Skip to main content

Sofia Balkan Palace

Property class: 5 and above

Choose dates to view prices

Located close to Church of St. George and Sofia Central Mineral Baths, Sofia Balkan Palace provides an art gallery on-site, a shopping centre on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Stardust restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is RM541
RM604 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

See the benefits you'll enjoy with VIP Access

Get more when you're a member

  • Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or higher
  • Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service
  • Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive King Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a mustard-colored pillow, a bedside lamp, and a wooden nightstand.

Executive King Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe King Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a small table with a drink, and a view of a building through the window.

Deluxe King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a phone, and a window with a view.

Deluxe Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite with King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round table, and a chair. There is a chandelier above the sofa.

Junior Suite with King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Suite with King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small round table with a fruit bowl, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Suite with King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Located in Sofia City Center, a neighbourhood in Sofia, Sofia Balkan Palace is near a metro station and in the mountains. Church of St. George and Sofia Central Mineral Baths are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Vitosha Blvd. Enjoy an event or a match at Bulgarian Army Stadium, and consider making time for National Palace of Culture—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Sofia travel guide
Map
5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Sofia, 1000

What's nearby

  • A statue of a woman with a bird on her shoulder, wearing a crown, and holding a staff.
    Saint Sofia Monument
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with a central fountain, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a clear blue sky.
    Sofia Central Mineral Baths
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A group of people walking through a historic building with a brick tower and arched ceilings.
    Church of St. George
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A large, ornate church with multiple domes and arched windows, illuminated at dusk.
    Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A grand building with a large emblem above the entrance, flags, and ornate lamp posts.
    Bulgarian Parliament
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Serdika Station
    2 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station
    8 min drive
  • Sofia (SOF)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Happy Bar & Grill
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Spaghetti Kitchen Bar
    4 min walk
  • Largo
    2 min walk
  • McCarthy's Irish Pub
    5 min walk

About this property

Sofia Balkan Palace

  • Luxury hotel near Sofia Central Mineral Baths
  • Located close to Church of St. George and Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia Balkan Palace provides an art gallery on-site, a shopping centre on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Stardust restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture and tour/ticket information
    • Concierge services, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 241 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
    • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Baby baths, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Front of property
Grand Hotel Sofia
Sofia City Center
  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,005 reviews
The price is RM543
RM608 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Grand Hotel Sofia
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (EUR 31 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 23 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Stardust restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (13,563 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1956
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per person, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.53 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 23.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 30 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 31.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Sofia Balkan Palace pet-friendly?

Yes, Sofia Balkan Palace allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofia Balkan Palace?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofia Balkan Palace on 30 Aug 2026 start from RM541, 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.

How much is parking at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Self-parking is available for EUR 31.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Sofia Balkan Palace provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sofia Balkan Palace located?

Located in Sofia City Center, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Church of St. George and Sofia Central Mineral Baths. Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Bulgarian Parliament are also within 15 minutes. Serdika Station is only a 2-minute walk and Lavov Most Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.