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Grand Hotel Sofia

5.0 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
1 Gurko Str, Sofia, 1000
  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre
    2 min walk
  • Slaveykov Square
    3 min walk
  • National Archaeological Museum
    4 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

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

View all photos for Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

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

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

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

View all photos for Executive room with great view

Executive room with great view

Executive room with great view

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

View all photos for Executive twin room with great view

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

Executive twin room with great view

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

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

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

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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 (0.2 km) from National Institute of Archaeology with Museum.

What's nearby

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

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 Sofia hotel in Sofia City Center with a fitness center
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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: BGN 37.16 for adults and BGN 37.16 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Shades of Red

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer shops
  • Fitness centre
  • Playground
  • Shopping centre
  • Shopping

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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

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 1.20 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 37.16 for adults and BGN 37.16 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 security system, and a first aid kit
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms

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. 720 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 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

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

evgenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Always stay there when going to Sofia
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vassil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always fantastic experience with this hotel, thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

evgenia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is always excellent and consistent. Greatest location, restaurant is very good. Coffee is superb.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROGER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in Sofia.
Grand Hotel Sofia is likely the best hotel in Sofia.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Staff were very kind, welcoming and helpful. They went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. My only complaint is that there was a wedding on our floor (2nd floor) both Saturday and Sunday night and we could hear very loud music until 3AM, so sleeping was difficult. On the days when there weren't weddings, it was quiet. Rooms were large and comfortable. Location excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

yosef

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gran hotel Sofia - wonderful
A superb hotel with top service from staff!!! Wonderful very large rooms Excellent breakfast, Loacated in the center
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vassil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in Sofia! Thank you ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed Sofia
Lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

10/10 Excellent

Vassil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience, thank you all the staff and management :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Lozina

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

isak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Upal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, very close to all major attractio
Excellent hotel with excellent service. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George, LAS VEGAS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not my first time at Grand Hotel Sofia. I liked it the first time and never used another venue when visiting Sofia. I wrote many positive reviews about it over the years and they rotate around the quality of the rooms, the service desk, the friendly staff e.t.c. and this still stands. What was different this time was that I opted for a room on the rooftop with a terrace overlooking the downtown area. And, boy, was it worth it! The coffee tastes different when you have it on terrace under the early morning sun. The included breakfast was a pretty standard continental breakfast. Good quality handpicked contents, though. Clever variety of juice cocktails. The restaurant continues to operate at elevated standards as always. New chef, I noticed. A few changes to the menu. And still the classy, cozy atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dermot

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Houman

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen, everett

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food was good The only negative is that the bartender was a little rude to my husband and the driver in the morning to take us to the airport never showed up. So someone else had to take us which was just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended!
Free upgrade given without asking helped. Good quality 5* hotel. Good value for money too. Most reception staff were friendly. Good even spread air con. Spacious bathroom with all amenities. Shower leaked. Good location although 1.5 miles from railway station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dermot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in Sofia
The grand hotel is a fantastic gem in the middle of the city of Sofia walking to everything! I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024