Hotel Lion Sofia

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Hotel Lion Sofia
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Overview

15 km from Sofia airport, the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia boasts shuttle service and car rentals for its guests. The historic hotel lies in the Centrum district of Sofia, within 15 minutes' walk of such cultural sights as National Opera and Ballet of Bulgaria.

Location

The smoke-free accommodation is located in the heart of Sofia, within 5 minutes' drive of Amphitheatre of Serdica and only a short drive from National Art Gallery. Standing within 700 metres of Church of St Petka of the Saddlers, the Lion Sofia is about a 5-minute ride from Vitosha boulevard. The nearby entertainment attractions of Sofia include the monumental early-1900s "Ivan Vazov" National Theater, which is 17 minutes' walk away.

Lavov Most underground station, situated just a short stroll from Hotel Lion Sofia, provides a quick connection to all areas of Sofia.

Rooms

Some of the spacious rooms of this Sofia property face the city, and comprise a balcony and a sitting area. They have a spacious interior. Offering such amenities as a shower cap and towels, the bathrooms also include a tub, a separate toilet, and a shower.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy breakfast in the restaurant with local products and fresh coffee every morning. This Sofia hotel is a minute's walk from Bistro 16 restaurant with its international dishes.

Licence number: СФ-ВАП-73Ю-В1

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 5 per person per day.  The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 4 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
Russian, Bulgarian
Building
Year renovated:2009
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:17
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Rooms and availability

Guest Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Aerobics

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Tennis court
  • Bowling
  • Archery
  • Aerobics

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Aqua park
  • Live entertainment
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Hotel Lion Sofia

💵 Lowest room price 48 C$
📏 Distance to centre 900 m
🗺️ Location rating 8.4
✈️ Distance to airport 8.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Sofia, SOF

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Address
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60 Maria Luiza Blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1202
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60 Maria Luiza Blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1202
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Market
Central Sofia Market Hall
570 m
Mosque
Banya Bashi Mosque
530 m
ul. Serdika 5 Sofia Center
Sofia Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex
560 m
Church
Romanian Orthodox Church "Holy Trinity"
590 m
Restaurant
Genji
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Restaurant
Budapest
520 m
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Olive Turkish Restaurant
480 m
Restaurant
Tsukernia Savenko
590 m
Restaurant
From Barista Coffee and More
660 m
Restaurant
Ministry of Vegetables
770 m
Restaurant
La Cantinet
810 m
Restaurant
Bistro 16
100 m

Reviews of Hotel Lion Sofia

8.3 /10
Great
2712 reviews
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Spacious rooms with high cleanliness, ideal location near metro and restaurants, and quality breakfast options.

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Guests rate the Location 9/10

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Rooms and cleanliness8
Here's what guests said:
“Rooms are spacious, featuring modern amenities and high cleanliness standards with daily maid service.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Close to Lavov Most Metro station, major attractions, and local supermarkets enhancing convenience.”
Dining7
Here's what guests said:
“Offers cooked breakfast options like shakshuka with quality presentation and variety.”
Price and service7
Here's what guests said:
“Good value for money with efficient service and convenient taxi arrangements.”
Our guests’ reviewsWrite a Review
  • A
    Andrew
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 15 Jan
    Very good
    7.0

    Good restaurant for breakfast.

  • J
    Johnny
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 13 Jan
    Perfect
    9.0

    Superfriendly team in customer service and customer relations.

  • Wrote a review on 31 Dec
    Great
    8.8

    I couldn't have breakfast. Nothing was refilled. Hygiene left much to be desired.

  • Wrote a review on 30 Dec
    Perfect
    9.0

    The hotel is a little outdated and is currently being renovated. We didn't mind, because we were out during the day, in the evening it was quiet. The location directly at the subway is ideal. The airport is therefore easily accessible. The centre can be reached on foot, as well as the most important sights. . A few minutes from the hotel is the Frauenmarkt, the oldest market in Sofia (not to be confused with the market hall). A walk over this is recommended.

  • Wrote a review on 21 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    Nice room very helpful personeel, clean.

  • A
    Arthur
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 20 Dec
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service7.0
    Dining6.0
    8.0
    clean spacious rooms
    broken bath plug

    Clean spacious rooms, but the bath plug was broken .

    Double Or Twin Room
  • Wrote a review on 19 Dec
    Great
    8.6

    Super location directly in the center. Both the old town and the railway station are within walking distance.

  • Wrote a review on 05 Dec
    Great
    8.4

    There was no real breakfast. Coffee did not taste good

  • A
    A.
    United States
    Wrote a review on 04 Dec
    Needs improvement
    5.4

    The room was silent and airy, offered climate control and satellite TV. The staff was welcoming, some of them especially. The location was favourable, not far from easily accessible to train and bus station and a modern restaurant and restaurant / cafe and close to a monastery and an opera house. Spent our evenings in nearby The Bridge Bar and Dinner enjoying drinks and atmosphere.

    Some people working there were very unfriendly.

  • Wrote a review on 16 Nov
    Great
    8.8

    I thought it was a good hotel and pretty well located in Sofia. It's only 4-5 few blocks from the city center, the railway station and the main bus station. The staff at the reception desk all spoke very good English and were very courteous and helpful. The attached restaurant served a good breakfast and it was nice to be able to choose between a continental, English or American breakfast (the latter two at an additional cost). The room was nothing fancy, but it was certainly comfortable and the bathroom likewise. I had a very positive experience staying at the hotel.

    The room temperature seemed set to be too warm for comfort. Since I had a single room with balcony, I opened my door to the balcony for several hours before bedtime to moderate the temperature to be more comfortable inside the room. A second issue I can mention is beyond the control of the hotel. With the expansion of the metro in Sofia, the area outside the hotel by the Lion bridge is one big construction site because they are building an additional metro line in the vicinity of the hotel. This didn't really bother me, but it may some people. Of course, once the construction work is completed, there should be easy access to the hotel via the metro system. This should be a big plus in the future. But for a while, the ongoing construction might be an issue for some people staying at the hotel.

  • Wrote a review on 13 Nov
    Great
    8.6

    I loved the room. It definitely is in the 4 star category. Clean, large, comfortable. The location of the Hotel is excellent. I like that I had an excellent internet connection..

    Everything is fine. The restaurant is more of a cafeteria like;however, the food was good.

  • Wrote a review on 13 Nov
    Perfect
    9.2

    The room was large, comfortable and spotlessly clean.

    We paid extra for a room with a balcony. The balcony was no bigger than the airconditioning unit that it housed. Impossible to step onto balcony. Noisy location due to density of traffic and road works in progress. The front office staff found it very difficult to smile or speak!! The only friendly person we encountered was the cleaner.

  • R
    Richard
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 09 Nov
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service7.0
    Dining6.0
    8.0
    cleanliness standards
    slow drainage

    Daily maid service kept the room immaculate.

    Water drainage in the bathroom was noticeably slow.

    Double Or Twin Room
  • L
    Leslie
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 08 Nov
    Perfect
    9.0

    Modern and pleasant hotel with pleasant personnel in customer service and customer relations. Marvellous and perfect location in a cultural area close to a monastery and an opera house. Walking distance to a main market and a market across the street. Nice pool, parking nearby. Late check out.

  • Wrote a review on 08 Nov
    Great
    8.6

    The breakfast room is situated in a pastry shop so you have a big variety to choose if you like sweets.

    Actually in front of the house there is a big construction site as they build a new underground station there.

FAQ about Hotel Lion Sofia

Which popular attractions are located near the Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
Staying at the Hotel Lion Sofia hotel, you shouldn't miss Sofia's main landmarks, National Art Gallery (1.2 km the accommodation) and Sofia Court House, located about a 5-minute drive away.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia?
Airport shuttle which will take you to the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia with a 20-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Is there any public transport available next to the hotel?
The nearest bus station to the hotel is Tsentralni Hali, set approximately 5 minutes' walk away and the closest metro station is Lavov Most placed at a 750-metre distance from the property.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at Hotel Lion Sofia?
Guests of Hotel Lion Sofia can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-10/10 according to reviews-café Bistro 16 offering international cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia?
Guests of the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
How much is a room at the Sofia hotel?
In the Centrum district of Sofia, 3-star hotels offer an average nightly rate of €55. Rooms at the Sofia hotel are €20 cheaper than the city average at only €35/night.
What payment methods are accepted in the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
Payment methods in the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel include:
  • сash
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
What kinds of rooms does the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia offer?
The 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia offers such room types as Deluxe Double Room and King Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?
Most rooms of the hotel include a balcony and a seating area as well as free Wi-Fi and a direct dial telephone.
Are there any business facilities featured at the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
Yes, for business travellers the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel provides a photocopy machine and a desk.
Which facilities are provided in the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia?
Top locations of the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia include a storage for belongings and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service.
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