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Hotel Lion Sofia

3.0 star property
Hotel in Sofia with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Front of property – evening/night
Desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Restaurant
Reception
Front of property – evening/night
In Sofia City Center, Hotel Lion Sofia offers a vibrant atmosphere with a coffee shop, car rentals on site and dry cleaning/laundry services. Unwind in the bar or treat yourself to spa services like sports massage while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Blvd. Maria Luiza 60, Sofia, 1202

What's nearby

  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vitoshka Boulevard - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Lavov Most Station - 2 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Sofia (SOF) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1920 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪com.bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Delta Blues Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Хаджидрагановите къщи (Hadjidraganov's Houses) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Шаурма Алгафари (Shaurma Algafari) - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Lion Sofia

Hotel located in Sofia City Center
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site at Hotel Lion Sofia. Treat yourself to a sports massage or other spa services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and ATM/banking services
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Lion Sofia offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • In-room massages and sound-insulated walls
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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23 Nov - 24 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BGN 18 for adults and BGN 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for BGN 30.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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: BGN 2.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately BGN 18 for adults and from BGN 18 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: BGN 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: BGN 30.0 per night

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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Lion
Hotel Lion Sofia
Lion Hotel Sofia
Lion Sofia
Lion Sofia Hotel
Sofia Hotel Lion
Sofia Lion
Sofia Lion Hotel
Hotel Lion Sofia Hotel
Hotel Lion Sofia Sofia
Hotel Lion Sofia Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Lion Sofia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A cleaning fee of BGN 20 also applies.

What time is check-in at Hotel Lion Sofia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Lion Sofia?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Lion Sofia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of BGN 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Lion Sofia located?

Located in Sofia City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Banya Basha Mosque, Yellow Pavement and Sofia Central Mineral Baths. Regional History Museum Of Sofia and Central Sofia Market Hall are also within 10 minutes. Lavov Most Station is only a 2-minute walk and Central Bus Station - Sofia is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Lion Sofia Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 434 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ramon Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price and very convenient in city center and vey walkable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked this hotel. All the staff were very polite. I would go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, very friendly and funny staff, I give the neighborhood five stars for sheer entertainment. One day, two men ran out of a store in their underwear cursing at each other. Definitely recommend 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syed Asad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to stay in Sofia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

guo ming

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to center of the city and nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

UMIT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great location and highly recommend! Clean and comfortable. Nice staff The only concern may be the noise from the Tramways starting early in the morning, however you get used to it after a while I am completely Satisfied
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great hotel in Sofia

Huge room and bathroom for a bargain price in a great location. Slept extremely well too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I found the property quite basic but safe and comfortable for a night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Much older than in photos, lacks amenities, bathroom too small not enough space to hang towels
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, 15 minute walk to the shopping district. Trams and buses in front of the hotel. The shower could use some small upgrades but all in all a very nice and hospitable, friendly helpful staff. I would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nazig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our one night stay was fine. Area is a bit sketchy but a quick walk to Vitoshka and NDK. Staff was friendly. Recommend for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We selected hotel Lion for a city break (4 night stay). The hotel is good value, its clean and secure . The location offers good access to the old town if you liked walking, if not it has a tram stops close by that will allow access to more places in and around the city, we used them and have to say they are great value. The hotel is also walking distance to the main railway and bus station which allows good access to other towns – we did a day trip to Plovdiv, going out on the bus and returning the next day by train.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sellathurai

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

Centraly located next-door to metro tram

Very convenient centre of Sofia. Clean hotel with all the facilities. Daily house keeping. Bath tap and shower facilities mini fridge kettle You can't more than this for the price All the transport network doorstep
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean , but it was very cold . The AC wasn't working.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very comfortable and the staff very helpful. The only thing we didn't like is that the heater didn't work in our hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mawulolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le cadre
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien situado. Personal amable . limpieza. Hotel renovado. Buen desayuno ( no es de buffet). Se puede ir andando a los sitios más importantes de Sofia.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiko

ホテルのすぐそばにスーパーがあり、とても便利でした。スタッフの方もとても親切で快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It worth its price. The breakfast was perfect. Even every thing is same I would prefer it because of the English breakfast they serve.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Lovely place

It, was great, quiet rooms, great staff and food lovely with perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room with good air conditioning. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great cafe downstairs. Metro stop at the front door (one stop from Serdika area).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s OK
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint centralt hotel

Et fint centralt hotel, rent og pænt. Værten på hotellet var en mand af få ord, og køleskabet fungerede ikke, ellers var alt andet i orden og godt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staselig, gammel bygning med en svært sentral beliggenhet rett ved buss, trikk og t-bane, og togstasjon noen minutter unna med trikk. Rommet jeg fikk var i loftsetasjen, så utsikten var begrenset av at det kun var takvinduer. Det var litt sjarmerende knirking i gulvet her og der, men både rommet og bygget var jevnt over svært godt vedlikeholdt og oppgradert. Opplevde ingen plagsom støy fra hverken andre gjester eller trafikken utenfor, og en stillegående air condition sørget for prima søvn. Veldig bra frokost fra kafeen vegg-i-vegg, og renholderne gjorde en strålende jobb. Drar gjerne tilbake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025