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Grand Hotel Sofia

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Grand Hotel Sofia, in the city center, has an art gallery, shopping mall, spa treatments, and Shades of Red restaurant with garden views. It also includes a playground for kids and a coffee shop for adults to relax with a beverage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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

Panorama room on the top floor with a terrace | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Panorama room on the top floor with a terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior room, extremely spacious and comfortable

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive room with great view

Executive room with great view | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive room with great view

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Corner Suite bright and cozy

Corner Suite bright and cozy | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Corner Suite bright and cozy

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace | Terrace/patio

Panorama Suite on the top floor with a huge terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Suite, lavish classical design with dazzling views

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 140 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior twin room, extremely spacious and comfortable

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive twin room with great view

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive twin room with great view

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Single Room with Garden View

Superior Single Room with Garden View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Single Room with Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive family room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive family room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Gurko Str, Sofia, 1000

What's nearby

  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Palace of Culture - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Serdika Station - 8 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Hotel Sofia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shades Of Red - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Sofia

Luxury family-friendly hotel located in Sofia City Center
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)
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and an elevator
  • 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:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (EUR 30 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 for adults and EUR 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Shades of Red

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 29.34 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per day
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.5 per person, per night
  • Administrative fee: EUR 0.17 per person, per night
  • Spa fee: EUR 15 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 22 for adults and EUR 22 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 30 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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: EUR 29.34 per night

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, 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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Sofia
Grand Sofia
Sofia Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel Sofia Hotel
Grand Hotel Sofia Sofia
Grand Hotel Sofia Hotel Sofia

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 is parking at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Self parking is available for EUR 30 per night.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 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, Ivan Vazov National Theatre, and Yellow Pavement. Ethnographic Institute with Museum and Ethnographical Museum are also within 5 minutes. Serdika Station is 8 minutes by foot and Lavov Most Station is 18 minutes.

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Grand Hotel Sofia Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 715 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodating staf, spacious rooms, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn Caramat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located close to all you need as a tourist
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

evgenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always exceptional service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel. Spacious room, great staff and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

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

10/10 Excellent

Florence Agbigbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ALBENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consistent excellent services
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk. A grand hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zornitsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Upal

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

Excellent hotel, very close to all major attractio

Excellent hotel with excellent service. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Great Stay

A very good well presented hotel in a great location for the city attractions, bars and restaurants. The hotel was comfortable with huge bedrooms, great shower room, temperature control and wi-fi. The breakfast was excellent with a good choice of hot or cold. The staff were very attentive and helpful, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline Cheryl Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was limited. Our family room was large and overall we had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vassil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always fantastic experience with this hotel, thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hotel excellent in every way including location. Happy to stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

yosef

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

Gran hotel Sofia - wonderful

A superb hotel with top service from staff!!! Wonderful very large rooms Excellent breakfast, Loacated in the center
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and services!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROGER

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

Best hotel in Sofia.

Grand Hotel Sofia is likely the best hotel in Sofia.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vassil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience, thank you all the staff and management :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, friendly staff, clean facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Excellent location

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located. A lovely hotel with large comfortable rooms. Service was on the whole good, with good variety and at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, absolutely huge rooms. But the furniture was old. The bathroom outdated, poor shower. Really good potential but would benefit from some modernization.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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