The best available Hostels hotel to stay near Sofia

May 5, 2023 Phylicia Berquist

Surrounded by sprawling parkland, Sofia, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, lies at the foot of popular ski mountain, Vitosha. With a history that stretches over seven millennia, ruin-rich Sofia is one of Europe's oldest cities. The National Historical Museum is one of Eastern Europe's most extensive. Wide, cobblestone boulevards, charming boutiques and truly electrifying nightlife star in this city of 1.3 million. Trolleys, trams and buses traverse the dynamic city.
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1. Elegance Hostel and Guesthouse

33 - 35 Bratja Miladinovi Str, Centrum, Sofia 1303 Bulgaria
Excellent
20%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
12%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 50 reviews

Elegance Hostel and Guesthouse

Reservation problems

Reviewed By Slovv

We made a reservation and got it confirmed by the hostel. At the evening when we arrived, there was no room for us. It was late... Nobody informed us, even though I wrote to them few hours before just to let them know the exact time of arrival. The owner knew for the mess, but it looked like nobody really cared.

2. 5 Vintage Hostel

49 William Gladstone Street, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 49 reviews

5 Vintage Hostel

A small, boutique and charming place for retro accommodation, made with a lot of desire and love. It is located in the very heart of Sofia in one of the XX century neoclassical buildings in a central, but peaceful area, just few steps away from the main pedestrian shopping street - Vitosha and on a walking distance from all the important city landmarks - National Palace of Culture, National Theatre.

Absolutely Fantastic!

Reviewed By JomarVenter

5 Vintage Guest House exceeded expectations in every way. From beginning to end it was just a pleasure. Olivera welcomed me warmly and set the tone for an excellent stay.What a Star! She handled my check-in very professionally (and was always available to answer questions and assist where possible.) I immediately felt like a valued guest. The studio room is even more impressive than on the photos. It is extremely clean and very well situated. The bed is comfortable and the on suite bathroom large with fantastic water pressure in the shower. What more can you want? The area is safe and central. Exploring the city is exceedingly easy with the nearby public transport stops. There is an array of amenities with everything you might need for even an extended stay. I was so sad to leave this fantastic property. I would be happy to recommend the 5 Vintage Guest House to anyone looking forward to an unforgettable stay Sofia.

3. Pop Bogomil

ul.Pop Bogomil 5, Sofia 1202 Bulgaria
Excellent
11%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
19%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 27 reviews

Pop Bogomil

Hotel Pop Bogomil is a Small family hotel situated in a quiet street in the central part of Sofia.It disposes of 13 double rooms, each of them with different interior with distinct individuality.

Excellent small budget hotel.

Reviewed By 489ChrisM

The Pop Bogomil family hotel is a no frills budget hotel, I met 3 lady receptionists and all were lovely. I was travelling alone and need a stick to walk, they were all very kind to me. A small double room very comfortable. Lovely bed and so clean. Would stay again.

4. Hostel 44

ul.Karnigradska 13, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
Excellent
18%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
10%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 49 reviews

Hostel 44

Hostel 44

Reviewed By MumbaiRiders

Good location and within walking distance to Sofia City centre. For the rental charged the hostel is good although crowded.Breakfast is free and a good WiFi service.Hostel 44 " reflected the youth culture with mostly a young crowd and the reception was chic.The reception staff were helpful in providing guidance to newcomers .Worth the money and for short stays .

5. Orient Express Hostel

2, Balkan Street, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
Excellent
24%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
17%
Terrible
24%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 41 reviews

Orient Express Hostel

Our 3-store house in the center has 9 rooms, 3 kitchenettes,7 bathrooms, 2 common spaces, BBQ area in the garden from May-September. We offer variety of rooms to suit every situation: Singles, Doubles, Triples, Quadruple, Private rooms and dormitories. We also have apartments for 2, 4, 6 and 8 people. Our rooms are sunny and spacious, all with wooden flooring,TV with 70+ international channels, new beds with orthopedic comfortable mattresses, TV in each room and designer bathrooms.Free Wi-Fi and Internet access.

Smellllll!!

Reviewed By alexthecarioca

Looked after by friendly senior people, but that's it. The building is pretty run down, smells like mold everywhere, water accumulates in the bathroom floor, very very noisy if you leave the window open.

6. Hostel Alex 1

153 Hristo Botev Boulevard, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
Excellent
0%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
75%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 4 reviews

Hostel Alex 1

Basic and uninspired.

Reviewed By ExplorerSaru

The rooms priced changed on check in, which was a bit dishonest i feel but it was still fairly cheap and as it was 3am, we didnt have a whole lot of option. The room was very basic. 3 beds. 1 side table. 1 TV (i don't know if it worked). & 1 slim cupboard. The bathroom was shared and rather cramped, but i don't think anyone was on our floor. Located near the bus/train station. Approx 20 minute walk into town. The place did have WIFI

7. Kushta Za Gosti Penevi

ulitsa Narodno horo 47, Sofia 1618 Bulgaria
Kushta Za Gosti Penevi

8. Smart Hostel Sofia

31 Iskar Str., Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
Excellent
4%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
29%
Terrible
38%
Overall Ratings

2 based on 24 reviews

Smart Hostel Sofia

Don't Stay Here! This hostel uses out dated management that aides the owner, but is highly inconvenient for the guests!

Reviewed By fredop778

Potential Smart Hostel Guests, and Smart Hostel Manger, Owner, and Workers: Today guests and customers want a positive accommodating experience. This hostel does use volunteers that are friendly and attentive. However the system that they must enforce makes the guests stay unpleasant. Guests make a reservation. If they want to change it or extend it, they must check out of their room, make a new reservation and then check in again. A waste of time and negative experience. The worst part is in the morning when a staff member acts like a policeman and goes room to room to kick out those who haven't paid! In the room I was in he tapped everyone on the shoulder and said, “You must check out and then pay and then check in again”. He wasn't amiable, but harsh and authoritarian. He woke up several long-term guests trying to sleep. In this room I had paid for another night and so had several other people. One man had paid for four more nights. Four people from my room, who would have stayed longer, just packed their bags and left. I heard several people from other rooms complaining and also leaving. There is a point in the landlord/tenant guest process where the landlord converts people to “money” in their mind and tries to make as much as they can at the expense of the guest. And in this case his management system lost him several customers. And he most likely will receive many negative reviews over time on social media, which will loose him many more customers. A staff member (and management directive) that is concerned for its clients might have said, “Hello mister or misses . . . ., we appreciate your business and thank you for your stay. If you'd like to be with us another night, please pay at the receptions!” This hostel and those in Greece and neighboring countries are full right now because people are finally traveling after two years of staying home during coronavirus. However a new hostel, Kooltoor Hostel, has just opened up on the same street as Smart Hostel and will be tapping into its customers if it doesn't improve its service. Let's respect and keep our customers and guests happy and give them pleasant, positive experiences! And as guests and consumers, let's write reviews and give feedback to managers so that they'll know what we want! Happy travels.

9. Hostel N1 in Sofia

Serdika St., 28, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
Excellent
54%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
8%
Terrible
23%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 13 reviews

Hostel N1 in Sofia

East access , near city center , friendly staff , clean , calm, its near to bus staion which do not need transportation

Reviewed By KardoS5

Very good hostel with friendly team , clean , calm , near from city center you can go by walk , near bus staion only 15 minute walk , area is nice , alot of bars , restaurants near it , the staf are welcoming , clean kichen , rooms , everything went wall

10. Hostel Mostel Hub Rooms and Apartments

Makedonia Blv, 2, Sofia 1606 Bulgaria
Excellent
25%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 4 reviews

Dobra lokalizacja - bardzo dobra cena.

Reviewed By blazejkolumb

Cena rekompensowała widoki z okna :) Czysto, przestronnie. Otrzymaliśmy pokój w innym miejscu niż był podany w ofercie - nie było to bardzo daleko, ale jednak nie tak się umawialiśmy ... jednakże w rezultacie i tak byliśmy zadowoleni z lokalizacji. Na dwie noce - jest ok. Normalna łazienka z prysznicem i zasłoną (co nie zawsze jest oczywiste), był czajnik. Niestety nie było lodówki

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