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Hotel Lion Sofia

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Sofia

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Hotel Lion Sofia

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Front of property - evening/night
Property grounds
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Daily continental breakfast (BGN 15 per person)
Reception

Overview of Hotel Lion Sofia

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the neighborhood

Map
60, Maria Luiza Boulevard, Sofia, 1202
  • Popular LocationSofia Central Mineral Baths7 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlexander Nevski Cathedral18 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Palace of Culture4 min drive
  • AirportSofia (SOF)19 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room Single Use

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double or Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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$72 total
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May 9 - May 10
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About the neighborhood

Sofia

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sofia City Center hotel, you'll find Banya Basha Mosque and Yellow Pavement. Sofia Synagogue and Sofia Central Mineral Baths are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 7 min walk
  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 16 min walk
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 18 min walk
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 19 min walk
  • National Palace of Culture - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Lavov Most Station - 2 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe 1920 - 1 min walk
  • Шаурма Алгафари (Shaurma Algafari) - 1 min walk
  • Хаджидрагановите къщи (Hadjidraganov's Houses) - 4 min walk
  • Miral Foods - 3 min walk
  • The Bridge Bar and Dinner - 2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Lion Sofia

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Sofia
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Hotel Lion Sofia also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Sofia hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Lion Sofia offers 33 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Romanian, Russian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: BGN 15 for adults and BGN 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BGN 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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: BGN 0.80 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 continental breakfast: approximately BGN 15 for adults and BGN 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: BGN 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: BGN 30.0 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Lion
Hotel Lion Sofia
Lion Hotel Sofia
Lion Sofia
Lion Sofia Hotel
Sofia Hotel Lion
Sofia Lion
Sofia Lion Hotel
Hotel Lion Sofia Hotel
Hotel Lion Sofia Sofia
Hotel Lion Sofia Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Lion Sofia to the airport?

Hotel Lion Sofia is 7.7 mi (20-min drive) away from the Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Lion Sofia on Apr 28, 2024 start from $76.59, 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 Hotel Lion Sofia have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Lion Sofia offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of BGN 50 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Hotel Lion Sofia offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Lion Sofia, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of BGN 15 for adults and BGN 15 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Lion Sofia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Lion Sofia?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Lion Sofia?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Lion Sofia have a pool?

Hotel Lion Sofia does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Lion Sofia have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Lion Sofia have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Hotel Lion Sofia to downtown Sofia?

Hotel Lion Sofia is 0.5 mi away from Sofia.

Hotel Lion Sofia Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 348 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 348 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 348 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 348 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 348 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sellathurai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Centraly located next-door to metro tram
Very convenient centre of Sofia. Clean hotel with all the facilities. Daily house keeping. Bath tap and shower facilities mini fridge kettle You can't more than this for the price All the transport network doorstep
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sellathurai

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in Sofia
Huge room and bathroom for a bargain price in a great location. Slept extremely well too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. View from my room is amazing ! Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joost

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana, Weston

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel itself is very nice and very affordable compare with closer to the center. Staff was nice, rooms are clean. Conveniently located. There are 3 supermarkets nearby (promarjet, Bella, lidl), coffee shops, other food stores, kiosks, authentic bakeries.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location, about half a km from the main centre. Bit of noise from the road and the trams but not bad. Big room,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I found the property quite basic but safe and comfortable for a night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023