Hotel Lion Sofia

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Sofia City Center with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Hotel Lion Sofia

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Front of property – evening/night
Property grounds
Front of property – evening/night
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Daily continental breakfast (BGN 15 per person)

Overview of Hotel Lion Sofia

7.8 out of 10 Good
7.8/10 Good

Property highlights

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
Map
60, Maria Luiza Boulevard, Sofia, 1202
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Car hire on-site
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Minibar

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Sofia City Center
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Sofia (SOF) - 20 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station - 8 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Lavov Most Station - 2 min walk
  • Central Bus Station - Sofia - 9 min walk
  • Serdika Station - 10 min walk
  • Free train station pickup
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Cafe 1920 - 1 min walk
  • Шаурма Алгафари (Shaurma Algafari) - 1 min walk
  • Miral Foods - 3 min walk
  • Хаджидрагановите къщи (Hadjidraganov's Houses) - 4 min walk
  • Ni-Kai - 2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Lion Sofia

Hotel Lion Sofia offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for BGN 50 per vehicle one-way. Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Public transportation is only a short walk: Lavov Most Station is steps away and Central Bus Station - Sofia is 9 minutes.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Romanian, Russian

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Social distancing

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 33 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • 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
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
  • Free train station pickup

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 0.88 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately BGN 15 for adults and BGN 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of BGN 50 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for BGN 30.0 per night

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guest room doors are sealed after cleaning.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas; reservations are required for some on-site facilities.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Hotel Lion
Hotel Lion Sofia
Lion Hotel Sofia
Lion Sofia
Lion Sofia Hotel
Sofia Hotel Lion
Sofia Lion
Sofia Lion Hotel
Hotel Lion Sofia Hotel
Hotel Lion Sofia Sofia
Hotel Lion Sofia Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Lion Sofia offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Lion Sofia 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Hotel Lion Sofia?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Lion Sofia?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Lion Sofia?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is BGN 50 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Lion Sofia?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel Lion Sofia and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Lion Sofia?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Lion Sofia like?
Hotel Lion Sofia is in Sofia City Center, a short 2-minute walk from Lavov Most Station and 7 minutes' walk from Sofia Central Mineral Baths.

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Joost, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location, about half a km from the main centre. Bit of noise from the road and the trams but not bad. Big room,
lee, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

I found the property quite basic but safe and comfortable for a night.
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Alon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great!
Amanuel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Muhammad, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Muhammad, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Our one night stay was fine. Area is a bit sketchy but a quick walk to Vitoshka and NDK. Staff was friendly. Recommend for a short stay.
Nazig, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review