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Grand Hotel Sofia

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near National Palace of Culture

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Front of property
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
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
In the heart of Sofia City Center, Grand Hotel Sofia offers a luxurious retreat with an on-site art gallery and shopping mall. Indulge in spa treatments or savor lunch and dinner at Shades of Red, which boasts garden views. Families will appreciate the playground while coffee lovers can unwind at the coffee shop/cafe.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Limo/town car service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Corner Suite bright and cozy | Living area

Corner Suite bright and cozy

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive family room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior twin room, extremely spacious and comfortable

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive room with great view

Executive room with great view

Executive room with great view

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Free WiFi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
The price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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About the area

Map
1 Gurko Str, Sofia, 1000

What's nearby

  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Vitoshka Boulevard - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Sofia (SOF) - 17 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station - 15 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 27 min walk
  • Serdika Station - 8 min walk
  • Lavov Most Station - 18 min walk
  • Central Bus Station - Sofia - 25 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

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

Grand Hotel Sofia puts you a short five-minute drive from National Palace of Culture. You can indulge in facials or manicures and pedicures, and Shades of Red serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is close by: Serdika Station is only 8 minutes on foot.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 122 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (BGN 60 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Train station pickup*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2004
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • Art gallery on-site
  • Designer shops on-site
  • Shopping centre on-site
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Shades of Red – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: BGN 100 per day

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately BGN 43.00 for adults and BGN 43.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of BGN 78 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 3)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for BGN 29.34 per night

Pets

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

Parking

  • Self-parking costs BGN 60 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Hotel Sofia offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Grand Hotel Sofia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of BGN 97.80 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Yes. Self-parking costs BGN 60 per night.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Grand Hotel Sofia?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is BGN 78 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Grand Hotel Sofia and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy fun activities nearby such as downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as a fitness centre and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Grand Hotel Sofia?

Yes, Shades of Red offers garden views.

Does Grand Hotel Sofia have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

What's the area around Grand Hotel Sofia like?

Grand Hotel Sofia is in Sofia City Center, a short 8-minute walk from Serdika Station and 15 minutes' walk from National Palace of Culture. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Grand Hotel Sofia Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

World class in all pillars
The Countries top Hotel
Saltuk, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location, the rooms are very big and comfortable,but you need all the the time to tell them to live coffee even that the clean the room and the can see that non left
nissim, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel
Ayman, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

big and comfortable room
Ilya, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 😊
Graham, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel great location
Beautiful old world hotel. Big room, comfortable bed, great location. Breakfast was excellent. Room was clean and service was excellent.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best in Sofia
Grand in ecery aspect.
Saltuk, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, nice room, good hotel overall. I would stay again I think.
Corrinne, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great hotel
Great was spacious and great. Hotel was beautiful and well maintained. Staff were friendly Locations is also amazing and everything is close by Breakfast was okay. First morning they forgot to turn on the heaters under all the food and everything was very cold. Apparently nobody noticed before 9.15, when I told them
Bettina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always fantastic experience with this hotel, thank you so much!
Vassil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, very close to all major attractio
Excellent hotel with excellent service. Great location.
Upal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone from the staff was very friendly and spoke English. Perfect customer service thank you! Highly recommend
iliyana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gran hotel Sofia - wonderful
A superb hotel with top service from staff!!! Wonderful very large rooms Excellent breakfast, Loacated in the center
yosef, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I Always stay there when going to Sofia
evgenia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel in Sofia.
Grand Hotel Sofia is likely the best hotel in Sofia.
ROGER, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is very well situated to tourist around Sofia. The room is big and has a seating area.
Jesus, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel in Sofia! Thank you ☺️
Vassil, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic experience, thank you all the staff and management :-)
Vassil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
KEITH, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderfull. Huge suit. Good service. Good breakfast. The location is great
NURIT, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Service is always excellent and consistent. Greatest location, restaurant is very good. Coffee is superb.
evgenia, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

With all respect but this is not a 5 star hotel. Very mediocre.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Elegant and business like, exquisite furnishings and very clean
Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed Sofia
Lovely staff.
3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Overprized
way to overprized! Old inventory and in generally looked like a hotel back to the days before the Wall felt.
Anders, 2-night trip