Major city · Bulgaria
RazgradРазград
Spend a half‑day in Razgrad for the Roman ruins and the stadium; add a night if you want a soccer match or easy access to nearby Isperih.
Razgrad is a small provincial centre in northeastern Bulgaria, known for the Roman site of Abritus, the successful PFC Ludogorets soccer team and nearby Thracian heritage. The sights cluster around the pedestrian squares and can be seen in a few hours; a night is useful for a match or relaxed travel to Isperih.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional thunderstorms)
- Airport
- VAR
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Bulgaria ↗Bulgaria is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Bulgarian sources for your passport.
- Bulgaria ↗Drivers need an electronic road vignette for national roads outside towns; rental cars normally include it, but check.
- Bulgaria ↗Signs and timetables are often only in Cyrillic outside Sofia and the coast; learn the alphabet basics or carry offline translation.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Razgrad112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Razgrad, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Bulgaria adopted the euro (EUR) on 1 January 2026, replacing the lev (BGN) at 1.95583 lev to the euro…Bulgaria-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1, Yettel and Vivacom sell prepaid SIMs; bring your passport to register.Bulgaria-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in most cities; mountain spring taps are everywhere.Bulgaria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Bulgaria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bulgaria-wide
- SafetyRazgrad is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep an eye on belongings in crowded squares and on public transport.
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- RestroomsCafés and malls; public toilets usually cost €0.30–0.50 (≈ under US$1).Bulgaria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Monday (some Sunday too); village churches open irregularly.Bulgaria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVAR Varna Airport (about 120 km (75 mi) east, 1½ h by bus or car).VAR Varna Airport (about 75 mi (120 km) east, 1½ h by bus or car).
- Getting aroundTrain station is 6 km (3.7 mi) north; taxis or local bus connect to centre.Train station is 3.7 mi (6 km) north; taxis or local bus connect to centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 3 km (1.9 mi))Taxi (first 1.9 mi (3 km))€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Ethnographic)€2 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VAR Varna Airport (about 120 km (75 mi) east, 1½ h by bus or car)VAR Varna Airport (about 75 mi (120 km) east, 1½ h by bus or car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Care
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Care
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Razgrad: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Train station is 6 km north; taxis or local bus connect to centre. Intercity buses (Union‑Ivkoni, Arda Tur) serve Sofia, Varna and Ruse. Car on E70/Road 2 is fastest.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Isperih (Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Razgrad station, about 45 min, direct
UNESCO site, worth a short visit.
Ruse
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Direct train, 80–120 min
Train timing irregular; consider bus if you need flexibility.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Cartoon
15‑storey building, central location
Hotel Central
mid‑range, near city park
Hotel Les
family‑run, forest park setting
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed2 × 3 nights × €20 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €45 | €270 |
| Bus ticket Sofia‑Razgrad (one way)2 × €20 | €40 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €15 | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €77 per person per day, bed included | €460≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Kebap (fast‑food) | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Taxi (first 3 km) | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Museum entry (Ethnographic) | €2 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train station is isolated; plan a taxi or bus for the last kilometre.
- Train connections to Sofia and Varna require changes at Kaspichan; check schedules.
- Summer heat can make walking in the squares uncomfortable; carry water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Razgrad. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional thunderstorms) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Razgrad for a Ludogorets match (check ticket availability).
- Combine with a day‑trip to Isperih for Thracian heritage.
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