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Hotel Rila Sofia

3.5 star property
Sofia hotel with restaurant and conference center, aimed at LGBTQ+ guests

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Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Twin Room
Property entrance
Deluxe Twin Room | Bathroom
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker
The price is CA $97
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29

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Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
Tsar Kaloyan str.,6, Sofia, SOF, 1000

What's nearby

  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station - 17 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 25 min walk
  • Serdika Station - 5 min walk
  • Lavov Most Station - 15 min walk
  • Central Bus Station - Sofia - 22 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Art Club Museum - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Confetti - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rila Sofia

A great choice for a stay in Sofia, Hotel Rila Sofia features a nightclub. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Public transportation is close by: Serdika Station is just 5 minutes by foot.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Russian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 95 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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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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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to LGBTQ guests

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop

Working away

  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (429 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1968
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Nightclub
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.41 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: EUR 0.57 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • 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)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 6 per pet, per day

Policies

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hotel Rila Sofia
Rila Hotel
Rila Sofia
Hotel Rila
Hotel Rila Sofia Hotel
Hotel Rila Sofia Sofia
Hotel Rila Sofia Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Rila Sofia offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Rila 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Rila Sofia?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 6 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Rila Sofia?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Rila Sofia.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Rila Sofia?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 30 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Rila Sofia?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. 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).
What is there to do at Hotel Rila Sofia and nearby?
Hotel Rila Sofia has 2 bars and a nightclub.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Rila Sofia?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Rila Sofia like?
Hotel Rila Sofia is in Sofia City Center, a short 5-minute walk from Serdika Station and 3 minutes' walk from Sofia Court House.

Hotel Rila Sofia Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

We got a room on the 3rd floor Every part in there was outdated.Beds sheets were clean.Lobby looks ok.
Martin, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
Great location! Cool style!
Zornitsa, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Vadim, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Erald, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nothing like before! Excellent!
Nothing like before!!! Excellent location and experience! Staff is perfect! Lovely mixture of modern Scandinavian and old communistic style! Just adorable! Highly recommend!
Zornitsa, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in walking distance to many Sofia attractions: cathedrals, palace/museum, art galleries, archaeological museum, etc. plus metro and bus/tram lines. We really enjoyed the adjoining Italian restaurant.
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice and clean
KWOK KUEN, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

KEVIN, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The location was amazing! The personnel were really attentive and helped us booking a cab in the morning.
Eduardo, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room
Thank you it was lovely and beautiful rook 🙏
Dimitar, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great base for a trip to Sofia
The location is great and the staff are friendly.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Old and loud.
The hotel is very old and the tub is so deep and slippery. I was so scared of taking a shower. At night time there was partying and drinking until dawn. It gets so loud we couldn’t sleep. And in the morning trucks come by to collect alcohol bottles from the street.
shamiram, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and professional staff, it is clear they really value their customers
JE, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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Silvia, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Location, location, location. Hot water didn't work all that well, though.
Brett, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Very dirty shower and dirty room
sean, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Nothing. Terrible out dated room. Even though we paid for new refurbishment one
Baljinder, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good choice
Vahy W, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It’s at least a bed to sleep in.
It’s a bed to sleep in…. The entrance to the hotel is very nice. Then you get in your room and there are major stains all over the carpet, holes in the wall, smears of “something” on the wall, tape over power outlets, etc. it is centrally located and the staff were very friendly.
Christy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Nope.
This hotel is a disaster. It seems like it is a run down old apartment building or rooming house.It is no lobby. The ceiling at the front desk had a 6x6 foot hole in it. The only thing LGTB about it was the wallpaper in the elevator. The rooms are old - nothing has been renovated. There was no hot water in the shower.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Zimmer auf den ersten Blick modern. Auf den zweiten Blick viele Details kaputt. Klimaanlage funktionierte zwar, konnte aber nur direkt nach unten wegen. Eine andere Einstellung, wie Schwenken, war nicht möglich und kühlte daher das Zimmer deutlich langsamer runter. Das Bad ist sehr eng, der Wasserdruck in der Dusche gering. Das Frühstuck findet in einem alten Saal mit Holzverkleidung statt - kein Vergleich zum durchdesignten Zimmer/Hotelflur. Das Frühstück selbst ist kein kontinentales Frühstück, eher lokal. Rührei und Spiegeleier sind jeden Tag kalt serviert. Kaffee OK. Alles Speisen sind ungekühlt, d.h. auch Wurst und Käse.
Tobias, 3-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

今回、立地の良さでは抜群に良買ったです。しかし、冷蔵庫は冷えないのでホテル側に伝えたが改善がなく、シーツも交換して伝えたが『３日間だけでしょっ、忙しいから』っと交換してくれず、使用したコップも言わないと交換してくれなかった、どうなってる🧹。　夜は夜で土曜日だったからか、若者の声がうるさくて熟睡出来ずでした‼️
takako, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Muy muy muy malo no lo cojais
El hotel es horrible, no tiene nada que ver con las fotos que salen en internet, las habitaciones están viejísimas los armarios están desconchados la bañera se le ha ido hasta la pintura blanca y está por el centro toda gris. Sucio el cuarto de baño y el váter las sábanas, rotas y amarillas por mucho que sean limpias, estaban amarillas. El servicio de habitaciones pésimo venían hacer la cama y lo único que hacían era estirar las sábanas, luego pondré fotos de como quedaban y en tres días que hemos estado ni han limpiado el cuarto de baño ni han limpiado el suelo ni han limpiado nada. Yo me quejé a hoteles, llamé y les enviaron un email intentaron ponerse en contacto con el hotel también me he quejado en el hotel, pero me dijeron. Ah, es que es viejo y con eso me he quedado NO LO COJÁIS no lo recomiendo para nada, ha sido el peor hotel de toda mi vida. Mirad las fotos. Me siento engañada y estafada.
eva maria, 3-night trip
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