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Sofia Balkan Palace

5.0 star property
Hotel with a fitness center, steps from Church of St. George

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Front of property - evening/night
View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 536
AED 597 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Room options

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Junior Suite with King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite with King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite with King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia, 1000

What's nearby

  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Vitosha Blvd - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

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
  • ‪Largo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Art Club Museum - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofia Balkan Palace

Hotel near Sofia Central Mineral Baths
Located close to Church of St. George and Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia Balkan Palace provides an art gallery on site, a shopping mall on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Stardust restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a vegetable garden, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a water dispenser, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 241 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Baby baths, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Greek, Russian, Spanish

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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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 21 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

Restaurants on site

  • Stardust restaurant

Things to do

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

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 center
  • Conference center (13,563 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1956
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 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
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 59.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 21.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 59.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Is Sofia Balkan Palace pet-friendly?

Yes, Sofia Balkan Palace allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Self parking is available for EUR 21.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Sofia Balkan Palace provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sofia Balkan Palace located?

Located in Sofia City Center, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Church of St. George and Sofia Central Mineral Baths. Bulgarian Parliament and Alexander Nevski Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Serdika Station is only a 2-minute walk and Lavov Most Station is 12 minutes.

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Sofia Balkan Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 999 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff, breakfast & property were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, awesome location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The level of attentiveness from the staff was excellent - Would use this hotel again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in a great location. The staff were friendly. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Lots of hot water and great water pressure in the shower. Very convenient for exploring central Sofia, and there's a metro station outside the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and 5Star accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and met my expectations. The breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haim Hagay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location. Right in the middle of things. Room is very nice, good size, clean and convenient. Good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yingshun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean room although was unable to control room temperature to air conditioning as it was in heating mode
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is excellent; however, access is somewhat inconvenient, as guests must transport their luggage (on a cobble road) considerable distance from the car drop-off point to the hotel's door.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yehuda

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

Beautiful hotel, great location

Beautiful hotel, great location friendly and good service restaurant has a nice and good service, but the menu is dull - better going outside
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel in the middle of everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near the center but expensive parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moïse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel, really class, but there is a church close to the hotel, something the bell can wake you up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deyanira Barrero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel and location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfectly located for shopping, dining and visiting main churches and museums.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthonyE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made a great effort for Christmas with decorations for the children. Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

Fantastic Hotel in Great Location

This was the perfect spot to explore Sofia by foot. The bed was very comfortable, the room was immaculately clean, and the reception desk was extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

venessa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The location is great. The hotel itself is clean but definitely dated. The staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Very Pleased

It was a lovely stay. The location is exceptional and really the best in Sofia. The breakfast option is very good and the rooms are comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing!! And the breakfast was amazing too
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gem of a place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024