Name: Expo Hotel Sofia - Free Airport Shuttle
Address: 149 Tsarigradsko Shosse Blvd., Bulgaria, Sofia-city, BG
Price range: US$47–US$160 per night
Rating: 8.43

What guests think

Across reviews, Expo Hotel Sofia - Free Airport Shuttle is praised for its convenient location near the airport and metro and for generally spacious rooms, while recurring complaints cite thin walls, ventilation issues, and inconsistent housekeeping.

Many guests highlight friendly, professional reception staff, though a few report unhelpful interactions. Facilities draw mixed feedback: breakfast is often praised, but the bar may be closed and parking can be limited; the free airport shuttle is repeatedly reported as one way from the airport only. Overall, it suits short stays near the airport more than longer visits.

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Facilities

Facilities receive mixed feedback: parking is available but can be limited, and the bar is sometimes closed or not a standalone venue. Several reviews report the free airport shuttle typically runs only from the airport, not back to it.

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8

Levent

11 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Für ein kurz Trip ok aber nicht für längere Aufenthalt. + sauberes Hotel mit sehr nettes Personal. Parkplatz vor der Tür. - die Fenster sind fest und können nicht aufgemacht werden, dadurch Sauerstoffmangel. Abend um 22:30 gabs nichts mehr zum Essen und auch Hotelbar war geschlossen trotz Vollbelegung. Für uns auf der Durchreise für einer Übernachtung sehr gute und akzeptable Preis Leistung Verhältnis.

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Iva

18 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are outdated and noisy. We could hear guests in adjacent rooms walking in and out all night long. There is no climate control in the room ( either was not working or was disconnected) thus the room was quite cold. The bathroom was also outdated and somewhat dirty- there was hair on the floor and the sink. The service at the restaurant on site was good however the food was mediocre. The property is advertising free parking but it is very difficult , if at all , to find a parking spot since the parking is super small and not for hotel guests only.

10

Keith

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We always use this hotel, not only for its convenience for the airport, ( it is only 5 stops on the meteo from the airport), but because of the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, who simply can't do enough for you. This time, we also used their long term parking facilities, which were very competitive, compared to the regular off-site airport carparks .

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simon

8 Dec 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed here on business for 3 nights, on arrival an Airport Shuttle had been organised for me, but it took me to a sister hotel where a free taxi was then ordered. The next day and subsequent days, I was working out of the airport and found that the only way to get to and from was to book a taxi each time, with a total cost of 63.12 Lev ( €32.43), while this is not a massive amount, I do feel rather disappointed that I had to pay every time, including the day of my check out to get to the airport when a Free Shuttle is advertised. I did ask reception about this on every occasion, but they were reluctant to help. The hotel and room were very nice, the breakfast was also good, it is a shame that the Free Airport Shuttle was not free or did not exist. Sadly the next time will be staying in Sofia for work in the coming months, I will have to find a different hotel.

8

Desislava

5 Jan 2023

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The hotel was nice. The regular breakfast starting at 7 am is amazing.The early breakfast is very limited. The hotel advertised free airport shuttle, but in reality they offer a shuttle/taxi from the airport only. If you are leaving and need to go from the hotel to the airport they don't offer transportation. The free airport shuttle is offered in one direction only. Overall a good experience.

10

Stefan

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

New hotel with great amenities Only the area is a bit remotely but close to public transportation Staff friendly Love the stay

10

Usman

20 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay BF was good close to train station and few eating places near by they have resturant in side Hotel too.

10

Eveline

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We verbleven in een suite. Deze was heel ruim en smaakvol ingericht. Parkeren ging ook vlot. De parking is naast het hotel en voorzien met een slagboom.

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Terry

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On communication before arrival they told me that i will be picked up by the Best Western Premium shuttle van. But

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Jon

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lobby was freezing. There is no hotel bar - you have to go and request drinks from the restaurant. And the bedroom walls were very thin, meaning we could hear conversation and laughter from the neighbouring room. And the free airport transfer is TO the hotel, not to the airport.

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Cleanliness

Feedback on cleanliness is inconsistent: some guests found rooms clean, while others reported dirty carpets, bathroom hair or mold, and lapses like worn linens or missing towels and toilet paper.

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Iva

18 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are outdated and noisy. We could hear guests in adjacent rooms walking in and out all night long. There is no climate control in the room ( either was not working or was disconnected) thus the room was quite cold. The bathroom was also outdated and somewhat dirty- there was hair on the floor and the sink. The service at the restaurant on site was good however the food was mediocre. The property is advertising free parking but it is very difficult , if at all , to find a parking spot since the parking is super small and not for hotel guests only.

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DAEYEON

3 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

깨끗하고, 가성비가 좋아요.

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Franco

29 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Ottima accoglienza e pulizia

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Alex

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If there are no windows to open, please insert air from outside, you know, like the big ones do. I hope they are not saving from electric bill, not having the air insertion and filtering, I couldn't breath in the room, I couldn't fall asleep, then I felt more tired after "sleeping", what is wrong with them, even the bathroom had mold due to stale air

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Olga

10 Apr 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Pulizie assente. Niente cambio asciugamani. In generale abbastanza sporco

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Vera

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, spacious, comfortable and convenient.

8

Antonella

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Bed sheets with holes in them; lack of toilet paper and shower towel on the last day

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arzu

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Temiz ancak merkeze biraz uzak biz arabayla gittiğimiz için sorun olmadı

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Ofek

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Be careful! Do not stay in this hotel! The hotel room was dirty and there is a wired smell all over the floor , the breakfast was very poor, and the service was so bad you could even imagine!!

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Petranka

19 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

La chambre de deux lits 205 : le tapie etait tres sale; il falait demander un changement de petit frigo car il ne fonctionnait pas, le lit twin pas tres confortable et le siege de la toilette brise. Je suis vraiment decue. J'avais reserve deux fois le meme mois un chambre avec grand lit et c'etait superbre. Pour le meme prix, la diference dans la qualite et la proprote de la chambre et considerable. Le petit dejeuner est toujours tres copieux. Diversite de fromage, jambon, fruits, etc. Restaurant propre et le service est impecable. MERCI!

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and modern with comfortable beds, but many guests mention thin walls and noise from neighbors or equipment. Multiple reviews also note sealed windows and unreliable climate control or ventilation.

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Iva

18 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are outdated and noisy. We could hear guests in adjacent rooms walking in and out all night long. There is no climate control in the room ( either was not working or was disconnected) thus the room was quite cold. The bathroom was also outdated and somewhat dirty- there was hair on the floor and the sink. The service at the restaurant on site was good however the food was mediocre. The property is advertising free parking but it is very difficult , if at all , to find a parking spot since the parking is super small and not for hotel guests only.

8

Simon

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious room. Nice breakfast

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Joanna

21 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our room! Very spacious and good for families with young kids.

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Tsvetomira

11 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The reception staff on check in was top lady. Very professional, friendly and helpful. The room was designed nicely, however, the walls are so thin that I could hear my neighbours as if we were sharing a room. When you book a 4 star hotel you do not expect to find yourself in a dormitory.

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Elena

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfectly located close to Sofia Airport and easy access to Metro. Modern and comfortable rooms with views of Vitosha.

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Nicolas

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Bien chambre confortable par contre hôtel bruyant on entend les voisins et chambres en face. Le petit déjeuner est bien. Par contre la salle de sport mériterait un nouvel équipement.

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Alex

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If there are no windows to open, please insert air from outside, you know, like the big ones do. I hope they are not saving from electric bill, not having the air insertion and filtering, I couldn't breath in the room, I couldn't fall asleep, then I felt more tired after "sleeping", what is wrong with them, even the bathroom had mold due to stale air

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Antonia

29 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location - next to metro. Modern and spacious rooms. Excellent choice for comfortable travel since city center is easily accessible by metro. Also 10 mins to airport using metro.

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Aleksandar

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic outdated hotel room, walls are thin and you can hear your neighbors talking or doing the deed. Overpriced for what it offers. Needs renovation and better maintenance. Stuff asked for additional money at check in.

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Tchavdar

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant stay, comfortable bed.

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Service

Many guests praise the friendly, professional reception team and warm late night welcomes, but others describe unhelpful or unfriendly interactions and poor follow-through on issues.

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Maurice

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel, very friendly people. Rooms are clean and very good breakfast.

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Keith

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We always use this hotel, not only for its convenience for the airport, ( it is only 5 stops on the meteo from the airport), but because of the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, who simply can't do enough for you. This time, we also used their long term parking facilities, which were very competitive, compared to the regular off-site airport carparks .

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simon

8 Dec 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed here on business for 3 nights, on arrival an Airport Shuttle had been organised for me, but it took me to a sister hotel where a free taxi was then ordered. The next day and subsequent days, I was working out of the airport and found that the only way to get to and from was to book a taxi each time, with a total cost of 63.12 Lev ( €32.43), while this is not a massive amount, I do feel rather disappointed that I had to pay every time, including the day of my check out to get to the airport when a Free Shuttle is advertised. I did ask reception about this on every occasion, but they were reluctant to help. The hotel and room were very nice, the breakfast was also good, it is a shame that the Free Airport Shuttle was not free or did not exist. Sadly the next time will be staying in Sofia for work in the coming months, I will have to find a different hotel.

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Keith

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The thing that makes this hotel so special is it's reception staff. The quality, commitment and friendliness of the reception team is what has drawn me back to this hotel over many years. They are always professional, understanding and possess excellent English language skills.

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Michael

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The price was great, and it was close to the metro and the airport. We were able to travel to the city center relatively easily and had a short drive to the airport after we checked out. The staff was friendly and helpful.

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Stefan

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

New hotel with great amenities Only the area is a bit remotely but close to public transportation Staff friendly Love the stay

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Keith

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A warm welcome, despite arriving at just before midnight.

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Marilyn

4 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a wonderful three day stay at the Hotel Expo, the lady at the front desk did a marvellous job assisting me with anything I asked her to explain and show me. A special employee that should be recognized. Room was always made up and tidied when I returned. Easy to get to from the airport by taxi or Metro

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Henk

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Personeel is niet klantvriendelijk. Lauw water in de douche.

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stephen

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were in room 110 and the room was quite expensive . Outside the room was a large amount of ventilation equipment that was going off and on all night. My wife is a light sleeper and could not sleep. Told staff in morning on checkout and was not to bothered. Really was poor experience and no sleep left is with a very uncomfortable trip home . Major problem,, but the facilities and dining facilitate excellent, but because of the no sleep and the staff not caring will not be returning

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Location

Widely praised location near Sofia Airport and the metro makes reaching the city center easy, and it is convenient for the Expo Center. A few note the surrounding area feels remote with little to do.

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Elena

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfectly located close to Sofia Airport and easy access to Metro. Modern and comfortable rooms with views of Vitosha.

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Michael

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The price was great, and it was close to the metro and the airport. We were able to travel to the city center relatively easily and had a short drive to the airport after we checked out. The staff was friendly and helpful.

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Carina

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Låg väldigt nära tunnelbanan och nära flygplatsen.

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Stefan

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

New hotel with great amenities Only the area is a bit remotely but close to public transportation Staff friendly Love the stay

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Josef

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nicht besonders gutes Hotel, positiv Lage zum Flughafen..

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Michael

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient, near airport.

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arzu

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Temiz ancak merkeze biraz uzak biz arabayla gittiğimiz için sorun olmadı

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Tomihiro

26 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

空港からタクシーで10分程度とアクセスが良く、部屋は一人で泊まるには十分な広さで、設備の状態もよく快適でした。ホテル前の大通り向かいに大型スーパーがあったのですが、会員制で旅行者は利用できないみたいでした。コンビニ的なお店は周囲に見つけっれなかったので、そこはちょっと注意が必要かもしれません

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Antonia

29 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location - next to metro. Modern and spacious rooms. Excellent choice for comfortable travel since city center is easily accessible by metro. Also 10 mins to airport using metro.

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Ambrogio

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Per chi partecipa a qualche evento realizzato nell'expo center, questo hotel è molto comodo in quanto a pochi metri di distanza. Per il resto non ha niente. Curiosità, hanno sistemato la stanza, pulito il bagno, cambiato gli asciugamani ma non hanno rifatto il letto!

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently rated good to excellent, though the early option is limited and one review found it poor; overall restaurant quality is mixed.

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Iva

18 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are outdated and noisy. We could hear guests in adjacent rooms walking in and out all night long. There is no climate control in the room ( either was not working or was disconnected) thus the room was quite cold. The bathroom was also outdated and somewhat dirty- there was hair on the floor and the sink. The service at the restaurant on site was good however the food was mediocre. The property is advertising free parking but it is very difficult , if at all , to find a parking spot since the parking is super small and not for hotel guests only.

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Maurice

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel, very friendly people. Rooms are clean and very good breakfast.

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Simon

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious room. Nice breakfast

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simon

8 Dec 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed here on business for 3 nights, on arrival an Airport Shuttle had been organised for me, but it took me to a sister hotel where a free taxi was then ordered. The next day and subsequent days, I was working out of the airport and found that the only way to get to and from was to book a taxi each time, with a total cost of 63.12 Lev ( €32.43), while this is not a massive amount, I do feel rather disappointed that I had to pay every time, including the day of my check out to get to the airport when a Free Shuttle is advertised. I did ask reception about this on every occasion, but they were reluctant to help. The hotel and room were very nice, the breakfast was also good, it is a shame that the Free Airport Shuttle was not free or did not exist. Sadly the next time will be staying in Sofia for work in the coming months, I will have to find a different hotel.

8

Desislava

5 Jan 2023

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The hotel was nice. The regular breakfast starting at 7 am is amazing.The early breakfast is very limited. The hotel advertised free airport shuttle, but in reality they offer a shuttle/taxi from the airport only. If you are leaving and need to go from the hotel to the airport they don't offer transportation. The free airport shuttle is offered in one direction only. Overall a good experience.

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Nicolas

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Bien chambre confortable par contre hôtel bruyant on entend les voisins et chambres en face. Le petit déjeuner est bien. Par contre la salle de sport mériterait un nouvel équipement.

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Usman

20 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay BF was good close to train station and few eating places near by they have resturant in side Hotel too.

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Ofek

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Be careful! Do not stay in this hotel! The hotel room was dirty and there is a wired smell all over the floor , the breakfast was very poor, and the service was so bad you could even imagine!!

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stephen

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were in room 110 and the room was quite expensive . Outside the room was a large amount of ventilation equipment that was going off and on all night. My wife is a light sleeper and could not sleep. Told staff in morning on checkout and was not to bothered. Really was poor experience and no sleep left is with a very uncomfortable trip home . Major problem,, but the facilities and dining facilitate excellent, but because of the no sleep and the staff not caring will not be returning

10

Darren

10 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommended. Great breakfast and easy access to airport by metro.

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Month	Average price
January	US$69
February	US$80
March	US$93
April	US$93
May	US$86
June	US$91
July	US$81
August	US$77
September	US$93
October	US$110
November	US$103
December	US$81

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $154
20 $82	21 $95	22 $105	23 $113	24 $118	25 $118	26 $118
27 $93	28 $105	29 $107	30 $108

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $105	2 $93	3 $92
4 $110	5 $121	6 $137	7 $160	8 $137	9 $117	10 $85
11 $84	12 $84	13 $89	14 $92	15 $85	16 $47	17 $83
18 $84	19 $94	20 $95	21 $94	22 $86	23 $84	24 $85
25 $85	26 $98	27 $118	28 $114	29	30 $95	31 $94

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