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Hotel Downtown

4.0 star property
Travelers find a stylish retreat in Sofia's historic center, where spa treatments refresh tired muscles and a well-equipped gym awaits after sightseeing

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Hotel Downtown in Sofia City Center offers a sophisticated base for city exploration. Guests can book massages, spa treatments, use the gym, and enjoy free WiFi. Practical conveniences include dry cleaning, laundry services, car rentals, and an on-site bar.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is NT$4,255
NT$4,732 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sofia City Center, a neighborhood in Sofia, Hotel Downtown is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Ethnographic Institute with Museum and Aleksander Nevski Crypt are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Borisova Gradina Park and Monument to the Liberating Tsar. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vasil Levski Stadium or Bulgarian Army Stadium. Visit our Sofia travel guide
Map
27 Vassil Levski Blvd, Sofia, 1040

What's nearby

  • National Palace of Culture which includes modern architecture
    National Palace of Culture
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vitoshka Boulevard which includes street scenes and outdoor eating
    Vitoshka Boulevard
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • People walk along the evening busy Vitosha Boulevard in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria
    Vitosha Blvd
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre which includes heritage architecture
    Ivan Vazov National Theatre
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral showing heritage architecture and night scenes
    Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sofia Sever Station
    8 min drive
  • Serdika Station
    17 min walk
  • Sofia Airport (SOF)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • G.A.B.A
    1 min walk
  • Bar Lorca
    1 min walk
  • Жадната Ламя
    3 min walk
  • Dabov specialty coffee
    2 min walk
  • Manzo
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Downtown

Upscale hotel located in Sofia City Center
Consider a stay at Hotel Downtown and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, car rentals on site, and a bar. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), train station pick-up service, and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a porter/bellhop, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and luggage storage
Room features
All 59 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 26-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

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
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 9 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

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 train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.28 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10.00 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Downtown Sofia
Hotel Downtown Sofia
Hotel Downtown
Hotel Downtown Hotel
Hotel Downtown Sofia
Hotel Downtown Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Downtown?

As of 2026/3/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Downtown on 2026/3/10 start from NT$4,255, excluding 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?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Downtown?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Downtown?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Downtown located?

Located in Sofia City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sveti Sedmochislenitsi Church, National Palace of Culture, and Ploshtad Bulgaria. NDK and Borisova Gradina Park are also within 10 minutes. Serdika Station is 17 minutes by foot and Lavov Most Station is 28 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Downtown Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 198 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on the front desk were really helpful and checked us in efficiently. The cleaning staff were excellent, with our room being cleaned at the same time each day. Overall we had no negative feelings towards the hotel (the rooms can get quite warm, but in winter that is not a bad thing at all). I saw a lot of people complain about the hotel being “outdated”, but in a former USSR country, I found it gives it some character. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yong Ngiap

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was convenient with lots of eateries around and within walking distances
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amadeo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, in the city center, with an friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Liantao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staffs. The room is spacious but kind of outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and stylish had a lovely room, staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Staffs are very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good location, close to the city center and a metro station from the airport. Tasty breakfasts, comfortable beds. The only shortcoming was a bathroom, which was a little bit outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rembert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Staff was very helpful and friendly Breakfast was good, especially for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful view over the city of Sofia from a nice attractive room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BEATRIZ H

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

Great choice

Nice hotel close to Vitosha Blvd , nice rooms ,breakfast is ok! I will return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen

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

Old world comfort- great breakfast

Old world elegance with decor. Room and bathroom fine, though Staybridge request walk in shower ( if they have) . Breakfast was very good. A bit of a walk to attractions ( cathedral mosque etc) but liked a couple of local restaurants- more authentic.
Hotel entry
Breakfast restaurant
Spacious room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We be loved the breakfast every morning and the great staff that spoke English. The from was spacious and clean. The safe did not work, but we managed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

vincent

Liked: Staff & service

Old style

Great location, nice bars and close to NDK. Hotel is set in the olden days (old clocks with different time zones) which has its charm but not for business purposes (not enough plugs, central heating so room was too hot). Friendly staff at reception. Breakfast with nescafé and my minibar was dirty. Stayed 3 days, room never got cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Petros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
OK, if you just wanna spent 1 or 2 nights is fine. Reminds me of the 80's hotels that we see in the movies. Definately not a 4* but a 3*. Staff is friendly and helpful. Bathroom needs renovation and the room needs noice isolation (I could hear the next door couple shouting) Not really impressed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Business

Business trip. The hotel doesn't look like pictures, no spa, no massage, no sauna, fitness room dirty, old rooms... good for one night max... But good location close to a great serbian restaurant and nice pubs and bars
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

OK hotel but not great services

On a good side, the hotel is conveniently located in the city center. The rooms are clean and very comfortable. The major down sides are that a) faces a very busy road; b) terrible WiFi connection; c) inconsistent quality of breakfast: in my case it was excellent on weekend, almost non-existent on Monday, and mediocre Tuesday. Overall, the price was too high for the quality provided. There are better hotels in Sofia downtown. Do not recommend this one
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Decent and nice staff, but could be better overall

Overall the staff was nice. One issue was that the check in took some time since my reservation wasn't prepared properly. A slightly annoying part was that I could hear the water draining and refilling of the bathroom above room. Also it had some malfunction, so it kept filling and draining for 20 minutes at night. A minor issue but worth knowing if you plan on getting the breakfast option - they didn't have any alternative milk, only regular.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yong Ngiap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient near city
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Old style

The hotel is located in center Sofia. Everything is easy to achieve. Rooms are clean, but a little bit old. Breakfast ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good location, need more attention to details

The hotel is in a very good location, but it needs improvements. Bedroom was fine, i had to figure out where to plug the minifridge, i found several hair in and around the buffet breakfast... and not everyone speaks english. It needs improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Oreste

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did like this room plus the carpet dusty during the night could not sleep I booked 2 nights and paid for 3 nights please check it out the breakfast VERY POOR quality
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

No heating or air conditioning.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

eduardo

The sauna is not working so if you want to have a spa and sauna experience dont stay here! There were no accesories given like flip flops bathing products. The information they provided is unaccurate
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The AC didn't cool properly, it was a very dated room and equipmen. The front desk staff wouldn't do any extra effort to accommodate guest check in/out becase they didn't want to rearrange pre-arranged room blocks. At the end of the stay the water was shut off and no options were provided to guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

KYRIAKOS

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the worst hotels i stayed. The first day i arrived at 19:45 and there was a man at the reception who didnt speak English, a sign on the desk said that the reception was opened until 20:00 but probably they left. The room was ok but the tv wasnt working and the ac was noisy and in the toilet run water suddenly. The windows didnt have thick curtains so the neighbors could see you. So i spent the first night in dark and with no tv, Next day, and after my complains to Expedia, they changed my room and they gave me a suite (as they said) . On the third day i noticed that the maid didnt clean my room but i didnt say anything so as not to offend her. But on the fourth day they didnt clean my room so i had neither clean towels nor soap or shampoo. I asked the reception why this and another man (who also didnt speak english well) told me that when you stay more that 3 days they dont clean the room every day. In expedia by the way it is written that they have daily housekeeping. After my complain they cleaned my room but again they didnt put any soap so i had to use one small bottle for 3 days!!! in my room there were ants. Also they say that they have a restaurant until 24:00 but their restaurant after breakfast was closed. As far as safety, it was quite strange situation because there was a man (suppose to be security) sitting out of hotel smoking or drinking and anyone could easily get in the hotel. If it was a MOTEL it could be ok BUT A 4 STAR HOTEL? NO WAY!!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024