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Hotel Rila Sofia

Property class: 3.5

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A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative lamps. A bookshelf filled with books and decorative items is in the background.
A modern interior with a curved leather chair, a small round table, and a wall with abstract red and yellow text.
A hotel entrance with a modern glass facade, two potted topiary trees, and a metal barrier with a rope.
A dining area with a long table, six chairs, and a patterned rug.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a neon sign.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Explore the area

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Tsar Kaloyan str.,6, Sofia, SOF, 1000
  • Place, Ivan Vazov National Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sofia Central Mineral Baths
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sofia (SOF)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Twin Room (Not renovated)

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, bedside lamps, a large window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Economy Twin Room (Not renovated)

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Renovated Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a neon sign, and artwork on the wall.

Renovated Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Renovated Superior Queen Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Triple Room (not renovated)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

About the area

Sofia

Hotel Rila Sofia puts you in the heart of Sofia, within steps of City Garden and Yellow Pavement. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Sofia City Center hotel include Sofia City Art Gallery and Sofia Court House.

What's nearby

  • Saint Nedelya Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Church of St. George - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Serdika Station - 5 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 14 min drive
  • Sofia (SOF) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Breakfast Room, Sofia Balkan Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burrata Italiana Center - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Art Club Museum - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rila Sofia

Hotel Rila Sofia offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Hotel Rila Sofia also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and limo service.

This 3.5-star Sofia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1968
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Rila Sofia offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sofia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 10.20 for adults and EUR 10.20 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • Destination fee: EUR1.40 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10.20 for adults and from EUR 10.20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • 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)

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Rila Sofia
Rila Hotel
Rila Sofia
Hotel Rila
Hotel Rila Sofia Hotel
Hotel Rila Sofia Sofia
Hotel Rila Sofia Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Rila Sofia?

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

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

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rila Sofia on 27 Oct 2026 start from NZ$119, 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.

Does Hotel Rila Sofia serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Rila Sofia?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Rila Sofia?

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

Hotel Rila Sofia Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 103 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall fantastic, great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful restaurant next door and nice accommodations and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location. Walking distance to all the major sights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

A great base for a trip to Sofia

The location is great and the staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was great, the lobby area was great. The room had not been updated. The bathroom was not up to date, bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good friendly welcome, nice sized clean and well presented bedroom and bathroom. Bar and restaurant just outside the front door. Easy walks to all the sights and transport connections.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Great location! Cool style!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing! The personnel were really attentive and helped us booking a cab in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommendable

Very nice room with nice decor. Very friendly staff and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Sleeps well

Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in walking distance to many Sofia attractions: cathedrals, palace/museum, art galleries, archaeological museum, etc. plus metro and bus/tram lines. We really enjoyed the adjoining Italian restaurant.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The conditions were not even close to the pictures. The bathroom was in terrible conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful room

Thank you it was lovely and beautiful rook 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very outdated Lobby is upgraded but all else is from back in the communist era Great location though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t see the rooms shown on the hotels photo library. The rooms we stayed in (3 guests) were old, decrepit and not reflective of what we thought we were paying for. The bathrooms were horrendous, the curtains were a game of perfect lining up to stop the sun coming in and their were splats of blood on the walls in multiple rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location perfect, but little dirty the room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional staff, it is clear they really value their customers
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too noisy from outside bar/club. Room facilities were very dated. Bathroom had expandable shower rail that fell down every time you used it. Shower was in a slippery bath tub. Breakfast was bland, beige and not satisfying. Think they blew the budget on downstairs lobby to get punters in and ran out of money to update bedrooms. Awful cabbage smell in bathroom too..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, near the major monuments, restaurants and parks. The check in was stressful, with the reception insisting that I had cancelled the rooms (I had cancelled one day out of three). It took us some time to correct the misunderstanding. Otherwise, the hotel is clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is, honestly, past its prime. However, given the exceptionally low price, one knows that going in. Given that, it was clean and comfortable and walkable to all of the major attractions in Sofia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent location. Wonderful shower. Good spread at breakfast. Helpful staff. On the downside, while we were on the upgraded 8th floor, some of the building is still in need of updating. Breakfast area is tired. 'Hot' food on one day was cold. Decor on our floor not my taste. Too dark. But that's a personal thing. Room was big and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024