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      Sofia Balkan Palace

      $$$$||View on mapSofia, Bulgaria5,Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000|
      8.6
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      Sofia Balkan Palace Exterior photo The photo shows a wide shot of a city street with two prominent buildings. The building on the left is a smaller, older structure with a reddish-brown tiled roof and ornate, arched windows. It has a slightly weathered appearance. To the right, a larg
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      Sofia Balkan Palace Interior photo The photo shows a luxurious and spacious hotel lobby. The overall color palette is warm and sophisticated, with beige marble flooring, light beige walls adorned with decorative molding, and accents of rich blue and gold. In the center of the lobby
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      Sofia Balkan Palace Interior photo The photo shows a stylish and cozy seating area, likely in a hotel or upscale lounge. The focal point is a round, dark blue velvet table surrounded by four deep blue velvet armchairs. The chairs are arranged in a semi-circle, inviting conversation.
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      Sofia Balkan Palace
      5,Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000·View on map
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      Overall Score
      Great
      8.6Great
      Location9.8
      Free WiFi9.0
      Staff8.8
      Comfort8.7
      Cleanliness8.6
      Who stays here
      Couples36%
      Families30%
      Solo20%
      Groups13%

      Overview

      Overall Score
      Great
      8.6Great
      Location9.8
      Free WiFi9.0
      Staff8.8
      Comfort8.7
      Cleanliness8.6
      Who stays here
      Couples36%
      Families30%
      Solo20%
      Groups13%

      5-star hotel in Sofia's city center, housed in the iconic President's Palace complex

      Rooms and In-Room Technology

      Sofia Balkan Palace offers 241 rooms with innovative in-room technology and amenities. The Deluxe Suite provides balcony views of Sveta Nedelya Square. The hotel has valuable upgrade policies for returning guests.

      Dining and Lobby Bar

      Bar Basilica, a winter garden-style lobby bar, serves signature cocktails. Restaurant Labels offers Bulgarian and international cuisine and is award-winning. The hotel also provides breakfast in the room and room service.

      Health Club and Spa Services

      The on-site health club includes a fitness center with recreational options. Spa services include massages available at the hotel. Balkan Palace Sofia also offers bicycle rental and temporary art galleries.

      Business and Event Facilities

      The hotel has a 24-hour business centre with fax and photocopying services. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for conferences and gala events. Concierge service and currency exchange assist business travelers.

      Location and Nearby Attractions

      Sofia Balkan is situated next to Serdika Underground Station, providing direct metro access to Sofia Airport. The National Palace of Culture and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral are within walking distance. Vitosha Mountain, suitable for day trips, is 6 miles from the hotel.

      • Location: Next to Serdika Metro, walking distance to National Palace of Culture
      • Rooms: 241 rooms with innovative technology and upgrade policies
      • Dining: Bar Basilica lobby bar and award-winning Restaurant Labels
      • Wellness: Health club with fitness center and spa massages
      • Business: 24-hour business centre and meeting/banquet facilities
      • Pet-Friendly: Pets allowed with nearby parks available
      Good to know
      Check-in/Check-out
      from 15:00-23:59
      until 12:00
      Amenities
      Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
      Other information
      Breakfast
      The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 23.0 per person. 
      Pets
      Pets are allowed on request.
      Languages
      English, Greek, Russian, Bulgarian
      Building
      Year renovated:2006
      Number of floors:6
      Number of rooms:256
      Former name
      Sheraton Sofia Balkan
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      Rooms and availability

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      One-Bedroom Junior Suite
      • Max:
        3 persons
      • Bed options:
        1 King Size Bed
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      Junior Suite
      • Max:
        3 persons
      • Bed options:
        1 King Size Bed
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      Deluxe Suite
      • Max:
        3 persons
      • Bed options:
        1 Queen Size Bed
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      Facilities

      Main facilities

      Free Wi-Fi

      Free Wi-Fi in rooms

      Parking

      On-site parking lot

      Baggage storage
      24-hour services

      24-hour reception

      24-hour security

      Food/ Drinks

      Bar/ Lounge area

      Restaurant

      Shuttle

      Paid airport shuttle

      Fitness/ Gym

      Fitness center

      Laundry

      Sports & Fitness

      • Fitness center

      Services

      • Paid airport shuttle
      • Room service
      • Car rental
      • Laundry
      • Dry cleaning

      Dining

      • In-room breakfast
      • Restaurant
      • Bar/ Lounge area

      Business

      • Business center
      • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
      • Fax/Photocopying

      Children

      • Cribs

      Room view

      • City view

      Room features

      • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
      • Air conditioning
      • Mini-bar
      • Soundproofed rooms
      • Tea and coffee facilities
      • Ironing facilities

      Bathroom

      • Free toiletries

      Self-catering

      • Electric kettle

      Media

      • Flat-screen TV
      • Direct dial telephone
      • AM/FM alarm clock
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      Essential information about Sofia Balkan Palace

      💵 Lowest room price 132 US$
      📏 Distance to center 100 yd
      ✈️ Distance to airport 7.1 mi
      🧳 Nearest airport Sofia, SOF

      Location

      5,Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000
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      5,Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000
      • City landmarks
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      Church
      Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski
      200 yd
      Monuments and Landmarks
      Soviet Army Monument
      100 yd
      Events
      National Palace of Culture
      1.0 mi
      Bridges
      Eagle Bridge
      1.0 mi
      Landmark
      Russian Church St Nicholas
      100 yd
      Landmark
      National Opera and Ballet of Bulgaria
      100 yd
      Landmark
      Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski
      200 yd
      Museums
      National Museum of Natural History
      100 yd
      Stadiums
      Vasil Levski National Stadium
      1.0 mi
      Parks
      Borisova gradina
      1.6 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks
      Monument to the Tsar Liberator
      200 yd
      Mall
      Mall of Sofia
      200 yd
      Events
      Central Military Club
      100 yd
      Church
      Saint Sofia Church
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      Garden
      Crystal Park
      200 yd
      Broadway Theatre
      "Ivan Vazov" National Theater
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      Museums
      Regional History Museum
      100 yd
      Market
      Sofia's Central Market Hall
      100 yd
      Parks
      City Garden
      100 yd
      Museums
      National Institute of Archaeology with Museum
      100 yd
      bul. "Vitosha" 2
      Sofia Court of Justice
      100 yd
      Gallery
      National Art Gallery
      100 yd
      Church
      Church of St Petka of the Saddlers
      100 yd
      pl Sveta Nedelya
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      100 yd
      Parks
      Doctor's Garden
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      Church
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      Mosque
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      Monument to the Unknown Warrior
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      Square
      Statue of Slaveikovs
      100 yd
      Church
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      Restaurant
      Basilica All Day Bar
      100 yd
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