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Hotel California

3.0 star property
Sofia hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Reception
Lobby lounge
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Minibar

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Living room

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2)

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Biglastr. 30, Sofia, 1407

What's nearby

  • National Palace of Culture - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Vitosha Blvd - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Vasil Levski Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 21 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Deli Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪РицарЯ Pizza & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rainbow Plaza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Met Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Летящият Холандец/Vliegende Hollander - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel California is a great choice for a stay in Sofia. Guests can visit the health club for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Teacher Ivans House, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a sauna, and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

Bulgarian, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 26 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

More

  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Teacher Ivans House - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 0.80 per person, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

California Sofia
Hotel California Sofia
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Sofia
Hotel California Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel California offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel California does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel California?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel California?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel California.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel California?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel California and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking. Enjoy amenities like a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel California?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Teacher Ivans House.
Does Hotel California have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.
What's the area around Hotel California like?
Hotel California is a short 10-minute walk from Tokuda Hospital and 8 minutes' walk from Borisova Gradina Park.

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

OK for one night stay
OK for one night stay. Staff was polite and helpful. Bed was comfortable. Very outdated room in need of total renovation. Hairs all over the bed and towels.
Katya, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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Zhan, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Traytcho, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Violeta, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet area near underground station and wonderful hotel.
Janne, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Quirky, but not a bad choice
Somewhat old fashioned, but the room had plenty of charm. Close to James Bourchier metro station, not much more than 5 minutes walk. Next to the hotel is a small supermarket, useful for supplies and snacks etc (hotel restaurant is only open at breakfast time). The room had many lights, with a total of 16 switches and 2 dimmers to control them all... There was a jacuzzi-style bath, rather ancient, in need of refurbishment and incredibly complicated to operate.
NickR, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A good short stay
We had a late check-in at 3am in the morning. The person at reception was helpful speeding things up so that we can go straight to our rooms to rest. We booked two triple beds rooms. We had a good short stay at this hotel.
nor, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great Value - Good Location - Thoughtful Service
First off, this is a smoking hotel where guests can smoke in their rooms. If the smell of cigarette smoke really bothers you, this hotel might not be your best choice. Otherwise, we had a spacious room with a small sitting area and 2 big windows - that opened! - looking onto the back courtyard. The room was quiet, the bed comfortable, and the air conditioning was excellent, keeping us cool even during 30°+ days. The wifi was great, too: fast and reliable. Service was lovely. We asked to look at 3 different rooms and the front desk clerk was amenable. One evening, we asked to sit in the pretty seating in the courtyard, and the front desk gentleman intuited that we wanted to have our evening meal there - we had a bag of take-away groceries from the 24-hour supermarket next door - so offered us plates, cutlery, and even glasses for our beers! The room itself might not be the cleanest - walls need a good wiping as do lightswitches and such - but bed linens and the bath were spotless. The location of the hotel is excellent: a 7 minute walk from Bourchier Metro, a cheerful outdoor beer garden at the top of the street as you exit the Metro, and the hotel itself is next to a well-stocked 24-hour supermarket. This hotel is excellent value for money. I'd return.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Tired Hotel
Hotel is a bit tired and my jacuzzi bath was in a poor state. Not much in area but it was only a quick stop over for me.
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6/10 Good

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8/10 Very Good

The bathtub was French style and it was impossible not to spill water given that there were no curtains and the tub was only 3 feet tall.
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6/10 Good

When I knew the price I was not expecting the stars but still I did get disappointed as the rooms did smell and everything was really old. Even though they did clean the rooms still you get the filling of dirt inside those rooms. I would suggest it just as the last resource given the affordable price and the possibility for a 24-hour check-in.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel in the town centre
Nice experience, only stayed for a night. The staff are very helpful
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel. Staff was incredible. The included breakfast was one of the best on our trip, and the lady that ran the breakfast room and the lovely patio restaurant was wonderful. Also, we wanted to arrange a trip to the mountains and the staff arranged a driver for us. Convenient to public transportation for city sightseeing.
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8/10 Very Good

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6/10 Good

Ok hotel
Decadent. Looks like it is in slow decline, but the location was good, so I stayed 2 nights. Large room. Internet worked.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

good value for money
rooms very clean and comfortable beds ,reception very help full, the only dissapointment was in the breakfast as had to pay for the water . location good just 5 min walk to the nearest metro or tram no10 which takes you direct to the center .
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great rooms but no garden.
The room was very nice and the staff in general were very friendly. Although a garden or open space would have made a considerable difference to the experience - especially during the summer when it would be nice to have a place to relax outdoors. The hotel itself is spacious and well established but it's based on a narrow road in a rather built up closed in area. The rooms were very clean and were very well maintained, the air conditioning however was somewhat noisy and ineffective, furthermore the fridge for the minibar is very small so keeping personal chilled goods is almost impossible.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Budget hotel- decor in the bedrooms is outdated but very clean and the bed was very comfortable. only complaint we had was the heat in the bedroom. we turned off the thermostate but still the room was very warm. Breakfast is typical Bulgarian and not to our european taste but otherwise a clean and comfortable budget hotel and you get what you pay for. would stay here again.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good hotel in residential area
The hotel is situated in a reasonably quiet residential area. The taxi from the airport cost about £6, but make sure you use 'OK' taxi service, desk in arrivals lounge, The reception girl was very pleasant, other staff more aloof. The hotel is very clean and bedrooms a good size, certainly larger than most hotels I have stayed in. There are no tea/coffee making facilities in the room and during our stay there were no English channels on the TV. The jacuzzi in our room did not work and the bath leaked onto the floor. The Jacuzzi controls were obviously damaged and had been for some time, however this was not pointed out to us when booking in. We were then upgraded to another room, same size but jacuzzi did work. However again some of the controls were obviously damaged. I think it is fair to say that the jacuzzi etc had seen better days. The breakfast was just about adequate. We stayed for four nights and there was little variation. There is a very good supermarket and shopping complex about 20 minutes walk away. The city centre is a good 30 minutes walk downhill. However if walking isnt your thing then the 'OK' taxi's are very cheap. Beware some taxi companys have a logo very similar to OK but they will rip you off. The safest way is to get the reception to get a taxi for you. If you do go out walking be careful of the very uneven, broken pavements and be aware cars will not stop for you unless they have too! crossing the roads is quite an experience
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

VALUE FOR MONEY IN SOFIA
HOTEL VERY CLEAN AND STAFF FIRST CLASS FAIR WALK TO CITY CENTER BUT STAFF HAPPY TO CALL A TAXI FOR YOU NEIGHBOURHOOD A BIT DODGY BUT STAY HERE AGAIN FOR SHORT BREAK
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8/10 Very Good

Not a bad place, but . . .
I might stay again, due to the location and price, but the amenities listed are not even close to accurate.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sofia on the cheap but well-appointed
Not a bad little hotel in a suburb south of the center. Not the most exciting or convenient location -- it's in a residential neighborhood about 10 minutes from the center by taxi, but if you want cheap, clean, quiet and a hearty Bulgarian breakfast in the morning, this is the spot. Staff was nice too, helped us avoid the usual taxi problems common to this part of the world. Food in the in-house restaurant was delicious and the woman who served us was delightful. Rooms were large by European standards, new-looking, very clean and comfortable.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A nice hotel, quiet location
This is a very nice base for a stay in Sofia, the centre of the city is easily reached by tram (a short walk away) or by taxi (about GBP 3 from centre). The staff were helpful and friendly and I would definately stay again if I travel back to Sofia in the future.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel to stay in Sofia
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