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The Hotel
The conference will take place at Park Hotel Moskva where all participants will be accommodated.
Sofia city:
Practical information for participants can be found on the Sofia guide website and the Bulgarian tourism website.
Currency
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Bulgarian currency is called “leva” (lv.) and has a fixed exchange rate with Euro. 1 euro equals 1.95 lv.
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Shops, hotels and normal commerce places will not usually accept payment in Euro. You may exchange Euro in any commercial bank or currency exchange bureau. Payment with major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American) are allowed but limited.
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There are ATMs at the airport and at the hotel.
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Visa Regulations:
Bulgaria, as part of the EU, does not require visa for European citizens. However you should note that Bulgaria is not part of the Schengen Area, so a passport/ID control at the border is mandatory. For non EU citizens, check the specific entrance requirements at Bulgarian ministry of foreign affairs .
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Public Transport:
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Single transport ticket cost: 1.60 lv.
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Day Pass (Unlimited trips during 1 day) : 4.00 lv.
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3 Days Pass (Unlimited trips during 3 consecutive days) : 10.00 lv.
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More information on https://www.sofiatraffic.bg/en/transport/schedules Access: Sofia Airport http://www.sofia-airport.bg/en/passengers
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Getting there
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By Underground/metro: From the Sofia Airport to F. Joliot-Curie - Metro line 1 (red) about 10-15 minutes. It is a direct line and you do not need to change transport.
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Getting a taxi in Sofia.
For those arriving at the airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, a taxi is also available transport. You just need to tell the Hotel name - Park Hotel Moskva and they will know where to bring you. However we will give you some advice to avoid getting a "wrong " taxi. At the airport there is only one company allowed to offer taxi service (OK super-trans). You can find an office at the Airport or you can go to the main taxi stand just at the main entrance. The transport from the airport to the hotel costs about 10 - 15 lv. (in the local currency, ~7EU).