Bulgaria Mall — Attraction in Sofia City

As I sauntered through the halls of Bulgaria Mall, I found myself struck by its unremarkable nature. This was no grand bazaar with exotic wares from far-off lands, nor was it a glistening palace of commerce with marble floors and chandeliers. No, this was a normal mall, with good shops and a suffocating amount of security.

The stores themselves were perfectly serviceable, with all the trappings of modern consumerism laid out in gleaming displays. There were clothes, shoes, electronics, and all manner of baubles and trinkets to entice the weary shopper. But it was the security that truly caught my attention.

Everywhere I turned, there were cameras watching my every move, uniformed guards patrolling the halls like sentries, and metal detectors that beeped with alarming frequency. It was as if I had stumbled into a dystopian future where shopping was an act of subterfuge and suspicion.

And yet, amidst all this paranoia, there was a strange comfort to be found. For in a world of chaos and uncertainty, Bulgaria Mall offered a kind of stability, a haven of order in an otherwise unpredictable landscape.

So if you're in the market for some good shopping and a healthy dose of security, I highly recommend Bulgaria Mall. Just be sure to leave your...

If you are visiting this mall for the first time, have in mind that the parking doesn’t give a ticket. You can stay there for free for 2 hours. After two hours you need to pay for each extra hour. To pay, you need to enter you car number in a machine located in the parking near the entrance to the mall, and it tells you how much you need to pay. Most of the people that I know are sceptical about this mall, due to the lack of shops according to their criterias! Personally, I like the mall very much, there are clothing stores such as H&M, LC Waikiki, Reserved, Esprit, Benetton… etc. There are other shops for fragrances, a bookstore, a supermarket and many more. The place for food is mostly located in the last floor, KFC, subway… etc. If you are going there, don’t miss the Italian gelato Sotto Zero! One of the best ice cream ( if not the...

Unfortunately, my recent visit was quite disappointing. The parking lot was completely full, and many drivers were ignoring traffic signs, which created chaos. There was no staff present to help manage or direct the heavy traffic, making it stressful to arrive.

Inside, one of the two elevators was out of order. Since I had a baby stroller, this caused a very long wait just to get between floors. To make matters worse, the toilets were dirty and lacked basic hygiene supplies like soap—something that's especially concerning when visiting with children.

I hope the management takes these issues seriously, as the experience could be greatly improved with better maintenance and...