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Hotel rating:

hotel rating 7.6 out of 10 7.6/10 based on 6 reviews

Value for money: Value for money: 3.8 out of 5Value for money: 3.8 out of 5Value for money: 3.8 out of 5Value for money: 3.8 out of 5 | 3.8 out of 5
Location: Location: 4.0 out of 5Location: 4.0 out of 5Location: 4.0 out of 5Location: 4.0 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5
Staff/service: Staff/service: 4.2 out of 5Staff/service: 4.2 out of 5Staff/service: 4.2 out of 5Staff/service: 4.2 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5
Rooms/accommodation: Rooms/accommodation: 4.3 out of 5Rooms/accommodation: 4.3 out of 5Rooms/accommodation: 4.3 out of 5Rooms/accommodation: 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5

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hotel overview:

Hotel California offers a tasteful interior, combined with a cosy atmosphere in the heart of Sofia.

Location:

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Hotel California is close to the Congress Center (National Palace of Culture) - 1.1 km, hotel Hilton - 1 km and hotel Kempinski-Zografski - 300 m. Major banks, leading companies' head-offices, government institutions, wonderful shops and charming sights are within walking distance.

Address: 30 Bigla str., Sofia 1000, Sofia

Distance to center: 240m
Distance to airport: 12km
Distance to railway station: 6km

hotel facilities:

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Due to the fact that the hotel was designed earlier than 2001, i.e. before the latest EU legal requirements were applied and due to its specific architecture hotel California is not recommended for disabled people.
Nevertheless, the staff of the hotel declares that certain architectural inadequacies shall be compensated by special attention being paid so that disabled people shall not sense any difference and shall feel welcome.

Airconditioning in the hotel: yes
Wi-Fi internet in the hotel: yes, free
Wi-Fi internet in the rooms: yes, free
Reception: 24 hours
Elevator: yes

Rooms and Accommodation:

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All suites offer ŕ living-room, a bedroom and a kitchenette. They occupy hotel's highest section and their terraces reveal a magnificent view over the Sofia and Vitosha Mountain.
The penthouse apartment is situated on two floors and its bedroom is on the very top of the hotel with wonderful terrace and view to Vitosha mountain.
All bathrooms are fully equipped according to the highest requirements. Every bathroom has a tub with whirlpool bath. Superior de luxe rooms and suites feature a special shower cabin, equipped with whirlpool bath and steam bath.

Standard room California Hotel - Standard room

All suites offer ŕ living-room, a bedroom and a kitchenette. They occupy hotel's highest section and their terraces reveal a magnificent view over the Sofia and Vitosha Mountain.

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Superior deluxe room California Hotel - Superior deluxe room

All suites offer ŕ living-room, a bedroom and a kitchenette. They occupy hotel's highest section and their terraces reveal a magnificent view over the Sofia and Vitosha Mountain.

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Penthouse apartment California Hotel - Penthouse apartment

The penthouse apartment is situated on two floors and its bedroom is on the very top of the hotel with wonderful terrace and view to Vitosha mountain.

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Deluxe room 1 California Hotel - Deluxe room 1

All suites offer ŕ living-room, a bedroom and a kitchenette. They occupy hotel's highest section and their terraces reveal a magnificent view over the Sofia and Vitosha Mountain.

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Deluxe room 2 California Hotel - Deluxe room 2

All suites offer ŕ living-room, a bedroom and a kitchenette. They occupy hotel's highest section and their terraces reveal a magnificent view over the Sofia and Vitosha Mountain.

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Deluxe room 3 California Hotel - Deluxe room 3

All suites offer ŕ living-room, a bedroom and a kitchenette. They occupy hotel's highest section and their terraces reveal a magnificent view over the Sofia and Vitosha Mountain.

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Suite 1 California Hotel - Suite 1

All suites offer ŕ living-room, a bedroom and a kitchenette. They occupy hotel's highest section and their terraces reveal a magnificent view over the Sofia and Vitosha Mountain.

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Suite 2 California Hotel - Suite 2

All suites offer ŕ living-room, a bedroom and a kitchenette. They occupy hotel's highest section and their terraces reveal a magnificent view over the Sofia and Vitosha Mountain.

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Suite 3 California Hotel - Suite 3

All suites offer ŕ living-room, a bedroom and a kitchenette. They occupy hotel's highest section and their terraces reveal a magnificent view over the Sofia and Vitosha Mountain.

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COMMUNITY REVIEWS

+ Review by
02.11.2009 05:32

Type of traveller:
friends/company on a holiday

: 4 out of 5: 4 out of 5: 4 out of 5: 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5

I would recommend to a friendI would recommend to a friend

Chose this hotel based on other positive reviews and also cheaper price (30 euros for double room). On arrival we were greeted by very smoky lobby and reception area. Staff were polite but not very helpful. I asked them for recommendations to restaurants ...

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+ Review by
23.09.2009 12:26

Type of traveller:
a couple on a holiday

: 4 out of 5: 4 out of 5: 4 out of 5: 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5

I would recommend to a friendI would recommend to a friend

We only stayed here one night while visiting Sofia. Hotel was lovely with big bed, nice furniture and whirlpool bath bath, very nice!!! We had a nice view of the Vitosha mountain from our window. I particularly liked the lights above the bed on the ceiling, ...

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08.08.2009 10:20

Type of traveller:
friends/company on a holiday

: 4 out of 5: 4 out of 5: 4 out of 5: 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5

I would recommend to a friendI would recommend to a friend

I stayed at this hotel after reading its rave reviews from here and other sites. Its main appeal being the very appealing low room rates.
Location-wise it's not too far from the airport. From the airport costs 10 Lev and returning to the airport was ...

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+ Review by
29.01.2009 11:58

Type of traveller:
a couple on a holiday

: 4 out of 5: 4 out of 5: 4 out of 5: 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5

I would recommend to a friendI would recommend to a friend

My wife and I stayed at the California for five nights. The hotel is in a very quiet residential area of Sofia. Trams are about a 10 min walk, taxis also nearby. Better take a taxi as you have to pay for a new ticket each time you have to change the tram/bus.
The ...

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+ Review by
09.07.2008 05:11

Type of traveller:
a couple on a holiday

: 3 out of 5: 3 out of 5: 3 out of 5 | 3 out of 5

I would recommend to a friendI would recommend to a friend

Yes, this hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, but its a VERY long walk from town - though walking once was interesting in an orientating sort of way. I'd advise a taxi or asking for help to catch a bus, which you can do at a busy intersection about ...

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