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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 476
AED 533 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

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Room options

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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
Private bathroom
  • 57 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Highlights

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

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Executive King Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe King Room

Highlights

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

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Executive Suite with King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 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
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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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 front-desk safe, and a gift shop
  • ATM/banking services, 7 meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • 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

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

  • Self parking on site (EUR 21.00 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 23.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Stardust restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Fitness center
  • Shopping mall
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (13563 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 7

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • 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 vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

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 1.67 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 does it cost to stay at Sofia Balkan Palace?

As of 11 March 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofia Balkan Palace on 14 March 2025 start from $141.48, 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.

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. 498 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1002 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

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

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

Stanislav

Great location
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

Nikola

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

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

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

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

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

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location
Excellent staff, very friendly and helpful. Hotel in a fantastic location. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Senthilnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location among the best in Sofia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent location withing the walking city, restaurants, stores, museums. Definitely will use on my next trip to Sofia.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, you stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent city centre hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick pit stop stay. Clean, friendly staff, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ram

Central location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ram

Liked: Amenities
Location is great. Service not so much
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but nothing like the Expedia picture of a Junior Suite. It had a balcony but that was up some steps so you couldn’t see the view from the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ercan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024