Rila Hotel Sofia
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Rila Hotel Sofia
Rila Hotel Sofia, located in the Yellow Pavement district, 6 minutes' walk from the medieval Bulgarian orthodox Church of St Petka of the Saddlers, offers cars for rent. Boasting a location right near the Early Rotunda Christian Church of St George, this hotel features 58 rooms as well as luggage storage and a restaurant.
The 3-star hotel is about 5 km from Sofia airport and 0.6 km from such cultural venues as the National Museum of Natural History. The National Art Gallery is right around the corner from the Rila Hotel, while Bulgarian National Bank is 5 minutes' walk away. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to University Botanical Garden, located 1.2 km away. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a 14-minute stroll away, while Serdika underground station is 250 metres from this property. The Rila Hotel Sofia is in close proximity to Tsentralni Hali bus station.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature Wi-Fi and a television with satellite channels as well as a minibar fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities. Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature private bathrooms. For more comfort, a hairdryer, along with a walk-in shower, are provided.
Entertainment options include a nightclub and bar crawls. Corporate travellers will benefit from meeting rooms and a business centre available on site.
The seafood restaurant Happy Bar and Grill is situated within 300 metres of Rila Hotel Sofia.
Amenities
Main Features
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour services
- On-site Dining
- Meeting facilities
- Child-friendly
- Wheelchair access
- Air conditioning
- Pets
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Electric kettle
- Restaurant
- Night club
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Cots
- Carpeted floor
Policy
Map
Local Attractions
Attractions
- Kloster Rila (250 m)
- Vasil Levski National stadium (1.3 km)
- Bulgarian Government (350 m)
- Oborishte park (1.6 km)
- National art gallery (400 m)
- Mall of Sofia (1.2 km)
- National Military Complex (1.1 km)
- Central Bath House Sofia (450 m)
Airports
- Sofia (12 km)
Train stations
- Sofia Central Bus Station (1.7 km)
Reviews
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Chuck
2022-08-26
The views at this low-budget hotel were absolutely superb.
Ray
2022-07-16
The stay here was wonderful like back in time. The food was cheap - plenty of options. It had very central location close to National Art Gallery.
Helen
2022-05-11
Enjoyable experience, the hotel is impressive with unbeatable location very close to everything. Nice building and rooms with an amazing view.
Stephen
2022-05-07
Quirky brand-new hotel, amazing views, magnificent location close to a night club. Good bedroom.
Jerome
2022-04-09
I appreciated the place, its very good staff and location. The room was cozy with a nice view.
Edmund
2022-04-01
Loved almost every detail, including location and rooms, they were perfect. The rooms were huge with 3 single beds.
Phil
2022-02-11
Quaint, impressive with an efficient lobby. The staff was welcoming and the room was non-smoking with exceptionally comfortable beds;)))
Bruce
2022-01-16
The rooms where non-smoking and cozy kept by the attentive stuff. Plenty of food for breakfast, everything was good.
Dean
2021-12-24
Impressive room, reasonably good breakfast - coffee, boiled eggs and tea included. Fine beds and hairdryer, wireless internet and cable TV. They made my stay restful. There was a perfect restaurant, a supermarket and stores next door. I loved to spend time in the executive downstairs bar.
John
2021-12-16
Ideal location coupled with polite staff made our stay very pleasant! Fairly good room, huge bathroom.
Ronald
2021-11-25
We liked our stay; the staff and location were ideal. Irish bar was superb and neat. Bed was perfect, and the room itself was separate. Family-run hotel set in the pedestrian area. Besides, it was just a few minutes from sofia court house...
Gordon
2021-11-15
All in all, great value. Breakfast was nice hot and the stuff were responsive. Hotel was tidy. It was a trendy area, a good choice for me. Charming restaurant and downstairs bar on-site. Pool was good and beds were very comfy.
My room had uninspiring view.
George
2021-11-06
It was as expected, with great staff and location.
Harry
2021-10-16
Great value, I recommend this charming little place. I loved the very central location plus the staff were eager to help...
Yves
2021-10-04
Top location, fabulous views.
Andrew
2021-09-16
The venue has a unique location, nonsmoking rooms, approachable staff. Quick check in and late check out.
Paul
2021-09-11
I liked that place, the balcony was large. Simply wonderful location, 20 minutes' drive from Sofia airport. Standard king room was well-organised, great value in comparison with other options. The hotel was scenic, with competent staff. The pool was very clean too.
Wi-Fi was horrible.
Ray
2021-07-25
A LOVELY stay. Extra comfortable rooms with comfy bed, strategic location. Savoury food, exquisite service.
John
2021-06-19
Overall an EXCEPTIONAL stay - great value, considering prices in other hotels. Friendly efficient staff, great bed, more than adequate breakfast. The rooms were accommodating and accommodating with luxurious bathrooms.
Robert
2021-06-04
It made my trip to Sofia a really unforgettable experience. Just superb location, professional staff, lots of food for the continental breakfast. I appreciated a very charming decor and modern furniture. The beach nearby was clean and the view was incredible.
Samuel
2021-04-09
this is surely the best business hotel, courteous staff, warm rooms. fab location to boris garden.
William
2020-11-08
We liked location and views here. Found happy bar and grill with perfect drinks 500 metres away. This hotel is equal to 3 stars.
Constance
2020-09-28
So glad we choose it, it's holiday base for staying in Sofia. This hotel has marvellous location. Booked table at DIIP Bar and Dinner, it's their onsite restaurant. It was worth its 3 stars.
The property needs renovation.
Warren
2020-07-27
We liked to be at Rila Sofia and its location and views. The hotel was just a pleasant stroll away from Serdika tube station. In fact, the free WiFi was a cherry on top. It deserves its 3 stars.
Scott
2020-02-22
Really close to alexander nevsky cathedral and other sights in Sofia. We greatly enjoyed rila sofia. We were happy to find Gelateria Confetti 700 m away, where we could eat. Magnificent location for us;)))