16 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
#54 of 185 hotels in Sofia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 411 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 27, 2024
Katie
United KingdomSmoking is not restricted so the rooftop area looking at the Cathedral stank! Our shower flooded all over the bedroom and we had to move. Lack of maintenance. The shower drain was filled with hair etc. yuk
The location and roof top restaurant. The food was excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Pavel
BulgariaThe hotel needs to be renovated at some point, but still amazing
The new restaurant at the hotel is amazing
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Kamena
BulgariaI've stayed a couple of times in Sense Hotel and it never disappoints. Superb customer service, amazing facilities and great location. The guy who checked me in went above and beyond to accommodate my requests. I will definitely come back. Thank you!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Meghan
United States of AmericaThe rooftop bar was smokey, loud and overpriced... it was difficult to enjoy what would have been a great view.
Loved the room and bathroom -- clean, comfortable and quiet. The big windows were very nice and the sun coming in made it very bright and cheery. Valet parking was quite convenient.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Dina
Czech Republicsmoking inside - I can tolarate it in the bar, but it really bothered me in the restaurant
great restaurant downstairs and wonderful bar upstairs. The room had a big terrace and was overall comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Michael
United KingdomMinor thing, the a/c didn't properly work but could just open the window when needed.
as usual great experience at the Sense, staff very helpful, and great location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Jake
AustraliaGym is very small and some guests are intoxicated due to the rooftop bar being so popular
Great staff and beautiful rooms
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Yulia
United KingdomUnfortunately sound isolation is not perfect, at night I could hear road traffic. I also didn’t figure out how to adjust AC, so it was very cold in my room. Sauna wasn’t very warm either.
Beautiful design, spacious rooms, perfect location.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Paul
IrelandFantastic stay. Staff were supper helpful. Food at rooftop is excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing.
Great staff, rooms, food, location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 22, 2024
Neil
United KingdomNothing
Location, clean, good facilities
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Vasileios
GreeceThe room door cannot be locked from inside, housekeeping enter after knocking two times, without waiting an answer The cleaning of the room was not proper They have a restaurant at the ground floor, but you can’t charge the bill at your room, but you have to pay directly, there is nowhere this information At the same time on the roof top restaurant, they look after to take reservations from outside clients and they don’t keep space for residents
Location was perfect Breakfast was ok, on the 9th floor with panoramic views
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Steve
United KingdomSingle beds were a little narrow. One member of staff on the top floor bar was really rude - her attitude was unacceptable and she made it feel like we didn't belong there. When we finally did get sat down in the bar the bar was very smokey, I understand that this is in line with local custom but for someone from the UK felt old-fashioned. Prices in the top floor bar were extortionate also.
Room was beautiful, spa was really nice and well maintained. View from the top floor bar was wonderful and the drinks and food up there pretty good. Warm welcome from the staff including a welcome drink, the scent used in the reception area was very nice. Location was super central for all of the main areas of Sofia.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Brandon
United States of AmericaOnly thing that sucked was the Wi-Fi wouldn't reach my room but cellular service worked fine anyways.
An all around excellent hotel. From the location central to all the sights, the in-hotel bar and spa make it arguably the best in town. And they serve an amazing Shopska salad. There are 360 degree views of the city from the rooftop. Nikola, Nourhan, Todor were great in taking care of everything I needed. The ambiance of the room was super minimalist, modern and sleek. The fridge and mini bar is kept behind one of the closet doors. A small detail carefully thought out. Would highly recommend people in Sofia stay here!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Liliya
BulgariaPerfect location, cozy and big room, great view (higher floors), friendly and helpful staff. The rooftop bar is perfect for a drink after dinner.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 20, 2023
Christian
Luxembourg/
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Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 12, 2023
Martin
SerbiaThere is literally nothing I could find to dislike.
Beautifully designed and appointed but also comfortable. Very conveniently located to the major landmarks.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 11, 2023
Emilia
United KingdomIt has a high end vibe
Very spacious, clean and tidy
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 5, 2023
Mikhail
SwitzerlandGot a room with 2 separate beds (knew about this in advance), which were rather narrow; the view from 2nd floor to the backyard can't be called fantastic; smokers in the bar late evening / at night (probbaly normal thing for Sofia)
Reach breakfast, hotel's location, friendly and attentive staff, spacious bathroom, quick check-in and check-out
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 20, 2023
Ioana
AustriaAmenities, staff friendliness, restaurant facilities
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 12, 2023
Martina
BulgariaThe room was not prepared for a couple, but for a single traveller (only one bathrobe, one pair of slippers). The staff doesn’t speak Bulgarian.
Design, location,
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 30, 2023
Alexander
United Kingdomwhile the rooms are generally great, in our room the shower screen was leaking, so quite a lot of water leaked out when having a shower, and i think this was resulting in a unpleasant odour from the grouting outside. Basically there was an unpleasant odour and we associated it with having a shower and that the shower was leaking quite badly.
As always love staying at the Sense hotel, rooms are wonderful, and facilities are fantastic (spa and roof top bar).
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 19, 2023
Susan
AustraliaHaving some milk available in the fridge for my cup of coffee!
Beautiful room, loved the rooftop bar but the staff was exceptional. Sadly, both my husband and daughter were ill during our stay. The reception staff were outstanding in helping me organise a doctor. We were all very grateful and appreciative for this.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 18, 2023
Daniel
United KingdomI didn't like: *The cost - the room was a bit pricey and for that price I paid there should be a bit more included in the room package, for example additional minibar access or perhaps some discount at the rooftop bar to even the price out a bit. *The steam room wasn't available on my visit, so again for the price I paid i'd expect all the spa facilities to be open and available to use.
I liked: *The bed, it was very comfy *The view from the room and rooftop bar was excellent *The food at the rooftop bar and breakfast was very nice *The controls in the room on lighting is a nice touch *The bathroom facilities were all great *The spa, pool and hot tub were all excellent *All the staff were friendly - and although I didn't ask for my clothes to be arranged neatly on the Monday of my stay I appreciated that a member of staff gave my clothes a tidy and put on the radio for me on my return to the room as i'd come back from a busy day out *Great decor all around the hotel *Good location and close to several landmarks in Sofia
Stayed in October 2023
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