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Hotel Marinela Sofia

5.0 star property

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A traditional wooden building with a roof, a stone lantern, and a wooden bridge over a calm water body, surrounded by lush greenery and tall buildings in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, a coffee machine, and a glass partition reflecting the interior.
A wooden cabin by a pond surrounded by lush greenery.
A bar area with a reflective floor, various bottles, and hanging lights.
A modern lounge area with unique seating, ambient lighting, and large screens displaying visuals.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $135
$120 nightly
$135 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8

Explore the area

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100 James Bourchier Blvd, Sofia, 1407
  • Place, Vitosha Blvd
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Vitoshka Boulevard
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, National Palace of Culture
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sofia (SOF)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room Non smoking

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe King Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, a chair, and a dresser.

Presidential Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 2906 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a desk lamp.

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium King Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a decorative wall piece.

Premium King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Vice-Presidential Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and wall-mounted lamps.

Vice-Presidential Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 1453 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard King Room

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Standard King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a small painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 1,008 reviews
$128 nightly
The price is $143
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Sofia

A stay at Hotel Marinela Sofia places you in the heart of Sofia, within a 15-minute walk of Earth and Man Museum and East Park Trade Centre. .This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Yuzhen Park and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Vitoshka Boulevard.

What's nearby

  • Vitosha Blvd - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Vitoshka Boulevard - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Palace of Culture - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • NDK - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Vasil Levski Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ovcha kupel Metro Station - 9 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 19 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Deli Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dana Near&Far - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Silhouette Hall - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gurkha - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burrata Italiana Marinela - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Marinela Sofia

Hotel Marinela Sofia offers 258 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Sofia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
Make yourself at home in one of the 258 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a nightclub, a health club, and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Panorama, one of the hotel's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 4 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Sofia? This hotel has 17470 square feet (1623 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 13 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hotel Marinela Sofia has 6 restaurants serving lunch and dinner.
Panorama - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Restaurant Bulgar - This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Captain Cook - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Marionette - This brasserie specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (EUR 20.45 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20.45 per person
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Captain Cook
  • Marionette
  • Panorama
  • Restaurant Bulgar

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (17,470 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1979
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20.45 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact 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 1.53 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20.45 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20.45 per person (one way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 20.45 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 20.45 per pet, per night
  • 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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Kempinski Zografski
Kempinski Hotel Zografski
Kempinski Zografski
Kempinski Zografski Hotel
Kempinski Zografski Hotel Sofia
Kempinski Zografski Sofia
Zografski
Zografski Kempinski
Hotel Marinela Sofia
Hotel Marinela
Marinela Sofia
Hotel Marinela Sofia Hotel
Hotel Marinela Sofia Sofia
Hotel Marinela Sofia Hotel Sofia

Hotel Marinela Sofia Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 472 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shinka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING PLACE TO STAY .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and amenities, excellent restaurants, gym and the decor!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic …
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rossana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and amazing restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Noshaab

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room is ok condition nothing special
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yurii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent pool and gorgeous lobby.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to shopping and best of all the restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel. Very spacious facilities. Beautiful garden. Unique design.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ivalina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not try the breakfast... but, this hotel gets filled with che@p w0men and m@fi@ men, and is full of smoke inside - absolutely do not recommend! When i tried to complain to the front desk, the service staff was super rude and said the smoke comes from the bar, to go complain there... I did, and it did not help! It was so bad with smoke, that it was like a fog.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Atmosphere
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish luxury and very convenient location
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nisan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall the stay was nice, but the stuff and the parking area responsible are not friendly at all. the room was very good and the entire facilities. but need to check very deeply the stuff and the responsible of parking area
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Bedros

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely terrible, Hotel I will not stay there anymore. The service is horrible. It’s dirty everything it’s out of date. The only nice thing there was a nice Ferrari 4x4 and that it is nothing else, After I went I stayed in Hilton and Hilton. It’s hundred percent better Cleaner brand-new, excellent service, the stuff it’s very communicative. You cannot compare between Hilton.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

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

Fantastic Sofia Hotel

I come for several years to this hotel, it’s always a pleasure, all 5 restaurants are really fantastic, easy to reach. I can really recommend everyone to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only place we will stay in Sofia
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIO DAVIDE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good but the breakfast is not good for this important hotel … orange juice must be fresh not in cartoon bag… and others particularity …
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aymen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great garden and good options
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yurii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very posh hotel if slightly dated, superb pool and other facilities, conveniently located on the metro line three stops from the center.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my very short stay. Welcoming front desk staff, awesome gym, great breakfast and cool decor, like the Japanese Garden AND it’s close to the main part of town - I would really recommend this hotel for a business stay or a romantic getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

Hotel Marinela -- Truly a Unique Experience!

The Hotel Marinela is truly unique, perhaps resembling a huge boutique hotel. The decor is unmatched, and maybe not to everyone's taste. But that's what has given the Marinela its special character all these years. The restaurants provide excellent offerings, the staff was extremely courteous, and my suite was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of everything and yet comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Noshaab

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average hotel,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and beautiful
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dogu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They have a unprofessional services. Also their staff are arrogance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025