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Sofia Balkan Palace

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Front of property
Deluxe King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $143
$128 nightly
$143 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15

Explore the area

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5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia, 1000
  • Place, Sofia Central Mineral Baths
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bulgarian Parliament
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sofia (SOF)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Executive King Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Executive Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite with King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite with King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite with King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Executive Suite with King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 958 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sofia

With a stay at Sofia Balkan Palace, you'll be centrally located in Sofia, steps from Church of St. George and within a 5-minute walk of Sofia Central Mineral Baths. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bulgarian Parliament and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Alexander Nevski Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Saint Nedelya Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of St. George - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Serdika Station - 2 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 8 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Largo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Kitchen Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burrata Italiana Center - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪DSQUARED2 Cocktails & Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sofia Balkan Palace

Sofia Balkan Palace offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 241 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen 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 phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Stardust restaurant, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Sofia? This hotel has 13563 square feet (1260 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Stardust restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 31 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 23 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Stardust restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (13,563 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1956
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 person, 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 full breakfast: approximately EUR 23.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 30 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 31.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Balkan Hotel Sofia
Balkan Luxury Collection
Balkan Sofia
Balkan Sofia Hotel
Hotel Balkan Luxury Collection Hotel
Hotel Balkan Sofia
Sofia Balkan
Sofia Balkan Hotel
Sofia Balkan Luxury Collection
Sofia Hotel Balkan Luxury Collection Hotel
Sheraton Sofia
Sofia Sheraton
Sofia Hotel Balkan Luxury Collection Hotel Sofia
Sofia Balkan Luxury Collection Sofia
Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel

Sofia Balkan Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug

Great location, right next to the Metro. Easy walk to all the main attractions - one is 50m away!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yeomon Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, excellent service. Very good hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PRAFUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic experience at Sophia Balkan Palace. The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Sofia, making it easy to walk to all the major attractions, restaurants, and shopping areas. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of delicious options, and the staff were consistently friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our stay. We truly enjoyed our time here and would happily stay again on any future visit to Sofia.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally-located at the centre of Sofia. The hotel is nice with good facilities, although just check you are not in a room next to the lifts as that can be a bit noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, large room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice and clean. Staff was beyond accommodating and nice, specially Francisca from the front desk! We would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Sofia
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel was AMAZING!!! Everything was wonderful, staff, the car service, breakfast, vicinity of hotel, metro (although, we didn't use; it's right outside the front door) etc. I traveled with my 13-year old daughter and it was situated in a safe location. I highly recommend staying here if you are visiting Sofia!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

vered

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
perfect location. clean & comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Willy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in a very central and comfortable area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel in the middle of the city Center with everything around and very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anthonyE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing building, modern but classical rooms. We loved it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the very heart of Sofia, close to the main Station and many landmarks. It was really easy to move around and a safe area too. Vitosha Bulevard is just 2 minutes down the road, full of restaurants and shops. The room was excellent, spacious and the bed comfortable. The shower was heaven and they use an outstanding brand for their gel, shampoo, body lotion, etc. Shout out to the girls in the bar at night, very patient and handling diffiuclt customer with so much grace. Thanks to all the staff that made me feel so good on my birthday and treated me like a princess. Thanks all, I will be back for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay at the Balkan Palace at Sofia very much- the location was great, staff was helpful and very nice, room was big and cofortable and the heating fllor next to the shower was a very nice surprise! Defintely will recommend on this hotel for friends and familiy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious well appointed, clean and comfortable. The hotel is grand and centrally located. The breakfast was outstanding,
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, very well located, especially to the metro (90 seconds walk) - the only thing that let us (and overheard others), the hot food at the buffet breakfast was consistently not hot, they need to work on that. Other breakfast items were perfect, fruits, pastries etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice central place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todorka

Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 star everything!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff, breakfast & property were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The newly remodeled rooms were very nice. Overall this place was worth the money and a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025