BEST WESTERN PLUS BRISTOL HOTEL, Sofia – Your ideal downtown stay
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Hotel Overview
Bulevard Hristo Botev 69,
Sofia,
Bulgaria,
1303,
Sofia City Province
Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel - City-center hotel with sauna near Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Located in the heart of Sofia, this hotel places guests within a 20-minute walk of Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Parliament, and Sofia University. It is 500 meters from Serdika Metro Station, 1.5 km from Sofia Central Bus Station, and offers shuttle service to Sofia Airport (11 km) on request. The hotel features a restaurant serving international cuisine, a lobby bar, free WiFi throughout the property, and a 24-hour front desk. Amenities include a fitness center, sauna, business center, complimentary wired Internet access, and concierge services for excursion and ticket reservations.
Additional perks of the hotel
Complimentary breakfast buffet
Dry cleaning and laundry services
Complimentary newspapers in the lobby
Elevator access
Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and a security system
Modern Accommodations
The hotel offers 44 air-conditioned rooms and suites. Units include double rooms, triple rooms, and suites with separate seating areas featuring upholstered sofas. All accommodations feature private bathrooms with showers or bathtubs, free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Rooms are equipped with 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable programming, refrigerators, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. Soundproof walls and carpeted floors are standard throughout.
Other conveniences
Ironing facilities
Heating systems
AM/FM alarm clocks
Wheelchair accessible rooms with roll-in showers
Sitting areas in select units
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Bulevard Hristo Botev 69,
Sofia,
Bulgaria,
1303,
Sofia City Province
Map view
Bulevard Hristo Botev 69,
Sofia,
Bulgaria,
1303,
Sofia City Province
City landmarks
Church
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
1.1
mi
Museum
Regional History Museum
2400 ft
Park
City Garden
4200 ft
Park
Borisova gradina
1.5
mi
Theatre
"Ivan Vazov" National Theater
4300 ft
Mosque
Banya Bashi Mosque
2200 ft
Monument
Soviet Army Monument
4400 ft
Gallery
National Art Gallery
4200 ft
Landmark
Russian Church St Nicholas
4700 ft
Landmark
National Opera and Ballet of Bulgaria
4900 ft
Landmark
Sofia Court House
2500 ft
Church
Church of St Petka of the Saddlers
2400 ft
Landmark
Vitosha boulevard
3800 ft
Event hall
National Palace of Culture
1.4
mi
Landmark
Holy Nedelya Church
2300 ft
Museum
National Museum of Natural History
4600 ft
Bridge
Eagle Bridge
1.3
mi
Church
The Rotunda Church of St George
3000 ft
Landmark
Monument to the Unknown Warrior
4200 ft
Square
Statue of Slaveikovs
4800 ft
Church
Saint Sofia Church
4600 ft
Mall
Mall of Sofia
2500 ft
Event hall
Central Military Club
5000 ft
Landmark
Russian Monument
3100 ft
Nearby
Market
Central Sofia Market Hall
1900 ft
Museum
National Institute of Archaeology with Museum
1500 ft
Church
Roman Catholic Cathedral of St Joseph
1200 ft
Exarch Joseph Street 18
Sofia Synagogue
1800 ft
Church
Romanian Orthodox Church "Holy Trinity"
1200 ft
Museum
National Polytechnic Museum
2000 ft
Restaurants
Galata Kitchen
200 ft
Bull. Hristo Botev 62
Spapi italian cuisine
700 ft
Str. Sofroniy Vrachanski
Salted Cafe
700 ft
Strasse Bratia Miladinovi 38
Restaurant Ararat
1000 ft
Ulitsa Antim I
Olio D'oliva
1200 ft
ul.Tsar Samuil 60
Athene
1100 ft
Pirotska St.
Gelato Fabbrica
1200 ft
17 Todor Alexandrov Blvd.
Praga 18
1100 ft
Prague Blvd. 18
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 6 reviews
8.1
8.1/10 based on 4632 reviews
Linda
United States,
May
2024
9.0/10
I had a delightful stay at the hotel. The rooms were spacious with a huge bathroom and had a good view, decorated in a classical style. I loved the tea cooking facility in the room. The service was attentive, especially the manager who confirmed our extended stay. The location was superb, near all the important sights in the Sofia center. The dining options were varied and satisfying. Overall, great value for money!
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were beautifully designed in a classical style with a huge bathroom and a lovely view.
Service
8.0
The service was impeccable overall, especially with the manager ensuring our extended stay. However, there was a slight delay in addressing my early check-in request.
Location
10.0
The hotel is located in a very convenient area close to the pedestrian zone, making it easy to explore Sofia's main attractions.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was fantastic with multiple delicious options to choose from.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel offers excellent facilities, making my stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Steven
United States,
April
2024
8.6/10
I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The location is superb, right in the heart of Sofia with easy access to major attractions. The rooms were spacious and modern, and the service was top-notch. However, the dining options were a bit limited. Overall, a great value for the price.
Rooms
9.0
The room was exactly like in the picture, with a huge and lovely bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The double bed was incredibly comfortable.
Service
8.0
The service was exceptional - I called the manager and they promptly confirmed our extended stay. However, my request for an early check-in was not accommodated at the reception desk.
Location
10.0
The hotel is very much in the center of Sofia, making it extremely convenient for exploring the city and being close to the pedestrian area.
Dining
7.0
The dining options offered many choices, catering to different tastes. However, I wished there were more snack options available.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were great, offering a range of services from car hire to laundry. The paid shuttle service and welcome drink were nice touches.
clean
limited dining options
Scott
United States,
April
2024
7.6/10
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were cozy and well-equipped, but the dining options were somewhat limited. The service was excellent, and the location was very convenient. However, I found the facilities to be slightly lacking.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were cozy and well-equipped. I especially liked the tea cooking facility and the spacious bathroom.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent throughout my stay. The staff at the reception desk were very helpful and accommodating.
Location
8.0
The hotel is situated in a very convenient area close to the pedestrian zone, making it easy to explore the city on foot.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were a bit limited, but the freshly squeezed juice was a nice touch.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel had all the basic facilities, but I felt there could have been more variety.
friendly staff
limited dining
Frank
United States,
January
2024
9.0/10
I had a delightful stay at the hotel. The rooms were exactly as shown in the pictures, with a good view, and the location was very convenient, close to the pedestrian area. The service was top-notch, although they didn't answer my request for early check-in. The dining options were plentiful, and the facilities were excellent. However, the price could be considered slightly high for the value offered.
Rooms
8.0
The room I stayed in was exactly like the picture, with a good view and two separate beds.
Service
9.0
The service at the reception desk was impeccable. I even called the manager to confirm an extension of my stay. However, my request for early check-in was not accommodated.
Location
9.0
I found the location very convenient as it was close to the Serdika underground station connecting to the airport and within walking distance of the Vitosa pedestrian street.
Dining
10.0
The dining experience was fantastic with numerous options available to choose from.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities were great and offered everything I needed during my stay.
Neil
United States,
January
2024
9.2/10
I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were clean and spacious with a fantastic view of the yard. The bathroom was well-equipped and lovely. The service was top-notch, despite a hiccup with early check-in, the staff was attentive and even extended my stay upon request. The location couldn't have been more convenient, close to all the main attractions and right in the heart of Sofia. The dining experience was superb with a wide range of high-quality dishes. I highly recommend this hotel for a wonderful stay.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious with windows facing the yard and a good bathroom setup. I loved having the tea-cooking facility available.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, from the friendly reception desk to the manager who assisted in extending my stay. They truly cared about making my experience special.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was perfect, right in the center of Sofia with easy access to all the attractions and a variety of amenities nearby.
Dining
9.0
The dining options were fantastic, with a wide selection of high-quality dishes that exceeded my expectations.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel's facilities were excellent and well-maintained, providing everything I needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Convenient Location
Limited Breakfast Options
Luther
United States,
September
2023
9.0/10
I had a delightful stay at the hotel. The rooms were spacious with lovely bathrooms and walk-in showers, a comfortable bed, and a great view. The service was exceptional, from the helpful staff at the reception desk to their offering of car hire and housekeeping services. The location was perfect for exploring Sofia, very close to the pedestrian area and key sites of interest. The dining options were extensive, and the facilities were top-notch, making my stay even more enjoyable.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious and well-appointed, with lovely bathrooms and walk-in showers.
Service
9.0
The staff went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay, confirming my extended stay with the manager promptly.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was very convenient, right in the center of Sofia and within walking distance of key attractions.
Dining
8.0
The dining options were varied and included seasonal dishes, catering to different tastes.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel's facilities were excellent, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.