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Sofia Balkan Palace

5.0 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Reception
View from room
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia, 1000
  • Vitoshka Boulevard
    1 min walk
  • Church of St. George
    2 min walk
  • Sofia Court House
    3 min walk
  • Sofia (SOF)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite with King Bed

  • 57 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite with King Bed | Living area

Executive Suite with King Bed

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Sofia

With a stay at Sofia Balkan Palace, you'll be centrally located in Sofia, steps from Church of St. George and within a 5-minute walk of Sofia Central Mineral Baths. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bulgarian Parliament and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Alexander Nevski Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sofia University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Serdika Station - 2 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 6 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Kitchen Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Largo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Art Club Museum - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofia Balkan Palace

Hotel with a fitness center, steps from Church of St. George
Sofia Balkan Palace offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 241 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Stardust restaurant, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Sofia? This hotel has 13563 square feet (1260 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Stardust restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Greek, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (EUR 21.00 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 23.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Stardust restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bike rentals
  • Designer shops
  • Fitness centre
  • Shopping centre
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (13563 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 7

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

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
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 59.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per person, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.61 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 23.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 30 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 21.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 59.0 per day

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Balkan Hotel Sofia
Balkan Luxury Collection
Balkan Sofia
Balkan Sofia Hotel
Hotel Balkan Luxury Collection Hotel
Hotel Balkan Sofia
Sofia Balkan
Sofia Balkan Hotel
Sofia Balkan Luxury Collection
Sofia Hotel Balkan Luxury Collection Hotel
Sheraton Sofia
Sofia Sheraton
Sofia Hotel Balkan Luxury Collection Hotel Sofia
Sofia Balkan Luxury Collection Sofia
Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel

Sofia Balkan Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1006 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura Anne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Hotel is great. Excellent location, very clean, staff very helpful. Our second time at this hotel and will come back again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central to everything!
Very central to everything in Sofia, lovely hotel, that is being renovated but its not really disruptive to the guests, and if you stay on upper floors, those are mostly renovated. We had two rooms, one on the 1st floor, not renovated yet, but still nice and on the 4th, renovated, modern. The staff is lovely, very accommodating. The only thing I'd say is that the housekeeping needs some better overall guidance. They dont sweep the floors so there's dust bunnies everywhere, hallways, at the elevators, in the rooms, and it gets all over you. We stayed a week at the hotel so we started to really notice it. We only asked to have our room cleaned on night 4 of a 7 night stay and they didn't change our sheets, they didn't sweep the floors and we only got fresh towels because I specifically left them on the floor to indicate we'd like fresh ones. Thats my only criticism or note, the housekeeping standard needs some lifting. Everything else great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had stayed at this property 2 years ago and loved it. They renovated it since and removed all the old world charm. They put in all these touch screen operated lights and shades and climate control that are difficult to operate. Our A/c didn't work upon checkin, I went down to the desk, the agent said oh, I can see you have it on (very big brother of him) I said yes, but its not working. He did something and it started up. In the middle of the night, it went off again. My husband went down to the desk to tell them an d again, they did something and it went back on. Our last night, it didn;t matter what we did, it wouldn't go on. I went down to the desk, They sent up someone who did something and it eventually went back on (this was after 11PM). It went off again in the middle of the night. Our kids were in another room and they had no problems. But, you can't call yourself a 5 star hotel and not deal with your a/c issues. Especially when a guest complains 3 times
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Vienna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying in this hotel for 30 years and through each change of management it has gotten better and better. Very good services and quality for the money. Excellent value. Will continue to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel right on metro station in city heart
Great hotel, very clean with great amenities in the heart of the city conveniently located on the Serdica metro station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No a/c, rude and inept staff. DONT STAY HERE
First room: no a/c, tv didn’t work, phone didn’t work. After 3 hours of maintenance going in circles trying, we went to the front desk. They said “here. Change your room.” Gave us a new room card. No apology or offer for assistance for a speedy move since we had already unpacked. We moved to the second room. A/c worked for the first night and then quit. The bar service was less than friendly and made it very clear that they were not pleased that we only wanted a drink and not food at this time. This stay was part of our 3 week trip through Eastern Europe for our anniversary. We would NOT stay here again. And we certainly do not recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful, friendly staff. Breakfast was nice and restaurant was spacious and comfortable with a view of the sidewalks - cafe feel but inside. Bedding was especially comfortable though figuring out all of the buttons to operate lights was interesting. Great rooftop view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dobromir, Longwood

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location close to everything that you want to see in Sofia…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hatice Tugba

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

10/10 Excellent

IVAYLO

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel. It is clean. It is a gorgeous hotel. Service is outstanding. It is on a metro line and only 5 minutes to a major shopping street where there are dozens of excellent restaurants. Staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is excellent. Five stars all round.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piotr, Warszawa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love our stay at the Balkan Palace. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ARMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stefka

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were limited parking spaces and the attitude of the traffic attendant was absolutely unprofessional and rude.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Dimitrios

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms just dirty!! The carpets on the corridors have to be cleaned more than a month. It was terrible! If could get my money back I ll be happy! It was the worst hotel I ever stayed! Stay away from that ! At the what to say about access with a car and parking!! Disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Reza

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the best location for a tourist in Sofia.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overall. Room was just small.
Great service, great breakfast, great bed, great bathroom, nice hotel. Room was smaller than I expected for a 5 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best stays in Europe
Absolutely loved our stay at the Sofia Balkan Palace; what a unique opportunity to share the same building as the Bulgarian government!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aytül

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024