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Hotel Lion Sofia

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Sofia

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Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Restaurant
Hallway
Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Blvd. Maria Luiza 60, Sofia, 1202
  • Place, Sofia Central Mineral Baths
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ivan Vazov National Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sofia (SOF)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Sofia

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sofia City Center hotel, you'll find Banya Basha Mosque and Yellow Pavement. Sofia Central Mineral Baths and Regional History Museum Of Sofia are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Sofia Market Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Church of St. George - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Lavov Most Station - 2 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1920 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Miral Foods - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪com.bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Хаджидрагановите къщи (Hadjidraganov's Houses) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BASH HEDONIST - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Lion Sofia

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Sofia
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Hotel Lion Sofia also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Sofia hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Lion Sofia offers 33 accommodations with espresso makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

This Sofia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9.20 for adults and EUR 9.20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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 1.02 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 9.20 for adults and EUR 9.20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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 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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Lion
Hotel Lion Sofia
Lion Hotel Sofia
Lion Sofia
Lion Sofia Hotel
Sofia Hotel Lion
Sofia Lion
Sofia Lion Hotel
Hotel Lion Sofia Hotel
Hotel Lion Sofia Sofia
Hotel Lion Sofia Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Lion Sofia to the airport?

Hotel Lion Sofia is 7.7 mi (21-min drive) away from the Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Lion Sofia have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Lion Sofia offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 50 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Hotel Lion Sofia offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Lion Sofia, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 9.20 for adults and EUR 9.20 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Lion Sofia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Lion Sofia?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Lion Sofia?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Lion Sofia have a pool?

Hotel Lion Sofia does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Lion Sofia have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Lion Sofia have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is Hotel Lion Sofia to downtown Sofia?

Hotel Lion Sofia is 0.5 mi away from Sofia.

Hotel Lion Sofia Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 445 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kelli

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel looks okay in the outside, but the rooms are not that well kept. The one man at the desk was quite rude when we first stopped by to ask about a taxi to the airport. His comment was he didn’t work at the airport! We would have stayed somewhere else at that point, but we had already paid for our room. I wasn’t impressed at all!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One of the hardest reviews I have had to create. Sofia airport has a metro straight to Sedona and this a short straight walk to the Lion Hotel. Alternatively you can change lines and take one stop to Lavov Most metro which is directly outside the Lion Hotel. I really liked this hotel and the free breakfast from Cafe 1920 is one of the best I have ever had. The room was spacious and clean with a fantastic coffee machine. There’s a Lidl a couple of doors away for water, snacks, beers, etc. the hotel is at the end of a long shopping street and easy walking distance of many tourist spots, such as the cathedral and serdika ruins. The area feels a little dodgy, but once I’d spent time walking around it didn’t seem so bad. Now the difficult part, I was here on business and the hotel had no internet the whole time. There was WiFi but this WiFi had no internet. So for most business users this is terrible and likely to be a huge inconvenience. The man behind the desk said this wasn’t something they knew of, but nothing seemed to be done about it. The other issue was that their secure baggage storage was a set of shelves behind the cafe. I would recommend and would love to give it top marks but as a business user the lack of internet is a big issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No a bad stay; the room had everything I needed and the staff were wonderful and very helpful. The only thing I didn’t care for was the smell emanating from the pipes in the bathroom in my room. I had to leave the bathroom window to the streets open and the bathroom door to the room closed to manage the stench. I believe the issue was not specific to my room but the pipes in the whole hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean , but it was very cold . The AC wasn't working.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very comfortable and the staff very helpful. The only thing we didn't like is that the heater didn't work in our hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable, great breakfast! Good location close to train and bus stations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ramon Roberto, Edinburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price and very convenient in city center and vey walkable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Great hotel

Great hotel for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volkan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It worth its price. The breakfast was perfect. Even every thing is same I would prefer it because of the English breakfast they serve.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph, Tulsa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Much older than in photos, lacks amenities, bathroom too small not enough space to hang towels
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, very friendly and funny staff, I give the neighborhood five stars for sheer entertainment. One day, two men ran out of a store in their underwear cursing at each other. Definitely recommend 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked this hotel. All the staff were very polite. I would go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Lovely place

It, was great, quiet rooms, great staff and food lovely with perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room with good air conditioning. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great cafe downstairs. Metro stop at the front door (one stop from Serdika area).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAZRUL

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s OK
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a few nights in Sofia! It is walking distance to the bus station and the metro station that takes you to the airport. It is clean and spacious. Only thing is you hear the trams going and coming. Not too bad but if you’re a light sleeper just fyi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything OK
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, close to the city center and bus station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

UMIT

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great location and highly recommend! Clean and comfortable. Nice staff The only concern may be the noise from the Tramways starting early in the morning, however you get used to it after a while I am completely Satisfied
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay, the receptionist whin zi checked in was fantastic, very froendly and welcoming. The receptionist when I checked out was not as friendly, but good at her job. However, I was given a great room and the breakfast was very good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Petar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025