The back story 1
Grand hotels.
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The back story
Sofia Hotel Balkan and the Largo
A grand hotel in a monumental ensemble built on top of Roman Serdica.
26 of the best · Sofia, Bulgaria
25 of the Best Hotels in Sofia
From a grand hotel wrapped around a Roman church to a hotel built over an amphitheatre and a design hotel with a view of the golden domes, here are the best places to stay.
Our 26 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Around the Rotunda
Sofia Balkan Palace
A grand hotel in the Largo, wrapped around the courtyard that holds the 4th-century Rotunda of St George.
пл. Света Неделя 5Explore View on map
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A rooftop facing the cathedral
Sense Hotel Sofia
A design hotel on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, with a rooftop bar looking across to the domes of Alexander Nevsky.
бул. Цар Освободител 16Explore View on map
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Built over a Roman amphitheatre
Arena di Serdica
A hotel built over the remains of the Roman amphitheatre of Serdica, which you can see inside.
Будапеща 2-4Explore View on map
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Luxury & design 6
The grandest hotels and a design hotel with a view.
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By the City Garden
Grand Hotel Sofia
A large luxury hotel on Gurko Street beside the City Garden and the National Theatre.
Ген. Йосиф В. Гурко 1Explore View on map
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On Vasil Levski Square
Hyatt Regency Sofia
A modern luxury hotel on Vasil Levski Square, within walking distance of the cathedral and the centre.
пл. Васил Левски 1Explore View on map
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On Parliament Square
InterContinental Sofia
A large luxury hotel on Narodno Sabranie Square, facing the Parliament and close to the cathedral.
пл. Народно събрание 4Explore View on map
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A rooftop facing the cathedral
Sense Hotel Sofia
A design hotel on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, with a rooftop bar looking across to the domes of Alexander Nevsky.
бул. Цар Освободител 16Explore View on map
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Around the Rotunda
Sofia Balkan Palace
A grand hotel in the Largo, wrapped around the courtyard that holds the 4th-century Rotunda of St George.
пл. Света Неделя 5Explore View on map
Boutique & central 8
Smaller hotels in the centre.
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Built over a Roman amphitheatre
Arena di Serdica
A hotel built over the remains of the Roman amphitheatre of Serdica, which you can see inside.
Будапеща 2-4Explore View on map
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Art and design
Arte Hotel
A boutique hotel on Dondukov Boulevard, steps from the centre.
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков 5Explore View on map
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Near the Crystal Garden
Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel
A boutique hotel near the Crystal Garden and the Russian Church.
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On Vitosha Boulevard
Les Fleurs Boutique Hotel
A colourful boutique hotel on Vitosha Boulevard, in the middle of the shopping and café street.
бул. Витоша 21Explore View on map
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Central and practical
Rosslyn Thracia Hotel Sofia
A comfortable, central hotel close to Vitosha Boulevard and the sights.
Business hotels 11
Big, comfortable hotels for business travel.
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Near the cathedral
Eurostars Sofia City
A four-star hotel a short walk from Alexander Nevsky.
Стара планина 6Explore View on map
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A Sofia landmark tower
Grand Hotel Astoria
A tall landmark hotel, reopened after renovation.
бул. Ген. Тотлебен 8Explore View on map
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Good value on Cherni Vrah
Hemus Hotel
A good-value hotel on Cherni Vrah Boulevard.
бул. Черни връх 31Explore View on map
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By the NDK
Hilton Sofia
A large hotel beside the National Palace of Culture and South Park, popular for conferences.
бул. България 1Explore View on map
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A big hotel by South Park
Hotel Marinela Sofia
A large hotel by South Park, with a health club.
бул. Джеймс Баучер 100Explore View on map
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Between Vitosha and the theatre
Hotel Rila
A central hotel between Vitosha Boulevard and the National Theatre.
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By the Women’s Market
Hotel Sveta Sofia
A hotel on Pirotska, the pedestrian street near the Women’s Market.
Пиротска 18Explore View on map
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