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About the Hotel

1 Gurko Street, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000
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Close to the National Theater
Great
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9.2
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Nestled merely 0.6 km from the Central Military Club and around 10 minutes' walk from Serdika underground station, the 116-storey smoke-free Grand Hotel Sofia proudly boasts a private art gallery and an archaeological museum. Located just around the corner from Vitosha boulevard, this Sofia hotel comprises 122 rooms and 2 restaurants.

Location

The 5-star luxury hotel has an unique location in the very heart of Sofia, a few moments from the scenic park "City Garden". Overlooking City Garden, the prestigious Grand Hotel Sofia is also approximately 10 minutes' drive from the friendly South Park.

The Early Rotunda Christian Church of St George is also situated just 500 metres away.

The nearest bus stop is Satirical Theatre, located about a 10-minute walk away, and Sofia Central Bus train station is 2.5 km away.

Rooms

Some of the soundproofed rooms have a balcony and a seating area, and such facilities as free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making machines. They are furnished with spacious decor. Providing a sink, some bathrooms have dressing gowns and a shower cap.

Eat & Drink

Grand Hotel Sofia invites guests to have a drink at a lobby bar. Serving Eastern European meals, Shtastlivetsa Vitoshka lies just near the stylish accommodation.

Leisure & Business

The hotel will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a fitness centre available on site. Furthermore, the Grand Hotel Sofia provides access to a spa salon, as well as a golf playground. Corporate travellers will benefit from 6 meeting rooms available on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the iconic Alexander Nevsky Cathedral for stunning architecture.
  • Try traditional banitsa at a local bakery for a delightful snack.
  • Stroll through the vibrant Vitosha Boulevard for shopping and dining.
  • Explore the hidden world of the Museum of Socialist Art nearby.
  • Relax in Borisova Gradina park, a peaceful oasis in the city.
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Grand Hotel Sofia offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Single Room Garden View
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior Double Room
2 persons
540 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior Twin Room
2 persons
540 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Executive Twin Room
2 persons
650 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Grand Hotel Sofia offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.9/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Hairdresser
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Grand Hotel Sofia Location

1 Gurko Street, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000
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1 Gurko Street, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000
Nearby
Park
City Garden
300 ft
Theatre
"Ivan Vazov" National Theater
700 ft
Monument
Soviet Army Monument
1600 ft
Gallery
National Art Gallery
1600 ft
3 Tsar Osvobotiel blvd At the intersection of Rakovska and Tsar Osvoboditel Streets
Russian Church St Nicholas
1800 ft
Vitosha boulevard
1700 ft
Museum
National Museum of Natural History
1800 ft
Park
Doctor's Garden
1300 ft
bul. "Vitosha" 2
Sofia Court House
1700 ft
Square
Statue of Slaveikovs
800 ft
pl Sveta Nedelya
Holy Nedelya Church
1800 ft
SofiaBulgaria
Monument to the Unknown Warrior
1500 ft
Church
The Rotunda Church of St George
1600 ft
Restaurants
Happy Bar & Grill Rakovski
1000 ft
Georgi Street Rakovski 145
Emotion Bar & Kitchen
100 ft
ul. General Yosif V. Gourko 2
Shtastlivetsa Vitoshka
1700 ft
Vitosha Blvd. 27 Sofia Center
Umamido
600 ft
ulitsa Stefan Karadzha 12 B
Hadjidraganov's Cellars
1400 ft
18
Didy's cakes & sweets
600 ft
ul.Dyakon Ignatiy 4
Fresh Bar Kitchen
800 ft
ul.Angel Kanchev 2 Giuseppe Garibaldi square
MEAT Gourmet Sandwiches and Burgers
1000 ft
1 ul. "Angel Kanchev"
Q-ftetaria
1000 ft
ul.Angel Kanchev 1 On The Second Floor
Bitburger Club
800 ft
20 Stefan Karadja
Getting around
City Centre
Sofia4 min  ·  1000 ft
Airports
Sofia Airport (SOF)18 min  ·  7.1 mi
Train
Sofia Central Bus Station23 min  ·  1.2 mi
Underground
Serdika8 min  ·  2000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at BGN 58.67 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs BGN 43 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of floors:
116
Number of rooms:
122
Former name
grand hotel sofia - top location, the most spacious rooms in the city, secured underground parking

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Grand Hotel Sofia from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1065 verified reviews
8.8/10
Great
91%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.3/10
Comfort
9.3/10
Facilities
8.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.2/10
Location
9.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.2/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
8.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 3044 reviews
8.9/10
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