We arrived at Plovdiv Airport Plovdiv Airport, Plovdiv and took a taxi into the city center. It was a straightforward drive, and we headed straight to Guest House Old Plovdiv Guest House Old Plovdiv, Plovdiv to drop off our bags. The guesthouse was a quiet base for the next few days, located right where we wanted to be.
Our first afternoon was spent walking the pedestrian main street. We found the Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis, Plovdiv sitting just below street level, surrounded by shops. It is a good way to get oriented before heading up to the Old Town to see the Roman Theatre of Plovdiv Roman Theatre of Plovdiv, Plovdiv. The theater is well-preserved and offers a clear view over the city rooftops.
“The Roman Stadium is tucked right into the modern main street, which is a strange and practical way to see ancient history.”
For meals, we kept it simple at Skapto Plovdiv Skapto Plovdiv, Plovdiv and Restaurant Plovdiv Restaurant Plovdiv, Plovdiv. The food was consistent and kept our budget on track. In the evenings, we usually ended up at Fabric Bar Fabric Bar, Plovdiv for a drink, which had a relaxed atmosphere that made it easy to unwind after walking the cobblestones all day.
The trip involved a lot of moving between the guesthouse and the city center. We checked in and out of Guest House Old Plovdiv Guest House Old Plovdiv, Plovdiv a few times due to our schedule, but the staff made the process quick. Plovdiv is compact enough that we didn't need to use public transport much once we were settled in the center.