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7,8
/10
Pleasant
78 reviews
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William
10,0
/ 10
Wonderful hotel. Staff was incredible. The included breakfast was one of the best on our trip, and the lady that ran the breakfast room and the lovely patio restaurant was wonderful. Also, we wanted to arrange a trip to the mountains and the staff arranged a driver for us. Convenient to public transportation for city sightseeing.
Neil
10,0
/ 10
As it is situated in a residential area it is nice and peaceful. There are not the trams rumbling past at all hours or perpetual traffic of some of the more central hotels. It is comfortable and has free internet in each room. You never get the feeling you are missing out on anything! The city centre is about half an hour's walk away (downhill!!!) or the staff will happily ring you a taxi. Also, South Park is only a short walk away for catching some sun. There are some very nice bars and restaurants nearby and the bar opposite does very cheap Zagorka!! What more could you ask for?? The only downside is the breakfast - not the best! You are better going to Pizza Troll for an 'English Breakfast' instead (Vitoshi Boulevard) All in all I would definately go again - if for nothing more than the peaceful nights sleep!
p
10,0
/ 10
Stayed here 4-8 April 2009. Very modern, clean and tidy with marble all over the place. Most staff spoke good English and were very helpful. Booking for 3 people was followed to the letter and we had a nice room with balcony. Room was spotless. Gripes would be that sofa bed was a bit ricketty and no cable TV but these are very minor quibbles. Hotel is about 15 mins from town on very frequent trams or 5 mins in a taxi. Some good bars and restaurants locally though so we rarely went back into town in evening. Half hour to Mt Vitosha for skiing and walking too. Should I return to Sofia I will stay here without hesitation.
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Biglastr. 30, Sofia-Grad, Bulgaria, 1407
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Biglastr. 30, Sofia-Grad, Bulgaria, 1407
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In Sofia (Lozenets)
Location
With a stay at Hotel California in Sofia (Lozenets), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Expo 2000 Congress Centre and Borisova Gradina Park. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Yuzhen Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Paradise Center.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Expo 2000 Congress Centre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Borisova Gradina Park - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Tokuda Hospital - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Park Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Earth and Man Museum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
National Palace of Culture - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Yuzhen Park - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Sofia Zoo - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Paradise Center - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
NDK - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Mongolian Embassy - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Sofia Arsenal Museum for Contemporary Art - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Ploshtad Bulgaria - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Vitosha Blvd - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Vitoshka Boulevard - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel California is Sofia Airport (SOF) - 11.5 km / 7.2 mi
Facilities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a sauna or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited parking is available onsite.
Dining
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Porto Di Mare, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.
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Common Space
Lobby
Exterior
Bedroom
Restaurant
Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- Express check-in
- Wedding service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-out
- Porter
- Multilingual staff
Things to Do
- TV lounge
- Garden
- Barbecue
- Turkish bath
- Sauna
Public Facilities
- Parking
- Smoke-free area
- Safety deposit box
- Coffee shop
- Coffee/tea in lobby
Connectivity
- LAN Internet
- Free WiFi
General
- Banquet
- Terrace
Nearby Facilities
- Gift shop
- Hair salon
Transportation
- Limited parking
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Hotel California
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
15:00 - 22:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00
General 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve sofa beds
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Pets
Pets Not Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, Parking, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - 22:00 - to 12:00 |
Available rooms at Hotel California | 24 |
Number of floors in Hotel California | 7 |
Another facilities in Hotel California | Laundry service, Express check-in, Wedding service, Luggage storage, Express check-out |
Frequently asked question in Hotel California
What are available facilities at Hotel California?
There are top facilites at Hotel California such as Restaurant, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Hotel California?
The standard check-in time at Hotel California is starting from 15:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
What is the star rating of Hotel California?
Hotel California is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Hotel California have?
Hotel California has 7 floors.
How many rooms are available at Hotel California?
Hotel California has 24 rooms in total.
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7,8
Pleasant
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7,8
Room Comfort
7,8
Location
7,0
Service and Facilites
8,4
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Katya
8,0
/10
Reviewed 162 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
OK for one night stay.
Staff was polite and helpful.
Bed was comfortable.
Very outdated room in need of total renovation.
Hairs all over the bed and towels.
Zhan
Business
10,0
/10
Reviewed 178 week(s) ago
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Janne
10,0
/10
Reviewed 406 week(s) ago
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Quiet area near underground station and wonderful hotel.
NickR
8,0
/10
Reviewed 424 week(s) ago
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Somewhat old fashioned, but the room had plenty of charm. Close to James Bourchier metro station, not much more than 5 minutes walk. Next to the hotel is a small supermarket, useful for supplies and snacks etc (hotel restaurant is only open at breakfast time).
The room had many lights, with a total of 16 switches and 2 dimmers to control them all...
There was a jacuzzi-style bath, rather ancient, in need of refurbishment and incredibly complicated to operate.
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nor
Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 475 week(s) ago
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We had a late check-in at 3am in the morning. The person at reception was helpful speeding things up so that we can go straight to our rooms to rest. We booked two triple beds rooms. We had a good short stay at this hotel.
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Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 476 week(s) ago
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First off, this is a smoking hotel where guests can smoke in their rooms. If the smell of cigarette smoke really bothers you, this hotel might not be your best choice.
Otherwise, we had a spacious room with a small sitting area and 2 big windows - that opened! - looking onto the back courtyard. The room was quiet, the bed comfortable, and the air conditioning was excellent, keeping us cool even during 30°+ days. The wifi was great, too: fast and reliable.
Service was lovely. We asked to look at 3 different rooms and the front desk clerk was amenable. One evening, we asked to sit in the pretty seating in the courtyard, and the front desk gentleman intuited that we wanted to have our evening meal there - we had a bag of take-away groceries from the 24-hour supermarket next door - so offered us plates, cutlery, and even glasses for our beers!
The room itself might not be the cleanest - walls need a good wiping as do lightswitches and such - but bed linens and the bath were spotless.
The location of the hotel is excellent: a 7 minute walk from Bourchier Metro, a cheerful outdoor beer garden at the top of the street as you exit the Metro, and the hotel itself is next to a well-stocked 24-hour supermarket.
This hotel is excellent value for money. I'd return.
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James
6,0
/10
Reviewed 489 week(s) ago
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Hotel is a bit tired and my jacuzzi bath was in a poor state. Not much in area but it was only a quick stop over for me.
Mariya
with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 531 week(s) ago
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The bathtub was French style and it was impossible not to spill water given that there were no curtains and the tub was only 3 feet tall.
Verified traveler
6,0
/10
Reviewed 540 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
When I knew the price I was not expecting the stars but still I did get disappointed as the rooms did smell and everything was really old. Even though they did clean the rooms still you get the filling of dirt inside those rooms. I would suggest it just as the last resource given the affordable price and the possibility for a 24-hour check-in.
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Blueeve
6,0
/10
Reviewed 554 week(s) ago
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Nice experience, only stayed for a night. The staff are very helpful
William
Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 582 week(s) ago
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Wonderful hotel. Staff was incredible. The included breakfast was one of the best on our trip, and the lady that ran the breakfast room and the lovely patio restaurant was wonderful. Also, we wanted to arrange a trip to the mountains and the staff arranged a driver for us. Convenient to public transportation for city sightseeing.
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J
6,0
/10
Reviewed 627 week(s) ago
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Decadent. Looks like it is in slow decline, but the location was good, so I stayed 2 nights. Large room. Internet worked.
charles
Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 638 week(s) ago
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rooms very clean and comfortable beds ,reception very help full, the only dissapointment was in the breakfast as had to pay for the water . location good just 5 min walk to the nearest metro or tram no10 which takes you direct to the center .
Verified traveler
8,0
/10
Reviewed 733 week(s) ago
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The room was very nice and the staff in general were very friendly. Although a garden or open space would have made a considerable difference to the experience - especially during the summer when it would be nice to have a place to relax outdoors. The hotel itself is spacious and well established but it's based on a narrow road in a rather built up closed in area. The rooms were very clean and were very well maintained, the air conditioning however was somewhat noisy and ineffective, furthermore the fridge for the minibar is very small so keeping personal chilled goods is almost impossible.
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Verified traveler
8,0
/10
Reviewed 755 week(s) ago
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Budget hotel- decor in the bedrooms is outdated but very clean and the bed was very comfortable. only complaint we had was the heat in the bedroom. we turned off the thermostate but still the room was very warm. Breakfast is typical Bulgarian and not to our european taste but otherwise a clean and comfortable budget hotel and you get what you pay for. would stay here again.
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8,0
/10
Reviewed 774 week(s) ago
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The hotel is situated in a reasonably quiet residential area. The taxi from the airport cost about £6, but make sure you use 'OK' taxi service, desk in arrivals lounge, The reception girl was very pleasant, other staff more aloof. The hotel is very clean and bedrooms a good size, certainly larger than most hotels I have stayed in. There are no tea/coffee making facilities in the room and during our stay there were no English channels on the TV. The jacuzzi in our room did not work and the bath leaked onto the floor. The Jacuzzi controls were obviously damaged and had been for some time, however this was not pointed out to us when booking in. We were then upgraded to another room, same size but jacuzzi did work. However again some of the controls were obviously damaged. I think it is fair to say that the jacuzzi etc had seen better days. The breakfast was just about adequate. We stayed for four nights and there was little variation. There is a very good supermarket and shopping complex about 20 minutes walk away. The city centre is a good 30 minutes walk downhill. However if walking isnt your thing then the 'OK' taxi's are very cheap. Beware some taxi companys have a logo very similar to OK but they will rip you off. The safest way is to get the reception to get a taxi for you. If you do go out walking be careful of the very uneven, broken pavements and be aware cars will not stop for you unless they have too! crossing the roads is quite an experience
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TERRY
8,0
/10
Reviewed 781 week(s) ago
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HOTEL VERY CLEAN AND STAFF FIRST CLASS
FAIR WALK TO CITY CENTER BUT STAFF HAPPY TO CALL A TAXI FOR YOU
NEIGHBOURHOOD A BIT DODGY BUT STAY HERE AGAIN FOR SHORT BREAK
Bart
8,0
/10
Reviewed 813 week(s) ago
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I might stay again, due to the location and price, but the amenities listed are not even close to accurate.
Verified traveler
8,0
/10
Reviewed 857 week(s) ago
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Not a bad little hotel in a suburb south of the center. Not the most exciting or convenient location -- it's in a residential neighborhood about 10 minutes from the center by taxi, but if you want cheap, clean, quiet and a hearty Bulgarian breakfast in the morning, this is the spot. Staff was nice too, helped us avoid the usual taxi problems common to this part of the world. Food in the in-house restaurant was delicious and the woman who served us was delightful. Rooms were large by European standards, new-looking, very clean and comfortable.
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Gary
8,0
/10
Reviewed 875 week(s) ago
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This is a very nice base for a stay in Sofia, the centre of the city is easily reached by tram (a short walk away) or by taxi (about GBP 3 from centre). The staff were helpful and friendly and I would definately stay again if I travel back to Sofia in the future.
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