Sofia Balkan Palace

Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Church of St. George

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Sofia Balkan Palace offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Church of St. George and Sofia Central Mineral Baths. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Stardust restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Bulgarian Parliament. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Serdika Station is 2 minutes and Lavov Most Station is 12 minutes.
VIP Access
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
CA $180
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

Why we love this property

Gourmet for every taste
The restaurant, cafe, and bar offer organic, locally-sourced fare, including vegan options. Private dining and in-room champagne create culinary bliss.
Sleep in luxury
Guests sleep soundly wrapped in bathrobes on premium, hypo-allergenic bedding. A pillow menu, champagne service, and 24-hour room service enhance comfort.

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror with a gold frame.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a small table with a lamp, and a view of the outside.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror with a gold frame.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a small table with a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Executive King Room

Good
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror with a gold frame.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror with a gold frame.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Twin Room

Exceptional
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror with a gold frame.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view, and a purple sofa.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, a mirror, and a nightstand.

Deluxe King Room

Excellent
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror with a gold frame.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a phone, and a window with a view.
A hotel corridor with a mirrored wall, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom with a mirror and towel rack.
A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a vanity with a gold faucet, and a marble countertop.

Deluxe Suite

Wonderful
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror with a gold frame.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round table, and a chair. There is a chandelier above the sofa.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small round table with a fruit bowl, and a large window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chandelier.

Junior Suite with King Bed

Good
  • City view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with two sinks, a freestanding bathtub, and a large window.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, a mirror, and a nightstand.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bathroom with a marble vanity, and a window with curtains.

Executive Suite with King Bed

Excellent
  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror with a gold frame.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a round table, a sofa, a chair, and a large window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror with a gold frame.

Deluxe Twin Room

Exceptional
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia, 1000

What's nearby

  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of St. George - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 18 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station - 11 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 22 min walk
  • Serdika Station - 2 min walk
  • Lavov Most Station - 12 min walk
  • Central Bus Station - Sofia - 19 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Breakfast Room, Sofia Balkan Palace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Kitchen Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Largo di Serdika - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burrata Italiana Center - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofia Balkan Palace

  • Sofia Balkan Palace offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Church of St. George and Sofia Central Mineral Baths. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Stardust restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Bulgarian Parliament. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Serdika Station is 2 minutes and Lavov Most Station is 12 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 241 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 15

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 31.00 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Baby bath
  • Bed rails

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • Business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (13563 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1956
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Stardust restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per person, per night

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 1.53 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 23.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 1 and 12 costs EUR 30 (one-way)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 31.00 per day

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
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

Balkan Hotel Sofia
Balkan Luxury Collection
Balkan Sofia
Balkan Sofia Hotel
Hotel Balkan Luxury Collection Hotel
Hotel Balkan Sofia
Sofia Balkan
Sofia Balkan Hotel
Sofia Balkan Luxury Collection
Sofia Hotel Balkan Luxury Collection Hotel
Sheraton Sofia
Sofia Sheraton
Sofia Hotel Balkan Luxury Collection Hotel Sofia
Sofia Balkan Luxury Collection Sofia
Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Sofia Balkan Palace offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sofia Balkan Palace 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 Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 31.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 40 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Sofia Balkan Palace and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Stardust restaurant.

What's the area around Sofia Balkan Palace like?

Sofia Balkan Palace is in Sofia City Center, a short 2-minute walk from Serdika Station and 2 minutes' walk from Church of St. George. The local area is popular with nature enthusiasts and our guests say it is very central.

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Sofia Balkan Palace Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was generous, varied, and of excellent quality, a great way to start each day. (77 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offered an excellent breakfast buffet and had a spacious and comfortable dining area with a nice view. (15 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay at the Balkan Palace. Very clean. The staff was helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable and polite.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, excellent breakfast service and pleasant staff. Location is perfect.
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10/10 Exceptional

Old-fashioned style of luxury, love it! The staff was lovely , the reception, the nice young small guy ( the bell boy) always willing to help! Good breakfast . Walking distance from the main attractions.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and location.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is very well located, close to historical places, restaurants, and to the subway. The personnel were very nice, especially Dmitri.
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8/10 Very good

Nice location, near station and very central. Room was very clean.
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2/10 Poor

I like the hotel’s imposing presence from the outside and its great location. However, I was really disappointed and disgusted by the terrible condition of the carpet. Visible stains, dirty, filthy. My room was ok but it never got housekeeping service during my stay until I complained about it the day before leaving. I even had to ask for complimentary bottles of water. There was no card to hang on the door knob to request cleaning. So disappointed. The staff was ok. This hotel would not be of my choice if I return again to Sofia. Thanks.
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10/10 Exceptional

Just a fabulous place. Rooms can get a bit warm but shut the curtains and leave the aircon on and it was fine.
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8/10 Very good

Decent sized room and good location. Staff friendly. Had issues with electronic system used for lighting and curtains and room was difficult to cool
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10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located and very convenient to visit all the landmarks. Generally clean ( mirrors in the bathroom needed some cleaning) and very spacious room. Breakfast was excellent
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8/10 Very good

I like that the hotel is in a good location. You can walk to many sites easily. The bed is comfortable, the shower is good, but the breakfast was not good. There wasn't a huge selection to choose from.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, excellent service. Very good hotel
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8/10 Very good

Great location, right next to the Metro. Easy walk to all the main attractions - one is 50m away!
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10/10 Exceptional

They staff went above and beyond to make sure my stay was great ! I truly Thank them ALL ❤️
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6/10 Good

A lot of the staff doesn't speak Bulgarian. Place feels outdated. Not the luxury experience one would expect from the historical central location, former Sheraton.
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8/10 Very good

Parking is a bit of a issue, multi-storey car park near by is the best option, Room was not ready at 3pm check in time. Very central hotel so location was perfect.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic experience at Sophia Balkan Palace. The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Sofia, making it easy to walk to all the major attractions, restaurants, and shopping areas. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of delicious options, and the staff were consistently friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our stay. We truly enjoyed our time here and would happily stay again on any future visit to Sofia.
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8/10 Very good

Ideally-located at the centre of Sofia. The hotel is nice with good facilities, although just check you are not in a room next to the lifts as that can be a bit noisy.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely junior suite. Veryh well decorated and the kkng bed w as comfortable. We had a real challenge finding the place. Maybe some more detailed directions would help since you can't just pull up to the front door. Would highly recommned this stately hotel!!
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8/10 Very good

Good location
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8/10 Very good

Good hotel in a very central and comfortable area
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8/10 Very good

perfect location. clean & comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel in the middle of the city Center with everything around and very good breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

The entire hotel was AMAZING!!! Everything was wonderful, staff, the car service, breakfast, vicinity of hotel, metro (although, we didn't use; it's right outside the front door) etc. I traveled with my 13-year old daughter and it was situated in a safe location. I highly recommend staying here if you are visiting Sofia!
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8/10 Very good

Location was good