SOFIA |
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The capital Sofia (population 900,000) is in western Bulgaria on the high Sofia Plain ringed by various mountain ranges.It is a modern city with broad streets, spacious parks and open-air cafes.
HOW TO GET THERE: International flights from major European cities to Sofia Airport.Take Bus no.284 (nonstop) to downtown or a taxi for about 3 lev.
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| CASINO RODINA & HOTEL RODINA |
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8 Totleban, Sofia.
Tel: (2) 542366.
Fax: (2) 543225.
Type: Moderate Tourist class hotel & casino.
Location: In the city, 10 minute walk from the center.
Casino: European style Games: 918 slots, 7 tables (3 blackjack (US$5 - 200), 4 American roulette (US$2 - 25).
Open: 8pm-4am.
Entrance Fee: US$2.ID / Passport required.Minimum gaming age 18.Proper city dress.
Casino language: English, Bulgarian.
Casino currency: US$ & Bulgarian Lev.
Amenities: 530 rooms, 7 suites, 3 restaurants, bar, nightclub, swimming pool, sauna.
Credit Cards: AE / DCNISA.
Rates: on request.
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| CASINO SOFIA & THE NEW OTANI HOTEL VITOSHA |
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Vistosha Hotel Anton, 100 Anto Ivanov Blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria BG-1 407.
Hotel Tel: (2) 62451.
Hotel Fax: (2) 681225.
Casino Tel: (2) 622-928.
Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.
Location: In a residential district 2.5 km / 1.5 mi.from city center and 10 km / 6 mi.to Sophia Airport, 0.5 km./ 0.3 mi.to the Train Station.
Casino: European style.
Games: 9 slots, 7 tables (3 blackjack (US$5 - 250), 4 American roulette (US$2 - 25).
Open: 9pm-4am.Entrance fee US$2.ID / Passport required.Minimum gaming age 18.Proper city dress.
Casino language: English, Bulgarian.
Casino currency: US$ & Bulgarian Lev.
Amenities: 454 rooms, 14 suites, 5 restaurants.8 bars, nightclub, meeting facilities, fitness center, pool, sauna, solarium, bowling, tennis.
Credit Cards: ACC / AE / CB / DC / EC / JCB / MC / VISA.
Rates: US$95 - 570.
Affiliation: Sotrex S.A.and Interhotels-Balkantourist.
Description: The casino is on the 19th floor of this luxury hotel designed by Japanese architect Kisko Kurajava.
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| CASINO SOFIA & SHERATON SOFIA HOTEL BALKAN |
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Sveta Nedelia Square 1-5, Sofia, BG-1000.
Tel: (2) 981-6541.
Fax: (2) 980-6464.
Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.
Location: In the heart of the city.
Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).
Amenities: 188 rooms, 15 suites, 4 restaurants, nightclub, gym, sauna & whirlpools, business center.
Credit Cards: ACC / AE / DC / EC / MCNISA.
Rates: US$285 - 595.Service & Tax Included.
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| NOVOTEL EUROPA & CASINO |
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Maria Luiza Blvd.Sofia, BG 1202.
Tel: (2) 31261.
Fax: (2) 32-0011.
Type: Moderate first class hotel & casino.
Location: 2 km from city center near train station.
Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).
Amenities: 608 rooms & suites, restaurant, grill room, 3 bars, business center.meeting facilities, shops.
Credit Cards: AE / DC / EC / MCI VISA.
Rates: US$95 - 340.Service & Tax Included.
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| PARK HOTEL "MOSKVA" & CASINO |
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25 Nezabravka St.Sofia, BG-1113.
Tel: (2) 7-1261 or (2) 71-0035.
Fax: (2) 65-6737.
Type: First class hotel & casino.
Location: overlooking Freedom Park, 6 km from city center.
Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).
Amenities: 294 rooms & suites, 5 restaurants, 3 bars, nightclub, business center, gym, sauna.
Credit Cards: AE / DC / EC / MCNISA.
Rates: US$75 - 99.Service & Tax Included.
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VARNA/DRUZHBA/ZLATNI PYASATSI |
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Sara (population 280,000) is on the northern section of the Black Sea Coast, 290 miles / 464 km east of Sofia It is Bulgaria's third largest city and the largest seaport on the Black Sea.Its history goes all the way back to around 360 B.C.However most of its history is only in museums except for the Roman Thermae.Today Varna is the main cultural and conference center along the coast. Drouzhba "meaning friendship" is 6 miles / 10 km northeast of Varna.It is an older, sedate, mature adult, resort along the northern Black Sea coast which is famous for its medical spa facilities.In contrast Ziatni Pyasatsi (Golden Sands) is a lively resort only 5 miles / 8 km northeast of Drouzhba.The younger crowd likes the extensive leisure amenities, medical spa facilities, sports and entertainment facilities.
HOW TO GET THERE: Flights from Sofia to Varna Airport, or 7.5 hours express train from Sofia to Varna.
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| CASINO CHERNO MORE |
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Hotel Chero More, 33 Slivniza, Varna.
Tel: (52) 232115 or 232119.
Type: First class 22 story hotel & casino.
Location: In city center, near beach, 9 km / 5.5 mi.from Varna Int'l Airport.
Casino: European style.
Games: 13 slots, 2 tables (1 blackjack (US$5 - 250), 1 American roulette (US$2 - 25)), Open: 10pm3am.
Entrance fee: US$2.ID / Passport required.Minimum gaming age 18.Proper city dress.
Casino language: English, Bulgarian.
Casino currency: US$ & Bulgarian Lev.
Amenities: 214 rooms, 2 suites, 3 restaurants, 2 bars, nightclub, meeting facilities.
Credit Cards: ACC / AE / DC / EC / MCNISA.
Rates: US$42 - 150.Service & Tax Included.
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| CASINO SHIPKA & HOTEL |
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Hotel Sipka, Zlatni Pyassatzi (GoldenSands), Varna.
Hotel Tel: (52) 855522.
Casino Tel: (52) 855524.
Type: First class hotel & casino Location: Part of a large International Resort.
Casino: European style Games: no slots, 4 tables (2 blackjack (US$5 - 250), 2 American roulette (US$2 - 25).
Open: 8pm - 3am.
Entrance fee: US$2.ID / Passport required.Minimum gaming age 18.Proper city dress.
Casino language: English, Bulgarian.
Currency: US$ & Bulgarian Lev.
Amenities: 125 rooms, restaurants, nightclubs, cinemas, shops, pools, sports facilities.US$24 - 60.Service & Tax Not Included.
Description: A lively international resort attracting young people with a cure center and Hydrotherapy at the International Hotel.
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| CASINO VARNA & GRAND HOTEL VARNA |
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Grand Hotel Varna, Station Drouzhba, Varna BG9006.
Hotel Tel: (52) 861491.
Hotel Fax: (52) 861920.
Casino Tel: (52) 861363.
Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.
Location: In the Drouzhba resort complex on the Black Sea, 10 km / 6 mi.from Varna Int'l Airport.
Casino: European style.
Games: 7 slots, 6 tables (3 blackjack 3 (US$5 - 250), 3 American roulette (US$2 - 25).
Open: 9pm-4am.
Entrance Fee: US$2.ID / Passport Required.Minimum gaming age 18.Proper dress.
Casino language: English, Bulgarian.
Casino currency: US$ & Bulgarian Lev.
Amenities: 298 rooms & 36 suites, several restaurants, balneotherapeutic treatments, indoor & outdoor pools, bowling, squash, tennis, gym, Credit Cards: AE / CB / DC / EC / MC / VISA.
Rates: US$105-210.
Description: A resort with extensive facilities favored by intellectuals, writers, scientists and older people.
Affiliation: A Balkan-tourist Interhotel.
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