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5 Vintage Guest House

Centrum, Sofia

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, 5 Vintage Guest House offers accommodation in Sofia. Rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units include a seating area where you can...

L
Lisa
From
Austria
so cute and cozy, felt just like home!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,630 reviews
Price from
US$59.69
1 night, 2 adults

10 Coins Hostel & tours

Sofia

10 Coins Hostel & tours is located in Sofia, 2.8 km from Sofia Central Railway Station and 3.7 km from Banya Bashi Mosque.

J
Jan Kretowicz
From
Poland
Great hostel! Clean and cozy, new mattresses – very comfortable to sleep on. The staff is friendly, and the metro is nearby. Excellent for the price, highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Price from
US$443.59
1 night, 2 adults

"No party & Many rules" Hostel N1

Oborishte, Sofia

Featuring a shared lounge, "No party & Many rules" Hostel N1 is set in the centre of Sofia, 300 metres from Council of Ministers Building.

l
lowrenz
From
Germany
lovely hostel in mid of Sofia. prób one of the best hostel owner u can meet, lovely woman who also made pancakes one morning for the travelers! all other hostelworker? (idk if this is a thing) were also pretty nice. beds are comfy, good location, u can easy get in contact with other traveler, not far away from trainstation. all in all take this hostel when u are in Sofia :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews
Price from
US$39.67
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse32

Centrum, Sofia

Located in a historical building dating back to the early 1900s, Guesthouse32 in Sofia centre offers free WiFi, a garden with a terrace, free air conditioning, free tea and instant coffee corner, as...

L
Lion
From
United Kingdom
I've become a regular at this place. I recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
Price from
US$64.20
1 night, 2 adults

Bla Bla Hostel

Oborishte, Sofia

Set in Sofia and with Council of Ministers Building reachable within 400 metres, Bla Bla Hostel offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

D
Dorian
From
Albania
Everything almost! 👍 - friendly and very helpful staff, especially Marko from Macedonia who helped me with late check-in - hostel was comfy and orderly, and very clean - showers in good condition and there’s always warm water 🚿 - central location, close to most attractions - easy to do Late-check-in as the staff will guide you 🙏
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,499 reviews
Price from
US$27.92
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Mostel Hub Rooms and Apartments

Centrum, Sofia

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Hostel Mostel Hub Rooms and Apartments is set in the centre of Sofia, 1.1 km from Banya Bashi Mosque.

S
Simona
From
Slovakia
Accommodation is located near the city center, the main boulevard is accessible by walk. Staff was nice and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,274 reviews
Price from
US$39.99
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Mostel Sofia

Centrum, Sofia

Hostel Mostel Sofia is set in a renovated building from the 19th century, enjoying a quiet location in the centre of Sofia. A modern, shared kitchen is at guests’ disposal.

B
Bor Ilovar
From
Slovenia
The space wasn't your typical hostel room but it was basically an apartment, converted to be a hostel. That means the place is spacious, has good bathroom and great kitchen. The staff were crazy friendly, helping even with things outside of their job responsibilities. The friendly guy at reception (greetings to him :) ) told me where are grocery stores, post office, souvenir stores and so on. Sometimes I felt bad asking for all the different places. The breakfast offered in the morning is priced very reasonably (about 5 eur) and offer great variety of food choices. The staff keeps on refilling the plates and trays even 15 min before the end of the breakfast time, ensuring guests can enjoy the breakfast for as long as possible. And for location - it's great, by foot it takes hardly more than 5 min to reach the central metro station Serdika and its surroundings. If you feel lazy to walk till there, there are convenient tram lines 1 and 27 which bring you straight next to St. Nedelya cathedral and right next to the muslim mosque. Overall I would strongly recommend this place to anyone, they really deserve every guest they get. Next time when I'm coming to Sofia, I'll definitely be staying at this place again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,862 reviews
Price from
US$25.07
1 night, 2 adults

Key Hostel Serdika

Centrum, Sofia

Set in Sofia, within 800 metres of Archaeological Museum and 400 metres of Council of Ministers Building, Key Hostel Serdika offers accommodation with free WiFi.

H
Hristo
From
Bulgaria
An excellent stay at a top location in Sofia. Staff was really polite. Definitely recommend it! 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
Price from
US$39.21
1 night, 2 adults

Libera

Vitosha District, Sofia

Situated in Sofia, Libera has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

M
Maria
From
United Kingdom
Nice warm family atmosphere, Zlata is very nice and supports me when needed. I enjoy staying in a hostel, and I did not feel isolation, as in the hotel. Very good price and flexible. Nearby, walking distance are shops Lidl - 5 min walk, and Bulgaria Mall - 27 min. Walk. I can cook my own food in the kitchen, and keep it in the fridge. I really relax there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews
Price from
US$30.62
1 night, 2 adults

Serdika Rooms

Centrum, Sofia

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property and an automated check-in/check-out, Serdika Rooms offers pet-friendly accommodation in Sofia, 200 metres from Council of Ministers Building.

K
Kalle
From
Bulgaria
Affordable , friendly staff and great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 791 reviews
Price from
US$43.15
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,630 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 792 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sofia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sofia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sofia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,272 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sofia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,274 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sofia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,862 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sofia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,499 reviews

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Hostel Pop Bogomil

Sofia
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews

Hostel Pop Bogomil is attractively set in Sofia, and has a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Green Cube Capsule Hostel

Sofia
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,272 reviews

Located in Sofia and with Sofia Central Railway Station reachable within 700 metres, Green Cube Capsule Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the...

Hostel 29

Studentski Grad, Sofia
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

3.5 km from Sopharma Business Towers, Hostel 29 is set in Sofia and offers free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

From US$41.78 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Sofia and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

Boasting a garden, a shared lounge as well as barbecue facilities, Orient Express Guest House is set in the centre of Sofia, 800 metres from Council of Ministers Building.

From US$44.77 per night

The Green Bar House

Sofia
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Attractively set in the centre of Sofia, The Green Bar House features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

From US$70.04 per night

Key Hostel Vitosha

Sofia
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Conveniently located in the Centrum district of Sofia, Key Hostel Vitosha is set less than 1 km from NDK, a 10-minute walk from Archaeological Museum and less than 1 km from Presidency.

From US$60.70 per night

Hostel Alex 1

Sofia
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.8
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews

Set in Sofia, within 400 metres of Sofia Central Railway Station and 1.5 km of Banya Bashi Mosque, Hostel Alex 1 offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property...

From US$53.72 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,272 reviews
One of the best hostels I have been to. Clean kitchen and rooms, always smiling and very helpful staff. Just in a walk distance from railway/bus station, near the hostel there is two shops where you can buy food and cook in the hostels kitchen. There is a cheap laundry room. If I come once to Sofia again, I will just stay there! Recommending this place absolutely!
Guest review by
bartekkrak
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,272 reviews
Great location, close to centre and to bus station. Really safe feeling, modern facilities and cheap price. Perfect
Guest review by
simonescn
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$41.78
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,862 reviews
This is a very old school hostel. As an old school backpacker I don’t mind the style but don’t expect any modern installations you would get in Western Europe and American hostels. If you’re okay with that, it’s a great place to meet new people and it has a great location to explore the city. I stayed in a bedroom in an apartment they have next door which was great for me since it was quieter and I could work from there without noise.
Guest review by
Alberto
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$43.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 791 reviews
This propert has two things going for it. Firstly it is located right in the centre of Sofia very close to Serdika metro. Secondly it is very cheap (but be warned that you get what you pay for). It might suit backpackers on a very tight budget where cost is the main priority.
Guest review by
Nigel
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,272 reviews
One of the best hostels I have stayed so far! It is well equipped, gives you a decent amount of privacy and super clean. The bed, the pillow and the duvet are comfortable, and the hostel in general is very quiet so you can really rest. While some people prefer "party hostels", I am an introvert and I really do appreciate hostels like this. So if you are like me, you will love Green Cube hostel. The vending machine at the reception is also a GREAT IDEA! It had a very good and cheap coffee.
Guest review by
Katalin
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,272 reviews
I loved this hostel, very new as only opened recently, completely worth the price and the best hostel in the area. It offers low bed numbers in the rooms meaning less noise, curtains for privacy, kitchen and common areas and some very friendly staff happy to give the extra effort and care to the people staying at this hostel. If you would like to come to Sofia and stay on a budget this is the place to be!
Guest review by
Matthew
Solo traveller