Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site. Details regarding the type of parking (covered/uncovered) and any associated costs are not specified. Reservations are not mentioned as a requirement.

What breakfast options are offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 9.20 for adults and children.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Sofia, within a 10-minute walk of Banya Basha Mosque and Yellow Pavement. It is 0.6 miles from Sofia Central Mineral Baths and Central Sofia Market Hall, and approximately 12.4 km from Sofia Airport.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 20.00 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required for availability.

Hotel Lion Sofia - Comfort and Stunning Views

Average nightly price at Hotel Lion Sofia by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$63
February	$61
March	$60
April	$64
May	$64
June	$66
July	$65
August	$67
September	$72
October	$71
November	$68
December	$72

What guests think

Hotel Lion Sofia is praised for its convenient spot by Lavov Most metro and bus/train links, walkable access to sights, solid value for money, and an attached cafe where many enjoy a tasty cooked breakfast.

Rooms are frequently spacious and comfortable, though several reviews note dated decor, ineffective heating or AC, and street or tram noise in some rooms. Cleanliness is generally rated well, yet recurring bathroom or pipe odors are reported, and a few maintenance issues appear, including a slow or out of order elevator. Service is usually friendly and helpful with occasional early check-ins, but feedback is mixed due to instances of rudeness or slow reception response. Good for short city stays if you can accept some imperfections.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with a few reports of elevator problems (slow or out of order).

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Nicolas

Jun 22, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Started with a bad start as I was promised an early check-in but after fighting a bit they managed it. Excellent location close to everything, spacious room and great value for the money! Elevator is extremely slow so ask for a lower floor. The staff are unfriendly, rude and not helpful!

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Mark

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the hardest reviews I have had to create. Sofia airport has a metro straight to Sedona and this a short straight walk to the Lion Hotel. Alternatively you can change lines and take one stop to Lavov Most metro which is directly outside the Lion Hotel. I really liked this hotel and the free breakfast from Cafe 1920 is one of the best I have ever had. The room was spacious and clean with a fantastic coffee machine. There’s a Lidl a couple of doors away for water, snacks, beers, etc. the hotel is at the end of a long shopping street and easy walking distance of many tourist spots, such as the cathedral and serdika ruins. The area feels a little dodgy, but once I’d spent time walking around it didn’t seem so bad. Now the difficult part, I was here on business and the hotel had no internet the whole time. There was WiFi but this WiFi had no internet. So for most business users this is terrible and likely to be a huge inconvenience. The man behind the desk said this wasn’t something they knew of, but nothing seemed to be done about it. The other issue was that their secure baggage storage was a set of shelves behind the cafe. I would recommend and would love to give it top marks but as a business user the lack of internet is a big issue.

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Yousef

Jan 18, 2023

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Stayed 19,374 nights

Es war sehr schlecht, der Aufzug hat nicht funktioniert und es war sehr kalt im Badezimmer kein Heizung und sehr schmutzig. Wenn jemand nicht ins Zimmer rein darf gehen die Mitarbeiter trotzdem darein kein Parkplätze und nicht zum empfehlen

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Ian

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located right by metro stop so transport links there are perfect. Lovely little restaurant attached to hotel. 5 minute walking distance to nearby market. Reception had an odd smell on arrival but works were being done. Friendly and efficient staff. Spacious and well equipped rooms.

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Sellathurai

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient centre of Sofia. Clean hotel with all the facilities. Daily house keeping. Bath tap and shower facilities mini fridge kettle You can't more than this for the price All the transport network doorstep

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but recurring bathroom or pipe odors were reported, with occasional housekeeping lapses.

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Alexander Skov

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overordnet er fint hotel med dejlig central beliggenhed. Værelset var en god størrelse og med fin plads. Derudover var det et meget fint badeværelse og alt fungerede rigtig fint. Dog var der under hele opholdet en vedvarende lugt af kloak fra badeværelset og værelset var lettere slidt. Men generelt et rigtigt fint værelse.

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Jesus Antonio

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Muy bien situado. Personal amable . limpieza. Hotel renovado. Buen desayuno ( no es de buffet). Se puede ir andando a los sitios más importantes de Sofia.

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Mark

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the hardest reviews I have had to create. Sofia airport has a metro straight to Sedona and this a short straight walk to the Lion Hotel. Alternatively you can change lines and take one stop to Lavov Most metro which is directly outside the Lion Hotel. I really liked this hotel and the free breakfast from Cafe 1920 is one of the best I have ever had. The room was spacious and clean with a fantastic coffee machine. There’s a Lidl a couple of doors away for water, snacks, beers, etc. the hotel is at the end of a long shopping street and easy walking distance of many tourist spots, such as the cathedral and serdika ruins. The area feels a little dodgy, but once I’d spent time walking around it didn’t seem so bad. Now the difficult part, I was here on business and the hotel had no internet the whole time. There was WiFi but this WiFi had no internet. So for most business users this is terrible and likely to be a huge inconvenience. The man behind the desk said this wasn’t something they knew of, but nothing seemed to be done about it. The other issue was that their secure baggage storage was a set of shelves behind the cafe. I would recommend and would love to give it top marks but as a business user the lack of internet is a big issue.

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John

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and comfortable, great breakfast! Good location close to train and bus stations.

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Miyazaki

Sep 30, 2023

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２日宿泊しました。フロントの方は、とても優しくて、美味しいレストランや、オススメの観光地を教えてくれました。お部屋もとても広くて、綺麗に掃除してくれていました。朝ごはんを一度、食べましたが、量が多くて食べきれませんでしたが、美味しかったです。空港まで、地下鉄を一回乗り継げば、１時間以内で着けるし、とても便利でした。

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Antonio

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel non centralissimo ma ben collegato. La pulizia della stanza non è il massimo (vedi bicchieri, vasca da bagno, moquette). Check in veloce.

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md nazmul

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are not friendly. Bad smell in the room. Location is very good though..

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Sellathurai

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient centre of Sofia. Clean hotel with all the facilities. Daily house keeping. Bath tap and shower facilities mini fridge kettle You can't more than this for the price All the transport network doorstep

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Svetlana

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Hotel itself is very nice and very affordable compare with closer to the center. Staff was nice, rooms are clean. Conveniently located. There are 3 supermarkets nearby (promarjet, Bella, lidl), coffee shops, other food stores, kiosks, authentic bakeries.

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Jordan

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No a bad stay; the room had everything I needed and the staff were wonderful and very helpful. The only thing I didn’t care for was the smell emanating from the pipes in the bathroom in my room. I had to leave the bathroom window to the streets open and the bathroom door to the room closed to manage the stench. I believe the issue was not specific to my room but the pipes in the whole hotel.

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Rooms

Rooms are often large and comfortable, but several guests mention dated decor, ineffective heating or AC, and tram or street noise in some rooms.

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Michael

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Huge room and bathroom for a bargain price in a great location. Slept extremely well too.

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lee

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, about half a km from the main centre. Bit of noise from the road and the trams but not bad. Big room,

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Simona

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean , but it was very cold . The AC wasn't working.

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Adam

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Its a very conveniently located hotel, short walk from all interesting cities. Very large room with hige comfortable bed. Little dated..

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Jessee

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice enough place. For a free upgrade which is always nice. Lots of traffic and noises during the night

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Angela

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was very comfortable and the staff very helpful. The only thing we didn't like is that the heater didn't work in our hotel room.

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Jaime

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect for a few nights in Sofia! It is walking distance to the bus station and the metro station that takes you to the airport. It is clean and spacious. Only thing is you hear the trams going and coming. Not too bad but if you’re a light sleeper just fyi.

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john

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Given room 27. Ideal for me - quiet, kettle, fridge and spacious. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful and a terrific cafe attached for breakfast or other meals including craft beers. Ideal location, next to Lavov Most metro, one stop from Serdika and ten minutes from the main bus and train stations. Very pleased to return for a further night 3 days later in the same room.

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Vasyl

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was soso. Bathroom was great. AC was old and barely made cold. It is 1 km away from city center. View is average. Nothing impressive.

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Martyn

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A great location in central Sofia! The room was spacious, clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly. Despite being near the Lavov bridge junction, it was relatively quiet too!

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful, with some early check-ins accommodated, but experiences vary and a few guests reported rude or unresponsive reception.

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Nicolas

Jun 22, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Started with a bad start as I was promised an early check-in but after fighting a bit they managed it. Excellent location close to everything, spacious room and great value for the money! Elevator is extremely slow so ask for a lower floor. The staff are unfriendly, rude and not helpful!

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Pavel

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The receptionist was very nice. She allowed me early check in.

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Benjamin

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable room with good air conditioning. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great cafe downstairs. Metro stop at the front door (one stop from Serdika area).

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Brandon

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Classic bait and switch. Booked a deluxe room with queen bed when arrive just throw us into a dark dirty room with double bed looks nothing like the photos on Expedia website when I spoke to front desk was told take it or leave it that is not my problem. Beware run far and fast

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md nazmul

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are not friendly. Bad smell in the room. Location is very good though..

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Ian

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It, was great, quiet rooms, great staff and food lovely with perfect location.

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MIKE

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I really liked this hotel. All the staff were very polite. I would go again.

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Sunay

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and great front desk staff. Even though I requested to be checked in earlier than the allotted hours the front desk clerk responded immediately to my request.

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minas

Oct 8, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

I arrived 19:00 in the afternoon and the girl in reception came after 30 minutes. When I told her that I was waiting she just told me I was up….all the days during my day (one day she was eating in reception, and the other look for restaurant general first time so negative behavior in front of a desk. The coffee near the hotel was nice, rooms were big, I stayed three nights they never change bed linen. The most negative for me is the behavior of the girl in reception….. behavior like she makes us favour that we choose this hotel!! is the first look has someone when enter the hotel….

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Fabiana

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ótimo hotel. Transporte bem em frente, com acesso as principais atrações. Ótima equipe e quarto muito confortável.

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Location

Next to Lavov Most metro and close to bus and train stations, with walkable access to central sights and shopping. Some guests noticed street or tram noise at night.

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Andreas

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hervorragendes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Zentrale Lage, überdurchschnittliches Frühstück im Café nebenan, sogar früher Check-In möglich gemacht. Alles wunderbar.

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Jesus Antonio

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Muy bien situado. Personal amable . limpieza. Hotel renovado. Buen desayuno ( no es de buffet). Se puede ir andando a los sitios más importantes de Sofia.

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jeffrey

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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John

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and comfortable, great breakfast! Good location close to train and bus stations.

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Daniel

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean. Great market two doors down. Restaurant next door provides excellent breakfast. Lavov Most metro station on M2 line is right across the street. Take M4 metro line from airport to Serdika stop. Transfer to M2 line heading for Obelya. Lavon Most is next stop. Look for exit from metro to Maria Luisa.

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john

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Given room 27. Ideal for me - quiet, kettle, fridge and spacious. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful and a terrific cafe attached for breakfast or other meals including craft beers. Ideal location, next to Lavov Most metro, one stop from Serdika and ten minutes from the main bus and train stations. Very pleased to return for a further night 3 days later in the same room.

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MEGUMI

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

ラテアートしてくれる美味しいカフェ併設。周辺にスーパーマーケットがいくつかあるので食べ物は困らない。セルディカ駅まで徒歩圏なので移動も便利。中央駅まで歩いて行ける。

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Michel

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

De locatie was goed precies halverwege het treinstation en stadscentrum. Metro supermarkt en restaurant precies voor de deur en om de hoek. Ruime schone kamer, had een kamer met uitzicht op druk kruispunt, Voor diegene die van meer rust houden vraag om zonder kruispunt uitzicht.

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john

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room ideal for me - quiet, kettle, fridge and spacious. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful and a terrific cafe attached for breakfast or other meals including craft beers. Ideal location, next to Lavov Most metro, one stop from Serdika and ten minutes from the main bus and train stations. Very pleased to return for a further night 3 days later in the same room.

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Fabiana

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ótimo hotel. Transporte bem em frente, com acesso as principais atrações. Ótima equipe e quarto muito confortável.

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Dining

The attached cafe serves a well-liked cooked breakfast; several reviewers praised quality and coffee. A few found the menu limited or disliked the à la carte format.

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MJaria de Fatima

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

O hotel tem uma boa localizacao. Quarto amplo porem o banheiro nao funcionavaca calefaçao e tinha um odor desagradável. O cafe da manha era a la carte não gostei

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Andreas

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hervorragendes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Zentrale Lage, überdurchschnittliches Frühstück im Café nebenan, sogar früher Check-In möglich gemacht. Alles wunderbar.

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Benjamin

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable room with good air conditioning. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great cafe downstairs. Metro stop at the front door (one stop from Serdika area).

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john

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Given room 27. Ideal for me - quiet, kettle, fridge and spacious. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful and a terrific cafe attached for breakfast or other meals including craft beers. Ideal location, next to Lavov Most metro, one stop from Serdika and ten minutes from the main bus and train stations. Very pleased to return for a further night 3 days later in the same room.

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Volkan

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It worth its price. The breakfast was perfect. Even every thing is same I would prefer it because of the English breakfast they serve.

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James

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Okay, the receptionist whin zi checked in was fantastic, very froendly and welcoming. The receptionist when I checked out was not as friendly, but good at her job. However, I was given a great room and the breakfast was very good too.

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victoria

Dec 14, 2021

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Stayed 3 nights

El personal es muy amable y servicial. El desayuno es delicioso. La ubicación está bien, es cerca al centro donde están las atracciones turísticas.

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john

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room ideal for me - quiet, kettle, fridge and spacious. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful and a terrific cafe attached for breakfast or other meals including craft beers. Ideal location, next to Lavov Most metro, one stop from Serdika and ten minutes from the main bus and train stations. Very pleased to return for a further night 3 days later in the same room.

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Neriman

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kahvaltı menüsü sınırlı idi

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john

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

large room, well-equipped, quiet and comfortable. Excellent bar/cafe attached with interesting breakfast choices

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11	12 $68	13 $70	14 $69	15 $73	16	17 $75
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15 $74	16 $72	17 $75	18 $68	19 $74	20 $73	21 $75
22 $73	23 $73	24 $73	25 $73	26 $79	27 $73	28 $73
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