Welcome to Excedo's Eurovision 2027 Burgas Survival Guide
Eurovision is coming to Bulgaria! Burgas has officially been selected to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, bringing the Contest to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast in May.
Whether you’re already planning your trip or just starting to explore your options, this guide will help you navigate the practical side of visiting Burgas for Eurovision – from getting there and choosing where to stay to local transport, the venue, food, sightseeing and day trips.
We’re Excedo Travel, a Bulgarian tour operator with years of experience helping international visitors discover the country. We’ll be updating this guide regularly as new information is announced, combining official Eurovision updates with practical, on-the-ground advice to help you plan your stay with confidence.
Last updated: 12 October 2026
This guide is continuously updated as new Eurovision 2027 information becomes available.
Eurovision 2027: What We Know So Far
Host City
Confirmed: Burgas
Burgas has officially been selected as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. The announcement was made by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Bulgarian National Television (BNT) on 13 August 2026.
Located on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, Burgas will welcome Eurovision fans, artists, delegations and media from around the world in May 2027.
The two Semi-Finals will take place on 11 and 13 May, followed by the Grand Final on 15 May 2027.
Eurovision Venue
Confirmed: Arena Burgas
The Eurovision Song Contest 2027 will take place at Arena Burgas, a modern indoor arena located in the northern part of the city.
The arena will host both Semi-Finals on 11 and 13 May and the Grand Final on 15 May 2027, as well as the preview shows and rehearsals surrounding the three live broadcasts.
Detailed information about access to the arena, public transport, entrances and facilities for Eurovision visitors has not yet been announced. We’ll update this guide as soon as official information becomes available.
Eurovision Village
The official location has not yet been announced.
Tickets
Ticket sales have not yet opened.
Public Transport
Burgas Public Transport Guide – Coming Soon
Burgas is a compact, pedestrian-friendly city, and many of the places visitors are likely to need during their stay can easily be reached on foot. The city also has an extensive bus network connecting the centre with other parts of Burgas and the surrounding area.
We are currently preparing a comprehensive Burgas Public Transport Guide for Eurovision visitors, including practical information on routes, tickets, payment options and getting to Arena Burgas. We’ll add it here as soon as it is ready.
Arriving in Bulgaria via Sofia? If your Eurovision journey includes a stop in the capital, our comprehensive Public Transport in Sofia Guide explains how to use the metro, buses, trams and trolleybuses, including tickets, contactless payments and practical tips for first-time visitors.
Accommodation
Where to Stay – Detailed Accommodation Guide
Demand for accommodation in Burgas during Eurovision week is extremely high, and the hotel market is still taking shape. Several of the larger hotels in Burgas have told us that the Municipality has asked them to hold their rooms for Eurovision delegations. At this stage, they don’t know whether any of those rooms will later be offered to the public, or at what price. Other hotels haven’t yet set their 2027 rates, while some private listings on booking platforms are asking several times their normal May prices.
So what you see online today isn’t the whole picture. Some hotel rooms may stay off the market for official use. Others will appear as hotels finalise their plans. If you find very limited availability or exceptionally high prices right now, don’t panic-book. Check the cancellation terms carefully, compare the different areas, and check back regularly.
Our detailed guide looks at the best areas to stay in Burgas, including the city centre, the Sea Garden and neighbourhoods with convenient access to Arena Burgas. We also look at accommodation outside the city and whether it offers a practical alternative for Eurovision visitors.
Read our detailed Where to Stay in Burgas for Eurovision 2027 guide.
Plan Your Eurovision Trip
Public Transport
How to get around Burgas quickly, cheaply and without getting lost.
Where to Stay
Find the best area to stay based on your budget and Eurovision plans.
Read moreVenue Guide
Travel times, transport options and useful tips for visiting the Eurovision venue.
Taxi Tips
Which taxi apps to use and how to avoid overpaying.
Food & Drinks
What to eat, what to drink and where locals go.
Burgas Highlights
The best sights and experiences if you only have a few free hours.
Read MoreDay Trips
Explore Bulgaria beyond Burgas with easy and rewarding day excursions.
FAQ
Practical information to help you prepare for your Eurovision adventure.
Why trust this Guide?
Bulgarian Travel Experts
Featured by Eurovision Media
First-Hand Bulgarian Knowledge
Essential Eurovision Locations & Attractions
Explore the key locations for your Eurovision trip, including Arena Burgas, Burgas Airport, the city centre, major attractions and recommended accommodation areas.
Essential Travel Guides
FAQ
How do I get to Burgas for Eurovision 2027?
Burgas has its own international airport, located around 10 km from the city centre. Depending on where you are travelling from, however, flying to Sofia may offer a much wider choice of international connections. From Sofia, you can continue to Burgas by train, bus, private transfer or rental car, or take a domestic flight.
New: Bulgaria Air, the national airline, will operate up to two flights a day between Sofia and Burgas from 2 to 19 May 2027. The schedule adds afternoon flights in the days before the contest, plus morning flights back to Sofia after the Grand Final, timed to connect with international flights at Sofia Airport. The flight takes around 50 minutes, and tickets are already on sale at air.bg. If you’re connecting through Sofia, book the domestic leg early and leave a comfortable connection time.
Direct flights in May 2027: Several airlines have added Burgas flights around the contest. Austrian Airlines flies Vienna–Burgas on nine dates between 8 and 22 May 2027. BH Air, represented in Germany by ICC, has announced flights from Düsseldorf, Hannover and Leipzig/Halle, running from 9 May to 3 October 2027 (two flights a week from Düsseldorf, three each from Hannover and Leipzig/Halle). Corendon Airlines flies from Cologne/Bonn from May, and Jet2 has added May flights from several UK airports. Transavia flies Paris-Orly–Burgas on Mondays from 10 May, and TUI Nordic flies Stockholm–Burgas from 10 May. As of October 2026; schedules can change, so check with the airline before booking.
We are preparing a detailed Getting to Burgas for Eurovision 2027 guide comparing the different options and will add it here soon.
Flying into Sofia? Our Sofia Airport to the City Centre Guide explains how to get from the airport by metro, taxi, bus or rental car, with journey times and practical advice for first-time visitors.
Where should I stay in Burgas for Eurovision?
Demand for Eurovision week is extremely high, and a good share of hotel capacity isn’t on public sale yet. Several large Burgas hotels have told us their rooms are being held for Eurovision delegations, and others haven’t released their 2027 rates. Limited availability today doesn’t mean Burgas is sold out. It also doesn’t mean every room will eventually reach the open market. Avoid paying inflated prices for non-refundable bookings in a hurry.
Our detailed Where to Stay in Burgas for Eurovision 2027 guide covers the city centre, areas with convenient access to Arena Burgas and practical alternatives outside the city.
How do I get to the Eurovision Venue?
Eurovision 2027 will take place at Arena Burgas, located in the northern part of the city.
Detailed transport arrangements for Eurovision have not yet been announced. We’ll update this guide with the best ways to reach the arena by public transport, taxi and on foot as soon as more information becomes available.
A dedicated Arena Burgas Guide is also coming soon.
How much time should I allow to reach Arena Burgas?
Burgas is a relatively compact city, but traffic and public transport are likely to be considerably busier than usual during Eurovision week.
On show days, we recommend allowing plenty of extra time to reach Arena Burgas. Once official transport arrangements, security procedures and recommended arrival times are announced, we’ll add more specific advice here.
Which taxi apps should I use in Burgas?
Several local taxi companies operate in Burgas, and app-based booking is available. Green Taxi Burgas, for example, offers an English-language app with map-based booking and real-time vehicle tracking.
We are currently researching the most convenient and reliable taxi options for international visitors and will update our recommendations before Eurovision 2027.
Travelling via Sofia? Our Sofia Taxi Guide covers the best taxi apps, typical fares, card payments and practical advice for visitors to the capital.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. Card payments are widely accepted throughout Burgas and Bulgaria, including in most hotels, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, museums and shops. Visa and Mastercard are the most commonly accepted cards, while contactless payments with smartphones and smartwatches are also widely used.
Bulgaria is part of the eurozone and uses the euro (€) as its official currency. Most visitors will find it easy to get around without carrying much cash, as electronic payments are accepted almost everywhere.
We still recommend keeping a small amount of cash on hand for occasional purchases at markets, small kiosks or other businesses that may not accept cards.
Want to Experience More of Bulgaria?
Coming to Burgas for Eurovision is a great opportunity to discover more of Bulgaria.
We are currently working on a selection of special tours and day trips from Burgas for Eurovision week, designed around the event schedule and with international visitors in mind. We’ll add them here as soon as they are ready.
Planning to spend a few days in Sofia before or after Eurovision? Excedo Travel already offers a wide range of private tours and day trips from the capital, from exploring Sofia itself to visiting some of Bulgaria’s most remarkable historic, cultural and natural attractions.
Eurovision 2027 tours from Burgas – coming soon.
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For Content Creators & Media
Planning to cover Eurovision 2027 from Burgas? As a Bulgarian travel company with extensive experience working with international visitors, we are happy to assist content creators, fan media and journalists covering Eurovision 2027 with practical information and local insights. We can help with:
• transport and logistics advice
• accommodation recommendations
• filming locations
• sightseeing suggestions
• local contacts and practical information
Feel free to get in touch.
Ask a Local
Not sure where to stay? Need advice on transport, day trips or sightseeing? Send us a message and we’ll be happy to help.
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