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Hotel rating:
8.4/10
based on 8 reviews
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hotel overview:
Recently opened in the summer of 2001, the hotel is very luxury and comfortable and within walking distance from the city attractions and business infrastructure.
What guests appreciate most
The strongest advantage of Hotel Downtown Sofia is its central location on Vasil Levski Boulevard, within walking distance of the National Palace of Culture, central shopping streets, restaurants, institutions and public transport. Guests frequently praise the comfortable beds, reasonably spacious rooms, good sound insulation, cleanliness and friendly staff. The hotel offers a restaurant, lobby bar, fitness centre, sauna, free Wi-Fi and facilities suitable for both leisure and business stays.
What guests most often complain about
Despite the generally good ratings, public feedback indicates some variation between individual rooms and different periods of stay. There are occasional comments about dated furnishings, isolated shortcomings in cleanliness and maintenance and inconsistent breakfast quality. Some guests consider the breakfast selection limited or below expectations for a four-star city hotel. There are also isolated comments regarding the speed and attentiveness of service.
Who is this hotel suitable for?
Hotel Downtown Sofia is suitable for business travellers, couples and tourists who want to stay in central Sofia and reach major sights and business districts easily on foot or by metro. It is also a practical choice for short city stays where location and transport connections are more important than extensive spa or entertainment facilities.
Our recommendation
We recommend Hotel Downtown Sofia as a practical four-star city hotel with a very good location and consistently solid ratings for comfort, cleanliness and staff. Its strongest selling point is the central position. Before booking, guests should check current photos of the exact room category and recent comments about breakfast and maintenance, particularly for longer stays.
Location:
view the mapThe hotel is situated in the very centre of Sofia city, in front of the ex-British embassy.
Address: 27 Vasil Levski Blvd, Sofia 1000, Sofia
Distance to center:
990m
Distance to airport:
15km
Distance to bus station:
0.1km
Distance to railway station:
5km
Distance to cash machine:
0.2km
Distance to exchange office:
0km
Distance to restaurants:
0km
Distance to shops:
0km
hotel facilities:
all facilities
Airconditioning in the hotel:
yes
Safe in the rooms:
yes, on payment
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 features 62 units with intimate atmosphere /44 standard rooms, 4 executive rooms and 14 suites/, all of them elegantly appointed and offering a comprehensive range of facilities: individually controlled air conditioning, satellite/ pay TV, minibar, direct dial telephone with voice mail, LAN and Wireless Internet connection, in-room safe, soundproof windows, electronic lock system.
10 standard single rooms with large bed /5 of them facing the main boulevard, the other 5 - the back yard/. 4 spacious executive rooms /Queen size bed
SGL room standard
SGL room deluxe
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18 twin rooms. Some of these rooms are facing the main boulevard, some - the side street, some - the back yard. 16 rooms with Queen size bed.
7 Tower suites. All with Queen size bed, working area and living area. All viewing the Residence of the British Ambassador /main boulevard/.
5 Junior Deluxe suites /four of them with separate bedroom/. Queen size bed. Spacious working area. Back side view. Terraces.
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
+ Review by stacey zones
14.07.2017 08:20
Type of traveller:
business traveller
I would recommend to a friend
I stayed in one of the suites and it was perfect for meetings with my co-workers. The staff was very helpful and friendly and also showed a certain pride about Sophia which I appreciated
+ Review by ALEXANDER SOKOLOV
08.05.2016 07:01
Type of traveller:
a couple on a holiday
I would recommend to a friend
+ Review by Tom Pierre
21.05.2009 01:23
Type of traveller:
alone on a holiday
I would recommend to a friend
Ideally located on Vasil Levsky avenue, at a walking distance from Vitosha street and other sightseeings, Downtown hotel offers spacious, nicely decorated rooms where you immediately feel comfortable. The bathroom is magnificent! A friendly breakfast ...
+ Review by Eric Fishbourne
23.07.2008 12:29
Type of traveller:
family with children
Downtown Hotel
We stayed in the Downtown hotel for two nights and were very happy with it, its location is about a ten minute walk from vitosha boulevard , room was clean and bed was comfortable , the buffet breakfast was very satisfactory and the hotel staff were very ...
+ Review by Deborina Fox
10.01.2008 10:21
Type of traveller:
friends/company on a holiday
I would recommend to a friend
I have recently returned from our stay at the Downtown Hotel in Sofia and would thoroughly recommend it. The rooms were clean and spacious and well equiped with everything you need - mini bar, tv, hairdryer, bath and shower, bathrobes etc.
The staff ...
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