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Grand Hotel Sofia

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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Front of property
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace | Terrace/patio
Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Corner Suite bright and cozy | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1 Gurko Str, Sofia, 1000
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • National Palace of Culture
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Sofia (SOF)
    ‪17 min drive‬
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Room options

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Corner Suite bright and cozy | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Corner Suite bright and cozy

  • City view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive family room

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace | Terrace/patio

Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior twin room, extremely spacious and comfortable

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior twin room, extremely spacious and comfortable

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive twin room with great view

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive twin room with great view

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive room with great view | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive room with great view

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Single Room with Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room with Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views

  • 1507 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Panorama room on the top floor with a terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Panorama room on the top floor with a terrace

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Sofia

Located in Sofia City Center, Grand Hotel Sofia is next to City Garden and Sofia City Art Gallery. This 122-room, 5-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Palace of Culture - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Serdika Station - 8 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Sofia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shades Of Red - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Sofia

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Grand Hotel Sofia offers a gym, meeting rooms, and a business center. If you drive, self parking is BGN 60 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for BGN 78 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include coffee/tea in a common area, a computer station, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect 55-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include minibars, free newspapers, and laptop-compatible safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (BGN 60 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BGN 43 for adults and BGN 43 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Shades of Red

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for BGN 97.80 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BGN 29.34 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: BGN 100 per day
  • A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 3.00 per person, per night
  • Spa fee: BGN 39 per person, per night
  • COVID-19 testing fee (PCR screening): BGN 120 per person, per stay.
  • COVID-19 testing fee (antigen/rapid screening): BGN 60 per person, per stay.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BGN 43.00 for adults and BGN 43.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: BGN 78 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Self parking fee: BGN 60 per night
  • Pet fee: BGN 97.80 per pet, per night
  • 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: BGN 29.34 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-2:00 AM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Property requires all guests aged 12 and up receive on-site PCR COVID-19 testing (BGN 120 per person, per stay).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Sofia
Grand Sofia
Sofia Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel Sofia Hotel
Grand Hotel Sofia Sofia
Grand Hotel Sofia Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Grand Hotel Sofia offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Sofia?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Sofia on May 11, 2025 start from $129.6, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Grand Hotel Sofia?

This hotel is situated in Sofia City Center, just steps from Ivan Vazov National Theatre and Slaveykov Square, and within a short walk of National Archaeological Museum. You'll also find Church of St. George and Vitoshka Boulevard less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Yes, parking is offered for BGN 60 per night. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Spa services at the hotel include mani/pedis, facials, and body treatments.

Does Grand Hotel Sofia have a casino on the premises?

No, Grand Hotel Sofia doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Grand Hotel Sofia?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Grand Hotel Sofia a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a soaking tub, a minibar, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Grand Hotel Sofia?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Grand Hotel Sofia have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Grand Hotel Sofia serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Shades of Red.

Does Grand Hotel Sofia allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Grand Hotel Sofia for a fee of BGN 97.80 per pet, per night.

Does Grand Hotel Sofia have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Grand Hotel Sofia?

The closest major airport to Grand Hotel Sofia is Sofia Airport (SOF), which is 7.1 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy garden or city views.

Does Grand Hotel Sofia have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Grand Hotel Sofia if that's in your vacation plans.

Grand Hotel Sofia Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 724 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

evgenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My fave hotel every time I am in Sofia
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Musaab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The spa is not available every day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Quite sadistic attitude

It looked great at the beginning, though, when I arrive, there were an upset guest at the reception wondering if staff ignores him because of the black colour of his skin. The lifts are not working properly, while producing scary noises, it closes door randomly hitting you merciless. When I asked a security guya direction to the spa, he politely showed me but his uniform was stinking of sweat, quite unbearable. Room was huge but has very narrow windows with a wall to another building. Though, the hotel wasn't busy, they decided to give an upgrade to that room as I have a platinum with Expedia. Bed light on one side weren't working and another switch on for a standing lamp, as you can see from a picture, were left very dangerously dismantled, hopefully it didn't kill me. The worst part were in the evening, when I tried to sleep at 10pm but it was very loud music from outside. I contacted reception and they said in a rude way that is not their responsibility and I m in the city center. They didn't offer apologies, changing rooms or ear plugs. I don't think it is good standart for 5 stars hotel having such poor noise isolation. Also, the pillows are very uncomfortable , old and cheap quality. The breakfast was good, though. The spa looks claustrophobic and not comfortable. Somehow I got a sense that the staff of hotel is frustrated and behaving passively - aggressively with guests. Def not 5 stars, something between 2 and 3 maybe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SONIA

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

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

10/10 Excellent

SONIA

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

10/10 Excellent

Ilya

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
big and comfortable room
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
feels outdated, although some may see it as luxury.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

iliyana

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone from the staff was very friendly and spoke English. Perfect customer service thank you! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayman

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Amazing hotel

Absolutely amazing hotel, staff were super friendly and efficient, room was great, very clean and spacious and great location, what more could you possibly want or need 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kieran

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel great location

Beautiful old world hotel. Big room, comfortable bed, great location. Breakfast was excellent. Room was clean and service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethan

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Menny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

NURIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfull. Huge suit. Good service. Good breakfast. The location is great
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant and business like, exquisite furnishings and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is a must when staying in Sofia. They ALWAYS make me feel welcome and even my my arrival is delayed they are kind and smiling all the time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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