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Astoria Grand Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Sofia with 2 restaurants and a casino

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The Astoria Grand Hotel in Sofia City Center combines luxury with entertainment. Try your luck at slot machines, gaming tables, or VIP rooms in the casino. Enjoy drinks at the bar, dining at two restaurants, and convenient luggage storage service.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Premium Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (High Floor)

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room (High Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Double Room (High Floor)

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Premium Double Room (High Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Gen. Totleben blvd. 8, Sofia, Sofia, 1606

What's nearby

  • Vitosha Blvd - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Vitoshka Boulevard - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • National Palace of Culture - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sofia Central Station - 14 min drive
  • Serdika Station - 17 min walk
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Italia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Островчето - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Djanam Sky Club Restaurant - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Ресторант "Люти чушки - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Astoria Grand Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Sofia City Center
Take advantage of a casino, a bar, and 2 restaurants at Astoria Grand Hotel. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 5 slot machines, 2 casino VIP rooms, and 5 casino gaming tables. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 490 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (BGN 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BGN 30 for adults and BGN 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Allegro Lobby Bar
  • Atrium Restautant
  • Djanam Sky Club

Things to do

  • 5 gaming tables
  • 5 slot machines
  • Casino (4,000 square feet of space)

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 allowed for an extra charge of BGN 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of BGN 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: BGN 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 2.50 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately BGN 30 for adults and BGN 20 for children
  • Self parking fee: BGN 30 per day
  • Pet deposit: BGN 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: BGN 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number BG203033872

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Astoria Grand Hotel Hotel
Astoria Grand Hotel Sofia
Astoria Grand Hotel Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Is Astoria Grand Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of BGN 100 per stay and a fee of BGN 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Astoria Grand Hotel?

Self parking is available for BGN 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Astoria Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Astoria Grand Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Astoria Grand Hotel located?

Located in Sofia City Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Mall of Sofia, City Hospital "Aleksandrovska", and Military Medical Academy. Vitoshka Boulevard and Sofia Court House are also within 15 minutes. Serdika Station is 17 minutes by foot and Lavov Most Station is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

Astoria Grand Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay.

Amazing stay. Food was as excellent as my room!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will not come back to this hotel. On the top floor there is a noisy club that plays loud music until 1.30 AM. Even NINE floors below it you still can hear it. The window curtain allows a lot of light to enter the room just after the sunrise, so you can sleep just a few hours. The breakfast is decent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a bit olf fashion, but nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the room, it was excellent. and in the summary, everything was OK. except: smell of cigarettes in the lobby, coffee machine in the breakfast room didn't work.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Albena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and innovative. The front desk unfriendly and I felt I was disturbing when asked few questions. My room (suit for 3) was not set up for 3 but only for two people. The housekeeper was very friendly and helped us setting it up quickly but the front desk seemed to be irritated because she was asked. Not enough charging outlets in the room. Not a single one in the bedroom - only 2 for the nightstands but they were behind the bed stand so if you want to charge your phone at night you can’t. Overall a good property but the front desk staff should be more friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lucian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The building is ok inside, all shining, but the underground parking is a big mess.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Keren

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

Good

Excellent meat restaurant upstairs, good food at breakfast. The heated pool was not active. There is a blockage in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Adil

Disliked: Staff & service
Merkeze cok yakin..Onun disinda standart bazi konulqrda standart alti diyebiliriz
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gilad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, very good breakfast, staff nice and helpfull
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
When I checked in there was bed linen on the floor from the previous occupant and the garbage had not been emptied. The shower was only lukewarm in the evening and again later in the morning. The breakfast was good and plentiful except the eggs were cold so I just didn't eat them. Good location for my purposes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Albena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, spacious and comfortable room. There is a tram stop, close to the hotel, and two of the trams stopping there (No5 and No15) are going to the city centre. The hotel personnel could be a bit friendlier, and the breakfast buffet - better. Most of the "hot dishes" were not hot at all, and on some days the variety was definitely lesser.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Florian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We’re bad service and hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yuliana

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

Breve soggiorno

Mi sono sentita un po’ come una cliente di seconda categoria. Siamo arrivati, 2 adulti e un ragazzo di 13 anni, abbiamo fatto il check-in ,andiamo in camera ,solo un letto matrimoniale e solo 2 set di asciugamani , nonostante in camera c’era una poltrona che diventava letto. Ho chiesto di preparare il letto per nostro figlio,visto che paghiamo per 3 , al mio ritorno in camera ho trovato solo le lenzuola sopra il divano , dovevamo rifare il letto da soli , niente asciugamani . Avevo chiesto di pagare in euro mi hanno detto che non è possibile, o leva , o con la carta , io non volevo pagare con la carta e non avevo i leva , quindi? Meno male che il gentile signore della sicurezza è andato a cambiare gli euro in casinò. Ho viaggiato a lungo e largo tutta la Bulgaria e non mi era mai successo di non poter pagare in euro, comunque, sono scelte, però è sempre un disagio per il cliente. L’aria condizionata non funzionava come si deve , dentro la camera era una sauna, l’ho fatto presente, ma sicuramente non si poteva fare niente. La colazione era abbastanza buona, continentale,minimo indispensabile. Parcheggi a pagamento anche per gli ospiti dell’hotel, 25 leva x H24. Peccato , è un bel hotel ,sarei tornata volentieri, la pulizia impeccabile e lo staff gentile, però servizi zero e l’aria condizionata malfunzionante.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Good: WiFi was free. Bad: WiFi was free of internet, too. I think it would be better to have to pay for a working, secure connection. Staff is very kind, patient and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour agréable et hôtel situé à proximité du centre ville. Chambre propre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

sami

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very poor and limited breakfast buffet
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great stay!

This property is very nice and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
G
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

shachar

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

I regret comeing to this hotel

Everythink was bad know one help us with our problems
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

lesley

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

Great stay

Great location, friendly staff. Clean, comfortable. Great location within 15/20 minute walk of everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ayten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Konaklama gayet güzel. Otel temiz , dekorasyon güzel şıkır şıkır, fakat otoparkın ücretli olması hoş değil. Yemekleri konusunda fikir sahibi değilim. Genel anlamda bizim deneyimimiz olumlu sonuçlandı. Teşekkürlerler.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

valentina

Liked: Cleanliness
Le camere non rispecchiavano quelle viste nel sito
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Hans Maximus Cabrera

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Don't try it, money wasted for nothing

It was the worst hotel experience in my history of traveling, first they could not find my booking, then my assistant paid another room, then they still charged my card for the booking they could not find, after fighting them they say the money will be returned but if I said nothing they would not refund, the breakfast was terrible cold and with hair and scrambled eggs with eggshells in it, if this is a for star hotel, then I'll try book 8 star next time. I reported the complete incident to my friends in the government and we consider to recommend our organizations to stop using hotels. Com as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooi hotel goede ligging .vriendelijk personeel netjes. 1 min punt het ontbijt buffet waardeloos, om 8.30 geen variatie meer. Altijd hetzelfde. Eieren gebakken en roerei koud .koffie niet te drinken. Vanmorgen 10.10 vertrokken ontbijtbuffet om 7.30 was ok
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chose this hotel for the proximity to the main road out of Sofia - early morning departure meant we needed to avoid city traffic. Was perfect for that. Room was really nice. Comfy beds, great shower. All staff we interacted with were helpful and nice. Note: If you want access to the casino and are not Bulgarian, take a passport. They wont accept any other ID. Breakfast buffet was nice, good selection as you'd expect. Shame it was all luke warm. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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