu-
pies the park. Continue up the mall to the square, then head left (west) for about 300m,
past the
clock tower
, to Vasil Levski Museum.
Vasil Levski Museum
( 3489;
www.vlevskimuseum-bg.org
;
ul Gen Kartzov 57; admission 1 lv;
8.30am-1pm & 2-5pm Mon-Fri)
This set of rooms around a cobblestone courtyard con-
tains exhibits about Levski with English explanations. Ask to see the modern shrine,
where a lock of Levski's hair is displayed while Bulgarian religious chants waft up. A
guided tour in English costs 3 lv per person.
MUSEUM
Sleeping
Hotel Fani $
( 2894; ul Vasil Levski 73; r per person 15 lv)
This small, family-run place by a popu-
lar lunchspot offers two rooms, which are basic, but clean and tidy. They share a bath-
room; nevertheless it's still great value.
HOTEL
Hemus Hotel $
( 94 597; ul Vasil Levski 87; s/d from 22/28 lv; )
Another small family-run hotel, the
Hemus has eight comfortable rooms and friendly owners. Since it's not obvious, follow
the street numbers or ask around.
PENSION
Sherev Hotel $$
( 93 380; pl 20 Yuli; s 30-40 lv, d 60-115 lv)
Enjoying Karlovo's best location, over-
looking the square and its popular cafes and restaurants, the Sherev is somewhat over-
priced. The unrenovated rooms are run-down, and in general it's not great value.
HOTEL
Eating
Pl 20 Yuli has restaurants and cafes.
Restaurant Dionisi $
(ul Evlogi Georgiev; mains 4-9 lv)
Over near pl Sveti Nikolai, Restaurant Dionisi does
hearty, home-cooked fare including a range of meat and veg soups.
BULGARIAN
