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Hotel California

3.0 star property
Travelers find relaxation in the scenic garden or with spa treatments at this coastal retreat, where tranquility meets convenience in Bulgaria's charming Lozenets

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Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2) | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished - Hotel California (Sofia)
Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2) | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished - Hotel California (Sofia)
Reception - Hotel California (Sofia)
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished - Hotel California (Sofia)
Lobby sitting area - Hotel California (Sofia)
Hotel California in Lozenets offers a peaceful garden retreat and rejuvenating sauna. Guests appreciate express check-in, luggage storage, and multilingual staff. The restaurant serves meals all day, while the coffee shop provides a comfortable spot to plan sightseeing.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Lozenets, a neighborhood in Sofia, is home to Hotel California. Ethnographic Institute with Museum and National Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dragalevski Monastery and Romanski. Borisova Gradina Park and National Palace of Culture are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hiking/biking trails, snowboarding, and downhill skiing. Visit our Sofia travel guide
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Biglastr. 30, Sofia, 1407

What's nearby

  • The Russian church, as it's normally referred to. It stands out because of its golden domes and it's the only one with this style in the city. #merch #sofia #lifeatexpedia #bulgaria
    Borisova Gradina Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • People walk along the evening busy Vitosha Boulevard in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria
    Vitosha Blvd
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Vitoshka Boulevard which includes street scenes and outdoor eating
    Vitoshka Boulevard
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • National Palace of Culture which includes modern architecture
    National Palace of Culture
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Tokuda Hospital
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ovcha kupel Metro Station
    9 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station
    11 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Бирария При Кулата
    3 min walk
  • Green Deli Café
    6 min walk
  • Dana Near&Far
    5 min walk
  • Lavené
    1 min walk
  • Forest cafe
    5 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel located in Lozenets with rooms refurbished in 2026
At Hotel California, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the Turkish bath/hammam. The on-site restaurant, Porto Di Mare, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A gift shop, multilingual staff, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and hair dryers
  • Satellite channels and desks

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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

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per night); reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Porto Di Mare

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2026
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate
Late check-in fee: 50-percent of room rate for check-in between noon and 3:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.02 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per night (820 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: 50-percent of room rate for check-in between noon and 3:30 PM

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve sofa beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

California Sofia
Hotel California Sofia
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Sofia
Hotel California Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel California pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel California?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. A 50% fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from noon– 3:30 PM for a fee of 50%.

What time is check-out at Hotel California?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel California located?

Located in Lozenets, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of East Park Trade Centre, Expo 2000 Congress Centre, and Borisova Gradina Park. Tokuda Hospital and Park Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel California Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Katya

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

OK for one night stay

OK for one night stay. Staff was polite and helpful. Bed was comfortable. Very outdated room in need of total renovation. Hairs all over the bed and towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Sofia on the cheap but well-appointed

Not a bad little hotel in a suburb south of the center. Not the most exciting or convenient location -- it's in a residential neighborhood about 10 minutes from the center by taxi, but if you want cheap, clean, quiet and a hearty Bulgarian breakfast in the morning, this is the spot. Staff was nice too, helped us avoid the usual taxi problems common to this part of the world. Food in the in-house restaurant was delicious and the woman who served us was delightful. Rooms were large by European standards, new-looking, very clean and comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Barbara Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel poco pulito
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles war sehr gut, nur Frühstück war nicht so wie mein Wünsch
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janne

Quiet area near underground station and wonderful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Hotel reicht fuer 1 Nacht mehr aber nicht , Fruehstueck hatte zu wenig Auswahll , Kaffe aus der Thermokanne was gar nicht geht !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

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

Estadia tranquila e agradável

Hotel fica uns 10 min do metrô, tem um mercado Ho na esquina que fica aberto 24h. Pessoal da recepção foi bem simpático e prestativo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

NickR

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

Quirky, but not a bad choice

Somewhat old fashioned, but the room had plenty of charm. Close to James Bourchier metro station, not much more than 5 minutes walk. Next to the hotel is a small supermarket, useful for supplies and snacks etc (hotel restaurant is only open at breakfast time). The room had many lights, with a total of 16 switches and 2 dimmers to control them all... There was a jacuzzi-style bath, rather ancient, in need of refurbishment and incredibly complicated to operate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marcus Vinicius Soares

Liked: Staff & service

Pode melhorar

Pode melhorar
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti. Pulizie della stanza tutti i giorni. Colazione con buffet abbondante e vario. Vicino a stazione metropolitana.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Liz

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2~3일 현지인 지인이 있다면 괜찮음. 욕실상태, 조식 안좋음

2주이상 현지 지인과 동행할 곳이 많아 지인 가까운 이곳에 머물렀는데, 특히 욕실 냄새와 배수가 문제였어요. 조식도 무성의 했고.(마지막 이틀은 먹고 싶지 않았음) 하지만 Reception하는 Villy라는 여성은 친절하고 착해서 평가를 좀 올렸어요. 이후 Sofia 중심가로 이동했는데 너무 좋네요.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Erik

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

Oud hotel, prima onderhouden!

Zeer aangenaam, goede service etc. als je hier overnacht ga dan ook eens uit eten bij beer cross
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

nor

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

A good short stay

We had a late check-in at 3am in the morning. The person at reception was helpful speeding things up so that we can go straight to our rooms to rest. We booked two triple beds rooms. We had a good short stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great Value - Good Location - Thoughtful Service

First off, this is a smoking hotel where guests can smoke in their rooms. If the smell of cigarette smoke really bothers you, this hotel might not be your best choice. Otherwise, we had a spacious room with a small sitting area and 2 big windows - that opened! - looking onto the back courtyard. The room was quiet, the bed comfortable, and the air conditioning was excellent, keeping us cool even during 30°+ days. The wifi was great, too: fast and reliable. Service was lovely. We asked to look at 3 different rooms and the front desk clerk was amenable. One evening, we asked to sit in the pretty seating in the courtyard, and the front desk gentleman intuited that we wanted to have our evening meal there - we had a bag of take-away groceries from the 24-hour supermarket next door - so offered us plates, cutlery, and even glasses for our beers! The room itself might not be the cleanest - walls need a good wiping as do lightswitches and such - but bed linens and the bath were spotless. The location of the hotel is excellent: a 7 minute walk from Bourchier Metro, a cheerful outdoor beer garden at the top of the street as you exit the Metro, and the hotel itself is next to a well-stocked 24-hour supermarket. This hotel is excellent value for money. I'd return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Fabiola

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

Hotel 3 stelle per modo di dire

La camera è piccola; la porta della stanza si apriva con difficoltà; la vasca idromassaggio non aveva il tappo quindi niente idromassaggio; la colazione è secondo me la cosa peggiore di questo hotel...il personale è gentile ma non conosce bene l'Inglese quindi fai prima a imparare il Bulgaro per avere qualche informazione. Onestamente, non lo consiglio affatto!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tired Hotel

Hotel is a bit tired and my jacuzzi bath was in a poor state. Not much in area but it was only a quick stop over for me.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jacques

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

A éviter absolument

A éviter absolument ! Le propriétaire surbooke son établissement. Je me suis retrouvé sans chambre disponible. J'ai dû me réfugier dans un appartement à moitié prix 4 heures après ... Le comble c'est que le propriétaire de l'hotel a encaissé la réservation sans que je ne dorme dans l'hotel!
Verified

8/10 Good

Silvana

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

Buon albergo ben collegato con il centro storico.

La nostra esperienza in questo albergo è stata buona. Abbastanza pulito, personale molto gentile e disponibile. Ci hanno cambiato gli asciugamani tutti i giorni. Il primo giorno siamo usciti e rientrati due volte e tutte e due le volte sono passati a sistemare la camera. Il frigo in stanza non funzionava, ma ci hanno messo a disposizione quello della reception. La colazione non aveva una grande scelta, però tutto sommato andava bene. Una sera abbiamo cenato al ristorante dell'albergo, la fatica fatta per ordinare (visto che il cuoco/cameriere conosceva solo il bulgaro, cmq abbiamo apprezzato gentilezza e impegno) è stata ripagata da un ottimo e abbondante pasto a basso prezzo. A poche centinaia di metri c'è sia la fermata della metro (che non abbiamo mai preso) che una postazione dei taxi consigliati perché economici, con 4/6 lev bulgari (circa 2/3 €) si arrivava al centro storico che si gira facilmente a piedi. Valutazione complessiva buona, (a parte qualche piccolo dettaglio di non molta importanza, visti i bassi costi di pernottamento) l'albergo lo consigliamo.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Buen Hotel

Buen hotel en barrio residencial. A cinco minutos caminando de transporte público y parada de taxis. Habitación amplia tipo estudió con cama, sofá, mesa y una pequeña terraza. Centro comercial a una parada de metro y centro de ciudad a tres paradas de metro.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KT

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

Not excellent but a nice hotel

It's a little bit far from city centre but not impossible to get there by walking. The room was old but clean. I found some stains in bathroom. Clerks were really nice. It's not perfect but definitely a nice place to stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ottimo, la camera era ampia, riscaldata e pulita.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

saffet

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

hotel california version bulgare

Hotel sympatique , mais malheureusement difficile a trouver car pas d' indication exterieure , salle du petit dejeuner originale , chambres correctes et assez spacieuse , disposant pour certaines d un bain a remou ,pour un prix tres correcte et personnel parlant anglais sans problemes!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ciacco

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Buono all'apparenza

Si presenta bene a prima vista. Il personale è gentile. Ma una volta entrati in camera si nota subito la scarsa pulizia. Frigorifero ed aria condizionata non funzionanti. Mancanza di un parcheggio privato.
Verified

8/10 Good

kateryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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