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Grand Hotel Sofia

5.0 star property

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Front of property
Corner Suite bright and cozy
Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1 Gurko Str, Sofia, 1000
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • National Palace of Culture
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Sofia (SOF)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Corner Suite bright and cozy

Corner Suite bright and cozy | Living area

Corner Suite bright and cozy

  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive family room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive family room

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace

Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace | Terrace/patio

Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior twin room, extremely spacious and comfortable

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior twin room, extremely spacious and comfortable

  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive twin room with great view

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive twin room with great view

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive room with great view

Executive room with great view

Executive room with great view

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Single Room with Garden View

Superior Single Room with Garden View

Superior Single Room with Garden View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views

Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views

Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views

  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panorama room on the top floor with a terrace

Panorama room on the top floor with a terrace

Panorama room on the top floor with a terrace

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

InterContinental Sofia by IHG

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (632)
The price is NZ$300
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
InterContinental Sofia by IHG

About the area

Sofia

A stay at Grand Hotel Sofia places you in the heart of Sofia, steps from City Garden and Sofia City Art Gallery. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Ethnographic Institute with Museum and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from National Archaeological Museum.

What's nearby

  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Serdika Station - 8 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Sofia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shades Of Red - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Sofia

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Grand Hotel Sofia offers 122 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax and unwind with body treatments and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite at Shades of Red, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Shades of Red - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (BGN 60 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: BGN 43 for adults and BGN 43 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Shades of Red

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of BGN 97.80 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for BGN 29.34 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: BGN 100 per day
  • A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 3.00 per person, per night
  • Spa fee: BGN 39 per person, per night
  • COVID-19 testing fee (PCR screening): BGN 120 per person, per stay.
  • COVID-19 testing fee (antigen/rapid screening): BGN 60 per person, per stay.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BGN 43.00 for adults and BGN 43.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: BGN 78 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Self parking fee: BGN 60 per night
  • Pet fee: BGN 97.80 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: BGN 29.34 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Sofia
Grand Sofia
Sofia Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel Sofia Hotel
Grand Hotel Sofia Sofia
Grand Hotel Sofia Hotel Sofia

Grand Hotel Sofia Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 723 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Musaab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The spa is not available every day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Quite sadistic attitude

It looked great at the beginning, though, when I arrive, there were an upset guest at the reception wondering if staff ignores him because of the black colour of his skin. The lifts are not working properly, while producing scary noises, it closes door randomly hitting you merciless. When I asked a security guya direction to the spa, he politely showed me but his uniform was stinking of sweat, quite unbearable. Room was huge but has very narrow windows with a wall to another building. Though, the hotel wasn't busy, they decided to give an upgrade to that room as I have a platinum with Expedia. Bed light on one side weren't working and another switch on for a standing lamp, as you can see from a picture, were left very dangerously dismantled, hopefully it didn't kill me. The worst part were in the evening, when I tried to sleep at 10pm but it was very loud music from outside. I contacted reception and they said in a rude way that is not their responsibility and I m in the city center. They didn't offer apologies, changing rooms or ear plugs. I don't think it is good standart for 5 stars hotel having such poor noise isolation. Also, the pillows are very uncomfortable , old and cheap quality. The breakfast was good, though. The spa looks claustrophobic and not comfortable. Somehow I got a sense that the staff of hotel is frustrated and behaving passively - aggressively with guests. Def not 5 stars, something between 2 and 3 maybe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SONIA

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SONIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilya

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
big and comfortable room
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
feels outdated, although some may see it as luxury.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

iliyana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone from the staff was very friendly and spoke English. Perfect customer service thank you! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayman

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel

Absolutely amazing hotel, staff were super friendly and efficient, room was great, very clean and spacious and great location, what more could you possibly want or need 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kieran

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel great location

Beautiful old world hotel. Big room, comfortable bed, great location. Breakfast was excellent. Room was clean and service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethan

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Menny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

NURIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfull. Huge suit. Good service. Good breakfast. The location is great
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant and business like, exquisite furnishings and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is a must when staying in Sofia. They ALWAYS make me feel welcome and even my my arrival is delayed they are kind and smiling all the time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jesus, Mission

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well situated to tourist around Sofia. The room is big and has a seating area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Corrinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room, good hotel overall. I would stay again I think.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024