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Located in the heart of Sofia, just 50 metres from Sofia’s main shopping street and within a short walk of Sedrika Metro Station, Vitosha, Rila Hotel has a bar, a modern restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. It offers spacious rooms, most with views over the city and Vitosha Mountain. Free WiFi access is offered throughout. All rooms at Rila Hotel Sofia are equipped with air conditioning, mini bar and a kettle. They all include an en-suite bathroom with shower, while some open out to a balcony or terrace. Some units have a separate living room and bedroom. Guests can taste modern cuisine at the KOTO restaurant, while classic cocktails can be enjoyed at the Diip Bar. The famous PM Club with DJ music, cocktails and lively atmosphere is located inside the hotel. Extra services include laundry and dry cleaning, while airport shuttle can also be arranged on request and at extra charge. The National Theater Ivan Vazov and the Serdika Metro Station are both a 7-minute walk away. The Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral and the National Palace of Culture can both be reached on foot in 20 minutes.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Sofia, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
3 single beds
3 single beds
4 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rae
    Australia Australia
    Renovated central hotel with a lift perfect for people with mobility issues.
  • Ivelin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was good passable I do like the location and the view from the property. Nice clean rooms friendly staff.
  • Federico
    Malta Malta
    The hotel have been completely renewed, the rooms look modern and are well furnished. I have been already to Rila Hotel 2 years ago and the improvement is incredible. The structure is located in a very central and you can reach all the main...
  • Rashid
    Israel Israel
    The water in the shower is very weak, like a baby peeing on you from above.
  • Carlos
    Germany Germany
    Every one in the reception was very nice, especially a woman who works there and was very friendly, they gave us a room key for each person, call taxi for us, and every little detail we asked for. The location is the best one!
  • Tomasz
    Poland Poland
    Perfect location with the great view from a top floors.
  • Jadranka
    North Macedonia North Macedonia
    Great spot with a beautiful balcony and stunning view! Just steps away from top restaurants and clubs, so you're right in the middle of the action. Plus, the early check-in option was a huge bonus. Perfect for a comfortable, scenic stay close to...
  • Μαρια
    Greece Greece
    We had a nice experience. The room was lovely, very clean and we liked a lot the decoration. Also there was a coffee machine, so we could drink our morning espresso! ☺️ Not to forget, we were in the last floor and we had a balcony with a wonderful...
  • Yevheniia
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Thanks for your attention and hospitality ❤️ your breakfast is very delicious 🌹 thank you for checking-in without additional payment, and I hope we will meet again soon 🥰
  • Kostyantyn
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Perfect location, friendly and helpful personnel, clean and cozy, excellent breakfast. Nice Italian restaurant in the hotel.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Lege Bar and Dinner
    • Cuisine
      International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Rila Hotel Sofia

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • Bulgarian
  • English

House rules
Rila Hotel Sofia takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
BGN 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
BGN 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property does not have a private parking. The only parking available nearby is part of the Municipal Blue Parking Zone, which is available at a surcharge and for up to 2 hours. For more information, please contact the property directly.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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