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About this property

Hotel Lion is located in the centre of Sofia, just steps away from the Lavov Most Metro Station and a few minutes' walk from Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the Vitosha shopping boulevard. It provides free Wi-Fi and the cafeteria serves breakfast and snacks. Hotel Lion provides air-conditioned, spacious rooms with fully equipped bathrooms, a work desk, minibar and cable TV. Cafe 1920 offers various breakfast options and delisios specialties prepared with local products, all day brunch, sweets, speciality coffee, cocktails. There you can also unwind with your favourite beverage. A 10-minute walk will take you to the famous Women's Market, the Tsentralni Hali shopping hall and the popular landmark Central Bath House. The Lion is a 20-minute drive to Sofia Airport and airport transfer is offered against extra charge. It is 500 metres from the Main Train and Bus Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Sofia, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katja
    Russia Russia
    Amazing hotel, very well located, has anything you need, even great tea and coffee in the room. The design is very nice, was the best hotel where we stayed in our travel through Bulgaria . The breakfast in the cafe is also superb: specialty...
  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location. It is close to Sofia Train Station and Sofia Bus Station. The centre is within a 10 minute walk.
  • Igor
    United States United States
    Everything was just great. We travelled with my wife, we are very experienced travelers, so we are pretty demanding. So, all aspects from the size of the room and location in front of the nice square to the amazing breakfast, price and attitude of...
  • Karla
    Germany Germany
    Very friendly staff at reception. Very good breakfast in the nice Café. Close to Metro and Tram.
  • Iliyan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great room. Visiting the hotel for fourth time. Never disappoints. Clean and big rooms. Great view to Lions bridge. The breakfast in the restaurant is more than fantastic and diverse in options to choose for. Fantastic staff and service.
  • Ainsley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Whilst a little dated the rooms were large, clean and comfortable. From the rest of the property, it looks like the main areas have been refurbished to a high standard and would expect the rooms will be updated in due course. Breakfast was...
  • Patricia
    Spain Spain
    Breakfast excellant and different options offered. Superb location just round the corner from the old part and museums
  • Anney
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very central location, the rooms are huge and the view is beautiful. Everything very cosy and well designed. Central location lots of good shops and easy access to everything. Wish we stayed longer, but will definitely be back!
  • Alison
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Location and price. Loved the coffee machine in the room.
  • Katarina
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Location is just perfect. Walking distance to basically everything around the city. Also from the metro station that connects city with the airport :) Room was really big and cosy. Clean. Got everything I needed. Staff was super friendly. But the...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Cafe 1920
    • Cuisine
      Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Hotel Lion Sofia takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
BGN 30 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
BGN 40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the credit card used for booking must be presented upon check-in for verification purposes. The name on the credit card must match the guest’s name when checking in.

The hotel offers no special facilities for the disabled.

Dear Guests, We would like to inform you that for the safety and comfort of our guests, between 15 and 31 August 2024, we will replace our elevator. The rooms will be reachable only by the stairs. We kindly ask for your understanding! Please, excuse us for the inconvenience. We have to do it! You can cancel your booking free of charge if this issue seriously disturbs the comfort of your stay in the hotel.

Please inform Hotel Lion Sofia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: СФ-ВАП-73Ю-В1