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No booking fees apply. Cancellation is FREE, except for last minute bookings - you can see the terms for free cancellation when you select dates and services.
Price includes free use of:
Safe in the rooms,
Wi-Fi internet in the hotel,
Wi-Fi internet in the rooms,
Lounge,
Business center,
Baby cot,
Child chair,
Fitness.
All prices are per room/apartment per day, on Bed & breakfast basis.
The additional person discounts are from the regular price per person.
Please, use the booking form, to get a price for your period of stay, number of people and meals included.
The regular prices are NOT valid during national holidays, Christmas and New Year periods!
Special offers - hotel accommodation discounts and holiday package deals
hotel overview:
Sofia Balkan Palace is a landmark five-star hotel in the very heart of Sofia. The hotel combines classic architecture, elegant interiors and modern comfort, making it suitable for business trips, city breaks, cultural travel and special occasions.
The property offers spacious rooms and suites, several dining options, health club facilities, conference and event venues, shops and free Wi-Fi in the rooms and public areas.
What guests appreciate most
The strongest advantage of Sofia Balkan Palace is its exceptional position on Sveta Nedelya Square in the historic heart of Sofia, immediately beside Serdika metro station and within walking distance of many major attractions. Guests frequently praise the architecture and historic atmosphere of the building, spacious accommodation, comfortable beds, extensive breakfast and excellent transport connections. Current Booking ratings are particularly strong for location, staff, comfort and Wi-Fi. The hotel also offers a restaurant, lobby bar, fitness facilities and substantial conference, business and event facilities.
What guests most often complain about
Despite the strong overall Booking rating, longer-term and some very recent reviews indicate inconsistency in quality. Specific criticism concerns housekeeping, insufficiently thorough cleaning, delays in replacing towels or amenities, air-conditioning problems and individual rooms requiring better maintenance. Some guests feel that service does not always consistently meet five-star expectations, particularly in relation to the price. Parking in the city centre can also be expensive and inconvenient.
Who is this hotel suitable for?
Sofia Balkan Palace is particularly suitable for business travellers, couples, city-break visitors and event guests for whom a central location is a major priority. It also suits travellers who appreciate historic architecture and a formal atmosphere and want to explore central Sofia on foot or by metro.
Our recommendation
We recommend Sofia Balkan Palace primarily for one of the best locations in Sofia, its historic character and its convenience for both business and city tourism. Overall Booking ratings are very good, although more critical recent feedback indicates that housekeeping and maintenance can be inconsistent. Before booking, guests should check current photos of the exact room category, breakfast inclusion, parking conditions and the latest comments regarding air conditioning, cleanliness and service.
Location:
view the mapThe hotel enjoys a privileged central location on Sveta Nedelya Square, next to Serdika metro station and within walking distance of Sofia main administrative, cultural, shopping and historical landmarks, including the Presidency, the Council of Ministers, Vitosha Boulevard and the ancient Serdica area.
Address: 5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria, Sofia
Distance to center:
1.5km
Distance to airport:
8km to Sofia Airport
Distance to bus station:
1.8km to Sofia Central Bus Station
Distance to railway station:
1.8km to Sofia Central Railway Station
Distance to cash machine:
50m
Distance to exchange office:
50m
Distance to restaurants:
0–100m
Distance to supermarket:
200m
Distance to shops:
0–100m
hotel facilities:
all facilitiesSofia Balkan Palace is a landmark city hotel offering five-star comfort, classic style and a wide range of services in the centre of Sofia. The hotel is suitable for business travellers, leisure guests, cultural visitors and guests attending conferences, banquets or special events.
- 24-hour reception
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas
- Concierge services
- Several dining and bar options
- Health club / fitness facilities
- Meeting and event rooms
- 24-hour business centre mentioned in public listings
- Shops and services inside the hotel
- Room service
- Laundry and dry-cleaning services
- Car hire / transfer assistance
- Parking options nearby or on site according to availability
- Historic central building with elegant public areas
Airconditioning in the hotel:
yes
Airconditioning in the rooms:
yes
Safe in the rooms:
yes, free
Wi-Fi internet in the hotel:
yes, free
Wi-Fi internet in the rooms:
yes, free
Reception:
24 hours
Elevator:
yes
Rooms and Accommodation:
rooms detailsThe hotel offers elegant rooms and suites designed for a comfortable stay in central Sofia. Public descriptions mention spacious accommodation, classic furnishings, modern amenities and a choice of room and suite categories.
- Classic and deluxe rooms
- Executive rooms
- Junior suites and larger suites
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen satellite TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Telephone
- Safe
- Minibar
- Coffee and tea making facilities in selected room categories
- Work desk or sitting area in many rooms
- Bathroom with shower or bathtub, hairdryer and toiletries
- Some rooms and suites offer views of Sveta Nedelya Square, central Sofia or the courtyard
Classic Rooms offer comfortable accommodation in the centre of Sofia with elegant furnishings and practical amenities for business or leisure stays.
- Double or twin beds according to availability
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen satellite TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Telephone
- Safe
- Minibar
- Work desk
- Bathroom with shower or bathtub
- Hairdryer and toiletries
Deluxe Rooms provide additional comfort and a refined atmosphere for guests who prefer more space and upgraded city-hotel accommodation.
- Double or twin beds according to availability
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen satellite TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Telephone
- Safe
- Minibar
- Coffee and tea making facilities in selected descriptions
- Work desk or sitting area
- Bathroom with shower or bathtub
- Hairdryer and toiletries
Suites at Sofia Balkan Palace offer more space and a refined setting for guests looking for additional comfort, separate sitting areas and a more representative stay in central Sofia.
- Bedroom and sitting or living area in selected suites
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen satellite TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Telephone
- Safe
- Minibar
- Coffee and tea making facilities
- Work desk
- Bathroom with shower or bathtub
- Hairdryer and luxury toiletries
- Views of central Sofia, Sveta Nedelya Square or courtyard in selected suites
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Upcoming events in Sofia
- Sofia Dance Week 2010
- Art festival in Sofia city
- Scorpions in Sofia city 2010
- International Feline Show in Sofia
- Paco De Lucia performs in Bulgaria
- Drumset Competition 2010- Sofia Drum Day
- TOP 100 DJs party Monarchy performs in Bulgaria
- Chris Norman performs in Bulgaria 2010
- Harlem Gospel Choir performs in Bulgara
- Yann Tiersen's concert for Students Holiday
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- Legendary Firewind performs in Sofia
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- ARASH feat. Rebecca concert in Bulgaria
- Mor Karbasi’s concert in Bulgaria
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- Gipsy Kings gig in Bulgaria
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- Pooh gigs in Bulgaria
- Manhattan Transfer's concert in Bulgaria
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- Sade gigs in Bulgaria in November
- Genesis gigs in Bulgaria
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- Sofia Rocks festival 2012
- Jennifer Lopez- concert in Bulgaria
- Depeche Mode performs in Bulgaria in May 2013
Places to go in Sofia
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- Boyana Church
- National Museum of History
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- Vitosha Nature Park
- “Ivan Vazov” National Theatre
- The St. Petka Samardjiska Church /St. Petka of the Saddlers/
- Borisova Gradina Park (Central Park)
- Bulgarian National Gallery for Foreign Art
- St. George Rotunda-the oldest Eastern European Orthodox church
- Bulgarian National Gallery of Arts
- National Archaeological Museum
- Fountains in Sofia
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- St. Sofia church- ancient Eastern Orthodox church in Sofia
- St. Nikolay Russian church
- Sofia botanical garden
- Church of the Holy Seven
- Sofia Zoo
- Bulgarian Natural History Museum
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- Pancharevo lake
- Ethnographic Museum
- St. Nedelya church
- Museum of Earth and Man
- Sofia University Botanic Garden
- Cathedral of St Joseph
- Independence Square
- Boyana waterfall
- Alexander Nevski Square
- King Alexander Battenberg Square
- National Assembly's building in Sofia
- Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard
- Vitosha Boulevard
- St. Paraskeva Church
- Eagle's Bridge
- Atanas Burov Square
- St. 40 Martyrs Church
- Oborishte street
- Rila monastery
- Slaveikov square
- National Palace of Culture
- National Library St. St. Cyril and Metodius
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- Jewish synagogue in Sofia
- Lion's bridge
- Law Courts
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