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Sofia Balkan Palace

5.0 star property
Mountain hotel with restaurant, near Church of St. George

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Reception
Front of property - evening/night
Daily full breakfast (EUR 23.00 per person)
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
In the heart of Sofia, Sofia Balkan Palace combines art and culture with modern comforts. Savor breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Stardust restaurant or explore the on-site art gallery and shopping mall. With free in-room WiFi, a garden to unwind in and helpful staff to guide you through your stay.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is ₩176,702
₩197,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite with King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 57 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive King Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite with King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Executive Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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The price is ₩172,587
₩193,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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About the neighborhood

Map
5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia, 1000

What's nearby

  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Vitosha Blvd - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station - 11 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 22 min walk
  • Serdika Station - 2 min walk
  • Lavov Most Station - 12 min walk
  • Central Bus Station - Sofia - 19 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Kitchen Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Largo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Art Club Museum - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofia Balkan Palace

Enjoy your visit to Sofia with a stay at Sofia Balkan Palace. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Stardust restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Serdika Station is 2 minutes and Lavov Most Station is 12 minutes.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Greek, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 241 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 31.00 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Baby bath
  • Bed rails

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • Business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (13563 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1956
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fitness center
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site
  • Shopping mall on site
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Stardust restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per person, per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.53 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 23.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 59.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 1 and 12 costs EUR 30 (one-way)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 31.00 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Balkan Hotel Sofia
Balkan Luxury Collection
Balkan Sofia
Balkan Sofia Hotel
Hotel Balkan Luxury Collection Hotel
Hotel Balkan Sofia
Sofia Balkan
Sofia Balkan Hotel
Sofia Balkan Luxury Collection
Sofia Hotel Balkan Luxury Collection Hotel
Sheraton Sofia
Sofia Sheraton
Sofia Hotel Balkan Luxury Collection Hotel Sofia
Sofia Balkan Luxury Collection Sofia
Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Sofia Balkan Palace offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sofia Balkan Palace does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 31.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 40 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Sofia Balkan Palace and nearby?

Sofia Balkan Palace has a fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Stardust restaurant.

What's the area around Sofia Balkan Palace like?

Sofia Balkan Palace is in Sofia City Center, a short 2-minute walk from Serdika Station and 3 minutes' walk from Sofia Court House. The local area is popular with nature enthusiasts and our guests say it is very central.

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Sofia Balkan Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Breakfast
Bathroom
Bed
Luxury
Restaurant
Lobby
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were excellent and plentiful with a wide variety of choices. (31 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleased

Stayed there a few times very central and an excellent hotel - good value for money
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central, quiet, modern

In old Soviet era building but very modern and elegant room design. Quiet with very good windows. Very good breakfast
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice central place to stay.
Sally, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, awesome location
Pavel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel, perfect location. Service is good

Hotel is great and centralized. Service is very good. The room is clean, but be sure to check the “clean the room” before you leave it.
Boaz, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I’ve already said it, great experience
Nikolay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All the major tourist attractions are at your door step. From airport there is a train one can catch into the city centre where it’s station is located just across the street from the hotel.
Moaaz Bin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was the most beautiful hotel I have ever stayed in. The staff were all friendly and they gave me an early check in and upgraded me to a suite. ( Expedia gold member perk). The location was walking distance to everything. I actually can’t wait to go back.
Nancy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent stay and met my expectations. The breakfast was excellent!
Michael, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy hotel in best location

You get exactly what you expect
Stamen, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

Hotel in Sofia

Taxi drop off was a long walk on uneven surfaces. Lobby was very nice. Help at restaurant was bad. Server was very rude. Made us feel like we were bothering him by entering to have lunch. Wine bottle that we ordered had turned sour. Probibsky due to poor storage. Hotel room was akward with different level and hard to understand lighting. No fan in bathroom. Fitness was mediocre.
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Stanislav, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

It could have been a perfect stay.

I’m truly sorry to rate this hotel only three stars, but I cannot give a higher score after staying three days and having to sleep with a fan in my room because the AC was not working properly. I reported the issue to the front desk three times, yet nothing was done. It was clear they were aware of the problem, as a cheap fan was already in the room upon my arrival, which did not match the comfort level of the rest of the accommodations. Aside from that, the hotel itself is gorgeous, and the location is perfect. The room appeared to have been recently renovated—spacious, with an excellent view, beautiful décor, modern style, high-quality linens, excellent toiletries, and top-notch amenities. It was fantastic. Improving the minibar temperature would be a welcome upgrade. The service was also first-class—everything you would expect from a five-star hotel. Unfortunately, the failure to resolve a guest’s issue prevents me from giving the rating this property could have easily earned.
yoel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location location location. Right in the middle of things. Room is very nice, good size, clean and convenient. Good breakfast.
Haim Hagay, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel

This is by far the best hotel in Sofia. It is very central, clean and good service. I did notice the doorman or bellman does not open the door for you if if he is right there.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful hotel, bad and expensive additionals

The hotel is good, the décor is beautiful, and the front desk service is impeccable. The best part of the room is the luxurious bathroom with a rain shower. I found three problems: 1) the housekeeping and laundry staff do not do their job well—they cleaned poorly and actually ruined a linen blouse by washing it in a machine; 2) the hotel centrally controls the temperature in the rooms, which is annoying; and 3) the prices at the bar, restaurant, and laundry are absurd. I felt robbed. Please, do not consume anything from there—not even the breakfast buffet, which is quite mediocre for the price they charge. There are better options outside that cost a third of the ridiculous price this hotel charges.
Beautiful lobby
Rossana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in the middle of everything
Nikola, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful hotel, great location

Beautiful hotel, great location friendly and good service restaurant has a nice and good service, but the menu is dull - better going outside
Yehuda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location. Clean room although was unable to control room temperature to air conditioning as it was in heating mode
Yingshun, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

perfectly located for shopping, dining and visiting main churches and museums.
Andria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean hotel, really class, but there is a church close to the hotel, something the bell can wake you up.
Moïse, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Modern and upgrade palatial hotel

Very friendly and professional front-desk. Check-in was easy (6pm on a Friday). A nice, comfortable and clean hotel. I like the modern upgrades of this vintage hotel. Location is at the center of town, steps away from the Metro station, and walking distance to the sights.
Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect!
alberto, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was amazing!! And the breakfast was amazing too
Tal, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great
anthonyE, 1-night trip