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Avel Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Sofia guesthouse with bar/lounge

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Near the airport, Avel Guesthouse offers a warm welcome with a charming garden and terrace. Unwind in the bar or stay connected with in-room WiFi. With bike rentals, tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry services available on site.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Casino shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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The price is CA $126
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
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About the area

Map
40 Letostrui Street, Sofia, 1836

What's nearby

  • Serdika Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 8 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 10 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 14 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station - 15 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Family pizza&restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shop Point - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Сладкарница Неделя - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Question Mark Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Family Pizza & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Avel Guesthouse

Located just 2.5 mi (4 km) from the airport, Avel Guesthouse offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Transfers

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

    • Area shuttle*
    • Shopping center shuttle*
    • Casino shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 2009
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping on request

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 1.02 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 5.0 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 5
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle, casino shuttle, and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 5 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Avel Guest House

Avel Guest House Sofia

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Avel Guesthouse Sofia

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Frequently asked questions

Does Avel Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Avel Guesthouse 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 Avel Guesthouse?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Avel Guesthouse?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Avel Guesthouse?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 5.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Avel Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of EUR 5 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Avel Guesthouse and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Does Avel Guesthouse have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, cookware, and a refrigerator.

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Reviews

Avel Guesthouse Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay. Very helpful manager.
Eldo, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room with a helpful host!

Room was spacious and clean, the host was easily contacted and was helpful with changing plans.
Austin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

Great little guesthouse near airport. Jordan was amazing I had a very early 3.30am check in and he had no problems driving me there. Highly recommended
Niki, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I spent a short night here between flights. You can not get better service.
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Better take another hotel or hostel

Please do not stay here when you arrive Sofia at night. You will not find it and if find it there is nó reception welcome you. Room is very basic. Toilette smelled bad and not have a really shower. Except private room, hostels may be much better and cheaper. Far away from center and not easy get to by public transportation. Communication is difficult. Please do not stay here if you are looking for cheap hotel. Overall is bad so it is expensive for everything .
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Das Zimmer war um 16 uhr bei Ankunft leider nicht vorbereitet, musste denn 1 std auf die Reinigung vorort warten, schlechte Vorbereitung.
Ibrahim, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Perfect airport location for a short stay

A clean place, perfect for a short stay. The hosts were very nice, pleasant, and accommodating. Would definitely stay there again.
Dessislava, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Outstanding hospitality

Great place to stay for an early flight. Hospitality is beyond any expectations. Jordan was so kind and offered his help organising taxi in the morning.
Miroslava, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A kind man a cozy house

Jordan is a kind man, picked me from the airport to the house. The house is not too large but has all the facilities.
Shuai, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Удобно!!!

Вполне комфортно! Нет ни претензий, ни нареканий. Не стыдно рекомендовать этот отель тем, кто имеет ночные авиа-вылеты, т.к. хозяин отеля очень любезен и сам отвозит своих гостей в аэропорт, что особенно удобно.
Natalia, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Am Flughafen holte uns trotz Verabredung keiner ab, dann wilde Taxifahrt quer duch die Stadt, abgeladen im völligen Dunkeln um Mitternacht in einem nicht ganz so tollen Stadtviertel, nach einigen Telefonaten bekamen wir telefonisch mitgeteilt, wie wir ins Zimmer kommen- ohne persönliche Begrüßung. Zimmer war einfach, etwas hellhörig, für eine Nacht noch erträglich. Am nächsten Tag hat uns dann der Chef wieder zum Flughafen gebracht auch als Wiedergutmachung für den verpatzten nächtlichen Transfer, das war in Ordnung. Nur für Puristen und Abenteurer!
Arnim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel close to the airport

great hotel close to airport. Great service. I will stay there again.
Piotr, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Incredibly helpful!

Yordan was incredibly helpful and friendly towards us. Hope to book again soon! Thanks to you!
Louie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great bargain for the price

Super friendly owner and manager. Responsive. Goes out of his way to be helpful. Will stay here again.
Patrick, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Not good. Noisy place.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

great value for short stay

I wasn't given the best room, ground floor so a lot of traffic noise but comfy bed. Absolutely fine for an overnight stay. Yordan was not there but phoned to make sure everything was alright. I pointed out that there wasn't a microwave in the shared kitchen and intended to cook my own food. Within half an hour a microwave appeared so I can't fault the customer service. The booked taxi arrived on time next morning. I've stayed here before and would certainly book again and recommend. It's close to the airport and great value.
Brenda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, nice room, spacious, air conditioning, public transport nearby
Pedro, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Stay

Amazing all around. Yordan was the most accommodating and helpful person we've ever met. He went above and beyond to provide us with the most amazing experience. Thank you Yordan!
Kent, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Near Sofia airport, 15mn, useful in case of a very

The choice was made only on the near location of Sofia airport and price. Not to pay too much for a very short night!
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

PERFECT FOR MY SHORT TRIP!!!

Yordan the owner pick me up at 1:30am with a smile and very helpful. Room was perfect, clean, comfy with everything I needed for my short stay. I would recommend this guest house to all my friends.
Verified

6/10 Good

The room was very basic but clean with a reasonably comfortable bed. The owner was great very accommodating and helpful and collected me from airport and delivered me to bus station next morning, helping me get the correct ticket. He was very pleasant courteous & helpful. The only worry for me was that where I was staying appeared to be a converted garage / storeroom. Which had a shower room and a window. But I was the only person in that building there were neighbors ( with a noisy dog) up an outside stair and owners stayed some undefined distance away. As I am a woman on my own with no Bulgarian language, staying in a not very nice area this was a bit of a worry. It was Ok for the one night I was there and perhaps for students it would be fine but not for a single female on her own. It was an inexpensive, basic, one night stopover and as that was fine.
Verified

2/10 Poor

Never ever again

totalt uanstændigt som jeg skrev til jer den 16.6, hvorfor skal jeg starte forfra nu med en klage, halllooooo ?
Verified

8/10 Very good

Удобный уголок для улетающих из Софии.

Можно пожить рядом с простым народом Болгарии.Район позволяет.
Verified

4/10 Fair

Noisy Hotel Close to a busy road!

Air con does not work; dogs keep barking outside; traffic is noisy (cars and motorbikes going up and down all night and you can hear people talking outside as they walk buy. You can hear other guests at the hotel making noise as they come and go. I was woken up about 3 or 4 times in the early morning by guests leaving and talking loudly outside my room! Why I paid their high fees to not be able to sleep because of all the noise - I do not know? Bathroom is damp and smells. I would not stay in this hotel again even if it was free. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone!!!!
Verified

8/10 Very good

Une soirée memorable' avec visite des monuments historique du centre Sofia, des hôtes très sympathiques et un plus, yordan parle couramment le français. Nous reviendrons. C'est sur!!!