Hotel Lion Sofia

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Hotel Lion Sofia
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Overview

The 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia, located 15 km away from Sofia airport, offers airport transfer services and car rentals. This Sofia hotel is in the Centrum district of Sofia, approximately a 25-minute walk from such natural sights as the Historic Borisova gradina Forest Park.

Location

The property is approximately a 15-minute walk from National Art Gallery and at a moderate distance from Lavov Most underground station. The hotel is merely 1.4 km from the long-standing park "City Garden" in Sofia. Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski is situated approximately a 20-minute walk from the accommodation.

Hotel Lion Sofia stands close to Central Sofia Market Hall, within minutes of Tsentralni Hali bus stop.

Rooms

This Sofia property features 17 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea makers. Furnished with a work desk, they also have soundproof windows. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower, along with a hairdryer and shower caps.

Eat & Drink

The Lion Sofia offers breakfast in the restaurant. Choose from an unlimited choice of European dishes at Bistro 16 which is only a short stroll from this Sofia property.

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:
    1 King-size bed1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds
Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed

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 59 NZ$
📏 Distance to centre 900 m
🗺️ Location rating 8.4
✈️ Distance to airport 8.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Sofia, SOF

Location
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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
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Central Sofia Market Hall
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810 m
Restaurant
Bistro 16
100 m

Reviews of Hotel Lion Sofia

8.3 /10
Great
2754 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
    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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
Saint Sofia Church, placed not very far from Hotel Lion Sofia hotel, as well as Regional History Museum (just 8 minutes' walk away) are worth visiting.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
Shuttle which will take you to the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel 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 this comfortable hotel?
The nearest bus station to this comfortable hotel is Tsentralni Hali, set approximately 5 minutes' walk away and the closest metro station is Lavov Most placed relatively near the property.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
Guests of the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-10/10 according to reviews-café Bistro 16 offering European cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the comfortable 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 this comfortable hotel?
In the Centrum district, 3-star hotels offer an average nightly rate of $55. Rooms at this comfortable hotel are $20 cheaper than the city average at only $35/night.
What payment methods are accepted in the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
Payment methods in the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel include:
  • сash
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia offer?
The 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia offers such room types as King Room and Deluxe Double Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?
Most rooms at the hotel include complimentary Wi-Fi and cable channels and feature private bathrooms with a shower. At the same time, all suites boast soundproof windows as well as a work desk.
Are there any business facilities featured at the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
Yes, for business travellers the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel provides a work desk and a photocopier.
Which facilities are provided in the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia?
Top locations of the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia include a restaurant and a storage room, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
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