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Hotel California

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Lozenets

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Fireplace
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Biglastr. 30, Sofia, 1407
  • Place, Vitosha Blvd
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Vitoshka Boulevard
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, National Palace of Culture
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sofia (SOF)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Living room

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 247 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 312 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Sofia

Lozenets stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Lozenets hotel, you'll find Expo 2000 Congress Centre and Borisova Gradina Park. Also, Tokuda Hospital is within half a mile (1 km) and Park Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tokuda Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sofia Zoo - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Vitosha Blvd - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Vitoshka Boulevard - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • National Palace of Culture - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Moesia/New Bulgarian University Metro Station - 12 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 21 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Бирария При Кулата - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Habib Beirut - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dana Near&Far - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lavené - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Forest cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

3-star hotel in Lozenets
Hotel California offers its guests a health club and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel California.

This 3-star Sofia hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel California offers 26 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 2.00 per person, per night

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

California Sofia
Hotel California Sofia
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Sofia
Hotel California Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel California to the airport?

Hotel California is 7 mi (17-min drive) away from the Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel California have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel California.

Does Hotel California offer free breakfast?

Hotel California does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel California?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel California?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel California?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel California have a pool?

Hotel California does not have a pool.

Does Hotel California have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel California have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel California to downtown Sofia?

Hotel California is 1.9 mi away from Sofia.

Reviews

Hotel California Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

OK for one night stay

OK for one night stay. Staff was polite and helpful. Bed was comfortable. Very outdated room in need of total renovation. Hairs all over the bed and towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zhan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Traytcho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Violeta

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janne

Quiet area near underground station and wonderful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

NickR, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quirky, but not a bad choice

Somewhat old fashioned, but the room had plenty of charm. Close to James Bourchier metro station, not much more than 5 minutes walk. Next to the hotel is a small supermarket, useful for supplies and snacks etc (hotel restaurant is only open at breakfast time). The room had many lights, with a total of 16 switches and 2 dimmers to control them all... There was a jacuzzi-style bath, rather ancient, in need of refurbishment and incredibly complicated to operate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

nor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good short stay

We had a late check-in at 3am in the morning. The person at reception was helpful speeding things up so that we can go straight to our rooms to rest. We booked two triple beds rooms. We had a good short stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great Value - Good Location - Thoughtful Service

First off, this is a smoking hotel where guests can smoke in their rooms. If the smell of cigarette smoke really bothers you, this hotel might not be your best choice. Otherwise, we had a spacious room with a small sitting area and 2 big windows - that opened! - looking onto the back courtyard. The room was quiet, the bed comfortable, and the air conditioning was excellent, keeping us cool even during 30°+ days. The wifi was great, too: fast and reliable. Service was lovely. We asked to look at 3 different rooms and the front desk clerk was amenable. One evening, we asked to sit in the pretty seating in the courtyard, and the front desk gentleman intuited that we wanted to have our evening meal there - we had a bag of take-away groceries from the 24-hour supermarket next door - so offered us plates, cutlery, and even glasses for our beers! The room itself might not be the cleanest - walls need a good wiping as do lightswitches and such - but bed linens and the bath were spotless. The location of the hotel is excellent: a 7 minute walk from Bourchier Metro, a cheerful outdoor beer garden at the top of the street as you exit the Metro, and the hotel itself is next to a well-stocked 24-hour supermarket. This hotel is excellent value for money. I'd return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tired Hotel

Hotel is a bit tired and my jacuzzi bath was in a poor state. Not much in area but it was only a quick stop over for me.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

8/10 Good

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bathtub was French style and it was impossible not to spill water given that there were no curtains and the tub was only 3 feet tall.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I knew the price I was not expecting the stars but still I did get disappointed as the rooms did smell and everything was really old. Even though they did clean the rooms still you get the filling of dirt inside those rooms. I would suggest it just as the last resource given the affordable price and the possibility for a 24-hour check-in.

6/10 Okay

Blueeve, Kent UK

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel in the town centre

Nice experience, only stayed for a night. The staff are very helpful

10/10 Excellent

William, Bartow, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel. Staff was incredible. The included breakfast was one of the best on our trip, and the lady that ran the breakfast room and the lovely patio restaurant was wonderful. Also, we wanted to arrange a trip to the mountains and the staff arranged a driver for us. Convenient to public transportation for city sightseeing.

8/10 Good

Harleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

J, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok hotel

Decadent. Looks like it is in slow decline, but the location was good, so I stayed 2 nights. Large room. Internet worked.

8/10 Good

charles, malta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good value for money

rooms very clean and comfortable beds ,reception very help full, the only dissapointment was in the breakfast as had to pay for the water . location good just 5 min walk to the nearest metro or tram no10 which takes you direct to the center .

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great rooms but no garden.

The room was very nice and the staff in general were very friendly. Although a garden or open space would have made a considerable difference to the experience - especially during the summer when it would be nice to have a place to relax outdoors. The hotel itself is spacious and well established but it's based on a narrow road in a rather built up closed in area. The rooms were very clean and were very well maintained, the air conditioning however was somewhat noisy and ineffective, furthermore the fridge for the minibar is very small so keeping personal chilled goods is almost impossible.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget hotel- decor in the bedrooms is outdated but very clean and the bed was very comfortable. only complaint we had was the heat in the bedroom. we turned off the thermostate but still the room was very warm. Breakfast is typical Bulgarian and not to our european taste but otherwise a clean and comfortable budget hotel and you get what you pay for. would stay here again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel in residential area

The hotel is situated in a reasonably quiet residential area. The taxi from the airport cost about £6, but make sure you use 'OK' taxi service, desk in arrivals lounge, The reception girl was very pleasant, other staff more aloof. The hotel is very clean and bedrooms a good size, certainly larger than most hotels I have stayed in. There are no tea/coffee making facilities in the room and during our stay there were no English channels on the TV. The jacuzzi in our room did not work and the bath leaked onto the floor. The Jacuzzi controls were obviously damaged and had been for some time, however this was not pointed out to us when booking in. We were then upgraded to another room, same size but jacuzzi did work. However again some of the controls were obviously damaged. I think it is fair to say that the jacuzzi etc had seen better days. The breakfast was just about adequate. We stayed for four nights and there was little variation. There is a very good supermarket and shopping complex about 20 minutes walk away. The city centre is a good 30 minutes walk downhill. However if walking isnt your thing then the 'OK' taxi's are very cheap. Beware some taxi companys have a logo very similar to OK but they will rip you off. The safest way is to get the reception to get a taxi for you. If you do go out walking be careful of the very uneven, broken pavements and be aware cars will not stop for you unless they have too! crossing the roads is quite an experience

8/10 Good

TERRY, DERBY UNITED KINGDOM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

VALUE FOR MONEY IN SOFIA

HOTEL VERY CLEAN AND STAFF FIRST CLASS FAIR WALK TO CITY CENTER BUT STAFF HAPPY TO CALL A TAXI FOR YOU NEIGHBOURHOOD A BIT DODGY BUT STAY HERE AGAIN FOR SHORT BREAK

8/10 Good

Bart, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not a bad place, but . . .

I might stay again, due to the location and price, but the amenities listed are not even close to accurate.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sofia on the cheap but well-appointed

Not a bad little hotel in a suburb south of the center. Not the most exciting or convenient location -- it's in a residential neighborhood about 10 minutes from the center by taxi, but if you want cheap, clean, quiet and a hearty Bulgarian breakfast in the morning, this is the spot. Staff was nice too, helped us avoid the usual taxi problems common to this part of the world. Food in the in-house restaurant was delicious and the woman who served us was delightful. Rooms were large by European standards, new-looking, very clean and comfortable.

8/10 Good

Gary, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice hotel, quiet location

This is a very nice base for a stay in Sofia, the centre of the city is easily reached by tram (a short walk away) or by taxi (about GBP 3 from centre). The staff were helpful and friendly and I would definately stay again if I travel back to Sofia in the future.

10/10 Excellent

David, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel to stay in Sofia

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