Hotel Lion Sofia

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Hotel Lion Sofia
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Overview

Located 1.1 km from The Rotunda Church of St George, which is considered to be a sacred place of worship, the 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia offers a restaurant and baggage storage for guests' convenience. Situated 15 km from Sofia airport, the hotel features shuttle service, as well as cars for rent.

Location

The property stands within close distance of the historic Eagle Bridge, at a 750-metres distance from Lavov Most underground station. Russian Church St Nicholas is 16 minutes on foot from the Lion Sofia, while Tsentralni Hali bus stop is a 5-minute stroll away. The accommodation is also nestled in the Centrum district where guests will find many attractions, including the covered Central Sofia Market Hall, which is approximately 600 metres away.

The nearest underground station is 10 minutes' stroll away.

Rooms

There are 17 rooms with individual climate control, an ironing set, and central heating. Some of them offer Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making equipment. A separate toilet, a bath, and a shower, along with shower caps and bath sheets, are provided.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy their morning meal in the restaurant. Bistro 16 is located next to this Sofia hotel and serves international dishes, a short walk from the 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

Double or Twin Room
  • Room size:

    23 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Deluxe Double Room
  • Room size:

    29 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size 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 25 £
📏 Distance to centre 900 m
🗺️ Location rating 8.4
✈️ Distance to airport 8.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Sofia, SOF

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60 Maria Luiza Blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1202
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60 Maria Luiza Blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1202
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Reviews of Hotel Lion Sofia

8.3 /10
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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 attractions can we visit during our stay at Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
Staying a few minutes' drive from Hotel Lion Sofia hotel, guests will find one of the top-rated landmarks, Vitosha boulevard, whereas Soviet Army Monument is 1.3 km away.
Is airport shuttle provided by the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia?
Airport shuttle which will take you to the comfortable 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 near this comfortable hotel?
Yes, there is Tsentralni Hali bus stop located just a short drive from this comfortable hotel and Lavov Most metro station set 10 minutes' stroll away.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
Guests of the comfortable 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 international cuisine.
Does the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
Guests of the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
How much does a room in the hotel cost?
In the Centrum district, 3-star hotels are available for an average nightly rate of $55. The hotel is $20 cheaper than the city average at just $35/night.
What payment methods are accepted in the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel?
At the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel, guests can pay using сash, Mastercard, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia comprise?
The comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia provides such room types as Deluxe Double Room and King Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the hotel?
Most rooms at the hotel include free Wi-Fi and a direct dial telephone and feature en suite bathrooms with a shower. At the same time, all suites boast soundproof windows as well as a writing table.
Does the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel provide business facilities?
Yes, for business travellers the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia hotel provides a xerox and a desk.
Which facilities does the comfortable 3-star Hotel Lion Sofia provide?
Top locations of the comfortable 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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