Sofia hotels
Central Hotel Sofia
A 4-star Central Hotel Sofia at 52 Hristo Botev Blvd. — no POI rows with a 8.6 headline from 6,804 reviews and issues with room maintenance named in the cons.
- 4-star (official classification)
- Central Sofia
- Independent — no chain recorded
- Nearest airport SOF
Written by the TravelShifu editorial team · last checked · hotel method
Desk assessmentWe have not stayed here. This verdict is built from the property’s own records and third-party guest reviews, read in full — including the complaints.
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The verdict
Book Central Hotel Sofia if a 8.6 headline from 6,804 fits your tolerance — accept issues with room maintenance, limited gym equipment as named trade-offs.
This seed has no POI distance rows for Central Hotel Sofia, so we do not invent landmark kilometre claims. Location still scores 9.24 out of 10 in guest analysis.
The supplier rating is 8.6 out of 10 from 6,804 reviews, captured 12 December 2025. Cleanliness 7.73. Service 9.2. Pros name clean and spacious rooms, great location, friendly staff. Cons name issues with room maintenance, limited gym equipment, high parking fees.
Filtered amenity facts include Fitness facilities, Fitness center, Restaurant, Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety, Parking, Parking garage — we only cite what the seed lists.
Chain: none recorded. Check-in from 03:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM.
Best for
- Travellers who want a 4-star with a 8.6 headline from 6,804 reviews
- Anyone comparing dated cleanliness and location category scores before booking
- Readers who will read named cons as carefully as the pros
Not for
- Anyone who needs verified landmark pins — none in this seed
- Guests who will not accept named cons such as issues with room maintenance
- Anyone treating star class alone as a cleanliness guarantee
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 8.6/10 from 6,804 reviews — as of
This is an aggregate of published guest reviews from other booking sites, not a TravelShifu rating. We do not average it with anything, and we never restate it as structured data — Google’s review-snippet guidance says not to aggregate ratings from other websites, and every score we hold is somebody else’s.
What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Central Hotel Sofia
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 12 December 2025. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Central Hotel Sofia, captured on 2025-12-12. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience8.8 / 10Excellent
Most guests reported a positive experience despite some issues.
- Location9.2 / 10Excellent
Consistently noted as excellent with proximity to city center and metro access.
- Cleanliness7.7 / 10Good
Several reviews mentioned issues with room maintenance, including dirt and not well-kept areas.
- Service9.2 / 10Excellent
Much praise for friendly and helpful staff, though some wished for better engagement.
- Room Quality8.2 / 10Good
Rooms generally praised for space and comfort, but concerns were raised about furnishings and noise.
- Amenities8.7 / 10Excellent
Good variety of amenities, though some reviews pointed out specific equipment issues.
- Value for Money8.7 / 10Excellent
Mixed reviews on pricing versus quality, but overall seen as reasonable for the location.
- Food and Beverage8.2 / 10Good
Breakfast received praise for variety, but some items were noted as average.
Praised consistently
- Clean and spacious rooms
- Great location
- Friendly staff
- Good breakfast options
Complained about consistently
- Issues with room maintenance
- Limited gym equipment
- High parking fees
Central Hotel Sofia in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Luxurious Accommodation in the Heart of Sofia
Underground Valet Parking and Relax Center: Central Hotel Sofia offers the convenience of underground valet parking and a luxurious relax center equipped with a hot tub, sauna, steam bath, and relax zone for ultimate rejuvenation.
On-Site Restaurant and Free WiFi: Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel.
Convenient Location and Shuttle Services: With key attractions like the Council of Ministers Building and Serdika underground station within walking distance, along with the option of shuttle services, exploring the city is a breeze.
Book your stay at Central Hotel Sofia for a truly unforgettable experience!
Facilities
66 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Airport shuttle
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Sauna
- Dry cleaning
- Massage services
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Parking garage
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilet with grab rails
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Shuttle service
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Key card access
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
52 Hristo Botev Blvd.Sofia 1000
Bulgaria
+359 89 459 0004
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out by
- 11:00 AM
Nearest points of interest
Our supplier lists no landmark distances for this property — not zero landmarks nearby, simply no measured distances on file. Rather than estimate them from the coordinates, we leave it blank: the address above and the map are the reliable guide, and our Sofia area notes cover what is worth walking to.
Where to stay in Sofia — all 4 properties and the areas they sit in · Read the full Sofia guide
Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
Central Hotel Sofia vs easyHotel Sofia
Two Sofia hotels from the same ingest sample — 4-star Central Hotel Sofia against 1-star easyHotel Sofia — compared on dated guest scores, not inventing rates or walks.
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Sofia Balkan Palace
5-star · Central Sofia
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easyHotel Sofia
1-star · Central Sofia
A 1-star easyHotel Sofia at 108 Aldomirovska Street — no POI rows with a 7.2 headline from 5,483 reviews and cleanliness named in the cons.
Central Hotel Sofia — common questions
- How does Central Hotel Sofia score with guests?
- Our hotel data provider returns 8.6 out of 10 from 6,804 reviews as of 12 December 2025. Location 9.24/10. Cleanliness 7.73/10. We have not stayed — this is a desk assessment from our hotel data provider’s dated guest analysis on the page.
- How close is Central Hotel Sofia to the main sights?
- We cannot quote kilometre figures — this hotel has no POI rows in the ingest. Location scores 9.24 out of 10 from 6,804 reviews as of 12 December 2025. Plan walks on a map before you book around a tight itinerary.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Central Hotel Sofia?
- Check-in is from 03:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.
- Which airport is nearest to Central Hotel Sofia?
- The supplier records SOF as the served airport for this property. That is the airport code our hotel data provider associates with the hotel, not a measured distance — check the route for your own arrival time before you rely on it.