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Hotel California

3.0 star property
Hotel in Sofia with a health club and a sauna

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior entrance
Terrace/patio
Fireplace
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Biglastr. 30, Sofia, 1407
  • Place, Vitosha Blvd
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Vitoshka Boulevard
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, National Palace of Culture
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sofia (SOF)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Living room

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 247 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 312 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sofia

Located in Lozenets, Hotel California is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Expo 2000 Congress Centre and Borisova Gradina Park. This 26-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Tokuda Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sofia Zoo - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Vitosha Blvd - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Vitoshka Boulevard - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • National Palace of Culture - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Moesia/New Bulgarian University Metro Station - 12 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 21 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Бирария При Кулата - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Habib Beirut - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dana Near&Far - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lavené - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Forest cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel in Sofia with a health club and a sauna
At Hotel California, guests have access to a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and express check-in.
Guests can expect free WiFi and wired Internet, along with satellite TV. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer jetted tubs and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include minibars, free local calls, and safes. Housekeeping is not available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a sauna.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Teacher Ivans House

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 2.00 per person, per night

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

California Sofia
Hotel California Sofia
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Sofia
Hotel California Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel California?

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

What's there to see near Hotel California?

This hotel is situated in Lozenets within a short 8-minute walk of Borisova Gradina Park and also 14 minutes on foot from Park Center. You'll also find National Palace of Culture and Vasil Levski Stadium within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel California?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Hotel California feature a casino?

No, Hotel California doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel California?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel California good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel California?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in all guestrooms.

Does Hotel California have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel California serves breakfast for a surcharge at Teacher Ivans House.

Does Hotel California allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel California.

Does Hotel California have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Hotel California?

The closest major airport to Hotel California is Sofia Airport (SOF), which is 7 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel California?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel California.

Does Hotel California offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Hotel California.

Reviews

Hotel California Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

OK for one night stay

OK for one night stay. Staff was polite and helpful. Bed was comfortable. Very outdated room in need of total renovation. Hairs all over the bed and towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zhan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Traytcho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Violeta

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janne

Quiet area near underground station and wonderful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

NickR, UK

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

Quirky, but not a bad choice

Somewhat old fashioned, but the room had plenty of charm. Close to James Bourchier metro station, not much more than 5 minutes walk. Next to the hotel is a small supermarket, useful for supplies and snacks etc (hotel restaurant is only open at breakfast time). The room had many lights, with a total of 16 switches and 2 dimmers to control them all... There was a jacuzzi-style bath, rather ancient, in need of refurbishment and incredibly complicated to operate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

nor

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

A good short stay

We had a late check-in at 3am in the morning. The person at reception was helpful speeding things up so that we can go straight to our rooms to rest. We booked two triple beds rooms. We had a good short stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great Value - Good Location - Thoughtful Service

First off, this is a smoking hotel where guests can smoke in their rooms. If the smell of cigarette smoke really bothers you, this hotel might not be your best choice. Otherwise, we had a spacious room with a small sitting area and 2 big windows - that opened! - looking onto the back courtyard. The room was quiet, the bed comfortable, and the air conditioning was excellent, keeping us cool even during 30°+ days. The wifi was great, too: fast and reliable. Service was lovely. We asked to look at 3 different rooms and the front desk clerk was amenable. One evening, we asked to sit in the pretty seating in the courtyard, and the front desk gentleman intuited that we wanted to have our evening meal there - we had a bag of take-away groceries from the 24-hour supermarket next door - so offered us plates, cutlery, and even glasses for our beers! The room itself might not be the cleanest - walls need a good wiping as do lightswitches and such - but bed linens and the bath were spotless. The location of the hotel is excellent: a 7 minute walk from Bourchier Metro, a cheerful outdoor beer garden at the top of the street as you exit the Metro, and the hotel itself is next to a well-stocked 24-hour supermarket. This hotel is excellent value for money. I'd return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tired Hotel

Hotel is a bit tired and my jacuzzi bath was in a poor state. Not much in area but it was only a quick stop over for me.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

8/10 Good

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bathtub was French style and it was impossible not to spill water given that there were no curtains and the tub was only 3 feet tall.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I knew the price I was not expecting the stars but still I did get disappointed as the rooms did smell and everything was really old. Even though they did clean the rooms still you get the filling of dirt inside those rooms. I would suggest it just as the last resource given the affordable price and the possibility for a 24-hour check-in.

6/10 Okay

Blueeve, Kent UK

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel in the town centre

Nice experience, only stayed for a night. The staff are very helpful

10/10 Excellent

William, Bartow, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel. Staff was incredible. The included breakfast was one of the best on our trip, and the lady that ran the breakfast room and the lovely patio restaurant was wonderful. Also, we wanted to arrange a trip to the mountains and the staff arranged a driver for us. Convenient to public transportation for city sightseeing.

8/10 Good

Harleen

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

6/10 Okay

J, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok hotel

Decadent. Looks like it is in slow decline, but the location was good, so I stayed 2 nights. Large room. Internet worked.

8/10 Good

charles, malta

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

good value for money

rooms very clean and comfortable beds ,reception very help full, the only dissapointment was in the breakfast as had to pay for the water . location good just 5 min walk to the nearest metro or tram no10 which takes you direct to the center .

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great rooms but no garden.

The room was very nice and the staff in general were very friendly. Although a garden or open space would have made a considerable difference to the experience - especially during the summer when it would be nice to have a place to relax outdoors. The hotel itself is spacious and well established but it's based on a narrow road in a rather built up closed in area. The rooms were very clean and were very well maintained, the air conditioning however was somewhat noisy and ineffective, furthermore the fridge for the minibar is very small so keeping personal chilled goods is almost impossible.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget hotel- decor in the bedrooms is outdated but very clean and the bed was very comfortable. only complaint we had was the heat in the bedroom. we turned off the thermostate but still the room was very warm. Breakfast is typical Bulgarian and not to our european taste but otherwise a clean and comfortable budget hotel and you get what you pay for. would stay here again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel in residential area

The hotel is situated in a reasonably quiet residential area. The taxi from the airport cost about £6, but make sure you use 'OK' taxi service, desk in arrivals lounge, The reception girl was very pleasant, other staff more aloof. The hotel is very clean and bedrooms a good size, certainly larger than most hotels I have stayed in. There are no tea/coffee making facilities in the room and during our stay there were no English channels on the TV. The jacuzzi in our room did not work and the bath leaked onto the floor. The Jacuzzi controls were obviously damaged and had been for some time, however this was not pointed out to us when booking in. We were then upgraded to another room, same size but jacuzzi did work. However again some of the controls were obviously damaged. I think it is fair to say that the jacuzzi etc had seen better days. The breakfast was just about adequate. We stayed for four nights and there was little variation. There is a very good supermarket and shopping complex about 20 minutes walk away. The city centre is a good 30 minutes walk downhill. However if walking isnt your thing then the 'OK' taxi's are very cheap. Beware some taxi companys have a logo very similar to OK but they will rip you off. The safest way is to get the reception to get a taxi for you. If you do go out walking be careful of the very uneven, broken pavements and be aware cars will not stop for you unless they have too! crossing the roads is quite an experience

8/10 Good

TERRY, DERBY UNITED KINGDOM

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

VALUE FOR MONEY IN SOFIA

HOTEL VERY CLEAN AND STAFF FIRST CLASS FAIR WALK TO CITY CENTER BUT STAFF HAPPY TO CALL A TAXI FOR YOU NEIGHBOURHOOD A BIT DODGY BUT STAY HERE AGAIN FOR SHORT BREAK

8/10 Good

Bart, Denver

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

Not a bad place, but . . .

I might stay again, due to the location and price, but the amenities listed are not even close to accurate.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Sofia on the cheap but well-appointed

Not a bad little hotel in a suburb south of the center. Not the most exciting or convenient location -- it's in a residential neighborhood about 10 minutes from the center by taxi, but if you want cheap, clean, quiet and a hearty Bulgarian breakfast in the morning, this is the spot. Staff was nice too, helped us avoid the usual taxi problems common to this part of the world. Food in the in-house restaurant was delicious and the woman who served us was delightful. Rooms were large by European standards, new-looking, very clean and comfortable.

8/10 Good

Gary, London

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

A nice hotel, quiet location

This is a very nice base for a stay in Sofia, the centre of the city is easily reached by tram (a short walk away) or by taxi (about GBP 3 from centre). The staff were helpful and friendly and I would definately stay again if I travel back to Sofia in the future.

10/10 Excellent

David, Israel

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

Good hotel to stay in Sofia

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