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Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre

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Front of property
Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Indoor pool
Balcony
Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

Map
16 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., Sofia, 1000
  • Bulgarian Parliament
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • National Palace of Culture
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Sofia (SOF)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Sense)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed - single
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Accessible

Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Sofia

A luxury stay in the heart of Sofia awaits you at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels. Within steps you'll find Yellow Pavement and Crystal Park. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include massages along with access to the sauna. The restaurant, Sense Gastro Bar, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. Sense Rooftop Bar is the hotel's own rooftop bar, serving drinks along with brunch and lunch. Meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 5-property class Sofia City Center hotel include Bulgarian Parliament and Monument to the Liberating Tsar.

What's nearby

  • Bulgarian Parliament - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sofia University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sofia Central Station - 9 min drive
  • Serdika Station - 12 min walk
  • Sofia (SOF) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cattedrale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sense Rooftop Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Бар Кристалъ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Intercontinental Mezzanine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ador Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Sofia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. This Sofia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Bulgarian, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 30 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sense Gastro Bar
  • Sense Rooftop Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 55.15 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.53 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 28 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 30 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 55.15 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of 14 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels on 30 Mar 2025 start from NZ$260.80, 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 Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Yep, Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels has a covered self car park for EUR 30 per night.

Is there a spa on site at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels have a pool?

Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels has an indoor pool.

What makes Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and late-night room service, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels.

Is Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels is a hit with families.

Does Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

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

Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 562 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was fine - the hotel towels need to b in better condition and not worn out and frayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was not properly clean yesterday !! And we told them but when we arrived at 6.00 pm nothing had been done !! They clean a bit but not toiletries replaced , water
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gaurav

Travelled with partner
Sense hotel Sofia, while its location is undeniably convenient—just a short walk from many of the city’s major attractions—the overall experience didn’t quite meet my expectations. The proximity to key sites made it easy to explore without needing transportation, which was a definite plus. However, I was disappointed with the room and service standards. The room felt a bit outdated and lacked the comfort I was hoping for. Additionally, the service seemed somewhat inattentive, and certain requests took longer to fulfill than expected. While the location is fantastic for tourists, I believe there’s room for improvement in terms of the hotel’s accommodation and service quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mindaugas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Weird impressions
It has been a weird experience. On one hand this is considered to be a unique-style hotel, but certain details were not to my taste. Positives: the breakfast room on the 9th floor - excellent views, ok food and service. The Jintu Asian restaurant on the ground floor - top notch. The pool and sauna area - ok, but the steam sauna was steamless. Negatives: my room was on the 1st floor among the conference rooms. Street view was nothing to enjoy. Door-type window blinds was the most strange thing I’ve ever seen. The shower door leaked water out onto the bathroom floor and I always had to use a big towel to collect it. The water pressure is simply to high. The most dissapointing was that the room didn’t look modern - had no USB pirts, chargibg stations and TV was difficult to manage with just a few programs really working. My conclusion - not worth its high price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the rooftop bar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANIL

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant and rooftop bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Janine, Bethesda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything. Helpful staff, clean and quiet room, good breakfast, excellent breakfast staff including Slavka.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Katy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZIV

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel but beware of houskeeping
Very cool adn cpmfortable boutique hotel in a an excellent downtown location. Amazing rooftoop restaurant and bar with some of teh best views in town and an excellent cusine. I would have given the full marks for service except for teh fact that once again a cleaning lady from housekeeping stormed into teh room catching me in my birthday suit, seems to be a common theam in many hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Anne Smith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

GABRIELA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and very cosy with a nice roof top bar/restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, great area, service needs work
This hotel was a great value because it was beautiful and in a great location. My room was huge and luxurious. Breakfast was really good if relatively limited choices. My only complaint was the service. They were pleasant at check-in, but they gave me a room on the 8th floor. When I mentioned that all the reviews said not to get a room on an upper floor because the noise from the rooftop bar, they accommodated me, but identified me as “noise-sensitive”. Bigger problem was that reception said I would not need a reservation for the rooftop bar after 11:00 PM (which admittedly I though was odd for a Saturday night if it was such a local hotspot). So I went to dinner, and when I came back around midnight, I went up to the bar and it was heaving, of course. The hostess was borderline rude, and had me sit at a table outside of the main bar area. After waiting for 10 minutes with no further attention, I went back up to the hostess station and asked if I could order a drink, and she begrudgingly took my order and then delivered the drink a couple minutes later. As I was finishing my cocktail and getting ready to leave, she came up and told me they had a place at the bar for me and when I declined, she seemed a little annoyed with me. Check out was also a little clunky, because even with a deposit on file, which more than covered my charges, they ran another charge on my credit card, which made me a little uneasy and honestly, the explanation was not very clear.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well located, within walking distance to several attractions and has excellent amenities. Highly recommend staying at this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spot on , great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baron, Houston

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The roof top bar and restaurant are great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023