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Hotel Rila Sofia

Hotel Rila Sofia
Hotel Rila Sofia – Sofia, NY
Hotel Rila Sofia – Sofia, NY
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Hotel Rila Sofia

Located in the heart of Sofia, just 164 feet from Sofia’s main shopping street and within a short walk of Sedrika Metro Station, Vitosha, Rila Hotel has a bar, a modern restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. It offers spacious rooms, most with views over the city and Vitosha Mountain. Free WiFi access is offered throughout. All rooms at Rila Hotel Sofia are equipped with air conditioning, mini bar and a kettle. They all include an private bathroom with shower, while some open out to a balcony or terrace. Some units have a separate living room and bedroom. Guests can taste modern cuisine at the KOTO restaurant, while classic cocktails can be enjoyed at the Diip Bar. The famous PM Club with DJ music, cocktails and lively atmosphere is located inside the hotel. The National Theater Ivan Vazov and the Serdika Metro Station are both a 7-minute walk away. The Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral and the National Palace of Culture can both be reached on foot in 20 minutes.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.0 / 5
Great 980 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great stuff Would come again but to a renobated part Unrenovated rooms are reeeeally old

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Everything

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location!!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Superb location. Good breakfast.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The location is perfect. We have chosen this hotel because it still preserves the "communist era" architectural features. Our room (and the entire floor) was recently redone, but to our taste the modifications were not quite successful; other "old" floors are much more interesting, with wooden panelings and ceilings and many "tasty" features. Decent bathroom, comfy beds, facilities for making tea and coffee, with good quality coffee machine. Staff not over-friendly, but efficient and respectful. They arranged to keep our luggage after check-out. In the lobby some nice features, like a "designer" library / meeting room. The recently laid wallpaper chips off. The mini-fridge did not work (the light was on, so this is not the case of broken electrical cord or the like). The renovated corridors are gloomy and, frankly, a little frightening. The breakfast was - sorry to say - quite awful (good points: decent coffee, milk with white flakes). This is Bulgaria, with wonderful fruit, ripe tomatoes, etc. - none of this was offered (just a small bowl of "dead" tomatoes and cucumbers tasting like water).

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Dirty toilet and bedbugs

  • Engine customer May 2026

    the room is small and there are no many services for a 4 stars hotels

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Person Bath and clean

  • Engine customer May 2026

    there are no many facilities in the hotel

  • Engine customer May 2026

    We had the renovated penthouse apartment. The hotel overall had a very unique vibe and atmosphere. Entire room was clean and comfortable. Very friendly staff too. Would definitely stay here again. A great location in the heart of Sofia

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great price value for the location, comfort and cleaness. Silvia from the reception did her best to resolve an issue we had in the room in quick and profissional way.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    It is well located if you are interested in spending time around the center of Sofia Some noise in the hallways during the day

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Amazing hotel super close to the sights and main touristy street in Sofia. All the staff were amazing, super polite and helpful. We'd definitely stay here again.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Everything

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    The person working on the reception. Grrat job!

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    The fridge in the room didnt worked

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    The location was great. It was minutes away walking distance from everything. During the day the area is extremely loud but since I was out and about it didn't matter. It gets quiet at night. The room I got was horrible, I've been to better hostels. Apparently they went through some renovations but the room they gave me since to not have been touched since WW1. The room was horrible, the bathroom even worse. There was no hot water in the sink, there's an outlet in the bathroom but it l the power goes nowhere. The toilet seat was loose, the base of the sink is completely separated from the sink. The place is dirty. The bed sheets are so old and rough that I had to sleep with long pants and a long sleeve shirt so I wouldn't feel like it was sanding me down. They were so rough. The bed was really hard also.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Location, renovated rooms, helpful staff, great value for money. Nothing really.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    The hotel rooms and hygiene is not so good.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Great location and overall services. The rooms are exactly what you need for a short city stay. Definitely recommend!

Frequently asked questions about Hotel Rila Sofia

Does Hotel Rila Sofia have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Hotel Rila Sofia offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Hotel Rila Sofia offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at Hotel Rila Sofia. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does Hotel Rila Sofia have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Hotel Rila Sofia offers meeting spaces, a conference center, and dedicated conference rooms, making it well-suited for corporate events, team offsites, and group meetings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Hotel Rila Sofia have a fitness center?
Hotel Rila Sofia does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Hotel Rila Sofia located, and how walkable is the area?
Hotel Rila Sofia is located at Tsar Kaloyan str.,6, Sofia, NY 1000. With a Walk Score of 97, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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