Borovo
suburb · Sofia
86/ 100
Outstanding
Borovo is the calm, services-first pocket of the south-west: top-tier schools, health and everyday shops within a short walk. Locals discuss dentists and kids' activities rather than problems. Prices carry a premium and the yield is low, the classic profile of a place people buy to stay. ↗
Score per dimension
- 🚶Walkability98
- 🚌Transit87
- 🌳Greenery67
- 🏫K-12 schools100
- 🎓Universities0
- ✚Health99
- 🍽Vibrancy (food/bars)97
- 🏋Sports98
- 🔇Quietness45
- 🏗Development activity40
Rent and prices
Asking rents in Borovo are €8 to €9 per m² on imot.bg, roughly €520 to €585 a month for a 65 m² flat. The Sofia median is €9 per m². The exact asking rent, the sale price per m² and the gross yield for Borovo are part of Sofia Pro. See the money signals on the map →
Getting around
The nearest metro station is Красно Село, about 1.3 km away, so daily trips lean on buses, trams or a car. Transit score 87/100.
Construction
13 building permits issued since 2024 are placed on parcels in Borovo: moderate construction activity for Sofia. Where Sofia is building in 2026 →
4 residential projects since 2021 sit on parcels in Borovo: 4 permitted. Who builds them, with each developer's track record and published contacts, is in Sofia Pro. See who builds here → All neighbourhoods by new construction →
Where Borovo ranks
- #4 of 236 for families
- #12 of 236 for young professionals
- #18 of 236 for students
- #8 of 236 for retirees
- #86 of 236 for quiet and green living
Questions people ask
- Is Borovo a good place to live?Borovo scores 86/100 on the SofiaHoods liveability index (Outstanding). It is strongest on schools and health services, weakest on quiet.
- How much is rent in Borovo?Asking rents in Borovo are €8 to €9 per m² on imot.bg, roughly €520 to €585 a month for a 65 m² flat. The Sofia median is €9 per m².
- Is Borovo close to the metro?The nearest metro station is Красно Село, about 1.3 km away, so daily trips lean on buses, trams or a car. Transit score 87/100.
- Is there a lot of construction in Borovo?13 building permits issued since 2024 are placed on parcels in Borovo: moderate construction activity for Sofia. 4 residential projects since 2021 sit on parcels in Borovo: 4 permitted. Who builds them, with each developer's track record and published contacts, is in Sofia Pro.
🔒 Prices, rent & yield · What locals say
Sofia Pro adds asking prices, rents, gross yield, resident-sentiment summaries and who is building in Borovo, with each developer's track record. The map, the scores and the quiz stay free.
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