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How much is a hotel in Shumen tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Shumen tonight starting as low as €56, rising to an average cost of €63, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €60 for a 4-star hotel in Shumen for tonight.

How much is a Shumen hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Shumen this weekend for as little as €56/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €56/night. For a 4-star hotel in Shumen, the cheapest rate recently found was €60/night for this weekend.

Other accommodations in Shumen, Bulgaria

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Shumen, Bulgaria.
13A Iliya Bluskov Str, Shumen, Bulgaria
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€30
Avg. per night

About Shumen, Bulgaria

See architecture from throughout the centuries in Shumen. From Soviet-era monuments to handsome Art Nouveau and Bulgarian Revival buildings, the city showcases an eclectic mix of styles. Leafy parks, pedestrianised streets and sidewalk cafes offer a quintessential European in the Bulgarian city.

Things to do in Shumen

Drive or walk up the impressive ceremonial staircase to the Founders of the Bulgarian State Monument. It towers over the city and commemorates the 1,300th anniversary of the First Bulgarian Empire. A team of celebrated artists, architects and engineers designed the enormous, Cubist-style monument. It’s perched on a hilltop plateau and commands sweeping views over the city. Walk beneath soaring concrete pillars and gaze up at 18-metre-high statues of Bulgarian rulers.

Handsome Art Nouveau and Bulgarian Revival buildings line the streets of Shumen’s city centre. Some are beautifully restored and painted in different shades of pastel. Stroll through bustling pedestrian areas, relax in leafy parks and enjoy lunch at a sidewalk café. Order Bulgarian-style brewed coffee and “banitsa” pastries stuffed with cheese, eggs and yoghurt.

Visit Shumen Fortress and explore one of the most important archaeological sites in Bulgaria. The 3,000-year-old stronghold dates back to the Iron Age and helped establish Shumen as a strategic city during medieval times. Walk around the ruins of the ancient fortress and see archeological finds on display in the museum.

Tombul Mosque combines elements of Ottoman and French Baroque architecture. It’s one of the last remaining mosques in Bulgaria and showcases the city’s multicultural roots. The 40-metre-high minaret is visible from across the city.

Getting around Shumen

Shumen is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. Local buses are a fast and affordable way to cover longer distances. Trains connect Shumen with Sofia in six hours and the port city of Varna in 1.5 hours. Sofia International Airport is a 4.5-hour drive away.

Facts about staying in Shumen, Bulgaria

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Shumen to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 26 July 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Shumen?

    Нощувки Шумен, rated with a score of 8.7 from 17 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Shumen. Other top stays include Grand Hotel Shumen, with an average rating of 8.6 from 451 reviewers, and Otantik Shumen, with a score of 8.9 from 318 reviewers.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Bulgaria?

    In addition to Shumen, travellers opt to visit Sofia when visiting Bulgaria. Sunny Beach is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Shumen?

    In total, there are 59 hotels to choose from in Shumen, compared to 25,635 properties in Bulgaria.

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