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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...

T
Tara
From
United States
This was one of our favorite stays in Bulgaria. The rooms are adorable, spacious, and with a shared kitchen area its perfect for people who want to book two bedrooms. You're right in the middle of the action in Sofia, within 5 minute walk, but also far enough away from the noise. Highly recommend this place! Loved the little touches like coffee and snacks in the shared kitchen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,690 reviews
Price from
US$59.78
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
Louis
From
Australia
Really lovely hosts, great location, comfortable bed, recommend room with aircon in summer!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 677 reviews
Price from
US$44.41
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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$62.77
1 night, 2 adults

The Green Bar House

Centrum, Sofia

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Price from
US$68.75
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...

N
Nathalie
From
Poland
The rooms were comfortable and clean. The staff was pretty friendly. Fridays at night they have a party and free drinks. Monday mornings they have free pancakes. It is amazing they allow you to let your backpack on the hostel after your check out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,253 reviews
Price from
US$32.28
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 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,195 reviews
Price from
US$35.87
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.

N
Nico Ngui
From
Malaysia
Hot shower ; Comfy bed; . Location ; Friendly staff I see a lot of bad review regarding another building. For me I was prefer the building with apartments. Just the shower is only one. While during morning which is peak.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,966 reviews
Price from
US$41.85
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.

G
Gideon
From
United Kingdom
A great new hostel in one parts of Sofia. Aylo and the rest of the staff were super helpful. Basic private rooms and kitchen but more than made up by the best hostel lounge I've seen in many years.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
US$39.28
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Pop Bogomil

Oborishte, Sofia

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

N
Nikolay Radev
From
Bulgaria
Lovely room at a good location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
Price from
US$46.63
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.

J
Jovan
From
Serbia
People are incredibly spoiled. They want to pay only 10 euros and sleep in the city center, almost in the pedestrian zone, and if possible get a jacuzzi in the room for that money. We read the comments carefully before booking these rooms. They're not perfect, but they're far better than the reviews we've read. That is why we will give this accommodation a score of 10 to improve their score. :) Greetings from Serbia.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Passable - What previous guests thought, 788 reviews
Price from
US$44.30
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 5.6
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 67 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$41.25 per night
  • Hostel Alex 1

    Sofia
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.8
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 87 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$41.85 per night
  • Tabasko

    Sofia
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.1
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

    Tabasko features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Sofia. The property is located 3 km from NDK, 3.2 km from Ivan Vazov Theater and 3.4 km from Vasil Levski Stadium Station.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,051 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 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,051 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$41.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,966 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$44.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 788 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 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,051 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 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,051 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$40.05
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,274 reviews
    Close proximity to the main road and metro station. The price of one night is cheap. You can walk from the city bus station within 20 mins and 10 mins to the nearby metro station. The hostel is safe because the entrance door is always locked for 24 hrs. You will have to ring the bell and wait for the staff to open the door for you.
    Guest review by
    Ambrose
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$40.05
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,274 reviews
    Hostel in a great location. Close to metro station and city centre. Staff very pleasant and friendly. Value for money budget hostel
    Guest review by
    Gerard
    Solo traveller