Hotels in Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia has a fully integrated public transport system, comprised of trams, trolleys and buses. The city center has access to all three forms, so it's a good idea to stay there if you want to use the public transport system. The underground railway has two lines, North to South and East to West. You can buy a ticket for your specific journey and you can get either single, return weekly or monthly tickets. Trams and trolleybuses use different tickets to the metro, and if your luggage is too big, you’ll have to pay for two. If you want access to public transport, try to find cheap hotels in Sofia like the Gloria Palace Hotel.

If you are in Sofia on business then it is recommended to stay near the city center so that you have access to public transport and have places to meet people. The Hotel Anel is a good choice, since it is affordable but also has good quality rooms. Couples on a romantic getaway might be better suited in the G.K. Lozenets district, as it is close to public parks where you can take strolls with your loved one. You can book hotels in Sofia like the Intercontinental Sofia. People on vacation should check out the Kyulutsite district, as it has a lot of cultural touchstones that you might enjoy. If you’re wanting to stay in a hotel in the Kyulutsite district, then you might want to check out Hotel Astra if you want to find cheap hotels in Sofia.

The Bulgarian National History Museum located in the Boyana Residency park is a good way of learning about the culture and history of Bulgaria. The Earth & People Hotel & Spa is one of the nearby hotels in Sofia. The National Opera and Ballet is another global attraction, opened in 1953 the building hosts some amazing shows by local ballet and opera performers. Close to the National Opera and Ballet, in the Kyulutsite district, is the St. Aleksander Nevski Cathedral. Construction on the cathedral finished in 1912 and it has become a religious and cultural landmark in the Bulgarian capital. The cathedral also has a museum where visitors can learn the history behind its construction.

Bulgaria has its native cuisine with a lot of restaurants in Sofia that offer an authentic Bulgarian experience. From traditional stews to Moussaka, there is plenty of Bulgarian cuisine to try. The city center has a large concentration of restaurants, so if you were looking for hotels in Sofia close to where the cuisine is, then you would be happy with the Central Hotel Sofia. If you’re looking for nightlife, then Sofia’s student district is your place. With plenty of bars and clubs within walking distance, Studentski Grad has plenty of places to keep you occupied. Suite Hotel Sofia is one of the Sofia Hotels in Studenski Grad. You can take the line one subway to Dimitrov station or the line 67 bus to the Studenski Grad stop.

The Sofia Science Festival is held in the spring at the Sofia Tech Park in the Poligona district. The festival has plenty of activities and exhibits for the science enthusiast to check out during the three-day event. You can take the metro line one to Musagenitsa to get here. The science festival invites experts in their chosen field to discuss and display cutting-edge research. The Sofia Film Festival is held every March and features both local and international filmmakers. The film festival is thought to be one of the more important European film festivals. It is held all over the city, but several screenings happen at the Cinema House in the city center. Take the metro to the Sofia station in the center of the city. The Sofia Marathon is held in October and features a fun run, a half-marathon and a full marathon. All participants in the events beyond the fun run get a medal if they complete their event. The marathon starts in the city center and covers most of the city. It is a great way to meet locals if you just want to watch.

On average, people stay in Sofia for a total of 9 nights.

A hotel room in Sofia will generally set you back around $162 per night. This figure is an average and prices will vary according to the facilities, location and room availability at your desired hotel.

Room prices for hotels in Sofia can be as much as 51% lower in the month of January. So this is a great time to book and save money.

Wednesday is the cheapest day for hotel rooms in Sofia. Saturday is the most expensive day.

$147 per person, per night, is on average, what you can expect to pay for luxury hotels in Sofia. To put this in perspective, $162 per person, per night is the average price of a hotel in Sofia, which is a price difference of around 11%% to stay at a luxury hotel.

Per person, per night, a hostel in Sofia (or a sub 2 star rated hotel) is priced at $19, on average. This price is $112 cheaper than your average Sofia hotel.

With an average temperature of 51.8 °F and expected precipitation of 1.2″, October is a great month to explore the outdoors near Sofia.

Yes, Sofia does have vacation rentals. Of the 3,117 vacation rentals in Sofia, Alexander Business Apartments is the most popular among our users. Find vacation rentals in Sofia.

Sofia has 90 hostels if you aren’t interested in staying at a hotel. Ivory Tower Hostel is the most popular based on our user data. Compare hostels in Sofia.

There are 2,018 operators available for hotels in Sofia as of September 2023.

Prices for hotels in Sofia are updated daily.

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