[4] The mild climate and the hot mineral springs of the valley have attracted settlers since prehistory.

A neolithic settlement has been discovered around the mineral springs, close to today's main Thermal bath building.

[5] Many of the findings from the site's archeological excavations, mainly pottery, tools made of stone, horn, bone and copper, and other pieces of prehistoric art, are now displayed in the Neolithic Dwellings Museum in Stara Zagora.

[2] The biggest springs are developed into the resort's main Thermal bath building, with a couple of mineral water fountains outside.

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Starozagorski bani is the site Virgin Mary's Footprint, situated north of the village.

Multiple suburban bus lines (route numbers 9/9x) connect Starozagorski bani with Stara Zagora.