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Grand Hotel Sofia

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Sofia City Center with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Grand Hotel Sofia

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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
Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Overview of Grand Hotel Sofia

9.2 out of 10 Superb
9.2/10 Superb

Property highlights

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
Map
1 Gurko Str, Sofia, 1000
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Limo/town car service
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television

Room options

Corner suite, bright and cozy with a free transfer

  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior twin room, extremely spacious and comfortable

  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive room with great view

  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive twin room with great view

  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Single Room with Garden View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views

  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Panorama room on the top floor with a terrace

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Sofia City Center
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station - 15 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 27 min walk
  • Serdika Station - 8 min walk
  • Lavov Most Station - 18 min walk
  • Central Bus Station - Sofia - 25 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Franco's Pizza - 11 min walk
  • Слънце Луна - 8 min walk
  • Confetti - 5 min walk
  • Satsanga - 5 min walk
  • El Shada - 8 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Sofia

Grand Hotel Sofia offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for BGN 59 per vehicle one-way. You can indulge in facials or mani/pedis, and Shades of Red serves lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Public transportation is close by: Serdika Station is just 8 minutes by foot.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Property is disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global) and COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available through room service
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
On-site PCR COVID-19 testing is available for a BGN 120 fee, and antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing is available for a BGN 60 fee; reservations required for on-site testing
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 122 rooms
  • Arranged over 9 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Children

  • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (BGN 60 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
  • Train station pick-up*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2004
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site
  • Shopping mall on site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Shades of Red - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: BGN 100 per day

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 1.31 per person, per night
  • Spa fee: BGN 39 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately BGN 37.16 for adults and BGN 37.16 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of BGN 59 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • 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)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for BGN 29.34 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of BGN 58.67 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs BGN 60 per night

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas; reservations are required for some onsite facilities.

Contactless check-out is available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

On-site PCR COVID-19 testing is available for a BGN 120 fee, and antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing is available for a BGN 60 fee; reservations are required for on-site testing.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global) and COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO).

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Does Grand Hotel Sofia offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Grand Hotel 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.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Grand Hotel Sofia?
This property confirms that onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR screening) is available for a fee. Furthermore, onsite COVID-19 testing (Antigen/Rapid screening) is available for a fee, disinfectant is used to clean the property, and guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Sofia?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of BGN 58.67 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Grand Hotel Sofia?
Yes. Self parking costs BGN 60 per night.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Grand Hotel Sofia?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is BGN 59 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Hotel Sofia?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM. 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). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Grand Hotel Sofia and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy fun activities nearby like downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Grand Hotel Sofia?
Yes, Shades of Red offers garden views.
Does Grand Hotel Sofia have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Grand Hotel Sofia like?
Grand Hotel Sofia is in Sofia City Center, a short 8-minute walk from Serdika Station and 2 minutes' walk from Ivan Vazov National Theatre.

Reviews

9.2

Superb

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The front desk people are not friendly and maybe it is the culture in Sofia. People hardly respond in a nice way but the hotel itself is a 5 star all the way.
Jamal, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It's a yes from us
Central location, very spacious room, clean and nice view over the park and city beyond.
Mrs S M, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The perfect stay
The best hotel in Sofia. Really excellent service, incredible views, spacious rooms, really comfy beds and just an amazing breakfast! Really could not fault it, cannot wait to stay there again.
Ariel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location
galit, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, beautiful city