Sunny Beach is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Sunny Beach works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Sunny Beach, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Sunny Beach, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €87/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Chernomorets, 62 km |
| Activities from | €7.5 |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Sunny Beach starts at around €87 per night, with a typical rate near €267 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Hotel Neptun Beach, 4-star, guest rating 9.2 from 462 reviews, from €244 per night
- Hotel Marina Palace, Affiliated by Meliá, Adults Only & All Inclusive, RENOVATED, 4-star, guest rating 9.1 from 617 reviews, from €284 per night
- Secrets Sunny Beach Resort and Spa - Premium All Inclusive - Adults Only, 5-star, guest rating 9.1 from 994 reviews, from €417 per night
- Mirage Hotel, 3-star, guest rating 9 from 394 reviews, from €107 per night
- DIT Majestic Beach Resort, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 1775 reviews, from €246 per night
Discover Bulgaria with Dance in Nessebar, Bulgaria
from €29
Day trips & routes
- Chernomorets — about 62 km, 57m drive
- Sozopol — about 70 km, 1h 4m drive
- Duni — about 81 km, 1h 11m drive
- Tsarevo — about 102 km, 1h 29m drive
- Golden Sands — about 113 km, 2h 1m drive
- Shumen — about 149 km, 2h 14m drive
Fastest option is Chernomorets: 57m by car.
Things to see
- "Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar", rated 5 from 27 reviews, from €41.8
- "Discover Bulgaria with Dance in Nessebar, Bulgaria", rated 5 from 2 reviews, from €28.6
- "Obzor Jeep Safari Experience", rated 5 from 2 reviews, from €99
- "Private Guided Off-the-Beaten Path Tour in Nessebar", rated 5 from 2 reviews, from €99
- "Nessebar: The best locations for a photo shoot & Lavender fields", rated 5 from 1 reviews, from €7.5
Private Guided Off-the-Beaten Path Tour in Nessebar
from €99
Getting there and around
Sunny Beach has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Sunny Beach is around €267, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Sunny Beach you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Bulgaria, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
Guided Walking Tour of Nesebar with visit to the Winery
from €13