Rila Hotel Sofia
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About this property
Located in the heart of Sofia, just 164 feet from Sofia’s main shopping street and within a short walk of Sedrika Metro Station, Vitosha, Rila Hotel has a bar, a modern restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. It offers spacious rooms, most with views over the city and Vitosha Mountain. Free WiFi access is offered throughout. All rooms at Rila Hotel Sofia are equipped with air conditioning, mini bar and a kettle. They all include an private bathroom with shower, while some open out to a balcony or terrace. Some units have a separate living room and bedroom. Guests can taste modern cuisine at the KOTO restaurant, while classic cocktails can be enjoyed at the Diip Bar. The famous PM Club with DJ music, cocktails and lively atmosphere is located inside the hotel. Extra services include laundry and dry cleaning, while airport shuttle can also be arranged on request and at extra charge. The National Theater Ivan Vazov and the Serdika Metro Station are both a 7-minute walk away. The Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral and the National Palace of Culture can both be reached on foot in 20 minutes.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Terrace
- Elevator
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ivo
United States“Location, location, location! The staff is very professional and accommodating! They are remodeling it now. Even in an old room, it is ok to use it to sleep—a perfect place for exploring Sofia and not dropping money on unnecessary BS. However, it...” 
Daniela
Mexico“Location. Steps aways from the Main Street where all the restaurant, bars and shops are.”- İrik
Turkey“i like hospitality of reception. we landed at 4am in sofia terminal. we were walking around and so tired of road. after long walk i checked booking and saw this hotel had available room. until check in they let us sit in lobby so we rested a bit....” - Tania
Canada“All great, except the fact that you see roofs through the window…” 
Laurent
France“Second time in this hotel, but last time, I was in the non renovated part. This time, I was in the brand new part (fully renovated) and it was perfect! The location is just the best one, nearby to any top place in Sofia, restaurants, pedestrian...”
Evgeni
Bulgaria“They let me in before the check in time and the AC was switched on to warn up the room.”- Javor
Switzerland“Very comfortable bed. The room was nicely renovated. Great view of Sofia and Mount Vitosha.” 
Tihomir United States“Excellent location and very kind and professional staff. Highly recommend Rila hotel!”- Dimiter Bulgaria“Friendly staff, upgraded rooms, excellent location!”
Pamela
Qatar“The hotel is like 500m away from metro and less than 1km to Alexander Nevsky church which is very convenient as I stayed only over the weekend. There’s an Italian resto on same building and food is great.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Lege Bar and Dinner
- CuisineInternational • European • Grill/BBQ
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as 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
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that the property does not have a private parking. The only parking available nearby is part of the Municipal Blue Parking Zone, which is available at a surcharge and for up to 2 hours. For more information, please contact the property directly.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
