Hotel Grand Hotel Sofia
1, Gourko Str., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 1312 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Sofia Court of Justice: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)
Council of Ministers Building: only 6 minutes away! (1,650 feet by foot)
*8.8* Ivan Vazov Theater: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)
*8.5* Archaeological Museum: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)
*8.4* Sofia Royal Palace: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)
*8.9* Russian Church St Nicholas: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)
Excellent service from check-in to check out and without any exception. Professinal staff in the restaurant, making it our preferred place for dining and breakfast. Amazing location in downtown Sofia, surrounded by popular shopping areas and landmarks. Spacious and very well maintained rooms. One of the best hotels and value for money from all places I have travelled to.
BulgariaIt's in dead center of Sofia... Staff is great and very helpful. Everything is clean and comfortable. Car was always brought warm to main entrance( winter stay). We are getting back for sure.
SerbiaNice decor, wonderful friendly helpful staff, clean, good room, great accommodation and convenient location.
United KingdomThe breakfast was great. The staff were super friendly and efficient.
GreeceThe staff was nice and did everything to make us comfortable. Sava was the nicest one .. Great and big room
IsraelThe location was superb. The services are all there. Staff, especially the concierge, was very helpful. The room was huge and so was the bathroom. The view was beautiful.
United States of AmericaWe loved the outdoor terrace. The staff was great. The location is wonderful. The rooms are huge. Everyone is extremely helpful. The concierge staff was outstanding.
United States of AmericaOne of the best hotels in the downtown area of Sofia. We got upgraded for free to executive room, which was very spacious, clean. The staff was very kind and helpful with all of our requests. Location of the hotel is the best you can dream of, close to everything in the downtown area.
United States of AmericaVery nice hotel, perfect location, lots of clubs at open area nearby. Walking distance to everything. Staffs are nice and provide good service. We like the style of the rooms too.
United States of AmericaI loved my stay at the Grand Hotel in Sofia! The staff was exceptional (especially concierge Yordan), the transfers were east, the bar and cafe were convenient, the location was incredible, and the room was clean, comfy and quiet.
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Grand Hotel Sofia This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Stay in the heart of Sofia – Excellent location – show map
One of our top picks in Sofia.Set a 5-minute walk from the Serdika underground railway station, the 5-star Grand Hotel Sofia is located right in the heart of Sofia, overlooking the City Garden. It offers large rooms, free Wi-Fi and free indoor parking.
The National Theater, the Bulgarian National bank and all government institutions are just a few steps away from the Grand Hotel Sofia. The closest metro station is a 5-minute walk away.
The hotel interior benefits from a unique collection of over 400 original oil paintings. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with satellite flat-screen TV. Private bathrooms come with a shower and a bath, as well as a hairdryer, free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.
The Shades of Red gourmet restaurant overlooks the City Garden and offers a wide selection of delights from the international and local cuisine. The Triaditza restaurant features a summer terrace and guests can also enjoy breakfast there. The hotel also provides a private lounge area.
The Grand Café with open-air terrace is the ideal venue to enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee, a drink to quench a thirst, or the delights of an extensive pastry menu. With its lush green plants and elegant décor, the terrace provides a magnificent setting for relaxing or enjoying afternoon coffee while watching the world go by.
At Grand Hotel Sofia guests can also benefit from using a fitness center, a health center and a hairstyle studio. A lobby bar, room service, laundry and dry cleaning are also available. A complimentary yoga set can be delivered to the guests room upon request, including a DVD with hatha and flow yoga or ashtanga yoga in English or Kundalini yoga in Bulgarian and a yoga mattress.
Sofia Airport is located 6.8 mi away and the hotel offers a 24-hour airport shuttle service upon request and at a surcharge. Sopharma Business Towers are 2.5 mi away and there is a direct connection to them from the nearest underground railway station. From there guests can also take a line to Business Park Sofia, located 6.2 mi away.
This is our guests' favorite part of Sofia, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
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Located in the heart of Sofia, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet
Very Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free private parking available at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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Grand Hotel Sofia earned its reputation by being the most preferred home of movie, music, and sports celebrities. With its extremely spacious rooms, first-class services and facilities, you will have the chance to enjoy the private feel that celebrities love.
What's nearby *
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City Garden0.1 miles
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Ivan Vazov Theater0.1 miles
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Garibaldi Square0.1 miles
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Archaeological Museum0.1 miles
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Sofia Royal Palace0.2 miles
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Presidency0.2 miles
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National Art Gallery0.2 miles
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Russian Church St Nicholas0.2 miles
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Crystal Park0.3 miles
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Sofia Court of Justice0.3 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Billa Supermarket0.2 miles
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Graf Ignatiev str. Open Market Market0.4 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Vitosha Ski Ski lift6.8 miles
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Vitosha Mountain12.4 miles
Closest Airports *
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Sofia Airport4 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Council of Ministers Building0.3 miles
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Banya Bashi Mosque0.4 miles
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Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski0.4 miles
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Vasil Levski Stadium Station0.7 miles
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Pirogov Hospital0.9 miles
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American Embassy Sofia2 miles
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Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda Hospital2 miles
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Sopharma Business Towers2.5 miles
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Arena Armeets2.7 miles
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Business Center Bellissimo3.1 miles
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Food: International
GRAND CAFÉ
Food: International
Facilities of Grand Hotel Sofia Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours
- Stand-up comedy Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Playground
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Turkish/Steam Bath Additional charge
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
- Solarium Additional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press Additional charge
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Shuttle service
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- Bulgarian
- English
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
| 0 - 1 year |
Can use a crib
when requested
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Can use an extra bed
when requested
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BGN 54.12 per child, per night | |
| 2+ years |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
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BGN 54.12 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Grand Hotel Sofia accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
FAQs about Grand Hotel Sofia
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Grand Hotel Sofia has 2 restaurants:
- Shades of Red
- GRAND CAFÉ
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The prices at Grand Hotel Sofia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Grand Hotel Sofia by:
- Taxi 30 minutes
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 30 minutes
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Grand Hotel Sofia (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
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Room options at Grand Hotel Sofia include:
- Double
- Suite
- Triple
- BBasic Room
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Check-in at Grand Hotel Sofia is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Guests staying at Grand Hotel Sofia can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
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Grand Hotel Sofia offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Playground
- Solarium
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Temporary art galleries
- Stand-up comedy
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
- Themed dinners
- Happy hour
- Tour or class about local culture
- Beauty services
- Facial treatments
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
