Hotel Rila Sofia

3.5 star property
Comfortable Sofia hotel in Sofia City Center with nightclub

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Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Twin Room
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Twin Room | Bathroom
City view
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Tsar Kaloyan str.,6, Sofia, SOF, 1000
  • Popular LocationSofia Central Mineral Baths7 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlexander Nevski Cathedral12 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Palace of Culture15 min walk
  • AirportSofia (SOF)16 min drive

Room options

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Sofia

Hotel Rila Sofia puts you in the heart of Sofia, within steps of City Garden and Yellow Pavement. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and a nightclub. .This business-friendly hotel offers a business centre, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a conference centre, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Sofia City Center hotel include Sofia Court House and Sofia City Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Vitoshka Boulevard - 3 min walk
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 7 min walk
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 12 min walk
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 12 min walk
  • National Palace of Culture - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Serdika Station - 5 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 14 min drive
  • Sofia (SOF) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min walk
  • McCarthy's Irish Pub - 3 min walk
  • Starbucks - 3 min walk
  • Confetti - 3 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rila Sofia

Comfortable Sofia hotel in Sofia City Center with nightclub
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A business centre, 2 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available.

Event space at this hotel measures 429 square feet (40 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A nightclub, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Rila Sofia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Sofia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 429 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1968
  • Nightclub
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Rila Sofia offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • One-time housekeeping
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (429 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rug in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • 8 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1968
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 6 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.41 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: EUR0.57 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 9 for adults and from EUR 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: EUR 6 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Rila Sofia
Rila Hotel
Rila Sofia
Hotel Rila
Hotel Rila Sofia Hotel
Hotel Rila Sofia Sofia
Hotel Rila Sofia Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Rila Sofia?

Hotel Rila Sofia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Rila Sofia?

As of 29 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rila Sofia on 2 June 2024 start from AU$115.84, 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 Hotel Rila Sofia serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Rila Sofia?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Rila Sofia?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Rila Sofia's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Rila Sofia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hotel Rila Sofia Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 22 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room
Thank you it was lovely and beautiful rook 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great base for a trip to Sofia
The location is great and the staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

shamiram

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and loud.
The hotel is very old and the tub is so deep and slippery. I was so scared of taking a shower. At night time there was partying and drinking until dawn. It gets so loud we couldn’t sleep. And in the morning trucks come by to collect alcohol bottles from the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional staff, it is clear they really value their customers
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Silvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, location, location. Hot water didn't work all that well, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty shower and dirty room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Baljinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing. Terrible out dated room. Even though we paid for new refurbishment one
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vahy W

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good choice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s at least a bed to sleep in.
It’s a bed to sleep in…. The entrance to the hotel is very nice. Then you get in your room and there are major stains all over the carpet, holes in the wall, smears of “something” on the wall, tape over power outlets, etc. it is centrally located and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023