Must-see hotels in Sofia

  • Canapé Connection

    Sofia

    Formerly a hostel, Canapé reinvented itself as a guesthouse in 2016, retaining its same attention to cleanliness and a refreshingly simple, rustic design…

  • Art Hostel

    Sofia

    This bohemian hostel stands out from the crowd with its summertime art exhibitions, live music, dance performances and more. Dorms are appropriately arty…

  • Arena di Serdica

    Sofia

    Rooms in this modern five-star hotel are plush but big and understated. The location is central, within easy walking distance of most sites, but on a…

  • Light Hotel

    Sofia

    A beacon of light in a depressed (but safe) part of the city that offers excellent value. Rooms are sparsely furnished but spotlessly clean. Baths are…

  • Sofia Hotel Balkan

    Sofia

    The imposing building, part of the Presidential Palace, dates from the mid-1950s and exudes a retro socialist-realist appeal. The interior has been…

  • Art Plaza Hotel

    Sofia

    This swish, modern affiliate of the Best Western chain is one of the nicest hotels in the centre and a first choice among business travellers. The hotel…

  • Hostel Mostel

    Sofia

    Popular Mostel occupies a renovated 19th-century house, and has six- and eight-bed dorms, with either shared or private bathrooms, as well as a single and…

  • Sofia Residence

    Sofia

    A luxurious salmon-pink 1930s-era home with its own bistro, the Residence has nine rooms and sumptuous suites with cherry-wood flooring, antique-style…

  • Hotel Les Fleurs

    Sofia

    You can hardly miss this very central hotel with gigantic blooms on its facade. The flowery motif is continued in the large, carefully styled rooms, and…

  • Hotel Niky

    Sofia

    The hotel's popularity has allowed the owners to hike prices in recent years, though the excellent city-centre location, comfortable rooms and gleaming…

  • Red B&B

    Sofia

    Attached to the Red House cultural centre in a wonderful 1920s building once home to Bulgaria's most famous sculptor, this six-room hotel offers digs with…

  • Tsarsko Selo Spa Hotel

    Sofia

    At the base of Mt Vitosha, this hotel offers a variety of large rooms. Facilities include a restaurant (open 7.30am to 11pm), gym, Turkish bath, and…

  • SPA Hotel Dragalevtsi

    Sofia

    This bright, modern hotel in the Dragalevtsi neighbourhood is ideally located for exploring Vitosha Nature Park, and it has a spa centre, indoor pool and…

  • House

    Sofia

    On a quiet side street off bul Vitosha, this attractively renovated townhouse has a wide choice of rooms, some quite small, but it's good value for…

  • Scotty’s Boutique Hotel

    Sofia

    Opposite the synagogue, Scotty’s is a small, stylish, gay-friendly hotel with just nine rooms, all individually designed and named after international…

  • Hotel Diter

    Sofia

    Occupying a restored, bright-blue 19th-century townhouse on a quiet street within easy walking distance of the trendiest parts of the city centre, the…

  • Arte Hotel

    Sofia

    Welcoming city-centre hotel with bright, modern rooms and contemporary artworks adorning the walls. The central location, just next to the Serdika metro…

  • Hotel Lion

    Sofia

    Facing the Lions Bridge, this is a grand old building in a lively location. Rooms are large, modern and come in a variety of shapes and styles, all with…

  • Levitt Smart Hostel

    Sofia

    This modern, centrally located hostel gets high marks for cleanliness and an attractive, no-frills decor. The owners are keen adopters of high-tech. Book…

  • Hizha Aleko

    Sofia

    This long-established hizha (hut), situated in the mountains at the base of Cherni Vrâh, offers a number of dorm rooms with two to 10 beds, and three…

  • Internet Hostel Sofia

    Sofia

    Centrally located hostel with a wide choice of large, clean rooms, with four- and six-bed dorms, singles, doubles, and private studios with separate…

  • Kuker Chalet

    Sofia

    One of the more comfortable ‘huts’, Kuker has 10 double rooms with TVs and bathrooms, and an on-site restaurant. Prices are slightly higher on Fridays and…

  • Hostel Andro

    Sofia

    There's just one room and two apartments at this homely little place, each with TV, fridge and sparkling modern bathroom. The location is near the foot of…

  • Hostel Gulliver

    Sofia

    Just a couple of blocks north of pl Aleksander Nevski, Gulliver is a clean and brightly furnished place with a couple of four- and five-bed dorms and some…

  • Hotel Pop Bogomil

    Sofia

    This small hotel has 15 comfortable rooms, all individually decorated and variously priced. It’s handy for the central train and bus stations, though a…

  • easyHotel

    Sofia

    This modern, orange-hued hotel, part of the easyJet empire, has 57 clean but clinical rooms, and they are very compact. Not one for the claustrophobic.

  • Wasteels

    Sofia

    Friendly and professional travel agency that can book hotel rooms in Sofia and elsewhere, starting at around 50 lv. Can also assist in booking flights,…

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