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Hotel California

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2)
Lobby sitting area
Combined shower/bathtub, jetted bath, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$111
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Explore the area

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Biglastr. 30, Sofia, 1407
  • Place, Borisova Gradina Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Vitosha Blvd
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, National Palace of Culture
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sofia (SOF)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Sofia

At Hotel California you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of East Park Trade Centre and Expo 2000 Congress Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a Turkish bath/hammam. .The restaurant, Porto Di Mare, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Lozenets hotel include Borisova Gradina Park and Tokuda Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Borisova Gradina Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sofia Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Vitosha Blvd - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Vitoshka Boulevard - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Ovcha kupel Metro Station - 9 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 21 min drive
  • Sofia (SOF) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Deli Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Бирария При Кулата - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Мезонет - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lavené - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A sauna, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Hotel California. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance.

This 3-star Sofia hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel California offers 24 accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with in-room jetted baths.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2026.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per night); reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Porto Di Mare

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2026
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 50 per cent of room rate
Late check-in fee: 50-per cent of room rate for check-in between noon and 3:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.02 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per night (820 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: 50 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: 50 per cent of room rate for check-in between noon and 3:30 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve sofa beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve sofa beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

California Sofia
Hotel California Sofia
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Sofia
Hotel California Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel California?

Hotel California offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$111, including 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 parking available at Hotel California?

Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

What makes Hotel California a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus Jetted bath in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel California.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel California?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel California?

No, Hotel California does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel California?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel California?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel California?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 77 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Katya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

OK for one night stay

OK for one night stay. Staff was polite and helpful. Bed was comfortable. Very outdated room in need of total renovation. Hairs all over the bed and towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zhan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Traytcho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Violeta

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janne

Quiet area near underground station and wonderful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

NickR, UK

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

Quirky, but not a bad choice

Somewhat old fashioned, but the room had plenty of charm. Close to James Bourchier metro station, not much more than 5 minutes walk. Next to the hotel is a small supermarket, useful for supplies and snacks etc (hotel restaurant is only open at breakfast time). The room had many lights, with a total of 16 switches and 2 dimmers to control them all... There was a jacuzzi-style bath, rather ancient, in need of refurbishment and incredibly complicated to operate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

nor

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

A good short stay

We had a late check-in at 3am in the morning. The person at reception was helpful speeding things up so that we can go straight to our rooms to rest. We booked two triple beds rooms. We had a good short stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great Value - Good Location - Thoughtful Service

First off, this is a smoking hotel where guests can smoke in their rooms. If the smell of cigarette smoke really bothers you, this hotel might not be your best choice. Otherwise, we had a spacious room with a small sitting area and 2 big windows - that opened! - looking onto the back courtyard. The room was quiet, the bed comfortable, and the air conditioning was excellent, keeping us cool even during 30°+ days. The wifi was great, too: fast and reliable. Service was lovely. We asked to look at 3 different rooms and the front desk clerk was amenable. One evening, we asked to sit in the pretty seating in the courtyard, and the front desk gentleman intuited that we wanted to have our evening meal there - we had a bag of take-away groceries from the 24-hour supermarket next door - so offered us plates, cutlery, and even glasses for our beers! The room itself might not be the cleanest - walls need a good wiping as do lightswitches and such - but bed linens and the bath were spotless. The location of the hotel is excellent: a 7 minute walk from Bourchier Metro, a cheerful outdoor beer garden at the top of the street as you exit the Metro, and the hotel itself is next to a well-stocked 24-hour supermarket. This hotel is excellent value for money. I'd return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tired Hotel

Hotel is a bit tired and my jacuzzi bath was in a poor state. Not much in area but it was only a quick stop over for me.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

8/10 Good

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bathtub was French style and it was impossible not to spill water given that there were no curtains and the tub was only 3 feet tall.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I knew the price I was not expecting the stars but still I did get disappointed as the rooms did smell and everything was really old. Even though they did clean the rooms still you get the filling of dirt inside those rooms. I would suggest it just as the last resource given the affordable price and the possibility for a 24-hour check-in.

6/10 Okay

Blueeve, Kent UK

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel in the town centre

Nice experience, only stayed for a night. The staff are very helpful

10/10 Excellent

William, Bartow, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel. Staff was incredible. The included breakfast was one of the best on our trip, and the lady that ran the breakfast room and the lovely patio restaurant was wonderful. Also, we wanted to arrange a trip to the mountains and the staff arranged a driver for us. Convenient to public transportation for city sightseeing.

8/10 Good

Harleen

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

6/10 Okay

J, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok hotel

Decadent. Looks like it is in slow decline, but the location was good, so I stayed 2 nights. Large room. Internet worked.

8/10 Good

charles, malta

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

good value for money

rooms very clean and comfortable beds ,reception very help full, the only dissapointment was in the breakfast as had to pay for the water . location good just 5 min walk to the nearest metro or tram no10 which takes you direct to the center .

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great rooms but no garden.

The room was very nice and the staff in general were very friendly. Although a garden or open space would have made a considerable difference to the experience - especially during the summer when it would be nice to have a place to relax outdoors. The hotel itself is spacious and well established but it's based on a narrow road in a rather built up closed in area. The rooms were very clean and were very well maintained, the air conditioning however was somewhat noisy and ineffective, furthermore the fridge for the minibar is very small so keeping personal chilled goods is almost impossible.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget hotel- decor in the bedrooms is outdated but very clean and the bed was very comfortable. only complaint we had was the heat in the bedroom. we turned off the thermostate but still the room was very warm. Breakfast is typical Bulgarian and not to our european taste but otherwise a clean and comfortable budget hotel and you get what you pay for. would stay here again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel in residential area

The hotel is situated in a reasonably quiet residential area. The taxi from the airport cost about £6, but make sure you use 'OK' taxi service, desk in arrivals lounge, The reception girl was very pleasant, other staff more aloof. The hotel is very clean and bedrooms a good size, certainly larger than most hotels I have stayed in. There are no tea/coffee making facilities in the room and during our stay there were no English channels on the TV. The jacuzzi in our room did not work and the bath leaked onto the floor. The Jacuzzi controls were obviously damaged and had been for some time, however this was not pointed out to us when booking in. We were then upgraded to another room, same size but jacuzzi did work. However again some of the controls were obviously damaged. I think it is fair to say that the jacuzzi etc had seen better days. The breakfast was just about adequate. We stayed for four nights and there was little variation. There is a very good supermarket and shopping complex about 20 minutes walk away. The city centre is a good 30 minutes walk downhill. However if walking isnt your thing then the 'OK' taxi's are very cheap. Beware some taxi companys have a logo very similar to OK but they will rip you off. The safest way is to get the reception to get a taxi for you. If you do go out walking be careful of the very uneven, broken pavements and be aware cars will not stop for you unless they have too! crossing the roads is quite an experience

8/10 Good

TERRY, DERBY UNITED KINGDOM

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

VALUE FOR MONEY IN SOFIA

HOTEL VERY CLEAN AND STAFF FIRST CLASS FAIR WALK TO CITY CENTER BUT STAFF HAPPY TO CALL A TAXI FOR YOU NEIGHBOURHOOD A BIT DODGY BUT STAY HERE AGAIN FOR SHORT BREAK

8/10 Good

Bart, Denver

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

Not a bad place, but . . .

I might stay again, due to the location and price, but the amenities listed are not even close to accurate.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Sofia on the cheap but well-appointed

Not a bad little hotel in a suburb south of the center. Not the most exciting or convenient location -- it's in a residential neighborhood about 10 minutes from the center by taxi, but if you want cheap, clean, quiet and a hearty Bulgarian breakfast in the morning, this is the spot. Staff was nice too, helped us avoid the usual taxi problems common to this part of the world. Food in the in-house restaurant was delicious and the woman who served us was delightful. Rooms were large by European standards, new-looking, very clean and comfortable.

8/10 Good

Gary, London

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

A nice hotel, quiet location

This is a very nice base for a stay in Sofia, the centre of the city is easily reached by tram (a short walk away) or by taxi (about GBP 3 from centre). The staff were helpful and friendly and I would definately stay again if I travel back to Sofia in the future.