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Hotel Marinela Sofia

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel connected to the convention centre in Sofia with 6 restaurants

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Garden
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Interior
Lobby sitting area
4 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Hotel Marinela Sofia is a luxury haven in Lozenets. Guests can savor international cuisine at six restaurants, enjoy aromatherapy and body wraps at the spa, or swim in the indoor pool. The outdoor pool area offers sun loungers, and evenings come alive with concerts and live shows.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Gym
The current price is RM518
RM580 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 270 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Vice-Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 135 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard King Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in Lozenets neighbourhood, Hotel Marinela Sofia is connected to a railway/underground station. National Palace of Culture and Peyo Yavorov House-Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Park Center and Vitoshka Boulevard. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Borisova Gradina Park or Vasil Levski Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including downhill skiing and snowboarding.
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100 James Bourchier Blvd, Sofia, 1407

What's nearby

  • Vitosha Blvd - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Vasil Levski Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Moesia/New Bulgarian University Metro Station - 11 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 19 min drive
  • Sofia (SOF) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Umami - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Deli Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Captain Cook - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burrata Italiana Marinela - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chef's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Marinela Sofia

Luxury hotel located in Lozenets
At Hotel Marinela Sofia, you can look forward to a nightclub, a poolside bar and concerts and live shows. Treat yourself to Ayurvedic treatments, aromatherapy or a massage at the on-site spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, international cuisine and garden views. Fitness classes and Pilates classes are offered at the health club; Hotel Marinela Sofia also has a terrace, designer shops on-site and a garden. In addition to a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Swimming pool, along with sunloungers
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, an indoor pool and express check-out
  • A TV in reception, a ballroom and wedding services
Room features
All 258 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as pillow menus and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (BGN 40 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: BGN 40 per person
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Captain Cook
  • Marionette
  • Panorama
  • Restaurant Bulgar

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (17,470 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1979
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of BGN 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 3.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately BGN 40 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: BGN 40.00 per person (one way)
  • Self-parking fee: BGN 40 per night
  • Pet fee: BGN 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Kempinski Zografski
Kempinski Hotel Zografski
Kempinski Zografski
Kempinski Zografski Hotel
Kempinski Zografski Hotel Sofia
Kempinski Zografski Sofia
Zografski
Zografski Kempinski
Hotel Marinela Sofia
Hotel Marinela
Marinela Sofia
Hotel Marinela Sofia Hotel
Hotel Marinela Sofia Sofia
Hotel Marinela Sofia Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Marinela Sofia have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Marinela Sofia?

As of 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Marinela Sofia on 5 Oct 2025 start from RM 518.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Marinela Sofia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of BGN 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Marinela Sofia?

Self-parking is available for BGN 40 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Marinela Sofia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Marinela Sofia?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Marinela Sofia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of BGN 40.00 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Marinela Sofia located?

Located in Lozenets, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Park Center and East Park Trade Centre. Vitoshka Boulevard and Vitosha Blvd are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Hotel Marinela Sofia Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 439 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vincenzo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel buono alla All solo inglese ….
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dogu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They have a unprofessional services. Also their staff are arrogance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aymen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great garden and good options
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mooi hotel met veel opties om te gaan eten. Mooie tuin en goede service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yurii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very posh hotel if slightly dated, superb pool and other facilities, conveniently located on the metro line three stops from the center.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rossana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and amazing restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They didn't warn people that the air conditioners weren't working in the hotel and it was terribly stuffy,the bathroom was terrible dirty it wasn't cleaned well around the corners the joints in the bathtub. The reception staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yurii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent pool and gorgeous lobby.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Josef

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nicht mehr 5 Sterne würdig

Zum dritten und leider zum letzten Mal im marinela: gutes Zimmer, aber das Hotel braucht unbedingt einige Erneuerungen/ Investitionen und vor allem freundlicheres weniger hochnäsiges und besser ausgebildetes Personal (ausnahme Japanese restaurant)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Sofia Hotel

I come for several years to this hotel, it’s always a pleasure, all 5 restaurants are really fantastic, easy to reach. I can really recommend everyone to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish luxury and very convenient location
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to shopping and best of all the restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best of Sofia

Lobby en premium kamers zijn geweldig. Ook zitten er fantastische restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only place we will stay in Sofia
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eelco

Liked: Amenities
A busy vibe all around. Choice of restaurants inside (i picked the Italian). Good food! Friendly staff. I had a room on the 16th floor. Great view, but in hinesight the 2th floor might have been more comfortable, due to the nightclub on a floor above the 16th. The bass was resonant in my room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and beautiful
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Noshaab

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average hotel,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my very short stay. Welcoming front desk staff, awesome gym, great breakfast and cool decor, like the Japanese Garden AND it’s close to the main part of town - I would really recommend this hotel for a business stay or a romantic getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super hotel in Sofia

Beste hotel uit Sofia. Met de beste restaurants. Kies wel voor de premium deluxe kamer anders vervalt de experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

AKIYO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

ビトシャ山とアレクサンダー　ニエフスキー大聖堂の屋根が金色に光るソフィアの街が見渡せるお部屋でした。

このホテルは紳士的なレセプションの方が何時もサポートしてくださいました。　 有難う御座いました。　
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of everything and yet comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Disliked: Staff & service

Nicht unbedingt Empfehlenswert

Das Personal ist nicht wirklich Professionell und auch nicht Freundlich das Hotel ist im Empfang und Restaurant Bereich super Gestaltet die Zimmer sind eher Zweitklassig
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

prakash

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff around the hotel do not acknowledge the guests. House keeping do not come around every day and i had to make a complaint to have my room cleaned, and only got a sorry from the manager. The restaurants and Japanese garden within the property were the best parts of my trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the price

Service of all staff very poor TV channels do not work nor telephone to reception Only good thing is room and Burrata restaurant Parking very expensive 40 leva per day !!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024