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Sofia Balkan Palace

5.0 star property

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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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view, and a purple sofa.
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

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

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(26 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Sofia

A luxury stay in the heart of Sofia awaits you at Sofia Balkan Palace. You'll be within steps of Church of St. George and within a short 5-minute stroll of Sofia Central Mineral Baths. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The restaurant, Stardust restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 13563 square feet (1260 square metres) of event facilities include 7 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 5-property class Sofia City Center hotel include Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Bulgarian Parliament.

What's nearby

  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of St. George - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Serdika Station - 2 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 8 min drive
  • Sofia (SOF) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Sofia Balkan Palace

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre 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 metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, 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 centre
  • 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
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Sofia Balkan Palace offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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  • Air-conditioning
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Property amenities

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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (EUR 31 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Stardust restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (13,563 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1956
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

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: from 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 all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Sofia Balkan Palace?

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

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

As of 30 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofia Balkan Palace on 2 Aug 2026 start from AU$185, 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.

Is parking available at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yep, Sofia Balkan Palace has a self car park for EUR 31.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Is Sofia Balkan Palace family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sofia Balkan Palace is a hit with families.

Does Sofia Balkan Palace serve breakfast?

Yep, guests adore the full breakfast here! Available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sofia Balkan Palace?

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 Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sofia Balkan Palace?

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

Sofia Balkan Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with very central location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mariana

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

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Yeomon Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, excellent service. Very good hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, large room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel was AMAZING!!! Everything was wonderful, staff, the car service, breakfast, vicinity of hotel, metro (although, we didn't use; it's right outside the front door) etc. I traveled with my 13-year old daughter and it was situated in a safe location. I highly recommend staying here if you are visiting Sofia!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

vered

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
perfect location. clean & comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Tugce Nur

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

GABRIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For a 5 star hotel, I think this is okay. The hardware is generally good. The building is beautiful and nicely renovated. Rooms have modern facilities and smart features. Front desk service is very good. House keeping seems to be inconsistent - missing towels, empty shampoo container etc. A quick simple trip to the front desk resolved the issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Willy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in a very central and comfortable area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

anthonyE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel in the middle of the city Center with everything around and very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

GABRIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand hotel with classy decor. The smart switches and curtains work well. Beds are comfortable with good linen. Front desk staff is competent and courteous. House keeping is a bit inconsistent - often took our bath mat and not replaced, empty bath gel container was not refilled etc. It was quickly resolved by talking to the front desk though.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice central place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025