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Hotel Rila Sofia

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Tsar Kaloyan str.,6, Sofia, SOF, 1000
  • Place, Sofia Court House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ivan Vazov National Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sofia Central Mineral Baths
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sofia (SOF)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Economy Twin Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Hotel Rila Sofia

Hotel in Sofia with bars/lounges and nightclub
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a nightclub and 2 bars/lounges. Other amenities include a conference centre, a coffee shop/cafe and a business centre. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Hotel Rila Sofia offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

During your stay at Hotel Rila Sofia, you're just a quick walk from City Garden. Enjoy features like 2 bars, a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from City Garden and Yellow Pavement
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A business centre, 2 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available.

Event space at this hotel measures 429 square feet (40 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A nightclub, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Rila Sofia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Sofia hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Hotel Rila Sofia has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 10.20 for adults and EUR 10.20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (429 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.02 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: EUR1.40 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

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 EUR 10.20 for adults and from EUR 10.20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • 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)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Hotel Rila Sofia offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 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

  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Rila Sofia
Rila Hotel
Rila Sofia
Hotel Rila
Hotel Rila Sofia Hotel
Hotel Rila Sofia Sofia
Hotel Rila Sofia Hotel Sofia

Hotel Rila Sofia Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 64 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, near the major monuments, restaurants and parks. The check in was stressful, with the reception insisting that I had cancelled the rooms (I had cancelled one day out of three). It took us some time to correct the misunderstanding. Otherwise, the hotel is clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is, honestly, past its prime. However, given the exceptionally low price, one knows that going in. Given that, it was clean and comfortable and walkable to all of the major attractions in Sofia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very outdated Lobby is upgraded but all else is from back in the communist era Great location though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teodor

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

Sleeps well

Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sun

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful restaurant next door and nice accommodations and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nevena

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

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location. Walking distance to all the major sights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

R N

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Awful check in. Lobby packed when I arrived(coach party?) popped out for a beer and when I came back the single woman on the desk struggled to cope. WiFi in room was useless-I had to go down to the lobby to update email etc. Overall the condition of the room showed a need for complete refurbishment, which should include additional soundproofing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Siyka

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desislava

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

4/10 Poor

Martin

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a room on the 3rd floor Every part in there was outdated.Beds sheets were clean.Lobby looks ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zornitsa

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

Great location!

Great location! Cool style!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vadim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Erald

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zornitsa

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

Nothing like before! Excellent!

Nothing like before!!! Excellent location and experience! Staff is perfect! Lovely mixture of modern Scandinavian and old communistic style! Just adorable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim, LOS ANGELES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in walking distance to many Sofia attractions: cathedrals, palace/museum, art galleries, archaeological museum, etc. plus metro and bus/tram lines. We really enjoyed the adjoining Italian restaurant.

8/10 Good

KWOK KUEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

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

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing! The personnel were really attentive and helped us booking a cab in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar

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

Beautiful room

Thank you it was lovely and beautiful rook 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

A great base for a trip to Sofia

The location is great and the staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

shamiram

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old and loud.

The hotel is very old and the tub is so deep and slippery. I was so scared of taking a shower. At night time there was partying and drinking until dawn. It gets so loud we couldn’t sleep. And in the morning trucks come by to collect alcohol bottles from the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional staff, it is clear they really value their customers
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023