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Sofia Balkan Palace

5.0 star property
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
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March 2025

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Reception
View from room
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia, 1000
  • Vitoshka Boulevard
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Saint Nedelya Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Church of St. George
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sofia (SOF)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite with King Bed

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite with King Bed

  • 57 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite with King Bed | Living area

Executive Suite with King Bed

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

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 hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bulgarian Parliament and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Alexander Nevski Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 4 min walk
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 12 min walk
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 14 min walk
  • Sofia University - 16 min walk
  • National Palace of Culture - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Serdika Station - 2 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 6 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Kitchen Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Largo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Art Club Museum - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofia Balkan Palace

Hotel with a fitness center, steps from Church of St. George
Sofia Balkan Palace offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 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. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels 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.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Greek, Russian, Spanish

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 public transport

  • Self parking on site (EUR 21.00 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 23.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Stardust restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bike rentals
  • Designer shops
  • Fitness centre
  • Shopping centre
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (13563 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 7

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 59.0 per day

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 1.67 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 21.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 59.0 per day

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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. 494 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfectly located for shopping, dining and visiting main churches and museums.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent location withing the walking city, restaurants, stores, museums. Definitely will use on my next trip to Sofia.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel is not a 5-star property. Our room wasn't cleaned, the bed/towels were not changed. No apologies. Even though it was renovated but looks dirty maybe because they don't clean well enough. Considering it all it's overpriced. I will not stay there again. There are other, much better options in the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very classy hotel. learning how to operate light switch was a challenge, but that is part of the fun of traveling.,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maisie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at 1am but there was still staff to check us in. The property itself is presented well and we had a little balcony with amazing views of the palace. The location was fantastic with many dining options close by. The breakfast was excellent and we will definitely stay here when we are back in Sofia.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albena

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, room was not ready at the time of chechin, offered to cover the upgrade for room with shower requested. Breakfast (add fee) is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a favorite place to stay in Sofia. Some floors have been completely renovated, while others have retained their original charm. One side overlooks the church, which is quite scenic, while the other overlooks an archeological site that the city of Sofia has neglected for the last ten years. The hotel is fantastic. The front desk operates 24/7, and the area is safe. It's an excellent place for business and leisure. If you have an early flight, get a cab, but for everything else, there is a direct subway train to SOF Terminal 2, which takes about 40 minutes. It's at the "Serdika" subway station between "Vitoshka" and "Largo."
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Senthilnathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location among the best in Sofia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tram

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is close to all attractions but the room service was slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is VIP property but the reception has no idea what is VIP membership- they are surprised I ask for free room upgrade. Same frustration with reception on my check out : As a VIP gold member you get 20% discount on food & beverage, but I am being told “No”. The hotel is nice historic property in best Sofia location. The reception staff should attend a training about VIP members treatment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a great hotel with a great staff! A similar luxury hotel in some other cities would be unaffordable for me. I am grateful for this very reasonably-priced luxury hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vasil

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samee

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
A few staff members were quite racist, upon arrival asking us why we didnt have luggage in a very judgemental way. The biggest problem was the bulgarian bar tender. Made us feel extremely uncomfortable for sitting in the poung/bar area a few times.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josef

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicely designed hotel in the centre of Sofia
Right in the centre of Sofia. Metro station in front of the hotel. Well kept large room. Very good breakfast. Luxury design from 1950s with recent equipment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful front desk. Shout out to Konstantinos and Anastasia who were really helpful on check in day. Overall ratings low as the hotel is dated and service not consistent. We had friends who stayed in the same hotel and didn't get their room cleaned at all despite requests being made. Not expected for a 5-star hotel. Value for money not quite there. The friendly and helpful front office staff salvaged the situation. I wouldn't choose this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

kathryn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room sink didn’t drain. Second room smelled like cigars and unclear if ac worked. Third room above pounding wedding music in hotel until one am, bed was shaking. This was supposedly upgrade. This night should have been refunded but they gave me a bottle of wine that I didn’t want. Sheets all had dirty marks on them, hair in bathroom. Lovely property needs maintenance and better management
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, you stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024