Practical Guide

 Hotels closer to the city center

1. Sense Hotel

Sofia’s first upscale design hotel, balancing luxury and superb design with world class service. Proud member of Design Hotels, Sense Hotel Sofia is an architectural piece of art that stands out from the crowd. 

2.Hotel Hilton Sofia 

Hilton Sofia is a modern five-star hotel located in the heart of Sofia, directly opposite the National Palace of Culture and next to South Park. Its prime location offers easy access to the city center, business districts, and public transport, including a nearby metro station with a direct connection to the airport.

3. Sofia Balkan Palace 

The iconic hotel building is part of the President’s Palace complex and beneath its foundations lies a historical Roman fortress. Taking inspiration from Sofia’s rich architectural heritage, Restaurant Labels has been designed with opulence in mind. The intricate floor is inspired by the Byzantine mosaics and the accent gold metal and ceiling pay homage to the country’s history of gold smelting.

4. Grand Hotel Millenium Sofia

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia embodies an elegant combination of gilded brilliance, innovation, and service at the highest heights. The striking 30-story building includes 400 bright, spacious, and gracefully furnished rooms.

5. Hotel Central Point 

Hotel Central Point is set in the Yellow Pavement district in Sofia, 656 feet from Council of Ministers Building and 66 feet away from Serdika metro station, providing a direct connection to the airport, railway and bus stations. Solo travelers in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a one-person stay. Around 50 euros per night per person. 

6. Central point boutique hotel 

Set in Sofia, 1640 feet from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski and 984 feet from its metro station, Central Point Boutique Hotel provides free access to relaxing area. 1640 feet from Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski, the property is also 2297 feet away from Ivan Vazov Theater. The property is less than 0.6 mi from Council of Ministers Building. Easy transport to NBU. Solo travelers in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a one-person stay. 

Facebook page Central Point Boutique hotel

7. Sofia Place Hotel by HMG

Centrally located, Sofia Place Hotel by HMG is a 7-minute walk from St Sofia Cathedral and close to the pedestrian part of Vitosha Boulevard. It offers free internet access and a 24-hour reception desk. Serdika Metro Station is a 10-minute walk away

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8. DITER  family hotel 

Close to the main governmental and state institutions of Sofia, the National Palace of Culture and the main shopping street Vitosha, DITER Family Hotel is centrally located in the heart of the city. Around 50 euros per night. National Palace of Culture Subway Station can be reached in a 5-minute walk.

9. The Moon hotel – https://www.themoonhotel.eu/

10. Stivan Skar – https://www.stivaniskar.com/contacts.php

Hotels next to New Bulgarian University

1. Hotel Galoria Palac Diplomate

Travelers in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a one-person stay. About 40 euros per night ; 0.6 km from NBU. Online reservations here. 

2.WOW studios for rent 2 bul Montevideo 

About  50 euros per night; 350 m from NBU; Travelers rated it 9.3/10. 

3. Hostel ELENA

Around 30-40 euros per night per person; 0.8 km from NBU.

4.Geneva Hotel 

Located in a quiet area just 1.9 mi from Sofia’s city center, Geneva Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a fitness center. Its rooms are elegant and spacious. There is also a sauna at a surcharge. Around 60-70 euros per night/per person. Easy transport to NBU – 20 min