Is Bulgaria Safe to Visit?

Safety analysis across 4 cities · Updated 2026

7.2
out of 10
Generally Safe

Safety Score Breakdown

Petty Crime
6.7
Violent Crime
8.0
Scam Risk
6.3
Women’s Safety
7.3
Night Safety
6.8
Transport
7.5
Natural Hazards
7.5

✅ Safest Cities in Bulgaria

Plovdiv7.3Veliko Tarnovo7.3Sofia7.2

⚠️ Higher Risk Cities

Varna6.9Sofia7.2Plovdiv7.3
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All Cities in Bulgaria

PlovdivGenerally Safe7.3Veliko TarnovoGenerally Safe7.3SofiaGenerally Safe7.2VarnaModerate Caution6.9