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Grand Hotel Sofia

5.0 star property
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Situated on a city street corner, this hotel features a classic architectural style with a symmetrical facade and large windows.
Enjoy a romantic meal on this rooftop terrace with a city and mountain view.
Relax in a spacious room with a seating area, flat-screen TV, and city views.
Experience the grand piano in our beautifully decorated lobby, surrounded by elegant seating and tasteful decor.
Enjoy a city view from the comfort of a spacious bed, accompanied by a desk, armchairs, and a vase of flowers.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1 Gurko Str, Sofia, 1000
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • National Palace of Culture
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Sofia (SOF)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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View all photos for Corner Suite bright and cozy

Corner Suite bright and cozy | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films

Corner Suite bright and cozy

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive family room

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace

Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace | Terrace/patio

Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior twin room, extremely spacious and comfortable

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior twin room, extremely spacious and comfortable

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive twin room with great view

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive twin room with great view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive room with great view | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive room with great view

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Single Room with Garden View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Single Room with Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views

Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views

  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Panorama room on the top floor with a terrace | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Panorama room on the top floor with a terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Grand Hotel Sofia

Luxury hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking.
Grand Hotel Sofia offers 122 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and bidets. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Grand Hotel Sofia's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from City Garden. You'll find features such as a restaurant, a gym and a bar.
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Shades of Red
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from City Garden and Sofia City Art Gallery
  • Airport and train station pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

A fitness centre, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Grand Hotel Sofia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Sofia hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Shades of Red – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (BGN 58.67 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: BGN 43.03 for adults and BGN 43.03 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Shades of Red

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: BGN 97.80 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BGN 29.34 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: BGN 100 per day
  • A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 3.00 per person, per night
  • Administrative fee: BGN 0.27 per person, per night
  • Spa fee: BGN 29.33 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately BGN 43.03 for adults and from BGN 43.03 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: BGN 78.23 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Self-parking fee: BGN 58.67 per night
  • Pet fee: BGN 97.80 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: BGN 29.34 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Grand Hotel Sofia offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Sofia
Grand Sofia
Sofia Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel Sofia Hotel
Grand Hotel Sofia Sofia
Grand Hotel Sofia Hotel Sofia

Grand Hotel Sofia Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne, Singapore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, the name is right, it is a "grand" and stately hotel. The rooms are enormous. Everything worked well and the staff were helpful. The location is central and very convenient for exploring Sofia on foot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

martha z

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence Agbigbi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manish

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atanas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence Agbigbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Nokomis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A grand, classic, well preserved hotel. Very comfy. Very good restaurant with good waiting staff. Lightening fast laundry which was a great surprise. Short walking distance ro several government offices if on business.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Pavel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad food

Hotel ia nice, rooms are huge, but the breakfast buffet is dreadful. Few choices and taste is not very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

roman

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

A very good well presented hotel in a great location for the city attractions, bars and restaurants. The hotel was comfortable with huge bedrooms, great shower room, temperature control and wi-fi. The breakfast was excellent with a good choice of hot or cold. The staff were very attentive and helpful, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

nissim

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, the rooms are very big and comfortable,but you need all the the time to tell them to live coffee even that the clean the room and the can see that non left
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
probably the best hotel in Sofia, amazing room upgrade, excellent breakfast,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

dumitru, orlando

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

ilan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

evgenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My fave hotel every time I am in Sofia
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Musaab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The spa is not available every day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Quite sadistic attitude

It looked great at the beginning, though, when I arrive, there were an upset guest at the reception wondering if staff ignores him because of the black colour of his skin. The lifts are not working properly, while producing scary noises, it closes door randomly hitting you merciless. When I asked a security guya direction to the spa, he politely showed me but his uniform was stinking of sweat, quite unbearable. Room was huge but has very narrow windows with a wall to another building. Though, the hotel wasn't busy, they decided to give an upgrade to that room as I have a platinum with Expedia. Bed light on one side weren't working and another switch on for a standing lamp, as you can see from a picture, were left very dangerously dismantled, hopefully it didn't kill me. The worst part were in the evening, when I tried to sleep at 10pm but it was very loud music from outside. I contacted reception and they said in a rude way that is not their responsibility and I m in the city center. They didn't offer apologies, changing rooms or ear plugs. I don't think it is good standart for 5 stars hotel having such poor noise isolation. Also, the pillows are very uncomfortable , old and cheap quality. The breakfast was good, though. The spa looks claustrophobic and not comfortable. Somehow I got a sense that the staff of hotel is frustrated and behaving passively - aggressively with guests. Def not 5 stars, something between 2 and 3 maybe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SONIA

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SONIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024