Venue
The 4th Annual BAVBD Meeting will take place at Park Hotel Moskva in Sofia, Bulgaria. The venue will host the scientific sessions, coffee breaks, and meeting activities for participants from the Balkans and neighboring regions.
Further practical information can be found at the bottom section of this page.
Park Hotel Moskva
Sofia, Bulgaria
Frequently Asked Questions
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From Sofia Airport
Recommended option: metro. From Terminal 2, follow the blue floor markings/signs to Sofia Airport Metro Station. Take the metro toward the city and get off at Joliot-Curie / Жолио Кюри. From there, walk to Park Hotel Moskva, 25 Nezabravka Str. The airport confirms that the metro station is next to Terminal 2 and that trains operate from about 05:30 to midnight. If arriving at Terminal 1, use the free airport shuttle to Terminal 2 first.
Taxi from the airport. Use only the official airport taxi service Yellow! from the Yellow! office in the arrivals area or the official taxi rank. Do not accept taxi offers from people approaching you inside or in front of the terminal. Ask for the meter to be used and request a receipt. The airport lists Yellow! as the contractual taxi partner and gives the phone number +359 2 9 11 19.
From Sofia Central Railway Station / Central Bus Station
Take the metro from Central Railway Station to Serdika, then change to the metro line toward Sofia Airport / Business Park and get off at Joliot-Curie / Жолио Кюри. From Joliot-Curie station, the hotel is a short walk away. The airport transport page notes that the metro connects the airport, city centre, and Central Bus/Railway stations via Serdika.
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Meeting venue: Park Hotel Moskva / Парк Хотел Москва
Address: 25 Nezabravka Str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
Bulgarian address for taxi/navigation: ул. „Незабравка“ 25, София 1113
The hotel is located in Sofia’s diplomatic/Iztok area, next to Borisova Garden. The nearest metro station is Joliot-Curie / Жолио Кюри, a short walk from the hotel. -
Nearby public transport
Nearest metro station:Joliot-Curie / Жолио Кюри, served by metro lines M1/M4. The station is located under Dragan Tsankov Blvd. near Interpred World Trade Centre and serves the Iztok area.
Nearby bus options: The most relevant nearby bus connections are around Joliot-Curie / Interpred and Russian Embassy stops. Commonly listed nearby lines include 67, 413, and 97; for live times, participants should check Sofia Traffic, Google Maps, or Moovit on the day of travel.
Tram options: There is no tram stop directly in front of the hotel. The nearest practical tram stops are around ul. Nikolay Kopernik and ul. Aleksandar Zhendov, approximately 10–15 minutes on foot, with tram lines such as 20, 21, and 22. For most visitors, the metro is the easiest option.
Tickets and payment
For Sofia public transport, the simplest option for international visitors is to use a contactless bank card or mobile wallet at the metro barriers and on buses/trams. Validate the same card or phone each time you board. Ticket machines and ticket offices are also available in metro stations.
Parking information
Park Hotel Moskva offers paid parking on site. Parking spaces may be limited, so participants arriving by car should contact the hotel or meeting organiser in advance if they need a guaranteed space.
Street parking in Sofia is regulated in paid Blue Zone and Green Zone areas in the centre and adjacent districts. Drivers should always check local parking signs and use the official payment options or parking apps where required.

