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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 hotel entrance with a modern glass facade, two potted topiary trees, and a metal barrier with a rope.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a neon sign.
A modern interior with a curved leather chair, a small round table, and a wall with abstract red and yellow text.
A dining area with a long table, six chairs, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$75
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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)

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Renovated Superior Queen Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Triple Room (not renovated)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About this property

Hotel Rila Sofia

3.5-star hotel in Sofia City Center
Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, limo/town car service, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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 showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Hotel Rila Sofia features multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This Sofia hotel also offers laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and limo service.

Hotel Rila Sofia is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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
  • Individually decorated
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.02 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: EUR 1.40 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10.20 for adults and 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stuff was very helpful and pleasant. Great location and very convenient. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location perfect, but little dirty the room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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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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
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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: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024