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Hotel California

3.0 star property
Sofia hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Unwind in the charming coastal town of Lozenets at Hotel California, where a tranquil garden and soothing sauna await. Take advantage of express check-in and out, luggage storage, and multilingual staff for a seamless stay. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast to dinner while the coffee shop provides an ideal spot to plan your day.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Minibar

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 290 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 312 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Living room

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 247 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Room 2)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Biglastr. 30, Sofia, 1407

What's nearby

  • National Palace of Culture - 4 min drive
  • Vitosha Blvd - 4 min drive
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 5 min drive
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 6 min drive
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 21 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Deli Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪РицарЯ Pizza & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rainbow Plaza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Met Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Летящият Холандец/Vliegende Hollander - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel California is a great choice for a stay in Sofia. Guests can visit the health club for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Teacher Ivans House, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a sauna, and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

Bulgarian, English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

More

  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Teacher Ivans House - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 2.00 per person, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

California Sofia
Hotel California Sofia
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Sofia
Hotel California Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel California offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel California does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel California?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel California?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel California.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel California?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel California and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking. Enjoy amenities like a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel California?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Teacher Ivans House.

Does Hotel California have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.

What's the area around Hotel California like?

Hotel California is a short 10-minute walk from Tokuda Hospital and 7 minutes' walk from East Park Trade Centre.

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Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

OK for one night stay
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.
Katya, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Sofia on the cheap but well-appointed
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.

10/10 Exceptional

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Zhan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Traytcho, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Hotel poco pulito
Barbara Anna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Violeta, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Alles war sehr gut, nur Frühstück war nicht so wie mein Wünsch
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet area near underground station and wonderful hotel.
Janne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

2-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel reicht fuer 1 Nacht mehr aber nicht , Fruehstueck hatte zu wenig Auswahll , Kaffe aus der Thermokanne was gar nicht geht !
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Estadia tranquila e agradável
Hotel fica uns 10 min do metrô, tem um mercado Ho na esquina que fica aberto 24h. Pessoal da recepção foi bem simpático e prestativo.
Jefferson, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quirky, but not a bad choice
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.
NickR, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Pode melhorar
Pode melhorar
Marcus Vinicius Soares, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti. Pulizie della stanza tutti i giorni. Colazione con buffet abbondante e vario. Vicino a stazione metropolitana.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

2~3일 현지인 지인이 있다면 괜찮음. 욕실상태, 조식 안좋음
2주이상 현지 지인과 동행할 곳이 많아 지인 가까운 이곳에 머물렀는데, 특히 욕실 냄새와 배수가 문제였어요. 조식도 무성의 했고.(마지막 이틀은 먹고 싶지 않았음) 하지만 Reception하는 Villy라는 여성은 친절하고 착해서 평가를 좀 올렸어요. 이후 Sofia 중심가로 이동했는데 너무 좋네요.
Liz, 7-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Oud hotel, prima onderhouden!
Zeer aangenaam, goede service etc. als je hier overnacht ga dan ook eens uit eten bij beer cross
Erik, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

A good short stay
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.
nor, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Great Value - Good Location - Thoughtful Service
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.
3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Hotel 3 stelle per modo di dire
La camera è piccola; la porta della stanza si apriva con difficoltà; la vasca idromassaggio non aveva il tappo quindi niente idromassaggio; la colazione è secondo me la cosa peggiore di questo hotel...il personale è gentile ma non conosce bene l'Inglese quindi fai prima a imparare il Bulgaro per avere qualche informazione. Onestamente, non lo consiglio affatto!
Fabiola, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

EMMANOUIL, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Tired Hotel
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

A éviter absolument
A éviter absolument ! Le propriétaire surbooke son établissement. Je me suis retrouvé sans chambre disponible. J'ai dû me réfugier dans un appartement à moitié prix 4 heures après ... Le comble c'est que le propriétaire de l'hotel a encaissé la réservation sans que je ne dorme dans l'hotel!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Buon albergo ben collegato con il centro storico.
La nostra esperienza in questo albergo è stata buona. Abbastanza pulito, personale molto gentile e disponibile. Ci hanno cambiato gli asciugamani tutti i giorni. Il primo giorno siamo usciti e rientrati due volte e tutte e due le volte sono passati a sistemare la camera. Il frigo in stanza non funzionava, ma ci hanno messo a disposizione quello della reception. La colazione non aveva una grande scelta, però tutto sommato andava bene. Una sera abbiamo cenato al ristorante dell'albergo, la fatica fatta per ordinare (visto che il cuoco/cameriere conosceva solo il bulgaro, cmq abbiamo apprezzato gentilezza e impegno) è stata ripagata da un ottimo e abbondante pasto a basso prezzo. A poche centinaia di metri c'è sia la fermata della metro (che non abbiamo mai preso) che una postazione dei taxi consigliati perché economici, con 4/6 lev bulgari (circa 2/3 €) si arrivava al centro storico che si gira facilmente a piedi. Valutazione complessiva buona, (a parte qualche piccolo dettaglio di non molta importanza, visti i bassi costi di pernottamento) l'albergo lo consigliamo.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Buen Hotel
Buen hotel en barrio residencial. A cinco minutos caminando de transporte público y parada de taxis. Habitación amplia tipo estudió con cama, sofá, mesa y una pequeña terraza. Centro comercial a una parada de metro y centro de ciudad a tres paradas de metro.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Not excellent but a nice hotel
It's a little bit far from city centre but not impossible to get there by walking. The room was old but clean. I found some stains in bathroom. Clerks were really nice. It's not perfect but definitely a nice place to stay.