Best hotel in Bulgaria, by a lot. Fantastic location, amenities and staff. My permanent go-to hotel for my 2 annual trips to BG.
5 stars
Grand Hotel Sofia
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Overview
Grand Hotel Sofia is situated in Sofia and is close to the area's tourist attractions. It also offers a Turkish steam bath and a sauna.
There are a range of amenities at Grand Hotel Sofia that guests can enjoy, such as valet parking, a coffee bar and a spa. A fitness centre is available to guests wishing to keep active while away. It also provides useful facilities for business meetings and events.
The hotel offers spacious rooms equipped with a mini bar and a hair dryer, plus all the necessities to ensure a comfortable stay. Honeymoon suites are also available.
During their stay at Grand Hotel Sofia, guests can enjoy a meal at The Shades of Red, which offers a menu including international and local specialties. Guests wishing to socialise can visit bar, which is conveniently located in-house. Guests can also try one of the various bars and restaurants in the area.
Grand Hotel Sofia is within walking distance of National Assembly of Bulgaria Building and Government of Bulgaria. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia University and Vitosha Boulevard are within a 10-minute walk and Sofia Airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
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Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.
Amenities at Grand Hotel Sofia
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Coffee shop
- Valet parking
- Business center
Basics
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Air-conditioned
- Free Wi-Fi
- Linens
- Towels
- Shampoo
- Adapter
- Body soap
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Hypoallergenic
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- No smoking
- Lowered sink
- Non-feather pillow
- Designated smoking area
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled Access
- Roll-in shower
- Elevator
- Accessible by elevator
- Adapted bath
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
General
- Window
- Family rooms
- Garden view
- Mountain view
- Storage available
- Quiet street view
- Seating area
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Soundproof rooms
- Soundproofing
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- City view
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Raised toilet
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Additional toilet
- Bathtub
- Bidet
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
- Walk-in shower
Dining
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Coffee shop
- Minibar
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
Services and conveniences
- Business center
- Car rental
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Currency exchange on-site
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Tour desk
- Key card access
- 24hr front desk
- Safety deposit box
- Bottle of water
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Private parking
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Valet parking
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Pay-per-view channels
- TV
Outdoor
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Terrace/Patio
- Balcony
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Pants press
Bedroom
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
- Wardrobe or closet
Family friendly
- Cribs available
- Kids meals
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Playground
Pool and spa
- Spa
- Steam room
- Sauna
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Fax
- Desk
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Beauty salon
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Fitness
- Fitness center
Reviews of Grand Hotel Sofia
9.0
Wonderful
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Wonderful
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Very good
411
Good
190
Okay
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Fair
50
Mediocre
28
Poor
45
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent central location and spacious, clean rooms, highlighting comfort and friendly staff. However, there were notable concerns regarding the service quality, particularly with handling requests and reservations. The breakfast offerings were seen as lacking for a 5-star hotel, leaving some guests disappointed.AI-Generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) Rooms were large and very comfortable.
Cons (-) No breakfast
Pros (+) Excellent central location Enormous bedroom and bathroom
Cons (-) Slow hotel taxi, quicker to go out on street and order your own
Pros (+) Great service, huge rooms, good value for money
Cons (-) Beds made of cast concrete
Location
1 Gurko Str, Sofia 1000
What's nearby
- City Garden120 m
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre141 m
- National Archaeological Museum270 m
- National Art Gallery329 m
- St. Nedelya Church397 m
- Sofia City Centre0.4 km
- Vitosha Boulevard0.5 km
- Amphitheatre of Serdica0.5 km
- Sofia Central Mineral Baths0.6 km
- National Assembly0.7 km
- Central Sofia Market Hall0.7 km
- The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral0.7 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM |
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License number: PK-19-13-370
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Value for money | 8.7 |
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Distance to city center | 0.4 km |
Nearest Airport | Sofia |
Distance to airport | 6.7 km |