Sofia Balkan Palace
Hotel in Sofia
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this hotel
Hotel with a fitness center, steps from Church of St. George
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking.
Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking.
Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Sofia
Available Rooms
Executive King Room
Beds not specified • 334 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Executive Twin Room
Beds not specified • 334 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe King Room
Beds not specified • 334 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Suite
Beds not specified • 301 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Junior Suite with King Bed
Beds not specified • 614 ft²
Sleeps 2
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££££
Ratings and reviews
3.0 / 10.0
I was upgraded to a nice room as the hotel was not so booked. I had to extend my stay and booked it in person. They downgraded me to an ancient room and didn't even ask me or tell me about it. Worse, it was completely inconvenient to get into and out of. Massive construction going on making it a disaster to get in and out of. Not sure if I'd ever stay here again as a result. Clearly an incredible hotel century ago, but functionally dysfunctional now. They made the mistake with me of giving me a crap room after clearly booking a Tier 1 room. Stupid management or employee decision as a result.
5.0 / 10.0
It was a lovely stay. The location is exceptional and really the best in Sofia. The breakfast option is very good and the rooms are comfortable.
4.0 / 10.0
The location is great.
The hotel itself is clean but definitely dated. The staff are friendly.
4.0 / 10.0
This is a nice Hotel in the center of the city. The room was nice but the clearing not that good. I don’t think they vacuumed. The breakfast was nice. The staff friendly
4.0 / 10.0
This is a nice Hotel in the center of the city. The room was nice but the clearing not that good. I don’t think they vacuumed. The breakfast was nice. The staff friendly
5.0 / 10.0
Excellent staff, very friendly and helpful. Hotel in a fantastic location. Highly recommend
5.0 / 10.0
Excellent staff, very friendly and helpful. Hotel in a fantastic location. Highly recommend
5.0 / 10.0
Stay was excellent but access to the hotel was hard. There’s nowhere to stop or park.
5.0 / 10.0
Stay was excellent but access to the hotel was hard. There’s nowhere to stop or park.
5.0 / 10.0
The hotel in the center of the history of Sofia. Great location and all the history outside the door. Transportation very good. Everything within the hotel is exemplary and awesome staff
5.0 / 10.0
The hotel in the center of the history of Sofia. Great location and all the history outside the door. Transportation very good. Everything within the hotel is exemplary and awesome staff
5.0 / 10.0
Amazing experience with an amazing view from the balcony. I highly recommend it and I will come back for sure
5.0 / 10.0
Amazing experience with an amazing view from the balcony. I highly recommend it and I will come back for sure
5.0 / 10.0
This is VIP property but the reception has no idea what is VIP membership- they are surprised I ask for free room upgrade.
Same frustration with reception on my check out : As a VIP gold member you get 20% discount on food & beverage, but I am being told “No”.
The hotel is nice historic property in best Sofia location.
The reception staff should attend a training about VIP members treatment.
5.0 / 10.0
This is VIP property but the reception has no idea what is VIP membership- they are surprised I ask for free room upgrade.
Same frustration with reception on my check out : As a VIP gold member you get 20% discount on food & beverage, but I am being told “No”.
The hotel is nice historic property in best Sofia location.
The reception staff should attend a training about VIP members treatment.
3.0 / 10.0
Junior suite
No VIP expedia recognition
No window
No change of towel next day
No coffee station refilled
Air conditioning working poorly
Reception very difficult to reach
Well situated
Clean
Fast elevator
Attentive staff when reachable
3.0 / 10.0
AC was not on, and needed key card to be inserted. Room was +26 and took hours to cool down. They informed in a poor way.
Bed was very good. The room had difficult system to put on light. %Lars
3.0 / 10.0
Junior suite
No VIP expedia recognition
No window
No change of towel next day
No coffee station refilled
Air conditioning working poorly
Reception very difficult to reach
Well situated
Clean
Fast elevator
Attentive staff when reachable
3.0 / 10.0
AC was not on, and needed key card to be inserted. Room was +26 and took hours to cool down. They informed in a poor way.
Bed was very good. The room had difficult system to put on light. %Lars
5.0 / 10.0
Right in the centre of Sofia. Metro station in front of the hotel. Well kept large room. Very good breakfast. Luxury design from 1950s with recent equipment.
5.0 / 10.0
Right in the centre of Sofia. Metro station in front of the hotel. Well kept large room. Very good breakfast. Luxury design from 1950s with recent equipment.
2.0 / 10.0
Really friendly and helpful front desk. Shout out to Konstantinos and Anastasia who were really helpful on check in day. Overall ratings low as the hotel is dated and service not consistent. We had friends who stayed in the same hotel and didn't get their room cleaned at all despite requests being made. Not expected for a 5-star hotel. Value for money not quite there. The friendly and helpful front office staff salvaged the situation. I wouldn't choose this hotel again.
2.0 / 10.0
Really friendly and helpful front desk. Shout out to Konstantinos and Anastasia who were really helpful on check in day. Overall ratings low as the hotel is dated and service not consistent. We had friends who stayed in the same hotel and didn't get their room cleaned at all despite requests being made. Not expected for a 5-star hotel. Value for money not quite there. The friendly and helpful front office staff salvaged the situation. I wouldn't choose this hotel again.
8.0 / 10.0
Very central and convenient
3.0 / 10.0
The positives, lovely building/lobby. Good size rooms. Comfortable bed. Good size TV. Negatives, very tired and dates room furniture/appliances. When I rang down for reception no one answered after 14 attempts so had to physically go to the reception each time. No menu for the minibar which is always worrying, I asked the guy on reception twice for it and he said he didn’t know it was down to house cleaning. Very strange. It’s an ok stay but better value in Sofia for less money. 3 stars for me.
3.0 / 10.0
The positives, lovely building/lobby. Good size rooms. Comfortable bed. Good size TV. Negatives, very tired and dates room furniture/appliances. When I rang down for reception no one answered after 14 attempts so had to physically go to the reception each time. No menu for the minibar which is always worrying, I asked the guy on reception twice for it and he said he didn’t know it was down to house cleaning. Very strange. It’s an ok stay but better value in Sofia for less money. 3 stars for me.
10.0 / 10.0
Quick pit stop stay. Clean, friendly staff, would stay again
5.0 / 10.0
The hotel is conveniently located, with easy access to major attractions and public transportation. The staff are efficient and courteous, and the breakfast offers a wide variety of excellent options.
5.0 / 10.0
The hotel is conveniently located, with easy access to major attractions and public transportation. The staff are efficient and courteous, and the breakfast offers a wide variety of excellent options.
10.0 / 10.0
Really nice hotel and location was perfect.
3.0 / 10.0
Location is ideal but the hotel has nothing to do with the past. Decadence. Pity.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was beautiful, especially the view to the Cathedral. Lovely place.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was beautiful, especially the view to the Cathedral. Lovely place.
3.0 / 10.0
Location is ideal but the hotel has nothing to do with the past. Decadence. Pity.
10.0 / 10.0
Gem of a place to stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Gem of a place to stay.
1.0 / 10.0
The hotel room and the entire hotel was filthy.The hallways were full of dust bunnies and the carpet looked like it had not been vacuumed for weeks.we were there for 5 days and housekeeping did not clean the common areas once.Our hotel room was worse. It smelled of human waste- urine and feces. I brought it to the attention of reception the day we checked in and his response was “I don’t know what housekeeping does but we can’t offer you another room as we are booked up”.whenever we made a request their response was that they would get back to us but they never did.we had booked another room in this hotel for the end of the month but quickly canceled.we travel a lot and this is the worse hotel we have stayed in and would never recommend it to anyone
1.0 / 10.0
The hotel room and the entire hotel was filthy.The hallways were full of dust bunnies and the carpet looked like it had not been vacuumed for weeks.we were there for 5 days and housekeeping did not clean the common areas once.Our hotel room was worse. It smelled of human waste- urine and feces. I brought it to the attention of reception the day we checked in and his response was “I don’t know what housekeeping does but we can’t offer you another room as we are booked up”.whenever we made a request their response was that they would get back to us but they never did.we had booked another room in this hotel for the end of the month but quickly canceled.we travel a lot and this is the worse hotel we have stayed in and would never recommend it to anyone
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing stay
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing stay
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Sofia?
The average price for a rental in Sofia is £34 per night. This rental is £64 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sofia Balkan Palace. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sofia Balkan Palace pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sofia Balkan Palace?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, tv, and gym or fitness center.
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