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Hotel Rila Sofia

3.5 star property
Hotel in Sofia with bars and a nightclub

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Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar
Lobby sitting area
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Art Club Museum - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burrata Italiana Center - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪DSQUARED2 Cocktails & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ali Baba - бърза закуска - ‬2 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 front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A reception hall, tour/ticket assistance, and 2 meeting rooms
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

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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

8.0

Very Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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.

8/10 Good

Giovanni

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

8/10 Good

KWOK KUEN

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

10/10 Excellent

Vahy W

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

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

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good friendly welcome, nice sized clean and well presented bedroom and bathroom. Bar and restaurant just outside the front door. Easy walks to all the sights and transport connections.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, near the major monuments, restaurants and parks. The check in was stressful, with the reception insisting that I had cancelled the rooms (I had cancelled one day out of three). It took us some time to correct the misunderstanding. Otherwise, the hotel is clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist der große Pluspunkt des Hotels. Man ist innerhalb weniger Minuten zu Fuß in der Innenstadt und vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Auch eine Metrostation ist in unmittelbarer Nähe. Das Hotel wurde nur teilweise renoviert. Was renoviert wurde ist top, der Rest uralt. Wir haben uns zum Glück für ein renoviertes Zimmer entschieden, das würde ich auch jedem empfehlen, im Rest möchte ich nicht übernachten. Wie alt das Hotel wirklich ist, sieht man auch an der Hausfassade. Die Sauberkeit der Zimmer ist in Ordnung, mehr aber auch nicht. Die absolute Katastrophe: das Frühstück. Die Auswahl ist durchaus in Ordnung, jedoch sind ein Teil der Lebensmittel kaputt, da sie nicht gekühlt wurden. Beispielsweise war unser Butter bereits von undefinierter Konsistenz, das gekochte Ei hatte auch einen sehr komischen Geruch. Spiegeleier und English Breakfast sind komplett kalt. Auch der Rest überzeugt nicht wirklich: große Getränkekanister beim Buffet, alte Einrichtung im Speisesaal und unfreundliches Personal. Wir haben uns ab dem 2. Tag außerhalb ein Café zum Frühstücken gesucht. Empfehlung: Definitiv renoviertes Zimmer und kein Frühstück buchen!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

Georges

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

Parfait

Parfait
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Francesco

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

Weekend nel centro di Sofia

Albergo in posizione centrale.camere ok, colazione da rivedere, hall molto bella
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAKAAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
MRT駅からも近く、観光地の万安価に存在し歩いて数分でまわれる位置にあります。部屋も問題なく、スタッフの対応も非常によくおすすめのホテルです。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Zimmer auf den ersten Blick modern. Auf den zweiten Blick viele Details kaputt. Klimaanlage funktionierte zwar, konnte aber nur direkt nach unten wegen. Eine andere Einstellung, wie Schwenken, war nicht möglich und kühlte daher das Zimmer deutlich langsamer runter. Das Bad ist sehr eng, der Wasserdruck in der Dusche gering. Das Frühstuck findet in einem alten Saal mit Holzverkleidung statt - kein Vergleich zum durchdesignten Zimmer/Hotelflur. Das Frühstück selbst ist kein kontinentales Frühstück, eher lokal. Rührei und Spiegeleier sind jeden Tag kalt serviert. Kaffee OK. Alles Speisen sind ungekühlt, d.h. auch Wurst und Käse.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

4/10 Poor

takako

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
今回、立地の良さでは抜群に良買ったです。しかし、冷蔵庫は冷えないのでホテル側に伝えたが改善がなく、シーツも交換して伝えたが『３日間だけでしょっ、忙しいから』っと交換してくれず、使用したコップも言わないと交換してくれなかった、どうなってる🧹。　夜は夜で土曜日だったからか、若者の声がうるさくて熟睡出来ずでした‼️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

eva maria

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

Muy muy muy malo no lo cojais

El hotel es horrible, no tiene nada que ver con las fotos que salen en internet, las habitaciones están viejísimas los armarios están desconchados la bañera se le ha ido hasta la pintura blanca y está por el centro toda gris. Sucio el cuarto de baño y el váter las sábanas, rotas y amarillas por mucho que sean limpias, estaban amarillas. El servicio de habitaciones pésimo venían hacer la cama y lo único que hacían era estirar las sábanas, luego pondré fotos de como quedaban y en tres días que hemos estado ni han limpiado el cuarto de baño ni han limpiado el suelo ni han limpiado nada. Yo me quejé a hoteles, llamé y les enviaron un email intentaron ponerse en contacto con el hotel también me he quejado en el hotel, pero me dijeron. Ah, es que es viejo y con eso me he quedado NO LO COJÁIS no lo recomiendo para nada, ha sido el peor hotel de toda mi vida. Mirad las fotos. Me siento engañada y estafada.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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