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Hotel Rila Sofia

3.5 star property
Hotel in Sofia with bars and a nightclub

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Deluxe Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar
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Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Hotel Rila Sofia, in Sofia City Center, offers a nightclub and outdoor terrace. Guests enjoy a buffet breakfast or coffee at the cafe, with in-room WiFi for connectivity. Multilingual staff assist, and services like dry cleaning ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Economy Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sofia City Center, a neighborhood in Sofia, Hotel Rila Sofia is near the airport and near a metro station. 1300th Anniversary Monument and Monument to the Unknown Warrior are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit TZUM Central Department Store and Central Sofia Market Hall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Borisova Gradina Park or Vasil Levski Stadium.
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Tsar Kaloyan str.,6, Sofia, SOF, 1000

What's nearby

  • Vitoshka Boulevard - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Palace of Culture - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Serdika Station - 5 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 13 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shades Of Red - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crafter Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Art Club Museum - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McCarthy's Irish Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rila Sofia

Hotel located in Sofia City Center
A nightclub, an airport shuttle, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Rila Sofia. In-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, 2 meeting rooms, and a porter/bellhop
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and an elevator
Room features
All 95 individually decorated rooms feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like internet access and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 43-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 10.20 for adults and EUR 10.20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (429 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 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 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
  • Destination fee: EUR 1.40 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10.20 for adults and EUR 10.20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • 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)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
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

Hotel Rila Sofia
Rila Hotel
Rila Sofia
Hotel Rila
Hotel Rila Sofia Hotel
Hotel Rila Sofia Sofia
Hotel Rila Sofia Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Rila Sofia pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Rila Sofia?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rila Sofia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Rila Sofia?

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

Does Hotel Rila 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 Hotel Rila Sofia located?

Located in Sofia City Center, this hotel is steps from City Garden, Yellow Pavement, and Sofia City Art Gallery. Sofia Court House and Ethnographic Institute with Museum are just steps away. Serdika Station is only a 5-minute walk and Lavov Most Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Rila Sofia Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful restaurant next door and nice accommodations and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location. Walking distance to all the major sights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is, honestly, past its prime. However, given the exceptionally low price, one knows that going in. Given that, it was clean and comfortable and walkable to all of the major attractions in Sofia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Highly recommendable

Very nice room with nice decor. Very friendly staff and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

A great base for a trip to Sofia

The location is great and the staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zornitsa

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

Great location!

Great location! Cool style!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing! The personnel were really attentive and helped us booking a cab in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in walking distance to many Sofia attractions: cathedrals, palace/museum, art galleries, archaeological museum, etc. plus metro and bus/tram lines. We really enjoyed the adjoining Italian restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar

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

Beautiful room

Thank you it was lovely and beautiful rook 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Giovanni

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location perfect, but little dirty the room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional staff, it is clear they really value their customers
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

KWOK KUEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

R N

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Awful check in. Lobby packed when I arrived(coach party?) popped out for a beer and when I came back the single woman on the desk struggled to cope. WiFi in room was useless-I had to go down to the lobby to update email etc. Overall the condition of the room showed a need for complete refurbishment, which should include additional soundproofing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a room on the 3rd floor Every part in there was outdated.Beds sheets were clean.Lobby looks ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zornitsa

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

Nothing like before! Excellent!

Nothing like before!!! Excellent location and experience! Staff is perfect! Lovely mixture of modern Scandinavian and old communistic style! Just adorable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vahy W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good choice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, location, location. Hot water didn't work all that well, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent 3 nights in a twin renovated room located on the 5oo floor. The room was tidy, warm and comfortable. The rooms comes with a nespresso coffee machine and coffee pods are provided on a daily base. In addition to 2 small bottles of mineral water are provided everyday. Last but not least the rooms comes with a fridge which is a much appreciated plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty shower and dirty room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

shamiram

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old and loud.

The hotel is very old and the tub is so deep and slippery. I was so scared of taking a shower. At night time there was partying and drinking until dawn. It gets so loud we couldn’t sleep. And in the morning trucks come by to collect alcohol bottles from the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Baljinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing. Terrible out dated room. Even though we paid for new refurbishment one
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nope.

This hotel is a disaster. It seems like it is a run down old apartment building or rooming house.It is no lobby. The ceiling at the front desk had a 6x6 foot hole in it. The only thing LGTB about it was the wallpaper in the elevator. The rooms are old - nothing has been renovated. There was no hot water in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nevena

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

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