Hotels & accommodation (4/10):Stayed in Hotel Orel. Pretty run down, and not very clean. No aircon and small rooms. At least it was cheap. Hotel standard in general in Sunny Beach seemed pretty low.
Places to eat (4/10): Food and drink is very cheap, but the quality usually isnt very good. The selection of restaurants is good, though. There are propably a few hundred restaurants serving traditional Bulgarian food (stay clear), many italian pizzerias, and burgershops. Not a place for fine dining. Bad service in many restaurants.
Beach (5/10):I guess the beach and the partying is why people come to Sunny Beach. The beach is pretty good, not spectacular, but ok.
Shopping (3/10):Its cheap, but there isnt alot interesting to buy. Very agressive sellers in the shops, makes shopping an uncomfortable experience.
Local culture & people (2/10): Its a holiday destination, with hotels, bars and restaurants, not much else. You dont really get any feeling of the Bulgarian cultures. As for the local people, they all seem to want your money. A lot of rude salemen both in the shops and in the streets, rude taxi drivers trying to cheat you. There is also a big problem with violence. I didnt experience any violence, but i heard many stories. Walking around alone at night is not safe.
Activities & Attractions (2/10):Nessebur, just outside of Sunny Beach was a cozy little town. Other than visiting Nessebur, I cant think of any attraction. Activities: sun bathing and for the young and wild: drinking. Not much else to do in Sunny Beach.
Nightlife (5/10):Well, its wild. Very wild. A lot of 18 year old british and scandinavian kids to drunk to walk on their own feet. The partying goes on all night. I guess I'm to old to enjoy that stuff. For grown ups (25+) its hard to find anywhere not totally dominatet by drunk kids. Alcohol is almost free in Bulgaria and Sunny Beach.
Summary:If youre 18, don't have any money, and love partying, do your holiday in Sunny Beach. If not; stay clear.
Review by Ilke, Switzerland