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Sofia Balkan Palace

5.0 star property
Hotel with a fitness centre, steps from Church of St. George

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Reception
Front of property - evening/night
View from room
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

Map
5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia, 1000
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • National Palace of Culture
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Sofia (SOF)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite with King Bed

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite with King Bed

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

About the area

Sofia

Sofia Balkan Palace places you in the centre of Sofia, steps from Church of St. George and within a short 5-minute stroll of Sofia Central Mineral Baths. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The restaurant, Stardust restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 13563 square feet (1260 square metres) of event facilities include 7 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Sofia City Center hotel include Bulgarian Parliament and Alexander Nevski Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Vitosha Blvd - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Serdika Station - 2 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 6 min drive
  • Sofia (SOF) - 17 min drive

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

Hotel with a fitness centre, steps from Church of St. George
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and 7 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 13563 square feet (1260 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Sofia Balkan Palace. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Sofia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 241 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 13563 sq ft of conference space
  • 1260 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1956
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Sofia Balkan Palace offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Greek, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (EUR 21 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 23 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Stardust restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Shopping centre
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (13,563 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 59.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per person, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.53 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 23.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 30 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 21.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 59.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay. This property uses a grey water recycling system.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Sofia Balkan Palace offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofia Balkan Palace?

As of 30 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofia Balkan Palace on 5 Apr 2025 start from AU$217.24, including 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.

Is parking available at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yep, Sofia Balkan Palace has a self car park for EUR 21.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Sofia Balkan Palace a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sofia Balkan Palace.

Is Sofia Balkan Palace family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sofia Balkan Palace is a hit with families.

Does Sofia Balkan Palace serve breakfast?

Yep, guests adore the full breakfast here! Available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sofia Balkan Palace?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Sofia Balkan Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1125 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Hotel in Great Location
This was the perfect spot to explore Sofia by foot. The bed was very comfortable, the room was immaculately clean, and the reception desk was extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

LAURA

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful properly well located. Awful dirty, we had to asked 3 times each day to have our room clean- always half done. The floor was so dirty you could see the spots. We got upgraded to a “suite” the bathroom door did not work could not close - and they claim the latch was broken and could not be fixed! The hall rug even disgusting. Really sad about the hotel experience for such a nice properry
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made a great effort for Christmas with decorations for the children. Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leyla

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reece

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was been in Sofia first time, and the Balkan Palace actually excellent place to stay in The stuff, rooms dining- everything was been perfect!

8/10 Good

Yehuda

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

8/10 Good

Alessandra

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

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

4/10 Poor

shlomo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikola, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel in the middle of everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Office

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Started out great, then fell apart quickly
I was upgraded to a nice room as the hotel was not so booked. I had to extend my stay and booked it in person. They downgraded me to an ancient room and didn't even ask me or tell me about it. Worse, it was completely inconvenient to get into and out of. Massive construction going on making it a disaster to get in and out of. Not sure if I'd ever stay here again as a result. Clearly an incredible hotel century ago, but functionally dysfunctional now. They made the mistake with me of giving me a crap room after clearly booking a Tier 1 room. Stupid management or employee decision as a result.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Pleased
It was a lovely stay. The location is exceptional and really the best in Sofia. The breakfast option is very good and the rooms are comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

venessa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The location is great. The hotel itself is clean but definitely dated. The staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul, Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old world style hotel with beautiful rooms very close to Serdica metro and major sights in Sofia. The square outside is being refurbished with a little noise discernible during the day. Otherwise, staff efficient, attentive and pleasant. A comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing!! And the breakfast was amazing too
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location
Excellent staff, very friendly and helpful. Hotel in a fantastic location. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was excellent but access to the hotel was hard. There’s nowhere to stop or park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter, Singapore

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Taxi cannot stop in front, but some distance away. No heating in room Very convenient location for walking to see all the major sights
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024