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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, 5 Vintage Guest House offers accommodation in Sofia.

Rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units include a seating area where you can relax.

There is a shared kitchen at the property. Complimentary coffee, tea and snacks are provided.

This was an amzing guesthouse. Super clean, nice design, great value for money. Location and staff were also amazing. I can highly recommend this place!

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9.2
Superb
1,610 reviews
Price from
€ 38
per night

Set in Sofia and with Council of Ministers Building reachable within 400 metres, Bla Bla Hostel offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The property is 600 metres from the city centre and less than 1 km from Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski.

Staff friendly outgoing and make the stay enjoyable. Events are layed on and enjoyed by all.

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8.2
Very good
2,157 reviews
Price from
€ 10
per night

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Hostel Mostel Hub Rooms and Apartments is situated conveniently in the centre of Sofia, 1 km from Ivan Vazov Theater. The property is close to NDK, Council of Ministers Building and Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

I just love this place. Highly recommend it. Thank you Hostel Mostel!

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8
Very good
1,731 reviews
Price from
€ 9
per night

The hostel is located a 7-minute walk away from Banya Bashi Mosque, a 9-minute walk away from the Bulgarian Government and a 10-minute walk away from the Archaeological Museum. Serdika Metro Station is reachable within 400 metres and Sofia Airport within 11 km.

Quiet area, well-equipped kitchen, spacious common room, comfortable dorm, friendly receptionist.

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8.2
Very good
1,388 reviews
Price from
€ 12
per night

Hostel Mostel has a beautiful patio where guests can relax in nice weather, as well as a shared dining area. A 24-hour front desk and a bar can be found on site. Pub crawls and one-day excursions can be organised at the reception.

Great climate — good room temperature. Clean, safe, central.

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8
Very good
4,310 reviews
Price from
€ 10
per night

Located in Sofia, Green Cube Capsule Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 1.8 km from Archaeological Museum, 2.3 km from Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski and 1.7 km from Presidency. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

The beds, it was really private and could feel safe

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8.6
Fabulous
690 reviews
Price from
€ 19
per night

Located in Sofia and with Sofia Central Railway Station reachable within 2.8 km, 10 Coins Hostel & tours provides express check-in and check-out, rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 4.1 km from Council of Ministers Building, 4.1 km from Banya Bashi Mosque and 4.7 km from Archaeological Museum. Ivan Vazov Theater is 5.2 km away and Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is 5.2 km from the hostel.

Friendly helpful service, even if I have a special cash they are willing to help

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8.4
Very good
185 reviews
Price from
€ 14
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, "No party & Many rules" Hostel N1 is set in the centre of Sofia, 300 metres from Council of Ministers Building. The property is situated 500 metres from Presidency, less than 1 km from Ivan Vazov Theater and a 18-minute walk from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The location is very new to all interesting places in Sofia. And the staff there Nina very helpful and very kind. She let me stay here while waiting for my bus to Romania

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8.9
Fabulous
303 reviews
Price from
€ 16
per night

Located in a historical building dating back to the early 1900s, Guest House 32 in Sofia centre offers free WiFi, a garden with a terrace, free air conditioning, free tea and instant coffee corner, as well as a restaurant. Ivan Vazov Theatre is 600 metres away and NDK metro station is a 4-minute walk away.

Lovely place, close to everything! The facilities are amazing. Rudy is very kind and open to help you in everything you need. It’s a lovely place

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8
Very good
303 reviews
Price from
€ 41
per night

Centrally located in Sofia, Smart Hostel Sofia offers free WiFi, 24-hour front desk and a shared fully equipped kitchen. The National Palace of Culture, Sofia University, the Royal Palace, Alexander Nevski Cathedral and other places of interest can be reached within a 5 to 10-minute walk.

The guy at the reception was really helpful.

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7.4
Good
2,710 reviews
Price from
€ 12
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 5 Vintage Guest House
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,610 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, 5 Vintage Guest House offers accommodation in Sofia. Rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

    Clean, cozy, great location, awesome contact with staff

  • Hostel Mostel Hub Rooms and Apartments
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,730 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Hostel Mostel Hub Rooms and Apartments is situated conveniently in the centre of Sofia, 1 km from Ivan Vazov Theater.

    Good location. Good common area. Great value for money.

  • 10 Coins Hostel & tours
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 185 reviews

    Located in Sofia and with Sofia Central Railway Station reachable within 2.8 km, 10 Coins Hostel & tours provides express check-in and check-out, rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property...

    Very kind staff, clean room and big shared kitchen!

  • Guest House 32
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 303 reviews

    Located in a historical building dating back to the early 1900s, Guest House 32 in Sofia centre offers free WiFi, a garden with a terrace, free air conditioning, free tea and instant coffee corner, as...

    location and friendly staff. had everything we needed

  • Smart Hostel Sofia
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,710 reviews

    Centrally located in Sofia, Smart Hostel Sofia offers free WiFi, 24-hour front desk and a shared fully equipped kitchen.

    Great location, easy to get around and helpful staff.

  • Best private rooms In the center
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 127 reviews

    Located in Sofia, 300 metres from Banya Bashi Mosque, Best private rooms In the center provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    Clean,coffee in the morning,neR metro station downtown

  • Vintage private rooms in the heart of the downtown
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 165 reviews

    Located in Sofia, 300 metres from Banya Bashi Mosque, Vintage private rooms in the heart of the downtown provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    They react very fast on my request. Nice place to stay.

  • Hostel Elena
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 927 reviews

    Located a 10-minute drive from Sofia centre, Hostel Elena offers functionally furnished rooms with free Wifi and a TV with cable channels. Each room comes with a wardrobe, a desk and a refrigerator.

    Big deal for 1 night in Sofia. Everything perfect!

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  • Ivory Tower Hostel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,388 reviews

    Located in the centre of Sofia, Ivory Tower features a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and an optional continental breakfast. Free WiFi access is available on site.

    exellent staff and location best value for money wonderfull place

  • Hostel Mostel Sofia
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,309 reviews

    Hostel Mostel Sofia is set in a renovated building from the 19th century, enjoying a quiet location in the centre of Sofia. A modern, shared kitchen is at guests’ disposal.

    staff is great, beds are nice, common are is pleasant

  • Hostel Pop Bogomil
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 176 reviews

    Hostel Pop Bogomil is attractively set in Sofia, and has a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include Ivan Vazov Theater, Sofia University St.

    Staff was kind and the room and bathroom were nice

  • Deluxe rooms in the middle of the downtown
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 58 reviews

    Deluxe rooms in the middle of the downtown is well situated in Sofia, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

    very good location! very helpful staff and easy to find!

  • The Green Bar House
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7 reviews

    Attractively set in Sofia, The Green Bar House features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

    The location is top and the property was really clean. I recommend

  • Hostel 29
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 39 reviews

    Hostel 29 offers accommodation in neighbourhood Students' town in Sofia. The centre of the city is a 15-minute drive away. Free public parking is possible on site. Every room is fitted with a TV.

    Удобно местоположение, чисто и уютно, добро обслужване

  • Elegance on a Budget - Hostel and Guesthouse
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 779 reviews

    Situated 1.4 km from the Central Railway Station in Sofia, Elegance Hostel features a common spacious lounge area with 60 TV channels. Free WiFi is available.

    Excelent!!! Pretty clean and comfortable room! 10/10 👍

  • Orient Express Guest House
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 354 reviews

    Set on a quiet street, a 10-minute stroll from the city centre, Orient Express Guest House offers WiFi. A barbecue area is available as well.

    Малка приветлива стая. Добро обслужване. Добра локация.

  • Libera
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 440 reviews

    Situated in Sofia, Libera has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

    Todo muy bonito señora encantadora muy amable y servicial

  • Tabasko
    Central location
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 58 reviews

    Tabasko features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Sofia. The property is around 2.7 km from Ivan Vazov Theater, 2.8 km from Banya Bashi Mosque and 2.9 km from Archaeological Museum.

    Отель по цене хостела. Отличное место, что бы переночевать. Хорошие хозяева, рекомендую!

  • Serdika Rooms
    Central location
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 693 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property and an automated check-in/check-out, Serdika Rooms offers pet-friendly accommodation in Sofia, 200 metres from Council of Ministers Building.

    Great location. 2 mins from metro. Very nice staff

  • Hostel Alex 1
    Central location
    4.2
    Scored 4.2
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 140 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Hostel Alex 1 offers accommodation in Sofia, 230 metres away from Sofia Central Railway Station, Sofia Central Bus Station and the nearest underground railway...

    Разположение - близо до гара, автогара, метро. Цена :)

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Hostels that guests love in Sofia

  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 690 reviews
    One of the best hostels I have been to. Clean kitchen and rooms, always smiling and very helpful staff. Just in a walk distance from railway/bus station, near the hostel there is two shops where you can buy food and cook in the hostels kitchen. There is a cheap laundry room. If I come once to Sofia again, I will just stay there! Recommending this place absolutely!
    Bartlomiej
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 690 reviews
    Great location, close to centre and to bus station. Really safe feeling, modern facilities and cheap price. Perfect
    simonescn
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 35.79
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,309 reviews
    This is a very old school hostel. As an old school backpacker I don’t mind the style but don’t expect any modern installations you would get in Western Europe and American hostels. If you’re okay with that, it’s a great place to meet new people and it has a great location to explore the city. I stayed in a bedroom in an apartment they have next door which was great for me since it was quieter and I could work from there without noise.
    Alberto
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 32.54
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 693 reviews
    This propert has two things going for it. Firstly it is located right in the centre of Sofia very close to Serdika metro. Secondly it is very cheap (but be warned that you get what you pay for). It might suit backpackers on a very tight budget where cost is the main priority.
    Nigel
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 690 reviews
    One of the best hostels I have stayed so far! It is well equipped, gives you a decent amount of privacy and super clean. The bed, the pillow and the duvet are comfortable, and the hostel in general is very quiet so you can really rest. While some people prefer "party hostels", I am an introvert and I really do appreciate hostels like this. So if you are like me, you will love Green Cube hostel. The vending machine at the reception is also a GREAT IDEA! It had a very good and cheap coffee.
    Katalin
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 690 reviews
    I loved this hostel, very new as only opened recently, completely worth the price and the best hostel in the area. It offers low bed numbers in the rooms meaning less noise, curtains for privacy, kitchen and common areas and some very friendly staff happy to give the extra effort and care to the people staying at this hostel. If you would like to come to Sofia and stay on a budget this is the place to be!
    Matthew
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 34.51
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,388 reviews
    Close proximity to the main road and metro station. The price of one night is cheap. You can walk from the city bus station within 20 mins and 10 mins to the nearby metro station. The hostel is safe because the entrance door is always locked for 24 hrs. You will have to ring the bell and wait for the staff to open the door for you.
    Ambrose
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 97.78
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,661 reviews
    Great location and a good budget hotel. It was not too loud and in a safe location. Less than 2 min walk from Vitosha Boulevard.
    Rituja Ravikiran
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 74.65
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 127 reviews
    No bunk beds! Had the whole room for myself as well. Best hostel I've tried in Sofia.
    Tsvetan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 34.51
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,388 reviews
    Hostel in a great location. Close to metro station and city centre. Staff very pleasant and friendly. Value for money budget hostel
    Gerard
    Solo traveller

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