The 3 Best Luxury Hotels in Sofia
Cathedral views from a rooftop terrace, a club room on Parliament Square or a design hotel with an indoor pool? Tell us about your trip, and our travel advisors will personally help you choose among the luxury hotels in Sofia. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
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The best-known hotels in Sofia
Looking out on the cathedral, in the heart of the government quarter or with a pool after sightseeing? Here you can see the best hotels in Sofia at a glance, with location, suitespot score and price per night. Our tip: if you want to swim, stay at Sense Hotel Sofia with its indoor pool; if you value a club lounge and Parliament Square, at InterContinental Sofia.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Sofia | Centre | ★ 4.7/5 | 141 € |
| InterContinental Sofia | Centre | ★ 4.8/5 | 146 € |
| Sense Hotel Sofia | City Centre | ★ 4.2/5 | 121 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Sofia
InterContinental Sofia · CentreWhich of the luxury hotels in Sofia is the best hotel for you is mostly a question of style. For a classic stay on Parliament Square, with a club lounge and cathedral views, choose InterContinental Sofia. If you want to sit on a rooftop terrace in the evening and unwind in a hammam, book Hyatt Regency Sofia. And design fans pick Sense Hotel Sofia, with its glass facade, indoor pool and Rooftop Bar on the ninth floor.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
New and freshly renovated: what you get at the luxury hotels in Sofia today
New to Sofia is Hyatt Regency Sofia: it opened in September 2020 as Hyatt’s first hotel in Bulgaria, right on Vasil Levski Square. For you, that means 183 rooms, 22 of them suites, and the Regency Club lounge with breakfast and evening drinks and hors d’oeuvres for suite and club guests.
Hyatt Regency Sofia · CentreInterContinental Sofia is freshly renovated: before it became an InterContinental in March 2018, all rooms, the reception and the public areas were extensively refurbished, and the room design draws on the architecture of the 1960s. The dining has changed too: fine dining now happens at ADOR Restaurant, and the former Floret restaurant has become Floret Lounge Bar.
At Sense Hotel Sofia, JIRU Asian Restaurant now cooks where the former hotel restaurant used to be, and on the ninth floor Sense Gastro Bar also serves the breakfast buffet, with a view over the city’s rooftops.
These luxury hotels in Sofia have a pool – and a spa for the hours after sightseeing
After a day between the cathedral, museums and the boulevard, warmth is the best plan, and two of the three hotels even have a pool for it.
Sense Hotel Sofia · City CentreFor swimming we recommend Sense Hotel Sofia: Sense Wellness has a 15-meter stainless-steel pool and two round pools with hot water and salt water, plus a sauna, steam bath, gym and ESPA treatments in four rooms. Entry is free for hotel guests.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
For a wellness afternoon, book Hyatt Regency Sofia: its 480 m² wellness center has a hydrotherapy pool, hammam, steam room, Finnish sauna, bio sauna, salt room and ice fountain, plus three treatment rooms and a beauty salon. At InterContinental Sofia, you float weightlessly in the zero-gravity pool at Hexaya Health & Wellness, which also has three treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room and an experience shower.
Swim or sweat
If swimming laps is what you want from your 5-star hotel in Sofia, ask about Sense Hotel Sofia; if you would rather head for the hammam, about Hyatt Regency Sofia. Our travel advisors are happy to request treatments when you book.
Dining at Sofia’s luxury hotels: ADOR and two rooftop bars with cathedral views
For a special evening, reserve at ADOR at InterContinental Sofia: chef Dimitar Boyadzhiev serves Mediterranean specialties and signature dishes with premium meat and fish, alongside an extensive wine list, and from the terrace you look out over Parliament and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. There is a VIP room for private dining, and later the evening continues at Floret Lounge Bar over wine and cocktails.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Above the rooftops: on the ninth floor of Sense Hotel Sofia, the Rooftop Bar looks out over the cathedral and Vitosha, open daily from 10 am and to outside guests too; on the same floor, Sense Gastro Bar serves light, fresh food. At Hyatt Regency Sofia, The Scene rooftop bar gives you views of the golden domes and the mountain.
An evening on the roof, included
Book a room at Sense Hotel Sofia through suitespot and you get a glass of Prosecco, two cocktails and a charcuterie and cheese platter at the Rooftop Bar; suite guests get dinner for two at the Gastro Bar instead. Our travel advisors tell you in advance which category includes what.
Luxury hotels in Sofia with history: from a 1960s grand hotel to Bulgaria’s first InterContinental
Sofia’s history goes back to antiquity: the remains of Roman Serdika lie beneath the center. The history of the luxury hotels in Sofia begins on Parliament Square: the Grand Hotel Sofia was built there in the 1960s, was taken over by Radisson SAS in 2001 after privatization and later traded as Radisson Blu Grand Hotel. After a full renovation it became InterContinental Sofia in March 2018, Bulgaria’s first InterContinental.
Sense Hotel Sofia opened in 2013 as a design hotel; its glass facade of golden-orange squares was designed by Lazzarini Pickering Architetti. Hyatt Regency Sofia, by contrast, was built from scratch and opened on Vasil Levski Square in September 2020 as the country’s first Hyatt.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Awards: InterContinental Sofia holds one Michelin Key; Michelin Keys recognize hotels, not restaurants. It is also Green Key certified, and Sense Hotel Sofia is a member of Design Hotels.
Where to stay in Sofia: by Parliament or on Vasil Levski Square – the right location for your 5-star hotel
Sofia’s center is compact, and the hotels are only a few minutes’ walk apart. What really sets the three luxury hotels in Sofia apart is what awaits you outside the door.
By Parliament: for a classic city stay we recommend InterContinental Sofia on Narodno Sabranie Square, next to Parliament, facing the Tsar Liberator Monument and with views of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. A few steps away, on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, stands Sense Hotel Sofia.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
On Vasil Levski Square you stay at Hyatt Regency Sofia, within walking distance of the National Assembly, the Levski Monument, the university and the cathedral. Vitosha Boulevard, the pedestrian street lined with cafés, is an easy walk from all three hotels.
From the airport to the center
The drive from the airport to InterContinental Sofia takes around 20 minutes. Our travel advisors are happy to arrange the transfer to your 5-star hotel in Sofia.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in Sofia costs – and what is included
In Sofia, rates sit close together: Sense Hotel Sofia starts at 120 €, Hyatt Regency Sofia at 140 € and InterContinental Sofia at 145 €. You will find every hotel with its location, rating and available rooms for your dates in the hotel list below.
| Luxury hotel | Price from | suitespot benefits from | Points | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sense Hotel Sofia | 120 € | 1st night | Marriott Bonvoy | ★ 4.2/5 |
| Hyatt Regency Sofia | 140 € | 2 nights | World of Hyatt | ★ 4.7/5 |
| InterContinental Sofia | 145 € | 1st night | IHG One Rewards | ★ 4.8/5 |
Included at all three luxury hotels in Sofia: breakfast for two every morning, an upgrade and, subject to availability, early check-in and late check-out. At Hyatt Regency Sofia, the upgrade is confirmed at booking (not from a room to a suite), and the suitespot benefits apply there from two nights, at the other two hotels from the first night.
Hotel credit: 100 US dollars at InterContinental Sofia, 50 US dollars at Hyatt Regency Sofia, which also adds a welcome gift. At Sense Hotel Sofia, the evening at the Rooftop Bar or, for suites, dinner at the Gastro Bar awaits you instead.
Points and status: each hotel belongs to a major program: IHG One Rewards applies at InterContinental Sofia, World of Hyatt at Hyatt Regency Sofia and Marriott Bonvoy at Sense Hotel Sofia.
When Sofia is at its best: in spring and fall the city sits outside in the cafés on Vitosha Boulevard, in summer the hiking trails on Vitosha beckon, and in winter the ski lifts run on the city’s mountain. Book early for Orthodox Easter and the long weekends in May.
How long to stay: for a 5-star hotel in Sofia we recommend two nights: one day for the cathedral, the Rotunda and Roman Serdika, one for Vitosha. If you would like to see Rila Monastery or Plovdiv, add a third night; our travel advisors are happy to plan the excursion with you.
The hotels in Sofia at a glance
What sets the hotels in Sofia apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Pool | Spa | Club lounge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Sofia | 2020 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| InterContinental Sofia | 2018 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Sense Hotel Sofia | 2013 | ✓ | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Sofia
Three major programs are represented in Sofia: IHG One Rewards at InterContinental Sofia, World of Hyatt at Hyatt Regency Sofia and Marriott Bonvoy at Sense Hotel Sofia. suitespot books the hotel’s direct rate, so points and status nights count as usual and your status benefits apply on top of the suitespot benefits.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| IHG One Rewards | 1 hotel | InterContinental Sofia |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1 hotel | Sense Hotel Sofia |
| World of Hyatt | 1 hotel | Hyatt Regency Sofia |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Sofia
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in Sofia cost?
Rates start at 120 € at Sense Hotel Sofia; Hyatt Regency Sofia starts at 140 €, InterContinental Sofia at 145 €. Breakfast for two is included everywhere.
Which is the best luxury hotel in Sofia?
That depends on your style. For a classic stay on Parliament Square, with a Michelin Key and a club lounge, choose InterContinental Sofia; Hyatt Regency Sofia offers a rooftop bar and a hammam. Design fans book Sense Hotel Sofia with its indoor pool. Our travel advisors are happy to help you choose.
Which top hotels in Sofia have views of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral?
At InterContinental Sofia, you look out over the cathedral and Parliament from the ADOR terrace. At Hyatt Regency Sofia, you see the golden domes from The Scene rooftop bar, and at Sense Hotel Sofia from the ninth-floor Rooftop Bar, whose view also reaches across the city to Vitosha.
Which luxury hotels in Sofia have a pool?
Sense Hotel Sofia has a 15-meter stainless-steel pool and two round pools with hot water and salt water, free for hotel guests. The wellness center at Hyatt Regency Sofia has a hydrotherapy pool.
Which luxury hotels in Sofia have a spa?
At InterContinental Sofia, Hexaya Health & Wellness has a zero-gravity floatation pool, sauna and steam room. Hyatt Regency Sofia has a 480 m² wellness center with hammam, saunas, salt room and hydrotherapy pool, and Sense Hotel Sofia offers ESPA treatments in four rooms.
What is the most expensive hotel in Sofia?
At the top end is InterContinental Sofia, from 145 € a night, closely followed by Hyatt Regency Sofia from 140 €. Sense Hotel Sofia starts at 120 €.
Which hotel in Sofia has a Michelin Key?
InterContinental Sofia on Narodno Sabranie Square holds one Michelin Key. Michelin Keys recognize hotels, not restaurants.
Which luxury hotel in Sofia has a club lounge?
At InterContinental Sofia, the Club InterContinental Lounge offers private check-in, breakfast, afternoon tea from 3 to 5 pm and evening drinks and canapés from 6 to 8 pm. At Hyatt Regency Sofia, the Regency Club lounge serves breakfast and evening drinks with hors d’oeuvres for suite and club guests.
Is there a minimum stay in Sofia?
At Hyatt Regency Sofia, the suitespot benefits apply from two nights. At InterContinental Sofia and Sense Hotel Sofia, you get them from the very first night.
Can I earn points at the luxury hotels in Sofia?
Yes, at all three. IHG One Rewards applies at InterContinental Sofia, World of Hyatt at Hyatt Regency Sofia and Marriott Bonvoy at Sense Hotel Sofia. Because suitespot books direct rates, points and status nights are credited as usual.
Where should I stay in Sofia?
For your 5-star hotel in Sofia, the center is the place to be: by Parliament with cathedral views (our pick: InterContinental Sofia), on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard in a design hotel (Sense Hotel Sofia) or on Vasil Levski Square near the university (Hyatt Regency Sofia).
Which luxury hotel in Sofia is a design hotel?
Sense Hotel Sofia, a member of Design Hotels: its glass facade of golden-orange squares was designed by Lazzarini Pickering Architetti, suites and Executive rooms have terraces behind French windows, and pets are welcome.
