Name: Rila Hotel Sofia
Address: 6 Kaloyan Str., Sofia, Bulgaria, Sofia, Sofia Province, Bulgaria
Rating: 7.57

Guest reviews

7.6

Good

Based on 2,968 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

19%

Couple

24%

Family

14%

Group

28%

Solo

12%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Rila Hotel Sofia, reviewers consistently praise the very central, walkable location and generally friendly staff, while feedback on rooms is mixed between renovated options and older, worn spaces with maintenance issues and unreliable in-room Wi‑Fi.

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2

Luke

May 8, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

We didn’t see the rooms shown on the hotels photo library. The rooms we stayed in (3 guests) were old, decrepit and not reflective of what we thought we were paying for. The bathrooms were horrendous, the curtains were a game of perfect lining up to stop the sun coming in and their were splats of blood on the walls in multiple rooms.

4

Chris

Feb 18, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel doesn't have WiFi. I went down to the front desk and the manager shrugged and said that it often didn't work in rooms, but I consider that a basic necessity.

8

Rachel

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

the location

10

Amarildo

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very polite.

6

Katya

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While the lobby has been renovated, the room we stayed in was not in great condition. The beds are relatively new, however, everything else is from Communist times and falling apart. Has a balcony. Somebody had smoked either in this room or in one connected to this one via the bathroom vent as the cigarette smell was heavy when we checked in. Location is very good and central. Would have chosen another central hotel for the same price had I known the state of the rooms Staff was courteous. Would probably had chosen another centralsame

6 Kaloyan Str., Sofia, Bulgaria

Location

A stay at Hotel Rila Sofia places you in the heart of Sofia, steps from City Garden and Yellow Pavement. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from National Archaeological Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Church of St. George.

City Garden(0.1 miles)

Yellow Pavement(0.1 miles)

Sofia City Art Gallery(0.1 miles)

Sofia Court House(0.1 miles)

Vitoshka Boulevard(0.1 miles)

National Archaeological Museum(0.1 miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 23:59

Before 12:00

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Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 10.20 for adults and children.

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3). Guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility and features such as elevators and step-free entrances. However, specific details on accessible facilities are not provided.

The hotel is located in the heart of Sofia, steps from City Garden and Yellow Pavement. It is 0.2 miles from the National Archaeological Museum and Church of St. George.

Rila Hotel Sofia

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