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Sofia Balkan Palace

5.0 star property
Hotel near Church of St. George in Sofia

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Reception
Bar (on property)
Front of property - evening/night
Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Daily full breakfast (EUR 23.00 per person)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia, 1000
  • Place, Sofia Central Mineral Baths
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, National Palace of Culture
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sofia (SOF)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive King Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Executive Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite with King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 614 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite with King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 958 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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. Bulgarian Parliament and Alexander Nevski Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Palace of Culture - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Vitosha Blvd - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Burrata Italiana Center - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Art Club Museum - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Largo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sofia Balkan Palace

Hotel near Church of St. George in Sofia
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 business-friendly 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 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
  • Garden
  • 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. 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.

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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 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 accessible parking space
  • 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

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 59.0 per day.

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 59.0 per day

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. This property uses a grey water recycling system.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sofia Balkan Palace to the airport?

Sofia Balkan Palace is 7 mi (17-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 Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofia Balkan Palace on Oct 19, 2025 start from $135.64, excluding 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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Zoran

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
N/
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Desislava, Rancho Santa Margarita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a 5 star hotel for sure. Cleanliness is bad, bedsheets changed only if you ask. Towels not changed, floors not mopped, dusty all over. The location is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deja'nique, Peterson AFB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, great breakfast, & beautiful room. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shlomo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie Mae, San Antonio

Traveled with family
First off, i picked this place becasue of location. IMO best location. I have stayed at this hotel 5 times in the last ten years. it seems to me, with every stay, the place looks worse and offers less than before. New ownership etc. Used to be the best in town and now it has that old musty hotel odor. Will i stay here next time , i come to Sofia, most likely..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasileios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel. The staf are so nice & The rooms are big and very nice. I would recommend this hotel & will stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve already said it, great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a great experience staying at this hotel and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in a great location & it’s a very nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yusra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Work in progress

Balkan hotel overall good, still some kinks in renovated rooms. Ppl at the front desk super!! Buss ppl very helpful. Informed hotel about coffee maker not working… replaced right away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Electrical not quite there yet, overhead bed nonfu

Stay was good, but lights not all working. Refrig also not on… no visible plugin. Coffee maker had to be replaced… nonfunctional. Shower gel & conditioners… plungers not working… couldn’t release plunger to work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boaz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel, perfect location. Service is good

Hotel is great and centralized. Service is very good. The room is clean, but be sure to check the “clean the room” before you leave it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Etay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’ll start with the conclusion: our stay at the hotel was absolutely wonderful. Like, presidential-wonderful. Literally. We landed in Sofia on a bleary-eyed early morning flight and arrived at the hotel around 11am. We weren't expecting miracles—just a place to drop our bags and maybe lie down on a horizontal surface. Instead, the front desk hit us with a one-two punch: early check-in AND an upgrade from junior suite to presidential suite. Yes, we went from "tired tourists" to "honorary heads of state" in under 5 minutes. The suite? Massive. Bright. Immaculate. At first, we thought, “Who needs this much space?” but then found ourselves doing laps between the bathroom and the balcony just because we could. Throughout the stay, it honestly felt like the staff had formed a secret society dedicated to pampering us. One night, after a leisurely dinner and evening stroll, we were ambushed in the lobby by Philipos, the F&B manager, wielding a mysterious pistachio dessert. "Please," he said, handing it to us like a treasure, "take it to your room and enjoy." Saying no was clearly not an option. Three minutes later, there was a knock on our door. A staff member stood there... with a fork and a napkin. The dessert had an entourage. Also, everyone in the hotel seemed weirdly happy. Either the air vents are pumping joy or this place just knows how to treat people right. 5 stars! Would gladly get presidentially spoiled again. --
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the most beautiful hotel I have ever stayed in. The staff were all friendly and they gave me an early check in and upgraded me to a suite. ( Expedia gold member perk). The location was walking distance to everything. I actually can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miriam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moaaz Bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the major tourist attractions are at your door step. From airport there is a train one can catch into the city centre where it’s station is located just across the street from the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025