Where to stay in Sofia

So good and clean hotel, the room was great and has a beautiful view.

📍 Location & Pricing • Location: Sofia, Bulgaria. Strategically located near the main transport hubs. • The metro station (coming from the airport) is very close.  • Tram stops are on the corner, and the main bus/train station is just a couple of blocks away.  • The city center is about 1.5 km away.  • Price Range: 79€/d. 🛏️ The Room Experience • Room Type: Twin room on the 11th floor.  • Size...

Decent hotel, but at the same time not special There are better hotels at the same price Shower was dirty and there is a leaking issue

Room was barebones and dirty in places, tired carpet and stains etc. Bathroom okay, dated toilet and broken shower head & holder. Check in desk were helpful, but most other staff I encountered were either dismissive or unfriendly.

The money I spent is definitely wasted, they gave me a hard time & they let me wait for more than 6 hours to be checked in, even though I already informed them that I’ll pay early check in. The facility got more than 600 rooms and themsnsher in the reception area, whose name is Kristiyana, lied on me! She said that there’s no room available to think that there were no more than 600 guests on the said...

Another one-night stay at this hotel. The wellness facilities especially stood out...!

Stayed at a suit which was quite spacious. Spa facilities particularly sauna was great.

We stayed at the Grand Millennium Hotel in Sofia for New Year celebrations and booked four nights without breakfast. Honestly, this hotel is on an great and you feel it from the moment you walk in. The room was huge and very comfortable. Cleanliness was on a very high level. Every single day a cleaner came in and even washed the shower properly with cleaning materials. To access any floor in the...

Location, the views and some interior worth 5 stars, the rest needs a lot of improvement. For me it is unacceptable a hotel of this calibre from an investment group of this size to offer such a poor experience. First, beds were very uncomfortable(this goes for mattresses), duvets and pillows weer of the lowest possible quality, bedlinen also were of poorest quality sateen that can be found on the...

the best luxurious hotel in the city , perfect location , good restaurant choices

Honest opinion: An absolutely outstanding hotel – one of the very best I’ve ever stayed at. Everything was executed to an exceptionally high standard: the room was beautiful, spotlessly clean, and finished with premium materials; every single detail throughout the property showed genuine care and attention. The spa center was excellent. Housekeeping was flawless, the atmosphere luxurious yet welcoming...

Spacious room however low quality amenities. Housekeeping staff was very friendly & professional, same could be said about the concierge.  Reception staff weren’t great however - not the list friendly or welcoming. Overall, the hotel was well located, with spacious rooms and great restaurants. However, the amenities were lacking and reception staff weren’t as friendly as one would expect from a 5 star...

Although advertised as four star hotel it's nowhere near. The rooms are average, cleaning service don't come every day and the bins near entrance are usually full of garbage. The staff at the reception could be more polite, and in general every evening there are a lot of murky guys and obscure dressed ladies coming into hotel. Probably will not take this hotel next time I'm in Sofia.

In general hotel was nice but my experience from the breakfast was very poor. To be honest the service did not clean the tables, it was very difficult to find the rable without leftovers from the food of predecessors. Additionally satin stairs were full of stains. It was visible that somebody spoilt something on the seat or grabbed the back of the chair with his dirty hand. Awful.

We stayed here 2 nights as part of a tour. 10-12 July 2025 The room: was comfortable. Our safe did not work. We reported it and were told we could change rooms or have it repaired the next day. We chose to wait until the next day. It was not fixed. Breakfast: was good. Plenty of options. Coffee good from machine. Staff friendly and very busy. Alegro Lobby Bar: the female bar person working in there...

Astoria Grand Hotel is definitely not a 4-star hotel. The breakfast is very modest, both in terms of variety and quality. The rooms are outdated, as shown by peeling wallpaper, a leaking shower, and lukewarm water that makes showering unpleasant. In short: the location is good, parking is available (but not free), but the hotel is clearly past its prime and in urgent need of maintenance. It is certainly...

A bit below 4*. Like any 4*hotel in Sophia, the breakfast is poor and the coffee is hardly drinkable. The casino downstairs is a bit out of my taste. Half of the people are nice, half of them are a bit cold, none of them exagerates. Some stuff in the bathroom is occasionally broken or malfunctioning. The nice restaurants are within a 30+ minute walk.

Location is good, one of the best hotel in the city, good rooms

Excellent breakfast, there is a wide selection of food The food is fresh and delicious and the service is excellent For those flying an early morning flight before 7 am, it is recommended to update the day before and then you will receive a packed breakfast for the trip Hotel consciousness Amazing staff with very high service Especially from the front desk manager Rosen Amazing man with a smile and...

We stayed for 3 nights at Sogia Balkan Palace. I must say that I am honestly really impressed from this hotel. The value for money is off the charts her. Everything was great. The rooms, breakfast and most of all the location! are absolutely great!! But more that all of that is the service and the staff, so nice, helpful and understanding beyond any expectations!! This is definitely going to be our...

Amazing! Staff is very friendly, rooms are quite big and overall it's luxurious. Very pleasant to stay here. We were welcomed with a bottle on ice of champagne in the room. The room has everything: big shower, lovely long bed, even the curtains open with a click on the touchscreen display next to your bed. The hotel has a very good location, in the centre. View on a popular sight on both sides of...

We spend an incredible 2 nights here. The best things about this hotel -The location, absolutely superb (in the middle of the city center and great views) and breakfast (so many options and variety of different foods, all very tasty, especially delicious mini pancakes and pastries). Rooms are tastefully decorated and everything is automated (lights, curtains), bed was really comfortable and shower...

PLUMBING ISSUES & SLOW SERVICE. The building looks lovely, newly renovated and in a great location. It is walking distance to most attractions. The staff were friendly, however I did have to ask multiple times for things before they were done (e.g., asking for an iron to be sent to the room, filling up empty toiletries). The toilet water turned brown 30 minutes after flushing which indicates a plumbing...

Very nice location. Centre of city

We stay here regularly when visiting family. The rooms are lovely - well decorated and spacious. The staff are very thoughtful and the customer service is excellent. The hotel is well placed for both the centre of town and getting out of town on the motorway.

The newly renovated Hilton Sofia is stylish and comfortable, with beautiful design in the garden, lounge, and rooms. The beds are extremely comfortable. As a Diamond member, I’ve visited three times this year because it’s so memorable, and General Manager Stephan Reiter gives excellent recognition. The lounge staff have noticeably improved by my third visit. The only area for improvement would be the...

Great hotel, awesome comfortable rooms. The facilities are great, the bar and restaurant are of good quality. The gym has new equipment and fantastic airconditioning. The sauna and steembath were both great too. The only thing you could miss are a hot tub and/or pool really.

Excellent Hilton hotel in the center of Sofia town, easy to reach from airport with professional staff and good breakfast, very clean and with a very good smell in the hall and in the room, I really want to thank them for the wonderful weekend we had here, if we come back we’ll definitely sleep here. Absolutely recommended

Our stay at the Hilton Hotel in Sofia was truly excellent! Every member of the team went above and beyond to make our visit both memorable and enjoyable. My husband and I — along with our two Labradors — felt genuinely welcomed and wonderfully cared for. The hotel is set in one of Sofia’s most beautiful locations. It’s tastefully designed and decorated, striking the perfect balance between modern...

The spa center at Hilton Sofia is cozy, clean, and well-maintained, offering a pleasant atmosphere overall. However, the lighting is too bright for a truly relaxing experience, and the steam bath was disappointing — more like a warm room with barely any steam. With a few adjustments, this could be a great spot.

I was last at this hotel in 2018. The rooms definitely are somewhat outdated as the bathroom faucet was broken and the toilet leaked. The mattress for the bed was probably one of the worst mattresses I have ever slept on as you could feel the springs. In short I was somewhat disappointed in the room. The lobby of the hotel is quite nice although it seems to have various confusing themes. The hotel...

Decent hotel, a bit old. Out of the center about 20 minutes walk. Decent breakfast

The decoration is outdated and does not meet the standards of a five-star hotel

A good hotel, the lobby and halls are very beautiful, the interior is stunning, the park at the hotel is incredibly elegant, very beautiful, a very good place for high-level events, but the rooms in the hotel are quite old-fashioned and shabby, and the room service is also at a very low level. For example, the maid just threw a blanket on the bed, straightened it out and said that she had a lot of...

The arhitecture of the hotel is well known in whole Sofia. Guests are treated with respect and the Service at the lobby bar is perfect. Hope to see this beautiful Place again!

Rooms are nice but the bathrooms are quite standard, would have here expected a bit more. Service is super friendly and the breakfast is good.

Very nice hotel to stay! Rooms are so big…especially with balcony! Housekeeping are working very good! Launge club do not recommend…nothing to do there for $50! Location is perfect! All official organizations are very closed. Recommended!

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The service was exceptional, the rooms were clean and comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel

Hotel is perfectly located in center Sofia, service is good but not as attentional as what I’m used from Intercontinental… you would expect exceptional attention service from the hotel. (Told them it was my birthday for example and not even a happy birthday) Rooms are very spacious, spa and gym very nice and the Adore restaurant has very good food.

Perfect room with perfect view. Excellent location. It was very nice to get upgrade and free breakfast. Parking is not cheap $22 per day

Nothing bad, strong wifi, quite and view on plaza.

The hotel has a great location in the centre of the city and is great for tourism. Great food in the restaurant for breakfast and throughout the day. Staff in the restaurant and hotel were friendly and helpful. Nice stay for six nights.

Fantastic hotel with amazing spa and great amenities. Highly recommended by all means

Great location and a very nice and clean room and spa area. A very good breakfast. The spa is for free. Very nice staff.

Best 5 star property in Sofia hands down. .The room was spacious with contemporary and minimalist design but still very functional. There's even a divider between the bathroom to the rest of the room so it felt like staying in a junior suite instead. .The facilities were amazing, best indoor pool I've been to ever. It was fitted with all the aqua techs which provide so many massage options. There...

I was very satisfied with everything during my stay. At least the price was right. The room was very clean, the breakfast selection was rich, and the facilities were relatively complete. It is a good choice in Sofia.

Hotel was with good location, the room was quite basic. Good pool & sauna area. Service attitude not the best and the breakfast room was quite messy and not cleaned also small. I can recommend this for a few nights stay in Sofia.

The room is spacious, bright, clean and tidy. The breakfast is rich in variety. I especially like the various cheeses. It is within walking distance of Sofia's main attractions.

I stayed overnight in Expo. It was close to the airport and three stops away on the Yellow Line metro for the Top Renta Car depot where I hired a car. Location was convenient for my needs. I was let down with the airport pick up, but hotel reception told me to take a taxi from Terminal 2 at the airport and they would pay. This happened but apparently via a voucher system. The hotel was clean and...

The rooms are very decent. The food was good. The only thing I did not like was that you have to slam the door hard in order to open it and that makes a lot of noise all around the floor.

The hotel is big & has the usual facilities but is very quiet & has a depressing vibe maybe because of the older look. The rooms are big but lack a fresh feel. It needs some renovating. You can easily see the signs of fixes done on the room & a few things need more fixing still. There's no view whatsoever. One can see Vitosha mountain in the distance, but it's obscured by other buildings. There's nothing...

Very close to the airport with a shuttle service. Comfortable, big rooms with all facilities, sauna and fitness free for the clients. Delicios and creative desserts at the restaurant, with kind and quick service. Personalised and polite attention at reception, thanks to Lubo & Valq. Highly recommended.

I'm currently staying at the Expo Hotel in Sofia and am thoroughly enjoying my experience so far. From the moment I checked in, the staff has been exceptionally friendly and attentive, ensuring that all my needs are met promptly. My room is spacious, modern, and impeccably clean, with a comfortable bed that has provided me with great rest each night. The amenities are top-notch, including a high-speed...

Great for the price they offer, especially with the breakfast they offer. The reception area has a lot of seating area so you don't have to sit close to strangers and make it awkward for everyone. They even call you a reliable taxi with card payment. The rooms are clean but they need to maintain the corners of metal objects more thoroughly to avoid rust.

Basic in every sense of the word! Tiny rooms, average service and how dare you market it as an airport hotel when one needs a taxi to get to the airport?🤔🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️ #whatajoke One of the positives is a front desk employee by the name of Bobby. He's extremely friendly, incredibly professional and an all-round super guy! Ibis Sofia Airport Hotel is very lucky to have him working for them. The other positive...

Great option to stay a night after or before the flight, I've done it multiple times. Free shuttle to the hotel (and from it), you just call the driver (English speaking) and he's there for you in 3 min. Good restaurant! If you leave early morning before the breakfast starts they prepare a takeaway breakfast, I think its really cute and thoughtful. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable, decent shampoo...

I stayed at this hotel recently and while the location is great close to the airport with a convenient shuttle - there were several letdowns. The rooms were not completely clean, with noticeable dust and unkempt areas. The service also wasn’t up to par; staff didn’t seem particularly helpful or attentive. On the positive side, the food was good, but it was pricey for what you got. Overall, while the...

Convenient for an early flight. This is a standard ibis with clean, functional rooms and straightforward service. Nothing remarkable, but the location—just 10 minutes on foot from Terminal 1—makes it a practical choice if you have a morning flight.

Great experience from the moment I booked the room from the hotel's website. Staff was polite, the room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The free airport shuttle was very convenient and got me to the airport on time for a very early flight. Breakfast to go was an apple and a ham and cheese sandwich, delicious and fresh. Would definitely recommend!

My flight was spontaneously canceled and so the airline booked me a room in this hotel. Although the hotel had to deal with a lot of unexpected guests (most people from the cancelled flight), they managed the situation very well, stayed calm and friendly and managed the shuttle from the airport to the hotel as fast as possible. The room was basic but clean and absolutely fine for the night. We had...

The person at the check out counter was just wonderful and so helpful. I had a 0530 am flight out of sofia, not only did they give me a wake up call, but even knocked on my door to ensure I was awake. The shuttle service to the airport was super convenient. Thank you for all the hospitality Yes, comfy and clean A ++++

The hotel structure in question has a good location in the center of Sofia, served by Metro, Bus and taxis at a good price (I recommend downloading the app. Taxi Me). The breakfast is well stocked and the room given to me (I had the n.902) is very good, comfortable, nice KING size bed with a good view of the city. The negative side is in the reception, it is not presented in an adequate manner at...

the hotel was very close to the center, it was clean but the personnel did not speak good english. communication was not that easy. I had requested a parking place for my car in their parking lot and they offered me a parking spot on the street in front of the hotel for 19 euros per day and if I left after 19:30 I would not be able to park again.

Too hot Overall nice hotel but the rooms are way too hot. The A/C does not help and is extremely noisy. I would not recommend this hotel during the warmer months.

Great Location The location and condition of the hotel was superb! My only criticism was that there was as no air conditioning (cold air) due to the time of the year (March). This was very tough due to being on a high floor and the window only opened a few inches - it was boiling! There were no fans provided after I requested this - disappointing

The hotel is very nice, the breakfast is excellent, the only issue was the shower head but it was replaced immediately, and the fact that the lobby was in renovations and we didn’t know about it

The location is very good, close to Central Park and Central Pedestrian Street, next to the subway, and there is a Chinese fast food restaurant not far downstairs. I have stayed here several times. The only inconvenience this time is that the original first floor is under renovation, and the front desk has been moved to the second floor. You need to carry your luggage upstairs, and there is no elevator

Really nice hotel and breakfast options. Stayed 2 nights from 23 to 25 June on a business trip. Would have given 'excellent' rating but my room at 6th floor was modern, clean, spacious and good working area but spoilt by the glass french widow/door to the terrace not having a blackout curtain or blind so the sunlight would completely flood the room as early as just after 5:00am forcing me to wake...

Located just 25 minutes from Sofia International Airport. Free car parking. Easy check in. Recommending a high floor.

We had an amazing stay at Hotel Mercure Sofia and couldn’t be more pleased with the service and overall experience! The staff was exceptionally kind, attentive, and professional, making us feel welcome and well taken care of from the moment we arrived. We chose the hotel to celebrate a very special occasion — Baby shower— and it was the perfect place for it. The team went above and beyond to help...

Beautiful decor, staff courteous, polite and helpful. Restaurants options wonderful and generous. The room was spacious and clean and room service prompt! Great hotel - looking forward to returning on my next business trip to Sofia! Keep to good job

Amazing hotel, excellent and friendly staff. Very nice and clean inside. There’s still a bit of work to be done outside, considering that the hotel opened November last year after renovations. Impressive management.

No doubt New and Stylish. The front desk charged room fee again for my pre paid room. So, precaution to check the hotel bill seriously before leave.

This is not the first time I have stated in Grami it has a perfect location, and the price is good. Also, it is close to some key points.

An average hotel. Nothing too special.

Stayed for three nights and barely got any sleep. At night the main road adjacent to the hotel becomes a race track with motorbikes roaring and screeching as they race until around 3am, dreadful.

Very friendly staff; great location and close to subway and the business park. Undortunately the restaurant in the hotel was closed without notice:- that was very disappointing. No room service either

The room was clean and spacious enough, with a stocked fridge. The view of the wide road makes the room better suited for winter trips (when you can leave the windows closed) rather than summer. You need to book in advance if you want to use the Spa. The restaurant on the top floor offers a great view and balanced Bulgarian dishes. The one thing that I would rate five stars is the breakfast buffet...

Great hotel. Friendly & helpful staff. Plenty of free parking in car park. Excellent breakfast Nice restaurant & bar on roof. Large, clean room. Good A/c

Near to airport. Free drop off shuttle to airport. Helpful front reception. Clean rooms.

This hotel is very comfortable and has a great location; you can even see the airport from the window.

The hotel was ok, was clean and nice

perfect location (it is walking distance from T1 and T2 ) for transfers when travelling to Europe from Sofia # furthermore there is free shuttle service

Great service and good location

The hotel is close to the airport. if you don't know the way from the airport, just contact an information desk at the airport. It's OK to relax between flights.

Nice garden which they have for breakfast area. But the staff this time wasn't that great at the restaurant.

Worth for money, clean and easy access to city center.

Nice environment, good service

Gods location but bathroom i no like all and toilet no to clean

The hotel is in the sub urban not downtown

I booked a 2-bed room, and they gave me a room with a double bed. I couldn't share the same bed with anyone else. They said the room was full and they couldn't provide the room I booked. Finally, they added a makeshift bed next to it. , it was super uncomfortable to sleep!

In all ways I was very happy here. Location good for local parks, sights, accessible to other areas. View terrific in room on 5th floor facing St Alex cathedral. Floor ceiling windows real nice. Spa fantastic. Service of door guy , helping with luggage, was superb, and front desk very friendly. Lovely chill top floor breakfast with morning view. My only suggestion is thicker bulgarian fresh yogurt...

The hotel is in the heart of Sofia, within walking distance of all major landmarks and just steps from the metro station. The spa is excellent — featuring a pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and even a cold tub. The design is minimal yet warm, with thoughtful details that instantly help you relax. A perfect urban retreat!

Good hotel for business stay. The breakfast is good enough but nothing exceptional. Swimming pool is OK, sauna is good. Location is perfect if you want to be in the city center. Good restaurants, and stores within 15 minutes walking distance. Free parking can be an issue though. Overall: good hotel to stay for a week i think.

We had a wonderfull stay at Sense hotel. The wellness is ideal for relaxing , then a cocktail at the rooftop and lunch or dinner in the exquisit Asian restaurant below.. Location is fantastic...many clubs anf nice bars for daytime drinking in the neighboorhood....

TOP hotel - top location, great rooftop bar for breakfast and cocktails in the evening! Ideal start for our weekend in Sofia. We had a superior room with a view to the cathedral - beautiful! In walking distance to all major sights! Best choice!

The room is quite small and the power goes out from time to time. The hotel is in a great location, in the busiest area of ​​the city center. The swimming pool is nice. Free white wine is provided in the lobby in the afternoon, which is great.

This hotel is awesome and worth for money! Highly recommended

Good service, average facilities, breakfast is okay.

The hotel has a great location at an intersection, and it even has a bar and an open-air restaurant, which is very convenient. It's also close to a shopping mall, just across the pedestrian bridge. The hotel environment is nice, the rooms are good, very clean, and the service is excellent. Highly recommended.

The location is okay, 15 minutes from the airport, but a bit far from the city center.

Hotel is ideal for a business trip. Friendly staff and rich breakfast. Great location near the airport!

The front desk service was very thoughtful

The hotel is fine. The rooms are very spacious and decked out, some historian site are prety close

The hotel is fine. The rooms are very spacious and decked out, but there are no outlets near the beds and no toiletries were provided in the bathroom. The handle in my bath tub came off the wall as soon as I touched it which is really dangerous. I tried to tell the front desk but they didn't seem to understand the issue. The location is not terrible, but definitely a good 20 minutes walk from the main...

Location was good. Rooms were clean and large. Staff was helpful . Thank you ..........

The room was a bit old, and the hotel hadn't been renovated.

A very unique hotel! I really enjoyed my stay here and would book again! There is beautiful abstract art covering most walls and all empty space is filled with sculptures. Never seen a hotel like it! Great service, lovely location, nice rooms, nice amenities too. Parking on site too (paid).

An excellent hotel for a comfortable stay close to the historic city center. No complaints.

Very good, room center, convenient to the center

The location is in the center. Trams rumble right under the window from 3.30 am, so opening the window at night is not very convenient. Breakfasts are good. The rooms are tired: shower holders, flush buttons fall off. The rooms are a bit dark, it is impossible to turn on a brighter light. The linen is clean. We were there in winter. The air in the room is very dry. Opening the window, despite the noise...

We reached the hotel about 10am n they graciously gave us an early check-in on a complimentary basis. Their gesture made e stay really nice.

It was not my first visit. Overall I am satisfied with the services...

Nice experience staying in the hotel. Recepton staff friendly & helpful, prompt reply to questions. Location is ideal walking distance place of interests and metro to Sofia airport. Morning breakfast choices acceptable.

An old hotel with shady room and doesn’t really deserve four stars. The power in the room was cut several times in one night and the breakfast was not just so so.

Extended my stay. There's a popular local restaurant, Happy Bar, downstairs. The food was on the salty side. The hotel is a bit old. However, it's conveniently located, the staff are friendly, and the breakfast is just average.

Very good location and quiet place overlooking the park area.

Great location, friendly staff, convenience of having breakfast.

Overpriced hotel whose heyday was over 30 years ago. The reception staff barely spoke English. You can see from everything that the best before date is long gone. The elevator also got stuck many times and my friend had to wait for help to get out. The panoramic restaurant has amazing views. The waiters were true professionals. Unfortunately, the food was completely overcooked throughout.

Nice hotel in the Russian Embassy neighborhood. It is clean, attentive staff in a safe area. It is a short walk to the subway/metro. Only 200 meters.

The hotel is very noisy outside. You can hear the rumbling of cars outside when you sleep at night. It's impossible to sleep! There are not many places to eat around! There is only a very small supermarket around, and the items are limited.