Novotel Sofia

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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International cuisine
International cuisine
Room (Library) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, free minibar items
Meeting facility
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
115 N Tsarigradsko Shosse Blvd, Sofia, 1784
  • Arena Armeec
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • National Palace of Culture
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sofia (SOF)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Superior)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room (Library)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sofia

Novotel Sofia places you next to European Trade Centre and within a 15-minute walk of The Mall. This 178-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Arena Armeec - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Vasil Levski Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • National Palace of Culture - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Vitosha Blvd - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Mladost 1 - 17 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 23 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ikigai - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪COFFERO The Mall - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Джовани - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tozzi Onzzi - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Novotel Sofia

Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Novotel Sofia offers a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle at scheduled times for EUR 6 per person one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include meeting rooms, a conference center, and a 24-hour business center.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Memory foam beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. IPod docks, free minibar items, and coffee makers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to midnight at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Novo2
  • Novo2 Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (2,454 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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 EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.28 per person, per night

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 EUR 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 6 per person (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Novotel Hotel Sofia
Novotel Sofia
Sofia Novotel
Novotel Sofia Hotel
Novotel Sofia Hotel
Novotel Sofia Sofia
Novotel Sofia Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Novotel Sofia?

Novotel Sofia provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Novotel Sofia?

This hotel is located in Sofia within a short 11-minute walk of The Mall. You'll also find Arena Armeec and Sofia Zoo within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Novotel Sofia?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Novotel Sofia?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Novotel Sofia include a casino?

No, Novotel Sofia doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Novotel Sofia?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Novotel Sofia a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a memory foam mattress and a minibar with some free items as well as a bar.

Does Novotel Sofia have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Novotel Sofia feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Novotel Sofia serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Novo2.

Will Novotel Sofia allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Novotel Sofia for a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Novotel Sofia have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Novotel Sofia?

The closest major airport to Novotel Sofia is Sofia Airport (SOF), which is 2.9 mi away (8 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Novotel Sofia?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Novotel Sofia.

Does Novotel Sofia have a wedding venue?

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

Novotel Sofia Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 357 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. The staff was amazing and always available to assist. I would definitely stay there again. The only con I have is that it is a little distant from the city center. But fun to walk if you like walking to get your steps in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Horacio

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Biser

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alun, Ruthin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

MEOW CHENG, BANDAR CASSIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and the breakfast buffet was great. Great location, very clean, and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janina S

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location next to the mall. Water dispenser next to elevator The windows do not open for fresh air, so room is verh dry
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo J

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to “The Mall” and the adjoining office buildings (purpose of this visit). Staff were very attentive and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brisals Sheen

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

6/10 Okay

Russ, Santa Clarita

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Urine stains all over the bathroom walls.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient for airport but overall expensive . I would have expected more toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma, Burlingame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near airport , taxi ride to center of city. Very clean and FREE water!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Good Place To Go

Staff extremely helpful from start to finish.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bilyana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tran Thuy, West Kelowna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, but a bit far from the city Center!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024