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Sofia Balkan Palace

Property class: 5 and above
5-star luxury hotel near Church of St. George

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A hotel entrance with a glass canopy, multiple flags, and a well-lit facade.
A luxurious interior with marble columns, plush seating, and a bar area.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table with a glass of water, and a view of a building through the window.
A grand lobby with a marble floor, a central seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view, and a purple sofa.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia, 1000
  • Place, Sofia Central Mineral Baths
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of St. George
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sofia (SOF)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive King Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a mustard-colored pillow, a bedside lamp, and a wooden nightstand.

Executive King Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Twin Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe King Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a small table with a drink, and a view of a building through the window.

Deluxe King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a phone, and a window with a view.

Deluxe Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round table, and a chair. There is a chandelier above the sofa.

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

View all photos for Executive Suite with King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small round table with a fruit bowl, and a large window with curtains.

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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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with curtains.

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

Heart of Sofia.A stay at this Sofia City Center hotel places you steps from Church of St. George and within a 5-minute walk of Sofia Central Mineral Baths. Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Bulgarian Parliament are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • 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
  • National Palace of Culture - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Spaghetti Kitchen Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burrata Italiana Center - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Largo di Serdika - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Breakfast Room, Sofia Balkan Palace - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sofia Balkan Palace

5-star luxury hotel near Church of St. George
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 7 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 13563 square feet (1260 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Sofia Balkan Palace. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Sofia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 241 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 13563 sq ft of conference space
  • 1260 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1956
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
  • 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: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per person, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.53 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Balkan Luxury Collection

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sofia Balkan Palace to the airport?

Sofia Balkan Palace is 7.1 mi (18-min drive) away from the Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofia Balkan Palace?

As of Sep 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofia Balkan Palace on Sep 20, 2026 start from $179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sofia Balkan Palace have an airport shuttle?

Sofia Balkan Palace offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 40 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Sofia Balkan Palace offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sofia Balkan Palace, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 23.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sofia Balkan Palace?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 31.00 per day.

Does Sofia Balkan Palace have a pool?

Sofia Balkan Palace does not have a pool.

Does Sofia Balkan Palace have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sofia Balkan Palace have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sofia Balkan Palace to downtown Sofia?

Sofia Balkan Palace is 0.1 mi away from Sofia.

Sofia Balkan Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressive building, excellent rooms, central location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with very central location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Efren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well located, close to historical places, restaurants, and to the subway. The personnel were very nice, especially Dmitri.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

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

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Best location, nice and helpful staff. Restaurant was great too. Delicious food and the Best part the staff all around. I would definitely be recommending and will stay here again when back in December Inshallah.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Veradel

Nice location, near station and very central. Room was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the hotel is in a good location. You can walk to many sites easily. The bed is comfortable, the shower is good, but the breakfast was not good. There wasn't a huge selection to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located and very convenient to visit all the landmarks. Generally clean ( mirrors in the bathroom needed some cleaning) and very spacious room. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liran

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I expected for a better hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Yeomon Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

LaKia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They staff went above and beyond to make sure my stay was great ! I truly Thank them ALL ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a bit of a issue, multi-storey car park near by is the best option, Room was not ready at 3pm check in time. Very central hotel so location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely junior suite. Veryh well decorated and the kkng bed w as comfortable. We had a real challenge finding the place. Maybe some more detailed directions would help since you can't just pull up to the front door. Would highly recommned this stately hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

AVINASH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good breakfast spread , yes , in room cleaning was and is very poor , when I checked in I saw a cigarette box plus some empty packages of the previous renter … dosent say 5 star does it .., otherwise the hotel is superbly located and you have everything from eateries to high end shopping all around the corner … staff some are the smiling type and , some just do their job in a rather mechanical way .. I would rate the hotel very highly for its location and for its breakfast spread
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

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

8/10 Good

Luke

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

8/10 Good

Massimo

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

8/10 Good

vered

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