Sofia Balkan Palace

5.0 star property
Hotel near Church of St. George in Sofia

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Front of property
Reception
Junior Suite with King Bed
Daily full breakfast (EUR 23.00 per person)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Executive King Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite with King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 57 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite with King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Sofia

Heart of Sofia.A stay at this Sofia City Center hotel places you steps from Church of St. George and within a 5-minute walk of Sofia Central Mineral Baths. Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Bulgarian Parliament are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of St. George - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Serdika Station - 2 min walk
  • Sofia Sever Station - 7 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Breakfast Room, Sofia Balkan Palace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Largo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Kitchen Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Art Club Museum - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofia Balkan Palace

Hotel near Church of St. George in Sofia
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center 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 meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly 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 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 center
  • 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
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Sofia Balkan Palace offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 31 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

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
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 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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: 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
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 59.0 per day

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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
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 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. This property uses a grey water recycling system.

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

Sofia Balkan Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideally situated seemingly in the middle of the city and by a metro. Lovely spot. Nice bar. Good rooms. Decent breakfast. All good here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baxter

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lyne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was very small with no view. There was no parking, found one at 32 euros per day. There was a wedding party at the hotel and the fire alarm at 1 am because the smoke machine triggered the alarm, the whole hotel evacuated, no staff to help or to tell what was going on , people on the street barefoot and in pyjamas. We didn't sleep for the rest of the night and had to leave early for the airport. It was a nightmare.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The newly remodeled rooms were very nice. Overall this place was worth the money and a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good in understanding English and answered any questions I had
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikhail

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing location and luxurious hotel. Lovely pillows and bed. Staff are very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

Beautiful

Beautiful hotel in a great, central location. The bed was very comfortable. Suggestion would be to remove the safe from the bathroom which was already a very small room, it made it uncomfortable to be in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veselin

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

amir

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ממוקם במרכז מעל תחנת סרדיקה, חדרים מרווחים, מעט מיושן, ארוחת בוקר טובה
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albena, Denville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent renovations. Everything was very luxurious. Location is top! Easy from/to the airport with the metro. Vitoshka is 5 min walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel on one of yhe main shopping streets
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leyla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leyla

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Missing face massager in the bathroom.

After check in I didn’t find a single hand towel for 2 days staying( just 2 big shower towels), no hear dryer, dirty cups from morning coffee and tea have been left in the room for 2 days. The worth thing is that my face massager which I have left on the bathroom’s ’ top I didn’t find yesterday afternoon, just a bag was left. Today during check out I did a complain at the reception, but in general that’s it shud not be happened. I didn’t know that I have to lock up my personal face care in my bag. I left my email address and phone number at the reception. Kind regards Leyla
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in centre of Sofia within walking distance to everything. Only drawback is there is no official parking & drop-off area which was inconvenient. The property itself is wonderful with newly renovated modern rooms and smart features. Breakfast is wonderful and would recommend. We did not try the lunch/dinner options.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

georgio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sofia Balkan Palace Hotel offers a refined and comfortable stay in an unbeatable central location. The rooms are spacious, impeccably clean, and feature a stylish shower room that adds a touch of luxury. Staff are warm and welcoming, contributing to a pleasant overall experience. While the breakfast buffet could benefit from more variety—especially in drink options—the hotel’s elegance and convenience more than make up for it. I’d confidently rate it 4 out of 5 and recommend it to anyone visiting Sofia.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025