We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Sofia, Bulgaria. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated March 2024.
Stylish. Enjoying a privileged location in the heart of Sofia, next to Serdika Underground Station, the exclusive Sofia Hotel Balkan, includes Bar Basilica and Restaurant Labels. The Sofia Balkan Hotel provides various dining options, a health club, a 24-hour business centre, and various shops. Sofia Airport and the Mladost Business Park are 10 km from this Luxury Collection Hotel. You also enjoy free WiFi access in the lobby and in the rooms. The Mall and the Armeec Arena are 6 km away.Show full description
Opened May 2023. Set in Sofia, 400 metres from Archaeological Museum, Juno Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. Well situated in the Centrum district, this hotel features a bar, as well as a sauna and a spa centre. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The units in the hotel are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Juno Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, international and European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Ivan Vazov Theater, Presidency and Banya Bashi Mosque. The nearest airport is Sofia Airport, 7 km from Juno Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels.Show full description
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Set a 5-minute walk from the Serdika underground railway station, the 5-star Grand Hotel Sofia is located right in the heart of Sofia, overlooking the City Garden. It offers large rooms, free Wi-Fi, paid indoor parking. The National Theatre, the Bulgarian National bank and all government institutions are just a few steps away from the Grand Hotel Sofia. The closest metro station is a 5-minute walk away. The hotel interior benefits from a unique collection of over 400 original oil paintings. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with Smart TV. Private bathrooms come with a shower and a bath, as well as a hairdryer, free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. The Shades of Red gourmet restaurant overlooks the City Garden and offers a wide selection of delights from the international and local cuisine. The hotel also provides a private lounge area. The Grand Café with open-air terrace is the ideal venue to enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee, a drink to quench a thirst, or the delights of an extensive pastry menu. With its lush green plants and elegant décor, the terrace provides a magnificent setting for relaxing or enjoying afternoon coffee while watching the world go by. At Grand Hotel Sofia guests can also benefit from using a fitness centre, a health centre and a hairstyle studio. A lobby bar, room service, laundry and dry cleaning are also available. Sofia Airport is located 11 km away and the hotel offers a 24-hour airport shuttle service upon request and at a surcharge.Show full description
Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Located in the heart of Sofia, InterContinental Sofia offers two restaurants, a 24/7 fitness centre and city and mountain views. The hotel’s location provides easy access to the main historical and cultural buildings, as well as to the shopping area. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and ticket service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. Guest rooms at InterContinental Sofia have air conditioning and a desk. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a à la carte breakfast. InterContinental Sofia offers a terrace. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sofia, like hiking, skiing and cycling. The property's location also provides easy access to the main historical and cultural buildings, as well as the main shopping area. There is a tour desk and car rentals are available, while the business centre has newspapers and an ATM machine. Popular points of interest near InterContinental Sofia include Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski and Ivan Vazov Theater. The nearest airport is Sofia, 9 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This might be one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Sofia.
Hotel Anel is situated in the centre of Sofia, offering spacious rooms and free Wi-Fi internet access. All rooms are decorated with crisp colours, unique furniture and original artwork. The private bathrooms come with a bathtub and free toiletries. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine accompanied by a wide selection of wines and gentle live piano music. Special menus and discounts are available to guests staying at the hotel, and there is a lobby bar serving aromatic teas and coffees. There is a 24-hour room service. For an additional charge at the Sports Center guests can make use of the heated indoor pool and gym, guests can also relax in a steam bath, sauna and infrared cabin, or enjoy a wide offer of massage and beauty treatments. A shuttle service at a surcharge is available to and from Sofia Airport and guests can book their airport transfer prior to arrival. The nearest metro station is reachable within 100 metres of the hotel, which also provides paid private parking.Show full description
Creative. Superb breakfast. Friendly staff. Popular among business travellers. Located in the heart of Sofia, Art 'Otel is near Vitosha Street, the main shopping area in town, and the Palace of Culture, the property offers private parking for an extra charge. Set in a historical building, the property is also close to the business district with government offices and banks. The Mall of Sofia is 1 km away. Art 'Otel is 500 metres from NDK Metro Station. Sofia Bus Station is reachable in 2 km and the international airport is 9 km away.Show full description
This small hotel has a highly rated breakfast and amazing staff!
Rooftop bar. Great restaurant. Situated in the heart of Sofia, within walking distance of many parks and cultural hotspots, Hyatt Regency Sofia offers a wellness centre, a rooftop bar and the exclusive Regency Club lounge. This 5-star hotel provides its guests with free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange. All guestrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, Hyatt Grand Bed, generous workspace, a bathroom with walk-in rain shower and amenities such as 65” flat-screen TV with content streaming services, smart lighting, individual climate control, in-room safety deposit box and tea and coffee-making facilities. A lavish breakfast is available each morning at the hotel. There is a deli cafe, The Revolutionary Dining Room, serving modern Italian cuisine and The Scene Rooftop Bar, offering view of the city and Vitosha mountain. Guests can benefit from a range of wellness facilities such as indoor hydrotherapy pool, steam room and salt therapy room, hammam, as well as Finish and bio saunas.Hyatt Regency Sofia has also a 24/7 fitness centre with the latest Technogym equipment and a beauty salon on site. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski and Presidency. The nearest airport is Sofia, 9.3 km from the hotel, and a paid airport shuttle service is available. Many of the rooms feature balconies with lovely garden view.Show full description
Trendy. Stylish. Rooftop bar. Opened in 2013, the 5-star Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels, enjoys a prime location on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, a few steps from the Parliament. It comprises an exclusive spa area with indoor stainless steel pool, a panoramic rooftop bar and a stylish restaurant serving selected Mediterranean fusion cuisine. Boasting large floor-to-ceiling windows, Hotel Sense’s accommodation features a 42' LCD TV with web browser, an iPod docking station as well as individually controlled air conditioning and light. Free Molton Brown’s cosmetics can be found in the modern bathrooms. Most of the units are overlooking the nearby Alexander Nevski Cathedral. Work out in the fitness centre, equipped with extensive Technogym facilities, or pamper yourself to a massage after an active day. Aqua gym with a professional trainer is available free of charge and upon request and availability during weekdays. Concierge services are offered at the reception, and a business corner is also available. The lobby is a good place to meet your friends or business partners at an exquisite drink or a cup of coffee. At the lobby you can also find a Modern Art Gallery. Various trendy bars, cafés and restaurants in the vicinity tempt you to venture out and feel the contemporary pulse of the city. All major attractions and institutions of Sofia are within short walking distance. Free high-speed WiFi is provided on the premises. Metro Station Sofia University is 400 metres away, offering convenient connections throughout the city. Business Park Sofia is 11 km from the hotel.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a popular rooftop bar and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Hip. Creative. Great location. Hotel Les Fleurs is situated on Vitosha Boulevard, the main shopping street in Sofia’s centre, and just 500 metres away from the central department store. The Parliament and Government buildings are all nearby. It provides a personalised service experience in an individual and exclusive atmosphere. Les Fleurs is the work of the renowned Italian architect Francesco Lucchese. Both the exterior architectural concept and the interior design layout are unique. Each room is different, with a unique layout and floral design. All rooms feature a queen-size bed and special attention is paid to even the smallest detail and to aesthetics in all areas. All rooms are non-smoking. The gourmet Restaurant Le Bouquet serves a variety of natural, aromatic cuisine. Sofia Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Private airport transfers are available upon request.Show full description
Based on my research this is the coolest and most creative central luxury hotel in Sofia.
Central. Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. Located in Sofia’s city centre, Rosslyn Thracia Hotel Sofia offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Private parking is possible on site at a surcharge. All rooms of Rosslyn Thracia Hotel Sofia are equipped with satellite TV, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have a seating area. Rosslyn Thracia Hotel Sofia offers a convenient 24-hour reception, a mobile key access, a car rental facility and a laundry service. The Sveta Nedelya Cathedral, the Archeological Museum and the National Art Gallery can be reached within a 10-minute walk.Show full description
Very central. Very clean. Good breakfast. Central Hotel Sofia offers accommodation in the heart of Sofia. The hotel has an underground valet parking at a surcharge and a relax centre with a hot tub, a sauna, a steam bath and a relax zone. Council of Ministers Building is 600 metres from Central Hotel Sofia and Serdika underground railway station is reachable within 550 metres. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on site restaurant. Free WiFi is at guests disposal. Shuttle services can be organized upon request and at a surcharge. Every room has a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning and a desk. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. At the property massage services are offered at a surcharge. There is also a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Banya Bashi Mosque is 600 metres away from the hotel, while the Archaeological Museum is 900 metres away. Sofia Airport is reachable within 12 km.Show full description
Good breakfast. Great value. Popular among business travellers. Situated in the ideal city center of Sofia and a 5-minute walk away from Serdika Metro Station and the Parliament, COOP Hotel Sofia offers a 24-hour shuttle service upon request and at a surcharge. The hotel has a sauna and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Private parking is available on site. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Some units include views of the garden or city. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. There is a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. The hotel also offers car hire. Alexander Nevski Cathedral is 500 metres from COOP Hotel Sofia, while Banya Bashi Mosque is 600 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Sofia Airport, 6 km from COOP Hotel Sofia.Show full description
Nice style. Cool. Great views. Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia is located in the heart of the city, at a walking distance from the vibrant city center area, filled with iconic historical and cultural sights, vast green parks and numerous government institutions. The hotel features spa centre at surcharge, 5 restaurants, fitness centre, bars and shared lounges. The private bathroom features a bathtub and a rainfall shower, bathrobe and slippers, professional hair dryer and luxury bath amenities. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, helipad, convention centre, room service and ticket service for guests. The interior benefits from a six-storey Atrium. All units are equipped with air conditioning, electric remote-controlled curtains, floor-to-ceiling soundproof windows and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms provide guests with views of the park, the mountain and the city. Buffet breakfast is served daily at the accommodation. Millennium Spa and Wellness Centre offers a panoramic swimming pool, hydromassage hot tubs, a Finland bath with panorama view, aroma and infrared sauna, marine salt steam bath, Oriental hammam bath, Himalayan salt room, relax room with water beds and Thai massage zone. Payable service. Limited children's access from 10am till 1pm every day. Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia features also a gift shop and newspapers for its guests. National Palace of Culture is 600 metres from the hotel, while Presidency is 2 km away. The nearest Sofia airport is 10.9 km from Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. The nearest metro station is a 5-minute walk away.Show full description
Great value. Situated in Sofia, 300 metres from the main shopping street Vitosha, Sofia Palace Hotel by HMG features accommodation with a restaurant, private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. The property is set 1.5 km from Ivan Vazov Theater, 2 km from Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski and 2.8 km from NDK. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. All units at Sofia Palace Hotel by HMG have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available each morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Sofia Palace Hotel by HMG include Archaeological Museum, Presidency and Council of Ministers Building. The nearest airport is Sofia Airport, 12 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened November 2022. Situated in Sofia, less than 1 km from Sofia Central Railway Station, Abrazo Sofia Hotel by HMG features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Abrazo Sofia Hotel by HMG the rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near Abrazo Sofia Hotel by HMG include Council of Ministers Building, Banya Bashi Mosque and Archaeological Museum. The nearest airport is Sofia Airport, 6 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great value. Friendly staff. Situated 500 metres from Serdika Metro Station and a 10-minute walk from the central Vitosha Boulevard, Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel provides a stylish lobby bar, and a restaurant serving international cuisine. Free Wi-Fi access is available. A Sony LCD HD TV with cable channels and individually adjustable air conditioning are standard facilities in all of the elegant rooms at the Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel. Free coffee and tea facilities are provided upon arrival. The large bathrooms comprise a shower cabin and free toiletries. Some units feature a comfortable seating area with upholstered sofa. Excursions and tickets can be reserved for you at the concierge desk, and car rentals and laundry services are offered at the 24-hour reception. The major city attractions like Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Parliament and Sofia University are reachable within 20-minute walking distance. Shuttle service to Sofia Airport, 11 km away, is organised on request. Sofia Bus and Railway Station is 2 km away.Show full description
Creative. Cool. Very clean. Popular among business travellers. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, VIKO Boutique Apart Hotel offers accommodation in Sofia. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Private parking is available on site. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet, with slippers and free toiletries provided. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. NDK is 750 metres from VIKO Boutique Apart Hotel. The nearest airport is Sofia Airport, 16 km from the property.Show full description
Super central. Elegant. Great location. Popular among business travellers. The Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel is situated in Sofia, 400 metres from St. Kliment Ohridski Metro Station and 10 km from Sofia Airport. It offers views to Mount Vitosha and features a health and wellness centre. Access to the gym is free of charge. The stylish restaurant serves classical gourmet dishes with a Mediterranean touch, complemented by fine wines. The menu can be adjusted to special dietary needs. On warm evenings guests can enjoy the garden terrace of the restaurant. The Crystal Palace offers shuttle bus services which are available upon request and charges apply. The Serdika Mall is 1.3 km away, while Sofia's city centre is 1.5 km away.Show full description
I think this is one of the most CENTRAL boutique hotels in Sofia. It also has A CENTRAL LOCATION.
Comfortable beds. Very clean. Rosslyn Central Park Hotel enjoys a central location on the famous pedestrian Vitosha Boulevard, lined with trendy coffees, restaurants, artisan shops and boutiques. The main sights of Sofia are within walking distance. The bathrooms are equipped with either a bath tub or a shower cabin, a hair dryer and a full range of luxury cosmetics. The spacious rooms are offering free high-speed WiFi, complimentary coffee and tea-making facilities, in-room safe (containing laptop), 55” TV with Netflix, mobile key access on request, individually controlled air conditioning and fresh air windows. The Superior rooms feature picturesque city and park view. A rich breakfast selection is offered as room service or served in the floodlit restaurant with panoramic view. The trendy pedestrian zone, which is lined with thematic restaurants and cosy cafés, artisan shops and fashion boutiques is starting from the hotel. Sofia International Airport is 10 km away providing a smooth connection. The lobby bar offers convenient setting for business meetings or relaxing drinks after a busy day. There are several parking lots in front of the hotel.Show full description
Located on the pedestrian shopping street Pirotska, a 5-minute walk from the centre of Sofia and 350 metres away from Serdika Subway Station, Sveta Sofia Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. A fitness centre is available for free, while the sauna, the solarium and the massages are available at a surcharge. Each room is equipped with a TV with cable channels, and a fridge. Some units come with a seating area with a sofa. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower or a bath, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Sveta Sofia Hotel houses a restaurant. Special diet menus and grocery delivery are organised upon request. A wide range of restaurants, bars, cafeterias and grocery shops can be reached in a 5 to а 10-minute walk. Sofia Market Hall and the famous Women's Market can be reached in 300 to 500 metres. Sofia Airport is set 9.3 km away. Shuttle services are offered by the Sveta Sofia Hotel upon request and at a surcharge.Show full description
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