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Where to Stay in Bulgaria

From luxurious hotels in major towns and cities to

monasteries in isolated locations, Bulgaria offers an ever-

increasing choice of places to stay. There is a profusion

of hotels in Sofia, on the Black Sea coast and in skiing

areas, though the choice in northern and central

Bulgaria is more limited.

BULGARIA

PRICE CATEGORIES

Price categories are for a standard double

room per night in high season, including

tax and service charges. Breakfast is

included, unless otherwise specified.

SOFIA

Bulgari^ ¡¡¡

ul. Pirotska 50 Tel (02) 831 0060 Fax (02) 931 1477 Rooms 12 Map B3

This is a small and friendly hotel in one of Sofia’s oldest shopping areas. Rooms are low-ceilinged and simply

furnished, but all have a small TV, desk space and Wi-Fi. While some bathrooms have a bath, others have a

Bulgarian-style open shower. http://www.bulgarihotel.net

Scotty’s Boutique Hotel z ¡¡¡

ul. Ekzarh Yosif 11 Tel (02) 983 6777 Fax (02) 983 3229 Rooms 16 Map C2

In a historic district close to Sofia’s main mosque, synagogue and market hall, Scotty’s occupies the upper floors

of a 19th-century apartment block. Rooms are decorated in contemporary, minimalist style and have TV, minibar

and spacious bathrooms. Breakfast is not available but there are plenty of cafés nearby. http://www.scottyshotel.info

Light z 7 ¡¡¡¡

ul. Veslets 37 Tel (02) 917 9090 Fax (02) 917 9010 Rooms 31 Map D2

Located in a stylish contemporary building in a tranquil 19th-century street, Light is just a short distance from the

main sights of interest. Rooms are plush and cosy, although there is a touch of minimalism about the lobby and

communal areas. There is a small gym and sauna on site. http://www.hotels.light.bg

Grand Hotel Sofia 0 ÷ å z 7 ¡¡¡¡¡

ul. Gurko 1 Tel (02) 811 0800 Fax (02) 811 0801 Rooms 122 Map D5

The centrally located Grand Hotel Sofia provides modern five-star comforts with spacious rooms, stylish

furnishings and eager, attentive staff. The health centre offers a gym, solarium and beauty treatments. There is

a restaurant, an elegant café and a piano bar in the basement. http://www.grandhotelsofia.bg

Radisson SAS 0 ÷ å z 7 ¡¡¡¡¡

pl. Narodno Sûbranie 4 Tel (02) 933 4334 Fax (02) 933 4335 Rooms 136 Map E5

This is one of Sofia’s best hotels both in terms of comfort and location, with large en suite rooms offering views

of the Aleksandûr Nevski Memorial Church (see pp608–609). There is a restaurant on the top floor providing

panoramic views over the city and a lively pub on the ground floor. http://www.sofia.radissonsas.com

Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan h 0 ÷ å z ¡¡¡¡¡

pl. Sveta Nedelya 5 Tel (02) 981 6541 Fax (02) 980 6464 Rooms 188 Map C4

Centrally located, the opulent Sheraton is a popular choice for those looking for five-star comforts. All the rooms

have plush furnishings and bathtubs, while the executive-class rooms on the upper floors also feature flat-screen

TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities and antique furniture. http://www.luxurycollection.com/sofia

FURTHER AFIELD Niky 0 z ¡¡

ul. Neofit Rilski 16 Tel (02) 952 3058 Fax (02) 951 6091 Rooms 23

A bright, clean and friendly hotel in the heart of the city, Niky has a mix of cosy en suite double rooms and

apartment-style rooms with a lounge space, TV, small kitchenette and spacious bathrooms. The ground floor grill-

restaurant has an attractive garden and is a popular dining-out venue in the summer. http://www.hotel-niky.com

FURTHER AFIELD Red Bed and Breakfast^ ¡¡

ul. Lyuben Karavelov 15 Tel (02) 988 8188 Fax (02) 988 8188 Rooms 6

Friendly and informal bed and breakfast in a central location, housed in the upper storeys of the Red House Cultural

Centre. Rooms can be simply furnished or plushly decorated, with TV and antique wardrobe. Toilets and bathrooms

are located in the hallway. Breakfast is delivered to your room at the time of your choice. http://www.redbandb.com

FURTHER AFIELD Rotasar 0 z ¡¡

ul. Costa Lulchev 15a & Kosta Lulchev St. 1 Tel (02) 971 4571 Fax (02) 971 4574 Rooms 18

A friendly, intimate hotel 2 km (1 mile) east of the city centre, Rotasar offers double rooms and studio

apartments, each with homely furnishings, TV, en suite bathroom and Internet access. Unusual paintings and

prints decorate the rooms. Optional breakfast costs a few euros extra. http://www.rotasar.com

Map References see map of Sofia pp604–605

¡ Under 25 euros

¡¡ 25–50 euros

¡¡¡ 50–75 euros

¡¡¡¡ 75–100 euros

¡¡¡¡¡ Over 100 euros