Located in Sofia City Center, Sense Hotel Sofia offers a luxurious retreat with its rooftop terrace and serene garden. Guests rave about the bar and can also unwind at the indoor pool, gym, or indulge in a massage at Sense Spa.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Pool
Airport transfer
Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Self parking
Room service
Conference center
Business center
Meeting rooms
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
The current price is CA $248
CA $248
CA $276 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Why we love this property
Work and play balance
Located in the city center, this hotel offers meeting rooms and a business center. After work, guests can unwind at the spa, sauna, or bar lounge.
Cuisine for every taste
Mediterranean flavors shine at this hotel's restaurant, where guests savor delicious cuisine. A buffet breakfast and stylish bar complete the dining options.
Spa escape
The full-service spa offers daily massage treatments. A sauna, steam room, and fitness area provide rejuvenation, while the garden creates a peaceful retreat.
Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Sofia Airport (SOF) - 15 min drive
Sofia Sever Station - 14 min drive
Sofia Central Station - 30 min walk
Serdika Station - 12 min walk
Lavov Most Station - 21 min walk
Central Bus Station - Sofia - 26 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Лампата - градинката Кристал - 3 min walk
Бар Кристалъ - 2 min walk
Ritz Café Bar Aperitivo - 1 min walk
Sense Rooftop Bar
Бар Бар - 2 min walk
About this property
Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say good things about the bar. Public transportation is close by: Serdika Station is just 12 minutes by foot.
At a glance
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Hotel size
71 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
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 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (EUR 30 per night)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (late night)
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2013
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Espresso maker
Slippers
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Egyptian cotton sheets
Memory foam mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Local maps
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
Sense Gastro Bar - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Sense Rooftop Bar - This rooftop bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: EUR 50 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
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 28 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
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)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 18 2026 to May 18 2026 (dates subject to change):
Fitness facilities
Sauna
Spa
Spa/Beauty services
Swimming pool
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 55.15 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Parking
Covered self parking costs EUR 30 per night
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
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 and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Hotel Sense Sofia
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels 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.
Is there a pool at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from March 18 2026 to May 18 2026 (dates subject to change).
Are pets allowed at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 30 per night.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?
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 Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Check-in start time: 2:00 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). Contactless check-in is available.
What is there to do at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels and nearby?
Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Mediterranean cuisine.
What's the area around Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels like?
Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels is in Sofia City Center, a short 1-minute walk from Bulgarian Parliament and 4 minutes' walk from Alexander Nevski Cathedral.
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Reviews
Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The spa facilities are epic, with a pool, hot tub, cool tub, sauna, and steam room, and the staff are fantastic. (5 reviews)
Breakfast was great with excellent views and outstanding service. (7 reviews)
The hot tub was part of the epic spa facilities, a true escape from the day to day grind. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2026
Spacious, clean room, very friendly staff…
Alexander
Alexander, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
First time booking via Expedia but visited this hotel before. Absolutely perfect, beautiful rooms and excellent service.
Elanur (Ela)
Elanur (Ela), 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
Good value for money. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Nice spa too.
Sander
Sander, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2025
Great location
Kelly
Kelly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2023
Great hotel and very cosy with a nice roof top bar/restaurant
Rakesh
Rakesh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
Excellent restaurant and rooftop bar.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2023
The roof top bar and restaurant are great.
Baron
Baron, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Perfect city hotel
Can only recomend the hotel. Perfect location in the city center and close to the airport. Nice and spacious rooms and good staff.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2023
The hotel is very well located, within walking distance to several attractions and has excellent amenities. Highly recommend staying at this hotel!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2023
The hotel was amazingly nice. Spacious comfortable clean room and the breakfast was outstanding. The view from the rooftop bar is also spectacular.
Junko
Junko, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2023
Spot on , great location
andrew
andrew, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 27, 2025
One of the best hotels in Sofia
Great rooms, generous size, modern amenities
Careful the rooftop is closed for renovations (it's their no1 feature)
Francois
Francois, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Perfect
Excellent location! Room very comfortable, staff was great. Coming back.
FABIOLA
FABIOLA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2024
We liked everything. Helpful staff, clean and quiet room, good breakfast, excellent breakfast staff including Slavka.
Dolores
Dolores, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
We stayed here for 4 nights. It was such a lovely hotel. So comfortable, large spacious room. And comfortable beds. It was cleaned daily. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Very professional. The location was brilliant, right in the city centre. Lots of cafes and restaurants nearby as well as the main town centre. Everything is as walking distance. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Najma
Najma, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 9, 2025
This hotel is located in teh center of Sofia. The gym is ok, a little small for me, I felt a little claustrophobic. The sauna is good. The only ting I did not like - the car parking charges unexpected (20 euro per day), When I was booking the hotel there was no info about it.
Oleg
Oleg, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2024
Very nice hotel but beware of houskeeping
Very cool adn cpmfortable boutique hotel in a an excellent downtown location. Amazing rooftoop restaurant and bar with some of teh best views in town and an excellent cusine. I would have given the full marks for service except for teh fact that once again a cleaning lady from housekeeping stormed into teh room catching me in my birthday suit, seems to be a common theam in many hotels.
ZIV
ZIV, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 21, 2024
Sense hotel Sofia, while its location is undeniably convenient—just a short walk from many of the city’s major attractions—the overall experience didn’t quite meet my expectations. The proximity to key sites made it easy to explore without needing transportation, which was a definite plus.
However, I was disappointed with the room and service standards. The room felt a bit outdated and lacked the comfort I was hoping for. Additionally, the service seemed somewhat inattentive, and certain requests took longer to fulfill than expected.
While the location is fantastic for tourists, I believe there’s room for improvement in terms of the hotel’s accommodation and service quality.
Gaurav
Gaurav, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 9, 2025
Book another hotel in Sofia for this price class!
Room is outdated, bathroom to small and not good maintained, for this price level there are so many better places in Sofia. Especially the service on the rooftop is from the one you never want to come back even if they offer you free food and drinks. We just wanted to have a drink (and leave within one hour) and even as hotel guests we where not allowed to get a table with nice view because that was all reserved, during our complete stay there ALL window tables staid empty, I even made pictures from this since this is so ridiculous, every good hotel which I know gives priority or value to his hotel guests, this one is doing to opposite, we gave even a second chance the next day and it was even worse so never ever we will go back here. The one and only good thing about this place is the Juri restaurant downstairs, they have very good and friendly staff and the food and atmosphere is great, they should definitely consider going to another location since this hotel and surrounding doesn’t fit their class.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 9, 2024
Weird impressions
It has been a weird experience. On one hand this is considered to be a unique-style hotel, but certain details were not to my taste. Positives: the breakfast room on the 9th floor - excellent views, ok food and service. The Jintu Asian restaurant on the ground floor - top notch. The pool and sauna area - ok, but the steam sauna was steamless. Negatives: my room was on the 1st floor among the conference rooms. Street view was nothing to enjoy. Door-type window blinds was the most strange thing I’ve ever seen. The shower door leaked water out onto the bathroom floor and I always had to use a big towel to collect it. The water pressure is simply to high. The most dissapointing was that the room didn’t look modern - had no USB pirts, chargibg stations and TV was difficult to manage with just a few programs really working. My conclusion - not worth its high price.
Mindaugas
Mindaugas, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2023
Beautiful hotel, great area, service needs work
This hotel was a great value because it was beautiful and in a great location. My room was huge and luxurious. Breakfast was really good if relatively limited choices. My only complaint was the service. They were pleasant at check-in, but they gave me a room on the 8th floor. When I mentioned that all the reviews said not to get a room on an upper floor because the noise from the rooftop bar, they accommodated me, but identified me as “noise-sensitive”. Bigger problem was that reception said I would not need a reservation for the rooftop bar after 11:00 PM (which admittedly I though was odd for a Saturday night if it was such a local hotspot). So I went to dinner, and when I came back around midnight, I went up to the bar and it was heaving, of course. The hostess was borderline rude, and had me sit at a table outside of the main bar area. After waiting for 10 minutes with no further attention, I went back up to the hostess station and asked if I could order a drink, and she begrudgingly took my order and then delivered the drink a couple minutes later. As I was finishing my cocktail and getting ready to leave, she came up and told me they had a place at the bar for me and when I declined, she seemed a little annoyed with me. Check out was also a little clunky, because even with a deposit on file, which more than covered my charges, they ran another charge on my credit card, which made me a little uneasy and honestly, the explanation was not very clear.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2026
Perfect as described
Virginie
Virginie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2025
Great hotel near all areas of Sofia for shopping etc
Louise
Louise, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2025
Loved my entire experience at Hotel Sense, from the service to the room to the breakfast. Thank you for everything