Sign in with FacebookGrand Hotel Sofia
Hotel Class: 
5 Stars - 6 Reviews and 85 Opinions
1 Gurko Street, Sofia, 1000, Bulgaria
- Map
This Hotel - Hotel
Photos - Hotel
Amenities
Check Rates and Availability
of people enjoy staying here
91 Opinions
- Excellent
- Very Good
- Average
- Poor
- Terrible
Our Members Say
-
OnTheRoadGoombah
- Reviews: 63
User Rating
Helpfulness
Another Great Business Hotel - in a great area
I also stayed here on business and was very happy with the accomodations. The fitness facilities were small, but well worth the 10 lev.
There is less traffic in the area than the Sheraton, and is more centrally located to St Sofia Church and the Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Unique Quality: The fitness center is small, but has some nice facilities - sauna, steam room, solarium, jacuzzi. However, the water in the jacuzzi was cold. The breakfast room on the first floor was first class.
-
Djinn76
- Reviews: 808
User Rating
Helpfulness
Good hotel in the heart of the city...
This is definitely a 5 stars hotel at any western standard, price included!
The staff is very helpful and the rooms are surprisingly spacious!! Very nice and very comfortable, the least you could expect for this kind of hotel.
The location of the hotel is perfect, just in the center and simply walking around let you see some of the main sights of Sofia. My room was overlooking a big square and the national theater: a great view specially during the night.
The restaurant was just decent, it was not bad but not exceptional neither!
If I want to be neatpicking, I'd complain about the internet connection. I was expecting wireless connectivity but instead, I had to go to the reception to ask a long ethernet cable...
Unique Quality: ...but I won't complain, Internet was free !!
The size of the room was somehow unique as well!
- Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
- Related to: Business Travel, Luxury Travel
Grand Hotel Sofia
3 more images-
iaint
- Reviews: 1203
User Rating
Luxury
Very friendly and efficient service. Excellent food. Good central location. Shuttle bus to & from airport (avoids rip off taxis!). Very good place, but at a price
Unique Quality: Enormous rooms!
- Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
- Related to: Business Travel, Luxury Travel, Historical Travel
Grand Hotel Sofia Photo: Huge rooms
1 more images-
LanceDelacroix
- Reviews: 10
User Rating
better than the best :-)
I thought the SAS Radisson was good, but the new Grand Hotel Sofia (on Gurko St. across from the main post office) tops it.
The rooms are huge and very well appointed. Service is exemplary. I paid less than a room at the Radisson would have cost for the same night; I think it was 140 Euros versus 160, or something like that.
Truly a comfortable hotel, and within easy walking distance of everything downtown. There's also a large park right out back.
Do not confuse this one --Grand Hotel Sofia-- with the Grand Hotel Bulgaria, which is what they used to call the Radisson.
-
desert_princess
- Reviews: 1252
User Rating
Helpfulness
Grand hotel Sofia*****
One of the latest Hotels in Sofia located in the pure center across the main post office
Hotel Facilities :
- Restaurant Triaditza
- Restaurant Shades of Red
- Piano Bar Dream Notes
- Grand Cafe
- Cigar Bar
they have different prices under the week ( cheaper ) and for the weekend , when they start ftom 135Euro per person, but they have some promotions going on so just make a request.
After all it's a five star hotel...
Unique Quality: A absolutely great Piano bar
- Opinion of Price: N/A
- Related to: Luxury Travel, Business Travel
Grand Hotel Sofia Photo: Grand hotel Sofia
2 more images-
hekate
- Reviews: 398
User Rating
Helpfulness
A brand new 5 star hotel
The hotel opened this year, I think sometime in April. The location is pretty good, right in the centre of the city.
In my opinion it is overpriced and they will drop down the prices soon.
The company for which I work had used the conference halls and I should say that we are pretty satisfied with the quality of service and the meeting facilites there.
The rooms are quite big, about 50 sq.m. This is because the building was initially designed as an administrative building.
Unique Quality: - satellite and pay TV,
- mini bar,
- inroom safe and electronic lock system,
- separate bathtub and shower cabin,
-high speed Internet access.
Recreation facilities:
- Sauna,
- Fitness Center,
- Solarium,
- Massage,
- Turkish/steam bath.
- Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
Grand Hotel Sofia Photo: The hotel
Sort by: Most recent | Most helpful
1 - 6 of 6
- 1
More about Grand Hotel Sofia
Forum Posts
Which Hotel?
I'm looking at 3 hotels, the Sheraton, the Radisson or the Hilton. I know the Sheraton is right in the middle of town, is it close to bars etc... what is it like compared to the other two?
The Radisson - is it too far away, are there bars nearby & is it safe to walk home to at night/early morning ;0)) I heard it has an Irish bar - is this very popular?
Hilton - it appears to be far away, how long would it take to walk to the centre of town. Are there bars nearby or anything? Again is it safe to walk back to at night.
What would u recommend?
Also are the cabbies safe to use at night & how much would one expect to get to the Hilton/Radisson from the town centre.
Look 4ward to your advice.
RE: Which Hotel?
sheraton
RE: Which Hotel?
Forget the Sheraton. Much too expensive, too noisy, rooms too small.
Forget the Hilton. Too far away.
The Radisson is nicely appointed, not too expensive, and you can walk to a number of different night spots, resturants, coffee shops, etc. within minutes. It's also close to the university area, a couple of parks, and some tourist sights. The Irish pub is popular, but you want to get out and look around the neighborhood a bit.
DON'T go to the Sheraton. You have been warned.
The Grand Hotel Sofia is also quite nice; larger rooms than the Radisson, and fairly close to entertainments, but the immediate neighborhood of the Radisson is more interesting.
RE: RE: Which Hotel?
Oh, yes, I overlooked some of your questions.
Dowtown Sofia is safe if you know how to conduct yourself in any strange city at night.
Cab fare from Hilton to city centre is 2 - 4 leva, but if they stick you in a "limo" it'll cost you 8 - 10.
From the Radisson you can walk to the centre in ten minutes, but you won't need to. Whatever you need is right there.
Use only OKSuperTrans taxis. Got that? OKSuperTrans. Only. If you get in another cab and they charge you by the inch, don't come crying to me.
:-)
RE: RE: Which Hotel?
Thanks for the replies, things seem to firming up for the Radisson, I have some points somewhere.....
Recommend any other bars/clubs that are "safe"?.
RE: RE: Which Hotel?
Stay away from the girly bars and the casino bars. That's where you'll find the thuggish types. Anywhere else should be fine.
RE: RE: Which Hotel?
mmm mind you i was last there 15 years ago
Re: Which Hotel?
Hi!
I would recomend the Radisson - it's new, central and close to pretty much everything......
You can walk everywhere as the centre is very compact - even at night if you know how to get back of course.......
If you have any other Q's let me know!
Have a great time!
Explore the World
- Golden Landmark Hotel Singapore
- Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
- Riu Palace Las Americas
- Orange Lake Resort And Country Club
- Mirage Resort & Casino
- Crowne Plaza Metropolitan Tokyo
- Courtyard By Marriott Galway
- Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila
- Sun And Sand Hotel
- Best Western Northgate Inn
- Hilton Taba Resort & Nelson Village
- Casuarina Beach Hotel
- W San Diego
- Uppal's Orchid - an Ecotel Hotel
Travelers also viewed
The People
Our Members Say
- satellite and pay TV,
- mini bar,
- inroom safe and electronic lock system,
- separate bathtub and shower cabin,
-high speed Internet access.
Recreation facilities:
- Sauna,
- Fitness Center,
- Solarium,
- Massage,
- Turkish/steam bath.
647 members live in Sofia
- Grand Hotel Sofia: Book online.
- Hotels.com See maps & reviews for over 140,000 Hotels worldwide!
- Grand Hotel Sofia: Save money, Book now !
- Booking.com Excellent choice, Low rates
Sponsored Links
Hotel Helper
Sofia
Near Grand Hotel Sofia
Great Hotels for Less
Questions and Answers
Q: Public transport from Sofia to Ravda "Hi, I am travelling to Sofia in June , spending a few nights there and then travelling to Ravda for 5 days, we had originally..."
A: "Hey :)) You have 2 options by train and by bus. There is one direct bus to Sunny Beach through Ravda:..."
- Grand Hotel Sofia: Discount Hotel Rooms
- Priceline.com More Ways to Save on Hotels. Save up to 50% on Top Brands.
- Grand Hotel Sofia: Book Now - Pay Later!
- Venere.com Best Prices & No Cancellation Fees! Hotels, Apartments, B&Bs and More!
Sponsored Links
Latest Sofia hotel reviews
- Sofia Princess Hotel
- 74 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 18, 2012 - Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan
- 145 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 27, 2012 - Sun
- 8 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Feb 28, 2010 - Hotel Lion
- 41 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Oct 16, 2011 - Kempinski Hotel Zografski
- 85 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 20, 2012 - Area Radina Tower
- 2 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Sep 5, 2011 - Rodina
- 47 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 22, 2012 - Hotel Les Fleurs Sofia
- 45 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Jan 23, 2012 - Radisson Sas Grand
- 112 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 25, 2012 - Hotel Iskar
- 4 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Mar 26, 2012 - Sveta Sofia
- 37 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 21, 2012 - Arte Hotel
- 41 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 20, 2012 - Hotel Galant
- 1 Review & Opinion
Latest: May 31, 2008
- Grand Hotel Sofia: Great Rooms. Great Rates.
- Travelocity Hotel rooms at up to 50% off.
- Grand Hotel Sofia: Save up to 50% off Hotels Everyday
- Expedia.com Photos, Reviews and the Guaranteed Lowest Prices
- Grand Hotel Sofia: Save on Hotel + Flight Packages
- Expedia Vacations Book with Best Price Guarantee. Click or call now: 1 - 800-713-8214
- Sofia: Save money, Book now !
- Booking.com Excellent choice, Low rates
Sponsored Links
- Save money, Book now !
- Booking.com Excellent choice, Low rates
- Book now for big savings!
- hotels.com Outstanding choice of hotels all over the world at fantastic prices.
- Save up to 50% off Hotels Everyday
- Expedia.com Photos, Reviews and the Guaranteed Lowest Prices
- Find the perfect activity!
- Expedia.com Book early before things sell out. Skip long lines and save on tickets!
Sponsored Links
Grand Hotel Sofia
We've found that other people looking for this hotel also know it by these names:
- Sofia Grand Hotel
Address: 1 Gurko Street, Sofia, 1000, Bulgaria