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Arena di Serdica Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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Interior
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages
Lobby sitting area
Arena di Serdica Hotel in Sofia offers a quiet retreat from urban exploration. Relax in the on-site sauna and steam room or book a facial or massage. Enjoy Italian dishes at two restaurants, coffee in the lobby, in-room WiFi, and a gym for staying active.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2-4, Budapest street, Sofia, 1000

What's nearby

  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sofia University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Palace of Culture - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sofia Central Station - 8 min drive
  • Serdika Station - 8 min walk
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bicicletta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tobacco Garden Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Supa Star 2 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Къщата с часовника - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Дондуковъ - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Arena di Serdica Hotel

Luxury hotel located in Sofia City Center
At Arena di Serdica Hotel, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a facial, hydrotherapy, or aromatherapy. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Italian cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Free newspapers, a porter/bellhop, and luggage storage
Room features
All 63 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 100 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (BGN 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BGN 24 for adults and BGN 24 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • LA TERRAZZA DI SERDICA
  • LA TRIBUNA

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for BGN 60.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 3.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately BGN 24 for adults and BGN 24 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: BGN 40 per person (one way)
  • Self parking fee: BGN 20 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: BGN 60.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Arena di Serdica
Arena di Serdica Hotel
Arena di Serdica Hotel Sofia
Arena di Serdica Sofia
Arena Serdica
Hotel Arena di Serdica
Serdica
Serdica Hotel
Arena di Serdica Hotel Hotel
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Arena di Serdica Hotel Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Is Arena di Serdica Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arena di Serdica Hotel?

Self parking is available for BGN 20 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Arena di Serdica Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Arena di Serdica Hotel?

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

Does Arena di Serdica Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Arena di Serdica Hotel located?

Located in Sofia City Center, this luxury hotel is steps from Amphitheatre of Serdica, Yellow Pavement, and National art gallery. Royal Palace and Ethnographical Museum are just steps away. Serdika Station is 8 minutes by foot and Lavov Most Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Arena di Serdica Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 260 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Buen trato, pero la limpieza de la habitación (en nuestro caso) la hicieron a medias y la cama sin terminar de hacer
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ロケーションが良い。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

HEE-SOUK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tricky location with satisfying service but nothing special.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the center of Sofia. Many restaurants in the immediate area. Close to the major tourist sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

David

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

Excellent hotel in the heart of Sofia!

Excellent location in the heart of Sofia. Huge, comfortable room, though we couldn't get the temperature right (it was too warm in the room). Very helpful staff, though they don't have irons and ironing boards in the rooms and you need to use the laundry service to get clothes ironed. The plusses definitely outweigh the negatives--I've stayed in several hotels in the same area and this one is among the very best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Very clean , good location, & very good English speaking staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

LarryNYC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is located in a dead end street and quiet area. The hotel was built on top of ruins and can be viewed in the main lobby. We parked in front of their hotel for free. Staff at front desk and sit floor restaurant were excellent with great food. Gym had only one thread mill and the lots of weight lifting machines. The rooms are clean, good bed, spacious, with big bathroom. Would definitely recommend this place!!! Center of town is nearby!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

sevginar

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

Rahat huzurlu

Keyifli...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mukuku, 東京

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応が素晴らしく、アメニティも充分した素晴らしいホテルでした。著名な観光スポットが周辺にあります。ショッピング、レストランゾーンへは、10分強歩きます。
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Hansjacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’accueil et la salle de bain..................................................
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

mostafa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A terrible experience

Hey, We went, my wife was a two year old baby and I booked a King suite suite - so I expected to receive a service accordingly, as I do in other hotels around the world (usually a King suite suite) Unfortunately, the level of cleanliness was very low, the cleaning was very basic, the room was not arranged as usual. 2. Air conditioner did not work at all, the day was warm, 28 degrees, without air conditioning. At the service desk claim that it does not work and be satisfied with opening only windows, at night was full of mosquitoes, we suffered terribly. - By the way air conditioning was in the dining room. So I think it's only a matter of saving the hotel expenses. 3. Low-level safety When you open a window (because there is no air-conditioning), the window height is very low and opens with a very dangerous opening so that a small child can jump away (pictures attached). 4. It is customary to pamper the suite in fruit and water, etc. We did not receive. 5. Breakfast - very basic, something lousy, on a level that has no salads and almost no vegetables, a little cheese and eggs, etc. 6. Elevator - God will keep - very slow and only one lift in the whole hotel. 7. Location, about 700 meters from the boulevard and about 10 minutes walk with baby and cart. 8. To this hotel I will not return at all 9. There is also a bar in first level that make so noise at the night
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Archaeological ruins in the bottom of the hotel were unique. Very disappointed with what was supposed to be a 5-star hotel that would/could not turn on the air conditioning because they were still in "winter mode". Recommendation was to open the windows which brought in the outside noise and humidity.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful experience: while doing my booking I asked to provide me with a mattress topper and a summer blanket. The hotel did not reply. When I arrived, I discovered that non was provided. The bed was awful hard. Air conditioning did not work. There was dirt in the room (nails cut by someone before me near bed). The shower was overflowing. So basically awful sleeping conditions, and no good shower. Escalating the issue to hotel manager brought no result - as a consolation I got a voucher for a meal in their restaurant....
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
セルディカ駅から徒歩5分ほどのホテルで立地はいいです！部屋をアップグレードしていただけました。部屋はきれいで広くてよかったです。5月でもソフィアは暑く、室内も暑くエアコンを使いたかったのですが、エアコン使用は夏のみらしく、お風呂入った後の汗がいつまでも引かず、寝るときも暑くて寝付きが悪かったです。あと他の設備は整ってるのにティッシュがありませんでした。ティッシュくらい置いとくべきだと思います。また、土日の朝食が7:30と遅めで食べられませんでした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel but not for weekends

Make sure Not! to stay there during weekends! There is a dance club close to the hotel that makes the hotel's wall to shake and to be very uncomfortable to sleep. At the reception they said that it is like that every weekend. The 2nd floor contains rooms that are with window but it's like a close patio and not aloowing to breath. We asked to change the room and they changed it to an upper room which was great. During the week it is a very nice hotel and the staff is very good. The cleaning lady doesn't put water every day and doesn't add soap and shampoo. Location is very good!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michal

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

The hotel keeps delivering

Was excellent, no issues whatsoever. My second time at the hotel and probably will stay again next time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Sofia

The hotel was good and the staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

martin, Szentendre, Hungary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People very polite and nice. Hotel very clean. Food was excellent. All around superb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacopo Carlo

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

Una garanzia!

Piacevole esperienza, seconda volta nella stessa struttura, pulizia ottima, personale gentile e disponibile. Ristorante di qualita', colazione ricca e con buona scelta fra dolce e salato. Ideale per affari, o anche per un soggiorno di coppia.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

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

Sofia 4

Super nice hotel. Friendly staff, tasty breakfast, free upgrade, clean room, free glass of wine. Roman ruins inside the hotel property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel centrale con un buon ristorante italiano

L'hotel è centrale, a due passi da tutto. Dichiara 5 stelle anche se in realtà io gliene darei non piu' di 4: la hall è molto datata e le camere sono arredate in modo non proprio lussuoso. Punto di forza è sicuramente il ristorante italiano situato all'ultimo piano, dove la qualità è davvero molto alta!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel, close to downtown, good breakfast, has available extra facilities e.g. sauna, etc. but you need to have paid a higher rate in order to make use of them
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good location - quet and walkable to all atractions, very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

James

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

Great overall experience

Great experience overall and a voucher for a glass of wine, and another for Prosecco and antipasti in the rooof restaurant. Waiters were a little unresponsive in the lower restaurant. Rooms were a great size.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

N, Us

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience all the way around. Staff was fantastic and the food was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

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