Veliko Tarnovo is one of the most beautiful and oldest cities in Bulgaria where the signs of the history are still visible. The Old Town, Tsarevets Hill, River Yantra and the numerous churches are one of the reasons for people to visit Veliko Tarnovo and come back to the city again and again. Veliko Tarnovo is referred to as the “City of the Tsars” due to its glorious history. The city’s guests have the advantage to choose from various types of accommodation but mainly prefer the small 3-star, family-run hotels and guest houses in the Old Town. Many young people prefer staying at the hospitable hostels in the centre. The greater part of the rooms and the apartments in the hotels bear the spirit of the time and you can feel the atmosphere of the Revival’s period of Bulgaria. Veliko Tarnovo attracts people who love the mountain and the quiet holiday, as well as ones that prefer noise, dancing and parties. Ideally for them, there are centrally located, independent apartments and modest 2-star hotels. The accommodations from a higher class are also situated in the city centre and offer designer furniture, sports and SPA centers, conference halls and business rooms. There are a lot of museums, monuments, galleries and cultural events in Veliko Tarnovo. Without a doubt, the “Sound & Light” Show is a unique annual event for both Bulgaria and Europe and is like a magnet for thousands of people. They also choose Veliko Tarnovo due to the opportunities for mountain, river and hunting tourism. The guests often combine their city trip with a visit to the nearby villages and natural landmarks – Arbanassi, Belyakovets, Velchevo, the Hotnitsa Waterfall, the Dryanovo Monastery and many others. There is a tendency for opening tourist complexes in the city’s surrounding areas.