Grand Hotel Sofia

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Spacious urban retreat in Sofia

Marble-clad bathrooms and terraces offer stunning views over Sofia's city park. Downstairs, "Shades of Red" restaurant serves excellent cuisine in a classy atmosphere. Historic attractions like the Ivan Vazov National Theatre and City Garden are within easy walking distance.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is ￥21,134
￥23,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Room options

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A balcony with a laptop, a cup, and a plate of food.

Panorama room on the top floor with a terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive room with great view

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the city.

Executive room with great view

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Corner Suite bright and cozy

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a sofa, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Corner Suite bright and cozy

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace

A rooftop terrace with wooden flooring, two lounge chairs, a table with chairs, hanging planters, and a view of a cityscape.

Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views

A spacious hotel room with a red carpet, a sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views

  • Garden view
  • 140 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table with fruit and flowers, and a painting on the wall.

Superior twin room, extremely spacious and comfortable

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive twin room with great view

A hotel room with two beds, a green patterned armchair, a wooden headboard, and a small table with a vase and bottle.

Executive twin room with great view

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Single Room with Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and a view of greenery outside.

Superior Single Room with Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a decorative vase.

Executive family room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Sofia City Center, a neighborhood in Sofia, Grand Hotel Sofia is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Church of St. George and National Assembly are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Romanski and Simeonovo Lift. Traveling with kids? Consider National Museum of Natural History and Borisova Gradina Park. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Sofia travel guide
Map
1000, Sofia, 1 Gurko Str

What's nearby

  • A large fountain with a statue in the center, surrounded by a crowd of people. In the background, there is a large red building with columns and a statue on top.
    City Garden
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A grand theater with classical columns and statues, surrounded by a plaza with patterned paving and modern buildings.
    Ivan Vazov National Theatre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with a central fountain, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a clear blue sky.
    Sofia Central Mineral Baths
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A large, ornate church with multiple domes and arched windows, illuminated at dusk.
    Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A grand building with a large emblem above the entrance, flags, and ornate lamp posts.
    Bulgarian Parliament
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Serdika Station
    8 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station
    12 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Grand Hotel Sofia
    1 min walk
  • KFC
    3 min walk
  • При Орлите (Pri Orlite)
    1 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Sofia

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel in the business district
  • A terrace, an art gallery on site, and a shopping mall on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Grand Hotel Sofia. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a facial, or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant, Shades of Red, offers lunch, dinner, and garden views. A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
    • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 122 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to perks like sound-insulated walls and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the spacious rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, free extra futons, and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets
    • 55-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Hotel Sofia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Sofia on Nov 8, 2026 start from ￥21,134, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 30 per night.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Grand Hotel Sofia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Grand Hotel Sofia located?

This family-friendly Sofia hotel is located in the historical district, steps from City Garden, Slaveykov Square, and Ivan Vazov National Theatre. Ethnographic Institute with Museum and Yellow Pavement are also within 5 minutes. Serdika Station is 8 minutes by foot and Lavov Most Station is 18 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Grand Hotel Sofia Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 725 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and entire hotel . Comfortable bed and pillows . Very nice the whole experience .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and comfortable, and the fittings and fixtures looked clean and new especially in the bathroom. The staff were helpful and kind, providing us recommendation for local food. Most of all, the hotel was in an excellent central location, within walking distance to most major sites in the city centre. We really enjoyed our stay here in Sofia and are happy to recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Disliked: Staff & service
The rooms were excellent beds extremely comfortable, location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very large , well appointed. Quite hotel with good food options on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was amazing. It was located close to everything we wanted to do like sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms are huge! Nice outside area to hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is perfect for sight seeing in Sofia - everything was within walking distance including lots of bars and restaurants , there is a beautiful park behind the hotel which is lovely to sit and relax in - also only 20 mins from the airport
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious, great service, centrally located.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations. The bedroom was spacious and elegantly decorated, with a comfortable sitting area that made the room feel even more luxurious and inviting. The bathroom was exceptional, featuring both a walk-in shower and a beautiful bathtub. Everything was clean, stylish, and thoughtfully designed. Overall, a wonderful luxury experience and a room we would be happy to stay in again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel in a perfect location for bars and restaurants. Hotel is dated but nice and well organised . Great food served there as well .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel is in an excellent location in the city, within walking distance to many of Sofia's main attractions. However, the decor is very dark and dated, and the air conditioning in the room was not the best, leading to a sweaty sleep experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is over all fantastic – the rooms are very large, with all the amenities. The location of the hotel is hard to beat, very central, walkable to all the places that someone wants to visit in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Huge clean room great breakfast. Best location in Sofia
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, great staff and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice stay, Good hotel, spacious rooms, excellent location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a very good stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location with spacious rooms. Decent breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel for location, space, and functionality. May appear dated to some, however was clean, well maintained, and otherwise comfortable spacious room. Short walk to area amenities, transit, and attractions. Staff were attentive/courteous to inquiry. Would stay again for central location/access to transit and Vitosha Street.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, friendly staff and FANTASTIC location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location, large rooms, very good breakfast, serviceable staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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good service, great location, great food, excellent room.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location, clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. The room was big and cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026