Hotel Grand Hotel Sofia
1, Gourko Str., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 1245 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I was upgraded to a room with a terrace on the 9th level, the breakfast was reasonable considering the Covid situation. we enjoyed the new dinner menu which we found much better than previous menus.
United Arab EmiratesLocation, art works, design, cleanliness, uncomplicated parking, great staff.
GermanyThe best location, right in the center of the city. The rooms are very spacious, excellent bed and large t.v.. writing desk and sofa made it more comfortable. Huge bathroom with separate tub and shower and nice amenities. Staff were very nice.
BulgariaLocation is great, everything is within very close walking distance. Underground parking included in price, unlike other hotels from this class in the area. Rooms are very well furnished and clean. Staff is qualified and friendly.
BulgariaExcellent 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 America
Grand Hotel Sofia
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Paul
United Arab Emirates
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Patrick
Germany
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Tressa
Bulgaria
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Tsvetan
Bulgaria
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Ipivanov1
Bulgaria
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Stefan
Serbia
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Maryanne
United Kingdom
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Anna
Greece
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Ic
Israel
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Lisa
United States of America
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.
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
Free private parking available at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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Executive Room with Views to the National Theater or a City View
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Superior Room with Free Underground Parking
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Corner Suite with Free One-Way Airport Transfer
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Grand Suite with a Master King Bedroom, Living Room and Separate Working Area
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Panorama Suite on the Top Floor with Terrace and Free Transfers
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See what guests loved the most:
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Paul
United Arab Emirates“I was upgraded to a room with a terrace on the 9th level, the breakfast was reasonable considering the Covid situation. we enjoyed the new dinner menu which we found much better than previous menus.”
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Patrick
Germany“Location, art works, design, cleanliness, uncomplicated parking, great staff.”
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Tressa
Bulgaria“The best location, right in the center of the city. The rooms are very spacious, excellent bed and large t.v.. writing desk and sofa made it more comfortable. Huge bathroom with separate tub and shower and nice amenities. Staff were very nice.”
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Tsvetan
Bulgaria
“Location is great, everything is within very close walking distance. Underground parking included in price, unlike other hotels from this class in the area. Rooms are very well furnished and clean. Staff is qualified and friendly.”
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Ipivanov1
Bulgaria
“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.” Read more
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Stefan
Serbia“It'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.”
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Maryanne
United Kingdom“Nice decor, wonderful friendly helpful staff, clean, good room, great accommodation and convenient location. ”
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Anna
Greece“The breakfast was great. The staff were super friendly and efficient.”
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Ic
Israel“The staff was nice and did everything to make us comfortable. Sava was the nicest one .. Great and big room”
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Lisa
United States of America“The 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. ”
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About Grand Hotel Sofia
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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.
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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
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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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Mountain Vitosha12.4 miles
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Vitosha Ski6.8 miles
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Sofia Airport4 miles
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GRAND CAFÉ
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Amenities of Grand Hotel Sofia
Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
Most popular amenities
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
- 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
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- 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
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- Bulgarian
- English
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Cancellation/
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Children & Beds
Child policies
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.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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BGN 30.65 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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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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Guests staying at Grand Hotel Sofia can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
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Grand Hotel Sofia has 2 restaurants:
- GRAND CAFÉ
- Shades of Red
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Grand Hotel Sofia offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Playground
- Beauty services
- Facial treatments
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Temporary art galleries
- Stand-up comedy
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
- Themed dinners
- Happy hour
- Tour or class about local culture
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Grand Hotel Sofia is 1,500 feet from the center of Sofia.
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Check-in at Grand Hotel Sofia is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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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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Yes, Grand Hotel Sofia is popular with guests booking family stays.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Grand Hotel Sofia by:
- Taxi 30min
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 30min
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Room options at Grand Hotel Sofia include:
- Double
- Suite
- BBasic Room
- Apartment
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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
