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Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel with snack bar/deli

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Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Villa | Living room | Pay movies
Villa | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
sq. Gorna Banya, Boulevard. Nikola Petkov 143, Sofia, 1614
  • Popular LocationBoyana Church6 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational Palace of Culture9 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlexander Nevski Cathedral11 min drive
  • AirportSofia (SOF)26 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Villa

  • 54 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior
Ramada by Wyndham Sofia City Center
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3.8 out of 5, Good, (792)
The price is $95
per night
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12
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About the neighborhood

Sofia

Gorna Banya stay.Your stay at this Gorna Banya hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of National Museum of History and Boyana Church. Also, Vitosha Nature Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Military Medical Academy is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • National Museum of History - 5 min drive
  • Boyana Church - 6 min drive
  • National Palace of Culture - 9 min drive
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 11 min drive
  • Mount Vitosha - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Moesia/New Bulgarian University Metro Station - 3 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station - 24 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zenobia - 16 min walk
  • The School - 10 min walk
  • Механа Каминката - 9 min walk
  • Сладкишница Гаврош - Цех - 4 min drive
  • Pikantiko - 13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace

Family-friendly 3-star hotel with snack bar/deli
As a guest of Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sofia hotel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2005
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace offers 9 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Bulgarian, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.41 per person, per night
  • Pool fee: EUR 10 per person, per night

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Facilities fee: EUR 10 per person, per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, and Eurocard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The outdoor pool opens for the season in June.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace to the airport?

Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace is 12.4 mi (27-min drive) away from the Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace have an airport shuttle?

Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace offers an airport shuttle.

Does Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace have a pool?

Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace features a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access starts at 9 AM.

Does Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace to downtown Sofia?

Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace is 4.1 mi away from Sofia.

Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 34 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iliyan

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seamus Waldron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation, staff and facilities.
I stayed with an 8 year old and we had a great time, though we were not there for long. We sadly arrived too late to use the pool, which did look good, but we did have dinner by the pool. My son enjoyed playing in the mini children play park. The room was an apartment. It had two floors, so very much like being in your own home. Two, yes TWO bathrooms, both with a shower. The lounge area was huge with cable TV. The Wifi was free and fast. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. In the morning before we left for our flight home, we were able to book one of the tennis courts with rackets and balls.. Be aware that to use the pool, there is a charge as was the use of the tennis court.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not for Travelers
6 Euro or 10 Lev per person to use pool. Breakfast starts late @ 0900 to 1100 good luck with feeding kids or family and catching your early morning Flights. pool is very small and however a lot of Tennis with quality courts. Excellent and trueful Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Jessa, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty place/Couldn't book
-- Lodging is in a gated/secluded area with tree canopies, a few minutes outside of city center, & is old, small and cozy with stairway only, tennis court & an outdoor courtyard-restaurant that held a wedding party the next morning. -- Although we received Confirmation email & were charged the $36 with Hotels.com, the lodging didn't receive their transaction. As we were leaving for a group meet, receptionit said: I need to pay and that the website maybe took my banking info to book placement. Rather than have the cab waiting while we sort it, I paid then, later in the day, called Hotels.com about my bank being charged both $36 from them & $43 by the lodging. -- Basically, can't say I can rate the convenience of booking with Hotels.com since booking on it was ineffective. -- May be best to book directly with these lodgings so one doesn't risk the inconvenience of not knowing what you'll actually be charged, rather than what's promised on this. -- It's the simple inconvenience that the above would avoid an international pay-call to customer service, too, since I wanted to report it timely... in case Hotels' Customer Service couldn't sort it, then I could try directly since the same Receptionist might still be there. Hotels' C.S. staff called the lodging & got back to me saying, they got approval from the lodging to refund their $36. End.

2/10 Terrible

Disgruntled family, England

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seen Better Days!!
Stayed here for the last 6 years and have seen it gradually going down hill. This year there were cracked walls, mould, missing tiles and dirty shower. Where there had previously been a mini-bar there was just a hole, what started off as a dining area with table and chairs was now just 3 plastic chairs lined up against a wall. There were broken handles and missing furniture in the bed rooms. There was no pay per view movie channels as advertised. Although, the temperatures were still in the mid 20's the swimming pool was covered over and out of use. On our first evening the stove was not working in the restaurant so there was limited food available and on our second evening at 9 pm we were told it was last orders and we had to leave. On a positive note there was a very pleasant waitress that could speak English and did her best to look after us, although we witnessed on more than one occasion the restaurant manager shouting at her in public. After many years of enjoyment we will not be staying here again.

6/10 Okay

Shmuel, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
comfortable hotel
The rooms are big and comfortable, but not with good maintenance. there is no WI-FI in the rooms, there is a seating and dining area but there is no refrigirator or dishes. the location is quite far from the center so it is not recommanded if you don't have a car. there are no nearby restuarnts (other than the one un the hotel) or supermarkets. the swiming pool is good and comfort. breakfast is standard, but the service is a bit slow.

10/10 Excellent

Marin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would recomend to anyone
Very good hotel. I felt very comfortable in Villa. it gives special feeling of resting. Rooms were very cleen. Personal was very helpful and well prepared. One thing which will have to be improved is breakfast. It is quite poor. I would wish to see more variety of food.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel
nice place to stay.

8/10 Good

Stuart, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love Diplomat but breakfast???
Have stayed here quite a few times and really loved it. It is convenient fro my needs as is near the outside of city. Last time the building work was still going on - this time it seemed finished and is a small oasis in the city. We stayed one night at beginning of holiday (13 September) and at the end of holiday (22nd September). The 13th was great as always expecially with the price paid through hotels.com HOWEVER was very disappointed with the 22nd because we were told breakfast would be brought to the room.... too cold for the dining area by the pool and the restaurant not open. This meant the receptionist walking down the path to the main accomodation building with clingfilmed plates of breakfast and a single cup of tea or coffee or orange therefore with pure practicalities we were limited to one cup of tea ----- it would have been nonsense to keep phoning can I have a second or even third cup. This problem could easily be reduced by having tea facilities in the room - a kettle only costs £6 from ASDA!!!!! I am still annoyed at the breakfast being served in the room as it domonished an ptherwise great holiday..... and a usually comfortable place. It later transpired that it was end of season and we were the only guests in the whole complex..... therefore I think the main reason would be keeping a catering staff memeber on just for us. An email warning us..... or offering reduction to have breakfast somewhere else and tea making facilities would have helped considerably.

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022