Sofia Balkan Palace

Overview
5 Sveta Nedelya Sq., Sofia, 1000 Bulgaria
In Sofia (Sofia City Center)
Call to book 1-800-219-2797 by Res.ai
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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It's centrally located in Sofia City Center—steps from the Church of St. George, about 0.6 miles from the Bulgarian Parliament and about 0.7 miles from Alexander Nevski Cathedral—and offers 241 air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, an on-site restaurant, bar and a large conference center. The property emphasizes sustainability (all electricity from renewable sources, LED lighting, recycling, compostable items and locally sourced/organic food), is pet-friendly, pro

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Highlights
Vegetarian breakfast available
Free WiFi
Parking (limited spaces)
Fitness facilities
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Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2009

Floors: 5

Rooms: 184

Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 184

Handicap Rooms: 1

Suites: 20

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 8

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.5 Km

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Km

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Nightly Parking: € 20

Total Taxes: 9.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.67 USD

Cancellation: Individual cancellations are free of penalty latest 24 hours prior to day of arrival. Group cancellations are considered and agreed on case-by-case basis.

Check-In Instructions:

  • 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
  • Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Art gallery on site
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Concierge services
  • Conference center
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 13563
  • Conference space size (meters) - 1260
  • Couples/private dining
  • Designer stores on site
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Hair salon
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Housekeeping on request
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Luggage storage
  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • No accessible shuttle
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 7
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Organic food
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 10
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 22
  • Pets allowed
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Shopping on site
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetable garden
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Wedding services
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Essential workers only - NO

Day 1

Breakfast Rainbow Factory - A cozy cafe known for its delicious breakfast and specialty coffees, located just 10 minutes walk from your hotel.
Lunch Made in Home - Offers a variety of homemade dishes with organic ingredients, located about 20 minutes walk from your hotel.
Dinner Shtastlivetsa Vitoshka - Enjoy traditional Bulgarian cuisine with a modern twist, situated on Vitosha Boulevard, approximately a 25-minute walk from your hotel.
Activity Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - Explore this iconic cathedral known for its stunning architecture, just a 15-minute walk from your hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Mekitsa & Coffee - Start your day with traditional Bulgarian mekitsa and coffee, located 15 minutes walk from your hotel.
Lunch The Little Things - Offers a cozy atmosphere and a diverse menu, located 20 minutes walk from your hotel.
Dinner Rakia & Co - Taste traditional Bulgarian rakia and dishes, located on Vitosha Boulevard, about a 25-minute walk from your hotel.
Activity National Museum of History - Dive into Bulgaria's rich history, located about a 30-minute drive from your hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Furna - Enjoy freshly baked goods and a great selection of breakfast options, just a 10-minute walk from your hotel.
Lunch Happy Bar & Grill - A popular chain offering a mix of Bulgarian and international dishes, located 15 minutes walk from your hotel.
Dinner Skaptobara - Try some of the best burgers in town in a fun atmosphere, located 20 minutes walk from your hotel.
Activity Vitosha Mountain - Spend the day hiking or skiing on Vitosha Mountain, located about a 30-minute drive from your hotel.

FAQs about Sofia Balkan Palace

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Sofia Balkan Palace have?

There are 184 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yes, they have 8 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

Is there a gym at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is Sofia Balkan Palace pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Small pets are allowed

Is there shuttle service at Sofia Balkan Palace?

Sofia Airport is located 11 km. away from the hotel. The hotel offers free shuttle bus from/to the airport and runs at scheduled times.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Sofia Balkan Palace

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Sofia Balkan Palace.

Feel free to use the Sofia Balkan Palace meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Sofia event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Royal Ballroom
43 x 15 x 4 • 648 sqm.
Crescent
200
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
300
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
150
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
125
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
650
Theater Layout
Reception
800
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Conference room Royal is situated on the first floor and the size is 648 sq. m. The capacity is up to 650 people Theatre Style, 150 people U – shape and 330 people Classroom style. The ballroom disposes of natural day-light and is free of pillars or other restrictions. The conference room can be separated into three parts as follows: Conference room Royal I is situated on the first floor and the size is 216 sq. m. The capacity is up to 200 people Theatre Style, 60 people U – shape and 100 people Classroom style. The ballroom disposes of natural day-light and is free of pillars or other restrictions. Conference room Royal II is situated on the first floor and the size is 162 sq. m. The capacity is up to 150 people Theatre Style, 40 people U – shape and 80 people Classroom style. The ballroom disposes of natural day-light and is free of pillars or other restrictions. Conference room Royal III is situated on the first floor and the size is 270 sq. m. The capacity is up to 280 people Theatre Style, 80 people U – shape and 130 people Classroom style. The ballroom disposes of natural day-light and is free of pillars or other restrictions. Combination can be made as follows: Royal I+II or Royal II + III.
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:1
Windows:12
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Serdica / Sredetz Ballrooms
21 x 11 x 5 • 231 sqm.
Crescent
90
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
120
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
70
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
60
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
220
Theater Layout
Reception
220
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Each of our conference rooms Sredetz or Serdica are situated on the ground floor and the size is 231 sq. m each. The capacity is 220 people Theatre Style, 70 people U – shape and 120 people Classroom style. The ballrooms disposes of natural day-light and is free of pillars or other restrictions.
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:Ground Level
Windows:5
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Rila Conference Room
14 x 5 x 4 • 50 sqm.
Crescent
20
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
20
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
30
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
50
Theater Layout
Reception
50
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Conference room Rila is situated on the first floor and the size is 70 sq. m. The capacity is up to 50 people Theatre Style, 30 people U – shape or Classroom style. The room can be divided into 2 smaller meeting rooms. The conference room is free of pillars or other restrictions
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Windows:6
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Pirin Conference Room
10 x 4 x 4 • 45 sqm.
Banquet
16/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
20
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
16
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
16
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
30
Theater Layout
Room Details
Conference room Pirin is situated on the first floor and the size is 50 sq. m. The capacity is up to 30 people Theatre Style and 20 people U – shape or Classroom style. The conference room disposes of natural day-light and is free of pillars or other restrictions.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Windows:4
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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