Grand Hotel Sofia

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel with snack bar/deli

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Front of property
Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace | Terrace/patio
Corner suite, bright and cozy with a free transfer | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
1 Gurko Str, Sofia, 1000
  • Popular LocationSofia Central Mineral Baths8 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlexander Nevski Cathedral10 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Palace of Culture15 min walk
  • AirportSofia (SOF)17 min drive

Room options

Corner suite, bright and cozy with a free transfer

  • 753 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior twin room, extremely spacious and comfortable

  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive room with great view

  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive twin room with great view

  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Single Room with Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views

  • 1507 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Panorama room on the top floor with a terrace

  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sofia

Heart of Sofia.With a stay at this Sofia City Center hotel, you'll be steps from Sofia City Art Gallery and Ivan Vazov National Theatre. City Garden and Yellow Pavement are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • Строежа - 4 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Sofia

Family-friendly 5-star hotel with snack bar/deli
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

A fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Grand Hotel Sofia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Sofia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2004
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: BGN 37.16 for adults and BGN 37.16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: BGN 97.80 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BGN 29.34 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: BGN 100
  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BGN 37.16 for adults and BGN 37.16 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: BGN 59 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. Property requires all guests aged 12 and up receive on-site antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing (BGN 60 per person, per stay).

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Hotel Sofia to the airport?

Grand Hotel Sofia is 7.1 mi (17-min drive) away from the Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Sofia?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Sofia on May 31, 2024 start from $138.16, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Grand Hotel Sofia have an airport shuttle?

Grand Hotel Sofia offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of BGN 59 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Grand Hotel Sofia offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grand Hotel Sofia, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of BGN 37.16 for adults and BGN 37.16 for children.

Is there a casino at Grand Hotel Sofia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for BGN 60 per night.

Does Grand Hotel Sofia have a pool?

Grand Hotel Sofia does not have a pool.

Does Grand Hotel Sofia have a restaurant?

Grand Hotel Sofia is home to Shades of Red, which features garden views.

Does Grand Hotel Sofia have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis, facials, and body treatments.

How close is Grand Hotel Sofia to downtown Sofia?

Grand Hotel Sofia is 0.3 mi away from Sofia.

Grand Hotel Sofia Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 972 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 972 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 972 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 972 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 972 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hotel excellent in every way including location. Happy to stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location and very big room. The receptionist was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Slavyanka

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svetoslav

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zornitsa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Miami Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location, close to many historical attractions, restaurants, and shops. All of the staff was amazing. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023