Stara Zagora is one of the 27 district cities in Bulgaria. It is known with its straight streets and is often referred to as „the town of the linden-trees”. Apart from being on the leading administrative and economic centers in the country, Stara Zagora is also a well-known tourist destination. Here you can see the forum of the antique Roman town Augusta Trayana and visit the hotels and holiday centers of the balneo-resort Stara Zagora Mineral Baths which are located only 14 km from the city centre. Young people often visit Stara Zagora due to the Trakia University which can be found in the Student's Town Quarter located in the outskirts. Although the relief is not a mountain one, the area surrounding the city is very suitable for relaxing tourist walks and weekend get-aways. The mountains Sredna Gora and Sakar, as wells as the Chirpan Uplands, are very close to Stara Zagora. If you just want to have a city walk-around, you should visit the Zagorka Lake in the north-eastern part of Stara Zagora or The city park Ayazmoto. There are very good conditions for a break, activities or games with children. Just like any other big Bulgarian city, Stara Zagora has what to offer in terms of accommodation. There is one 5-star hotel and two 4-star hotels where guest are able to try the various services and amenities - SPA centers, exquisite restaurants and bars, perfect appliances for business tourism. The three hotels are large enough to welcome bigger groups. The standard 3-star hotels are located predominantly in Stara Zagora's central quarters. There are a few very distinguishable hotels offering interesting interior and extras. The hotels are scattered around „Geo Milev” Drama Theatre or the city Opera. If you visit Stara Zagora for a short period of time, you can always choose a hotel or a room near the Central Bus Station or the Central Train Station, as wells as close to the Trakia University.