“Perfectly situated just 200m from Vitosha pedestrian street, this hotel made exploring Sofia a breeze with countless dining options nearby!”view full review
5-star Sofia hotel with 400-piece art collection overlooking City Garden
Art & Ambiance
Grand Hotel Sofia displays over 400 original oil paintings throughout its interior, creating a setting that doubles as a walk-through gallery. The hotel sits directly across from City Garden in central Sofia, with views toward Ivan Vazov National Theatre. Guests can explore temporary art galleries and themed dinner nights organized by the hotel.
Rooms & Suites
The hotel offers 17 oversized suites, including Grand suites and Panorama suites, some with rooftop terraces overlooking the park. Rooms span up to 60 square meters, with separate bathtub and shower, marble bathrooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Executive rooms provide direct views toward the National Theatre or the city, and include access to dedicated executive and private lounges.
Dining & Lounges
Shades of Red gourmet restaurant serves international and local cuisine while overlooking City Garden from its terrace. Grand Café offers an open-air terrace with pastry menu and afternoon coffee service. Private lounge areas are available for business meetings and relaxation, separate from the main lobby bar.
Wellness & Services
The on-site spa provides body treatments, facial treatments, and a full hairstyle studio with haircutting and colouring services. A fitness centre, health centre, and beauty shop are available for guest use. The hotel arranges bike tours, walking tours, and tour or class about local culture for guests.
Location & Accessibility
Grand Hotel Sofia is a 5-minute walk from Serdika metro station and steps away from Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Sofia City Art Gallery. Government institutions and the Bulgarian National Bank are within a few hundred metres. The hotel provides airport shuttle service on request (11 km from Sofia Airport) and operates an electric vehicle charging station plus valet parking.
Highlights
Art collection: 400+ original oil paintings on display
Location: Overlooking City Garden, 5 min from metro
Rooms: 17 oversized suites including Panorama suites
Dining: Shades of Red restaurant & Grand Café terrace
Wellness: On-site spa, fitness centre, hairstyle studio
Services: Bicycle tours, cultural classes, airport shuttle
Select your room type
Grand Hotel Sofia offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Single Room Garden View
2 persons
270 sq. feet
1 Single bed
Air conditioning
Bathtub
room details
Superior Double Room
2 persons
540 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Bathtub
room details
Superior Twin Room
2 persons
540 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
Bathtub
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Facilities
Grand Hotel Sofia offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Relaxing Spa Retreat
“The spa treatments were rejuvenating, providing a perfect escape after a long day of meetings.” read full review
Delicious Dining
“Every meal we had was a delight, with an really good selection of local dishes that were beautifully presented.” read full review
Impressive Meeting Spaces
“The meeting facilities were well-equipped with state-of-the-art technology, making our presentations seamless.” read full review
Accessible Features
“I was impressed by how accessible the facilities were, enhancing the overall comfort of our group.” read full review
Facilities: Great
8.8/10Review score
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Hairdresser
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Sports & Fitness
Fitness centre
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at BGN 58.67 per day.
Services
Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Dining
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Special diet menus
Business
Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cots
Children's buffet
Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
Garden area
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Treatment room
Beauty treatment
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Sink
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Grand Hotel Sofia Location
1 Gurko Street, Sofia, 1000,
Map view
City landmarks
Church
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
3200 ft
Park
Borisova gradina
4700 ft
Museum
Regional History Museum
2400 ft
Market
Central Sofia Market Hall
3200 ft
Event hall
National Palace of Culture
4400 ft
Museum
National Institute of Archaeology with Museum
3500 ft
Bridge
Eagle Bridge
4400 ft
Landmark
National Opera and Ballet of Bulgaria
2700 ft
Mosque
Banya Bashi Mosque
2900 ft
Stadium
Vasil Levski National Stadium
3500 ft
Church
Church of St Petka of the Saddlers
2300 ft
Monument
Monument to the Tsar Liberator
2800 ft
Event hall
Central Military Club
2100 ft
Landmark
Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski
2800 ft
Church
Saint Sofia Church
3500 ft
Landmark
Kvadrat 500
3400 ft
Landmark
Lake Ariana
4700 ft
Nearby
Park
City Garden
300 ft
Theatre
"Ivan Vazov" National Theater
700 ft
Monument
Soviet Army Monument
1600 ft
Gallery
National Art Gallery
1600 ft
3 Tsar Osvobotiel blvd At the intersection of Rakovska and Tsar Osvoboditel Streets
Russian Church St Nicholas
1800 ft
Vitosha boulevard
1700 ft
Museum
National Museum of Natural History
1800 ft
Park
Doctor's Garden
1300 ft
bul. "Vitosha" 2
Sofia Court House
1700 ft
Square
Statue of Slaveikovs
800 ft
pl Sveta Nedelya
Holy Nedelya Church
1800 ft
SofiaBulgaria
Monument to the Unknown Warrior
1500 ft
Church
The Rotunda Church of St George
1600 ft
Restaurants
Happy Bar & Grill Rakovski
1000 ft
Georgi Street Rakovski 145
Emotion Bar & Kitchen
100 ft
ul. General Yosif V. Gourko 2
Shtastlivetsa Vitoshka
1700 ft
Vitosha Blvd. 27 Sofia Center
Umamido
600 ft
ulitsa Stefan Karadzha 12 B
Hadjidraganov's Cellars
1400 ft
18
Didy's cakes & sweets
600 ft
ul.Dyakon Ignatiy 4
Fresh Bar Kitchen
800 ft
ul.Angel Kanchev 2 Giuseppe Garibaldi square
MEAT Gourmet Sandwiches and Burgers
1000 ft
1 ul. "Angel Kanchev"
Q-ftetaria
1000 ft
ul.Angel Kanchev 1 On The Second Floor
Bitburger Club
800 ft
20 Stefan Karadja
Getting around
City Centre
Sofia 5 min · 1400 ft
Airports
Sofia (SOF) 18 min · 7.1 mi
Train
Sofia Central Bus Station 23 min · 1.2 mi
Underground
Serdika 8 min · 2000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at BGN 58.67 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 22.0 per person.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
122
Former name
grand hotel sofia - top location, the most spacious rooms in the city, secured underground parking
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback about Grand Hotel Sofia from previous guests about their experience.
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Comfort
9.2/10
Facilities
8.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.4/10
Location
9.6/10
Staff
8.8/10
Value for money
8.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 2977 reviews
8.9/10
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