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Bankya Palace

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Lobby sitting area
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Breakfast and dinner served, local and international cuisine
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

Map
70 bulevard Varna, Sofia, 1320
  • Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohidski
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • National Palace of Culture
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mount Vitosha
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Sofia (SOF)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Day bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Day bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Bankya

A family-friendly stay in Sofia awaits you at Bankya Palace. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohidski and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Saint Nedelja Church. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A pampering day can include hot stone massages, sports massages and aromatherapy along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The restaurant, Classic Restaurant Bankya, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 5 outdoor tennis courts, gym and Hot tub plus access to a playground. 2691 square feet (250 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Each morning free local cuisine breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Sofia hotel include National Polytechnic Museum and Saint Nikolai Sofiyski.

What's nearby

  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 20 min drive
  • National Palace of Culture - 21 min drive
  • Boyana Church - 21 min drive
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 21 min drive
  • Mount Vitosha - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Moesia/New Bulgarian University Metro Station - 17 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station - 31 min drive
  • Sofia (SOF) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gofretti - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ресторант "Парадайс - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Face - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Happy Bar & Grill Bankya - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Bankya Palace

Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa
Bankya Palace offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2691 square feet (250 square metres) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are also featured at the family-friendly Bankya Palace. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Sofia hotel is smoke free.

  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 2691 sq ft of conference space
  • 250 sq. m of conference space
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Bankya Palace offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bathrobes. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes day beds. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sofia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Classic Restaurant Bankya

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 5 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,691 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: BGN 50

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
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 2.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: BGN 70 per room (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: BGN 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in October.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bankya Palace Hotel Sofia
Bankya Palace Hotel
Bankya Palace Sofia
Bankya Palace Hotel
Bankya Palace Sofia
Bankya Palace Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bankya Palace?

Bankya Palace offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bankya Palace?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bankya Palace on 9 Mar 2025 start from NZ$127.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bankya Palace?

Yep, Bankya Palace has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Bankya Palace?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Bankya Palace. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, facials and body treatments, as well as sports massages.

Does Bankya Palace have a pool?

Bankya Palace has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from June to October.

What luxury perks are available at Bankya Palace?

Bankya Palace features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a health club.

What makes Bankya Palace a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bankya Palace.

Is Bankya Palace family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Bankya Palace is a hit with families.

Does Bankya Palace serve breakfast?

Sure does, free local cuisine brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bankya Palace?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bankya Palace?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bankya Palace?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Bankya Palace?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bankya Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with clean, spacious rooms and a good staff. The hotel is somewhat isolated, but they also had a full restaurant, although there was a large group being catered the night we were there, so there was some competition for service. There was a very nice pool area, good parking and a good breakfast, so it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Gina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property was built well but not maintained up to standard. On the website, it said ALL rooms had air conditioning but our room didn't have one and it was VERY hot. We didn't have a balcony either. Our room had 3 beds with very little distance between them and was very hot in the afternoons. The bath tub had dark mold. The pool had very cold water which didn't feel like mineral. It was largely unusable. The area around the hotel was not very walkable. There were no stores or other amenities around the hotel. There were large park areas which were not maintained and unusable. All things considered this was not 4star value and a lot of things promissed to us turned out not to be true.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel great staff
The staff could not do enough for us and were helpful and knowledgeable. On the area . The spar and wellness section is fab .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Galia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Silence rest
I rested in a hotel for three days. The weather is wonderful. The food is delicious, but the breakfasts are monotonous. The service is very good, the room is comfortable and clean. The hotel has no entertainment. But if you seek silence, then only there. I had a very good rest
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Towel swans and the restaurant sergeant
A peculiar hotel that benefits from the proximity to a posh nursing home for the elderly and some decent tennis courts. Nice pool. Atrocious breakfast and restaurant (luckily there is a great one near by) and the highlight of the stay were the very 70-ties towel swans left on the bed. Would I come back? Probably!? Would I run back? Nah...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly stay
Pool area should stay open longer the small city was nice locals are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not that great for English speaking guests. But I can imagine that the hotel is a great stay for the locals. Seemed nice and got the feeling that it is a relaxing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marja

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hyvä perustason hotelli
Hotelli oli todella mukava. Siisti uima-allas ja paljon aurinkotuoleja. Hyvä rauhallinen sijainti. Huoneessa oli hyvän kokoinen parveke ja ilmastointi. Huone oli siisti, mutta päivittäinen siivous oli lähinnä sängyn petaus ja roskisten tyhjennys. Olisin toivonut myös imurointia. Kylpyhuoneessa oli selkeästi ollut kosteusvaurioita jossain vaiheessa. Henkilökunta oli ystävällistä, vaikkeivät kovin hyvin englantia puhuneet. Ravintolassa otettiin lapseni allergiat hyvin huomioon. Ravintolan hinta-laatu-suhde oli erinomainen. Kuntosali, jonka käyttö kuului huoneen hintaan, oli pieni, mutta sieltä löytyi kaikki tarvittava
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

María Josefa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo fue a pedir de boca, desde el principio todas las comodidades y facilidades para simplemente descansar y disfrutar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jumsun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
좋은 호텔
4살 아이와 함께 숙박을 했는데 호텔 지배인이 예약한 방이 비좁을수 있으니 다는 방으로 박수와 주겠다며 더 큰 방으로 해주어 기분이 up되었다
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jumsun

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
온천욕
반키야 팔라스호텔 처음 숙박하게 되었지만 룸에 욕조에 미네랄물에 몸을 담구면 쌓였던 피로가 싹 가신듯하고 피부가 좋아진듯하여 기분이 UP 되었음 주위에 산책할곳도 많고.....
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019