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About the Hotel

5,Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000
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Next to the Serdika Underground Station
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Featuring a central setting only 8 minutes' walk from the monumental early-1900s "Ivan Vazov" National Theater, the grand Sofia Balkan Palace hotel includes a private art gallery. Located in the business Yellow Pavement district, this 5-star boutique hotel offers 256 rooms along with a ballroom for a myriad of usage options.

Location

The hotel places you merely 1.2 km from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and a stone's throw from the 16th-century Banya Bashi Mosque. The Balkan Palace Sofia provides easy access to the Black mosque "Sveti Sedmochislenitsi Church", which is just 13 minutes' walk away.

Guests might as well visit University Botanical Garden, which is 1.2 km away. The property is about 5 minutes on foot from the Early Rotunda Christian Church of St George, and Serdika tube station lies 250 metres away.

The Balkan Palace is located 5 km from Sofia airport and in close proximity to Tsentralni Hali bus stop.

Rooms

The rooms include a mini fridge bar and tea/coffee making equipment, along with a satellite flat-screen TV for your convenience. There is also a private bathroom. Guests will make use of hairdryers and bathrobes in bathrooms equipped with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. They offer views of the courtyard.

Eat & Drink

Offering international dishes, the à la carte restaurant features city views. The lobby bar provides you with a place to unwind. Sofia Balkan Palace hotel is 200 m from Happy Bar and Grill serving international dishes.

Leisure & Business

Also, this Sofia hotel has a shared lounge and a hair salon on the premises. Guests staying at the accommodation are welcome to join fitness classes at a gym area. The Balkan Palace Sofia includes a meeting room and sophisticated meeting rooms equipped with conference facilities and a photocopier.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the stunning Alexander Nevsky Cathedral for breathtaking architecture.
  • Try the traditional banitsa pastry at a local bakery for breakfast.
  • Explore the hidden gem of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre in the city center.
  • Wander through the vibrant Women's Market for fresh produce and local crafts.
  • Enjoy a performance at the National Opera and Ballet for a cultural treat.
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Sofia Balkan Palace offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Twin Room
2 persons
335 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
335 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Deluxe Suite 1 King Bed View to Sveta Nedelya Square
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
City view
Shower
Coffee machine
Executive Twin Room
2 persons
335 sq. feet 
3 Single beds
Coffee machine
Air conditioning
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Facilities

Sofia Balkan Palace offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.6/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Barber shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

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

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Sofia Balkan Palace Location

5,Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000
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5,Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000
Nearby
Museum
Regional History Museum
1000 ft
Market
Central Sofia Market Hall
1400 ft
Park
City Garden
2000 ft
Theatre
"Ivan Vazov" National Theater
2000 ft
Museum
National Institute of Archaeology with Museum
1800 ft
Mosque
Banya Bashi Mosque
1100 ft
Gallery
National Art Gallery
1900 ft
Church
Church of St Petka of the Saddlers
600 ft
pl Sveta Nedelya
Holy Nedelya Church
300 ft
Vitosha boulevard
2000 ft
Park
Doctor's Garden
900 ft
bul. "Vitosha" 2
Sofia Court House
1000 ft
Church
The Rotunda Church of St George
700 ft
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Monument to the Unknown Warrior
1200 ft
Square
Statue of Slaveikovs
2000 ft
Church
Ancient Orthodox Church Saint Parascheva
300 ft
Restaurants
Basilica All Day Bar
800 ft
Sofia Sveta Nedely Square 5
Bar & Dinner Rotonda
600 ft
Ulica Saborna 14_
Capo Mediterranean Restaurant
500 ft
ul.Saborna 14
DSQUARED2 Cocktails & Lounge
400 ft
pl.Sveta Nedelya 16
Spaghetti Kitchen & Bar
900 ft
3 pl. "Sveta Nedelya"
LARGO di Serdika bar&diner
700 ft
Maria Luiza 2
Espresso Cultura Specialty Coffee
900 ft
Suborna 7
Shtastlivetsa Vitoshka
1800 ft
Vitosha Blvd. 27 Sofia Center
Skaptobara
2100 ft
Iskar 11A
Getting around
City Centre
Sofia5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Sofia (SOF)18 min  ·  7.1 mi
Train
Sofia Central Bus Station18 min  ·  5000 ft
Underground
Serdika3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at EUR 31 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 23 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Greek, Russian, Bulgarian
Year renovated:
2006
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
256
Former name
Sheraton Sofia Balkan

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Sofia Balkan Palace from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 3983 verified reviews
8.4/10
Great
85%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.7/10
Comfort
8.8/10
Facilities
8.6/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.0/10
Location
9.8/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.2/10
Staff
9.0/10
Value for money
8.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 8845 reviews
8.7/10
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