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Sofia Balkan Palace

5.0 star property
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Deluxe Twin Room
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Junior Suite with King Bed

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia, 1000
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • National Palace of Culture
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Sofia (SOF)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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Room options

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

Junior Suite with King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Sofia Balkan Palace

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Church of St. George
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sofia Balkan Palace offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the breakfast at Sofia Balkan Palace. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Yellow Pavement. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the central location
  • Steps from Church of St. George and 4 minutes by foot from Sofia Central Mineral Baths
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 7 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A fitness center, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Stardust restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Greek, Russian, Spanish

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 31 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

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1956
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 lbs 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 at the property

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: 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 31.00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Sofia Balkan Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yingshun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean room although was unable to control room temperature to air conditioning as it was in heating mode
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amos

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The level of attentiveness from the staff was excellent - Would use this hotel again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bezalel

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

6/10 Okay

Ziad

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ziad

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Their AC system was not up to the mark.It was not cooling the room.This should be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haim Hagay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location. Right in the middle of things. Room is very nice, good size, clean and convenient. Good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and 5Star accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olga

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and met my expectations. The breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oystein

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

10/10 Excellent

Mirko

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but nothing like the Expedia picture of a Junior Suite. It had a balcony but that was up some steps so you couldn’t see the view from the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthonyE, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

DAHIANA, Ocean Springs

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I have to wait 3 hours and 45 minutes for my room to be ready. I’m sure they have cameras on my room and they are extremely rude with American people. Do not go there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

waleed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my second visit to the hotel i found the telephone in the room not working, you cannot call reception or room service, also the cleaning team knocking doors several times for clean in spit of there is sign on door if you need them they are noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024