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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...

N
Natalie
From
Poland
Lovely place. I had a room with my own bathroom. The apartment design is awesome. Comfortable bed, beautiful bathroom, very big living room and kitchen. Extremely clean. 2 coffee machines and free tea and coffee. Small balcony. Very nice smell everywhere. Drinking water in the room, but in this area the water is drinkable In general. Central location - few steps from pedestrian street. when you get there you feel safe and at home. Absolutely loved it. Will be back when I’m in Bulgaria.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,676 reviews
Price from
US$59.70
1 night, 2 adults

10 Coins Hostel & tours

Sofia

Located in Sofia and with Sofia Central Railway Station reachable within 2.8 km, 10 Coins Hostel & tours provides express check-in and check-out, rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property...

O
One Backpack
From
Japan
First of all I have to mention that stuff working at hostel was generous and attentive. I booked for one night but soon I decided to extend my stay because room was clean, kitchen was clean and nice, bathroom was also clean and spacious. Additionally, each bed has curtains to keep private and a room I stayed had a AC(this was amazing in hot Sofia) . One last thing. I was taking a night train and needed a place to wait. Usually check-out is strict however, I was allowed to use everything such as fridge, WiFi, sofa, table here. So helpful. I definitely recommend you to choose this hostel when you go to Sofia.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews
Price from
US$56.72
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.

R
Robert
From
Austria
Great hostel with very nice and unique patron Nina. Very clean and good managed which i appreciate. Cosy rooms, great location and kitchen very clean. Also very clean toilets and showers. Nina cleans many times with her staff. I liked it so much that i booked another 9 nights here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews
Price from
US$39.68
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...

L
Leah
From
Ireland
location and friendly staff. had everything we needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
Price from
US$62.69
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.

S
Saul
From
Bulgaria
I got the place recommended from a friend and I was pleasantly surprised. The location is top, the staff is friendly and the place is clean. One of the best guest houses in Sofia!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
Price from
US$68.66
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...

Γ
Γιωργος Μπελλης
From
Greece
The personnel was great! Friendly and really helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,325 reviews
Price from
US$27.94
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.

H
Hristo
From
Bulgaria
An excellent stay at a top location in Sofia. Staff was really polite. Definitely recommend it! 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Price from
US$39.23
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 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 794 reviews
Price from
US$44.24
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Elena

Sofia

Situated in Sofia, 3.6 km from Boyana Church, Hostel Elena features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

E
Enes
From
Greece
The staff was so helpful. They did their best to get us as comfortable as they can.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 819 reviews
Price from
US$42.99
1 night, 2 adults

Key Hostel Vitosha

Centrum, Sofia

Conveniently located in the Centrum district of Sofia, Key Hostel Vitosha is set less than 1 km from NDK, a 10-minute walk from Archaeological Museum and less than 1 km from Presidency.

K
Kostadinova
From
Bulgaria
A wonderful place to stay in the center of Sofia.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$60.72
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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Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Sofia and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews

    Situated 1.4 km from the Central Railway Station in Sofia, Elegance on a Budget offers affordable accommodations in the heart of the city.

    From US$31.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 71 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$44.78 per night
  • Key Hostel Vitosha

    Sofia
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Centrum district of Sofia, Key Hostel Vitosha is set less than 1 km from NDK, a 10-minute walk from Archaeological Museum and less than 1 km from Presidency.

    From US$60.72 per night
  • Hostel Alex 1

    Sofia
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.6
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 83 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$41.79 per night
  • Hostel Elena

    Sofia
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 819 reviews

    Situated in Sofia, 3.6 km from Boyana Church, Hostel Elena features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

    From US$42.99 per night
  • Tabasko

    Sofia
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 41 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 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,122 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 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,122 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$35.82
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,931 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$43.11
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 794 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 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,122 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 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,122 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