The 12 best parks and gardens in Varna

Its a huge area full off trees and flowers. I think the best time to visit it is June. I was tgere begining of August and as summwr was very hot and dry untill that time, all looked prety poor, flowers didnt bloom much, I didnt see many butterflies or bees. Id say the place needs better maintenance too. As it was so hot and dry, plants needed moe watering. It looked like it didnt get enough. Also all could be done nice, more inviting, that is missing there. Seems thay get parties inside the garden as I saw confetti laying around. It should be forbiden im my opinion as its trash which is not cleaned there (as in many places in Bulgaria). The entrance road is so bad, that I missed it first time, couldnt believe it was there 😳 Lack of advertisings, not easy to find a place if you dont know it, even if its just by the road 😳 Anyway, I will go back there next June and hope to be more satisfied of it 🤞🤞 PS: tickets for the enteance and parking are bought togerher.

Very nice park. Suitable for walks in the nature. Well preserved. No dogs allowed. Clean and tidy u can walk and lay on the grass without any concern.

We enjoyed this place a lot! Really nice for walks, for family parties and picnic. Beautiful flowers, everything is property labeled, facilities are available (wc, tables, barbeques).

Nice to spend a walk with friends or family during sunny days. Rose garden is beautiful and lots of places to sit and chat.

The park is fine, the landscape and trees look lovely, but they don’t allow any animals 😢 no dogs, not even a well behaved cat 😞

Student fee 3 lv. Round tour takes 1-2 hours. When visiting in winter/spring the flowers are not in bloom ofc, so for those who want to see them definitely recommended in summer. One or two more toilets would be nice.

This place is gorgeous, they have stunning flowers and they even have places where you can cook your own food with a chimney in open air. I saw people cooking, reading, having a picnic and children playing.

Good for price but fish tanks are really small for the amount of fish in the tank and size of the fish, small alligator was swimming back and forward struggling to turn as tank was too small for it, some tanks clearly hadn’t been cleaned in a while

A small but charming place that’s worth a visit — especially with kids! We loved seeing the axolotl, the amazing creature that can regrow parts of its body, even parts of its brain! The aquarium may be small, but it has a unique selection of local sea life and some surprising creatures. A nice educational stop during your time in Varna. Great for curious little minds!

This is one of the architectural jewels of Varna- small but beautiful building showing sea species mostly from the black sea but also more exotic ones. The place is particularly attractive in the hot summer days if you want to escape from the heat 🥵 The only disadvantages I see are the fact that there is no WC facility at all and people are advised to visit surroundings restaurants instead. Another inconvenience is that only cash is allowed for payments. However tickets are still so cheap that we can swallow this small inconvenience.

Really cool little aquarium! It’s a small place but still excellent value. My daughter was very happy to see they had an axolotl! All sorts of interesting fish here. Definitely worth a visit.

Small and nice maybe for kids. I didn't like the attitude... Now toilets? Many kids come to visit. It's a big mistake I think.

It is very small, very poorly maintained. We counted 3 dead fish while we walked. I wished it was better maintained, as I have very fond memories of my childhood visiting it.

It's an post sovietic aquarium. Everything is old. The fish are crowded. Not very impressive. Looks more like a jail for fish. For 4 leva / adult ticket I think it's ok. The entrance looks like an abandoned and vandalized place.

I visited it on March 14 2025, and it went back the next morning. It is the most beautiful coastal park that I have ever visited. It is about 2-km long. I am so glad that Varna has kept the prime piece of land for public access.

Huge park along the seaside, great for walks, sports and any activities, beautiful nature! Could be nice to have more coffee shops.

Walk amongst nature with a view of the Black Sea and beautiful flowers and trees. Very wide walkways with room for walking, cycling and resting on the many sitting benches. Numerous plaques and monuments to honor the past and endless flowerbeds to liven up the present.

Worth a visit to take a nice long stroll along the many foot paths. The naval museum is a good visit to see military articles from a few decades ago. DO NOT park anywhere that is not allowed (not even for a few seconds to drop of a mommy and her sleeping baby), the traffic police is quick to pounce and do not take any excuses, then your day is spoiled trying to find a place to pay the ticket. Varna city have nice beach areas and harbour but the rest reflects very much the pre-1989 era.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the most beautiful places in Varna! 🌊🌳 Sea Garden is pure happiness — full of fresh air, peaceful walks, and stunning green nature everywhere. The paths are clean and wide, perfect for walking, jogging, or biking 🚴. The view of the sea from the park is magical and refreshing, especially during sunrise or sunset 🌅. Every time I visit, I feel recharged, relaxed, and grateful for such a wonderful fresh air. Highly recommended for families, couples, or anyone who wants to enjoy nature at its best. ❤️

Pretty big, lots of space and entertainment. Clean and cosy. Food courts, playgrounds, zoo and even dolphins. We enjoyed it.

It's a wonderful place to visit, it's very whimsical and beautiful, it's calm and the trees are big, the river is beautiful and the elk statue is my favorite spot in Varna, the view of the sea is wonderful too, just amazing overall

Really good, thoroughly enjoyed myself. Plenty of nautical artifacts from throughout history, loads of info about the maritime history of Bulgaria and Varna's place within it. Some really interesting things to see and all the exhibits are labelled and explained in Bulgarian and English. Good for a couple of hours

Super cool museum for anyone interested in Bulgarian naval history or just naval matters in general. Neat little military park with various ordnance and pieces of weaponry as well as a few boats. Inside there a numerous exhibits covering all aspects of Bulgaria’s naval history from Roman era, to steam power, the great wars, and the modern day. Military personnel get in free and the park is easily accessible for children and English speakers. Easy way to spend an hour!

Interesting visit today to the museum of naval history in Varna. I liked the outdoor area which has some cool exhibits, Naval weaponry, boats and helicopters. The indoor part of the museum was clean and well kept and had some uniforms and other items from Bulgarias history. The Entrance ticket was around 8leva and I spent around an hour there. Also a large ship outside which is possible to tour for an extra fee but I chose not to.

Very interesting collection of artifacts. You can pay a bit extra and go in the Druzki boat which took part in the Balkan war.

Verdict: informative exhibitions, sensible route planning, but outdated museography and mediocre facility are hard to ignore. Recommended for an hour or two if you are interested in military history, naval history, or Varna and Bulgaria's coastal cities evolution. Details: one building and one garden for two sections of the museum. In the building there are 2 floors of indoor exhibitions, in the garden it's the outdoor exhibitions. Indoor focuses on Bulgarian naval history that span from Greco-Roman times to late 20th / early 21st century, with lots of historical items including photos, documents, uniforms, books, medals, naval instruments, ship models, and artifacts (e.g. swords of important personalities, lighthouse mirrors and lights from late 19th and early 20th century, flags and other insignia). About 80% of labels and board texts are also in English. The curation of items is fairly good, but the presentation -- high glare glass cases, arbitrary and inconsistent lighting, pale font that's hard to read already, then low contrast between font and background colors -- needs major improvement. Outdoor exhibitions have historical ships, helicopters, anchors, artillery, etc. laid out in the garden around the building, and you can go onboard and inside one of the ships (Druzki) there for an extra amount, 6 BGN if memory serves. The staff is professional and helpful for the most part. We spent almost 2 hours there looking at every exhibit item in the building and in the garden. The Druzki ship is rather small and desperately needs cleaning so we didn't go in. Protips: - You can pay for tickets by card. - The ticket office sells not only small souvenirs like postcards and fridge magnets, and also thematic catalogues of the museum's whole collections. If you are interested in specific niche topics in Bulgarian naval history, these catalogues would be a good starting point. - The exhibitions focus on the Bulgarian military navy, not the merchant navy, so if history of the Bulgarian merchant navy is your jam, this might not be the place. - The museum is right by the Sea Gardens, a major leisure spot for locals and tourists alike, so make sure to plan that into your itinerary to the museum.

Very nice indoor and outdoor display of Bulgarian military navy and aviation

The museum feels haphazardly put together. They damaged historical value with bad paint jobs. It's worth visiting if you keep your expectations moderate. The price is reasonable, but the saying "You get what you paid for" applies.

It was my first time visiting a Roman bath, and I was amazed by its size and the impressive height of the ruins - estimated to be around 20 to 22 meters. There seemed to be no time limit for staying inside. # Reason for 4 Star: Only one staff member was present, who sold me the ticket and was polite but neutral. Modern stairs have been added to ease access and protect the site. However, most areas are open to the public with little restriction, making them vulnerable to damage or vandalism. I believe better supervision is needed. More informative signs, photos, and explanations would greatly enhance the experience. A monitor showing animated reconstructions and historical details could also be a great addition. The site looked especially beautiful at night.

A good example how even the greatest empire are falling down, it’s sad to look at these monumental ruins having in mind that the facility was used within a very small period of time (less than 80 years). Despite of that, the spirit of the great empire comes alive when you are among these 2000 years old huge stones….the building is huge, 7000 sq meters and proves how great the Roman Empire was at these times….

If you've never had the chance to see Roman ruins, take this opportunity. We've been spoilt, but these rate well.

Really impressive place, absolutely worth a visit. Entrance fee was 5 LEV, there are also public restrooms. You're left free to roam the ruins, parts of which are still uncovered or just partially excavated, which is really nice. If you venture outside of the well traveled areas watch out for poop in the grass 😉

Fascinating to walk through these roman baths. A major drawback is very little information for self-guided visits other than a few illustrations and maps.

Small sight seeing about ruins of an ancient roman thermal house. Nice but not more than that. It's just a small walk which you have to do when in Varna I guess.

Awesome sight to see, the historic site in the centre of modern times. Great place to walk around and see the ruins of the past.

Nice hotel with friendly helpful staff. Room was spacious and very clean. Bed could have been softer, but that’s personal preference. Breakfast in the morning was buffet style and had a good selection of different fresh foods. Room service was limited but had good options and arrived fast, fresh and reasonably priced. Location of the hotel is right in the centre, most things are on walkable distance and if you need to go further the hotel staff will happily order a taxi that arrives within minutes.

We staid in the hotel several times, the design of the hotel and the rooms are really good (different then traditional hotel room, however that's the charm of the hotel, very similar style to Le Meridien brand which stands for Chic, Cultured, and Discovery). Location also perfect, the most important, the service its probably one of the best across all hotels in the city (polite, smiley and fast - all what you need). Strongly recommended

Lovely gallery within the hotel. They also have beautiful exhibitions, I even bought a painting one of the times. The staff is helpful and friendly. Definitely worth a visit even if you are passing by.

Interesting, modern exhibitions from time to time. Graffiti Gallery and Cafe downstairs are very unique places for this city. Highly recommend both.

I have been several times in this place: to me the best hotel in Bulgaria (and I am experienced into luxury traveling). Not only the great contemporary design, but it’s much more about the tailor made service, which you can not find easily in Bulgaria! I am looking forward to the next trip there: already in 10 days and because it’s so unique, I am bringing friends from Germany 💙

The place is beautiful, but the service not so much, maybe we were not lucky.

We were disappointed. This hotel is the perfect example of "Don't judge a book by its cover". The hotel in itself is probably the most beautiful hotel I've ever seen in my life. To attention to detail towards aesthetic is beyond insane, let alone the fact that every single square inch smells super good. The disappointment comes from many aspects that make the stay really less relaxing and agreeable. To begin with, there's a sliding door in the bathroom that can only hide one basement at a time. That means that you can't go to the ladies' room while your friend / partner is having a shower, otherwise there will be one of you naked with no door / curtain to hide. Moreover, the bath has no shower head, hence you can't properly clean yourself if you want to have a relaxing bath (we ended up cleaning ourselves with the water tap that's supposed to fill the bath (very unpractical). The swimming pool is an absolute joke. The photos let you envision a beautiful and large pool with reflexions of the sunset, but in reality the pool is 1.29m deep, and really, really small, let alone the fact that 29°C water is advertised, while it probably is only 24-25. And the funny part (if we can call it like that), is that you have to book an hour for this pool (let's say that it's fine due to COVID). So this is what we did, and booked the pool for an hour. During our stay there (only 5 mins in), a lady came to literally clean the gigantic windows that circle the pool. Let alone the fact that the noise that it makes it annoying, the same lady decided to open these windows. Just as a reminder, this pool is on the 5th floor. In a matter of seconds we became super cold, and asked the lady to close these huge windows omfg. She did not and pretended that it was necessary. Conclusion : You book a pool and someone comes to make this "relaxing" moment everything but relaxing. An absolute and laughable joke. The rooms are beautiful, large, and have wonderful pieces of furniture. The windows are not well-isolated at all. You can hear the cars and birds and noises from the street at night, which is highly disagreeable considering the fact that you came there to relax and rest in the first place. The breakfast is EVERYTHING but pleasing. The pancakes are not pancakes, the omelettes are not made the right way, and if I can recommend something : take the scrambled eggs and mix them with the mushrooms (they're surprisingly very, very good and tasty. Now for the negative part, a lady will ask you EVERY SINGLE DAY from which room you're coming. Man, we've paid to be in a 5-star hotel, not in a camp with gestapo. Can't you, at least, remember our faces? It is extremely unpleasing and disagreeable to have someone ask you very day at 7 AM who you are and which room you're in. Especially knowing that you have to fill a paper when you enter the breakfast room. This, to me, is everything but a 5-star hotel. I'm not used to leaving such reviews, but I think it's necessary for people to adjust their expectations., not in a bad way. This hotel is good, okay-ish. But it's not a 5-star hotel in any way. I would recommend this place anyway, knowing that every other hotel in Varna is probably much worse.

NOT RECOMMENDED for tourists. Nobody speaks english, not even the cashier, not a single word in english on the information boards. After we paid the FULL PRICE and went inside we realized we can only walk around in the hall as there are no shows on that day. The pictures are nice in the hall, though i could have watched them for free on the internet.

The lecture and movie projected were in Bulgarian, as other reviews said, if you require English lecture please check with the staff beforehand. We were pleased with the visit, lots of visual information and an interesting interactive star video simulation. It is true that Google maps work time is not correct, contact them to plan your visit. We went for the lecture and movie at 4 pm, doors opened at 3 pm.

The working time in Google Maps is wrong. The place was working only Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday while Google Maps showed working time every day but Sunday's, if we knew, we wouldn't waste our time planning it and going there!

It turns out for the whole day (Tuesday) all the movies are in Russian. I feel like we are back in the USSR times. Extremely disappointing- who in modern times knows Russian? In our own country there is not a single movie for a whole day in the local language.

I am an Astrophysicist and i expected something nice but everything is in Bulgarian language. Its chocking to have a scientific place without English translation.

Looks OK but everything is in bulgarian. I think it's common sense for the cashier to tell us that. Literally only the price per child/adult we're translated to english.

The best planetarium. The people there do their job with such passion and love. I have been here a few times and every time it has been an experience! The presentation is so fun and interesting and the stargazing is the best part. If you ever come to Varna this is one of the places you MUST visit. You will instantly fall in love with the stars here (if you had not already). I would recommend this place till the end of time. It will forever hold a special place in my heart.

We have visited the exhibition of reptiles, for varan and snakes lovers it was great! The fee is for Bulgaria high, and in the tent is really very hot, but I really enjoyi it.As I have said, I am fan of reptiles.

Super happy with this museum! Small collection but rich nevertheless. Special thanks to Ivailo for the tour and attention!

Small, but decent collections of local Bulgarian species. Totally worth it!

The best museum I visited in New York!!! Very interesting and you never want to finish inside because there is always more and more !!!

A small museum, with a basic exhibition related to the local environment. It's one of the attractions of the lovely Varna park along the beach.

Lots of specimens to see on relatively small area. Not exactly natural history museum, but shows some basics with accent to local flora and fauna. Accessibility in building definitely not designed for disabled or elderly people (steep staircase inside/narrow passes), though perfect place to bring kids. Not least staff is friendly.

Quite small and they do not have English translations of some of the stuff but i enjoyed it a lot!

great place for casual dates, walks and just relaxing by the seaside.

(Translated by Google) The Asparuchovo seaside park is a great place for rest, relaxation, sports, walks in the green, but also along the navigation channel with the possibility of seeing large cargo ships...during the year, a center of cultural events for local and distant visitors...lots of places to sit, exercise on simple equipment, the possibility to play table tennis or chess, for children slides, swings, a book booth, usable and clean toilets... 👏👍🇧🇬 (Original) Přímořský park Asparuchovo je bezva místo pro odpočinek, relax, sportovní vyžití, procházky v zeleni, ale i podél plavebního kanálu s možností vidět velké nákladní lodě...během roku centrum kulturních akcí pro návštěvníky místní i vzdálené...spousta místa k posezení, cvičení na jednoduchých přístrojích, možnost zahrát si stolní tenis či šachy, pro děti skluzavky, houpačky,knižní budka, použitelné i čisté WC ... 👏👍🇧🇬

It has a lot of free concerts on the beach

(Translated by Google) Asparuhovo Park is a real oasis in the city! The green areas are extremely well maintained and offer an ideal place for walks and picnics. There are many areas for children to play, making it a great place for families. My favorite part is the proximity to the sea - the views are amazing and the walks along the coast are unforgettable. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, making the park an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy nature and spend quality time outdoors! (Original) Парк Аспарухово е истински оазис в града! Зелените площи са изключително добре поддържани и предлагат идеално място за разходки и пикници. Има много зони за игра на деца, което го прави чудесно място за семейства. Любимата ми част е близостта до морето - гледките са невероятни и разходките край брега са незабравими. Атмосферата е спокойна и релаксираща, което прави парка идеално място за бягство от градската суматоха. Горещо препоръчвам на всички, които искат да се насладят на природата и да прекарат качествено време на открито!

(Translated by Google) There is more to be desired from this park. Apparently, the municipality wants to do something, but it is extremely insufficient. Uneven and narrow alleys, poorly designed playgrounds... maybe more, given the location and population of the neighborhood. (Original) Има още какво да се желае от този парк. Явно общината има желание да прави нещо, но е крайно недостатъчно. Неравни и тесни алеи, зле оформени площадки...може повече , предвид локацията и населенастта на квартала.

(Translated by Google) A small but quite pleasant park. There are only a few alleys for walking with children. There are benches where you can relax. The park is quite old and has been in need of renovation for a long time. But it's quite suitable for walking. The playground is quite old. You can get very close to the water, offering a beautiful view of the bay and ships (Original) Небольшой, но вполне приятный парк. Всего несколько аллей для прогулок с детьм.. Есть скамейки где можно отдохнуть. Парк достаточно старый и давно требует ремонта. Но для прогулок вполне подходит. Детская площадка совсем старая. Можно подойти очегь близко к воде, открывается красивый вид на залив и корабли

(Translated by Google) Nice coastal park (Original) Хороший прибрежный парк

Impossible to find parking lot. I left my card very close to the junction and I got a card on my front screen saying not to visit this city any more. Some of the most unfriendly bulgarians I have ever encountered. Avoid!

Very nice walk with plenty of shade. Trails are well marked, hard to get lost

Good menu and service. Outside tables on air in a small garden. Outstanding cappuccino. Congratulations.

Beautiful must visit

Beautiful place

(Translated by Google) I really liked it, there were a lot of organized routes with marks on the trees and maps with directions along the way. True, you can go astray, but it’s all the more interesting, especially for children, to learn how to navigate the area. We saw a couple of abandoned recreation centers, restaurants and many picnic areas. On the way to the Aladzha Monastery there are a couple of springs with drinking water; locals also collect water there. I was amazed that at the monastery, at the source, hundreds of liters of water are filled into cars) I recommend it for a walk for adults and with children. (Original) Очень понравился, куча организованных маршрутов с пометками на деревьях и картами с указаниями по пути. Правда, можно и сбиться с пути, но тем интереснее, особенно детям- учиться ориентированию на местности. Видели пару заброшенных баз отдыха, ресторанов и много мест для пикника. По пути к монастырю Аладжа есть пару источников с питьевой водой, местные там тоже набирают воды. Поразило, что у монастыря на источнике воду набирают сотнями литров в машины) Рекомендую для прогулки взрослым и с детьми.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place. It is in their original form, the trees grow as they want, no one trims them or plants them under a ruler. There are paths and benches in some places. I highly recommend visiting (Original) Очень красивое место. Именно в первозданном виде, деревья растут как им хочется, никто их не подстригает и не сажает под линеечку. Есть дорожки, в некоторых местах лавочки. Очень рекомендую посетить

Mixed feelings. Not only because of the blocked access road (October 2024 only accessible from Therma Beach) and the rubbish dumped everywhere (why do Bulgarians pollute their own country so much???), but also because of the lack of hiking trails. We were unable to find the viewing tower shown in some photos, not even directions to it. But if you forget these negative things, it is a beautiful swamp forest by the beach, very special. The small river Batova borders the forest on the north and south sides and flows over the beach into the sea. Well worth a visit for nature lovers, and if there were a guided tour we would definitely take it next time.

A small delta with great nature and fauna. Beautiful birds around, great for a walk in nature. You can reach it as you walk on the bech in Albena. Sound of nature is amazing, couldn't get enough of it. Great place, nice walk!

We've been coming here for many years and were disappointed to see the amount trash this time. It almost seems like the city cut the garbage collection funding for the area. We came every day for a week and the piles only grew larger (photos below). Disclaimer: the containers are along a gravel path just passed a small hill behind the actual coast, nonetheless, it's sad to see

I would give 5 stars for the nature and 1 for the human activity. Unfortunately not only water floods this forest but also plenty of trash. When we visited half of the main road was covered by water. You can still manage to walk but it might be more difficult for some travelers.

The road is very rough and off road, but it is worth it. Almost empty going for miles beach :)

Very beautiful place. It's perfect for walking and rest.

Beatuiful wild nature (a bit swampy smell but it has its charm), variety of wild life, water birds and other water life.