Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels

5.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Front of property
Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Indoor pool
Sauna, steam room, massages

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $203
$183 nightly
$203 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

Explore the area

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16 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., Sofia, 1000
  • Place, Bulgarian Parliament
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ivan Vazov National Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sofia (SOF)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Sense)

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, Accessible

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sofia

With a stay at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels, you'll be centrally located in Sofia, within a 5-minute walk of Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Bulgarian Parliament. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Yellow Pavement and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Monument to the Liberating Tsar.

What's nearby

  • Bulgarian Parliament - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Vitoshka Boulevard - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sofia Central Station - 10 min drive
  • Serdika Station - 12 min walk
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Лампата - градинката Кристал - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ritz Café Bar Aperitivo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Бар Кристалъ - ‬2 min walk
  • Sense Rooftop Bar
  • ‪Бар Бар - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels

Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. This Sofia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 71 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and slippers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 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 10:30 AM.
Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels has a restaurant on site.
Sense Gastro Bar - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Sense Rooftop Bar - This rooftop bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 30 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sense Gastro Bar
  • Sense Rooftop Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
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 48 hours prior to arrival, 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 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 55.15 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per night
  • 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 28 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 30 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 55.15 per night

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 604 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean room, very friendly staff…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect as described
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elanur (Ela)

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time booking via Expedia but visited this hotel before. Absolutely perfect, beautiful rooms and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Nice spa too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JIBON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rs
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel near all areas of Sofia for shopping etc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MAC DONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved my entire experience at Hotel Sense, from the service to the room to the breakfast. Thank you for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

EDOUARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jehane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and service! We highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and very cosy with a nice roof top bar/restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

AMNON

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

Great hotel

Very good hotel, nice view, good breakfast,kind staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant and rooftop bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Baron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The roof top bar and restaurant are great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michal

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

Great modern hotel in the city center

Great modern hotel in the city center
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Perfect city hotel

Can only recomend the hotel. Perfect location in the city center and close to the airport. Nice and spacious rooms and good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well located, within walking distance to several attractions and has excellent amenities. Highly recommend staying at this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Junko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was amazingly nice. Spacious comfortable clean room and the breakfast was outstanding. The view from the rooftop bar is also spectacular.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tytus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with attentive staff and an amazing restaurant. Highly recommend for business travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spot on , great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Francois

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

One of the best hotels in Sofia

Great rooms, generous size, modern amenities Careful the rooftop is closed for renovations (it's their no1 feature)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FABIOLA

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

Perfect

Excellent location! Room very comfortable, staff was great. Coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is wonderful, very clean and pleasent. The staff is helpfull , eating on the roof is great highly recomanded .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the rooftop bar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024