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Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels in Sofia

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Bulgaria, Sofia, 16 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd
● Center: 860 m

Spacious rooms with large windows and balconies offering views of St Alexander Cathedral and embassies Excellent spa area with pool, sauna, steam room, and massage services praised for relaxation Rooftop bar and restaurant provide panoramic city views and a pleasant atmosphere for breakfast and cocktails Friendly and professional staff at reception and bell service, with personalized assistance such as help with luggage and reservations Good location in the city center within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and cultural landmarks Noise complaints from the rooftop bar, with music and smoking affecting guest comfort in some rooms Inconsistent and sometimes unfriendly service at the rooftop terrace and restaurant, including slow waiter service and poor management attitude Some rooms described as outdated or small with maintenance issues like poor temperature control and occasional power outages Limited free parking availability causing inconvenience and unexpected parking fees of about 20 euros per day Spa facilities occasionally reported as small and with some areas not fully operational, such as ladies’ facilities
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Rooms and prices

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Superior Double room
Superior Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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315 USD
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Superior Triple room
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Superior Triple room
Private bathroom
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316 USD
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Deluxe Double room
Deluxe Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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374 USD
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Deluxe Triple room
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Deluxe Triple room
Private bathroom
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421 USD
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Executive Double room
Executive Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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432 USD
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Executive room
Executive room
Wireless internet and private bathroom
487 USD
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Executive Double room with view
Executive Double room with view
Private bathroom
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593 USD
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Double Suite
Double Suite
Private bathroom
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608 USD
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Triple Suite
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Triple Suite
Private bathroom
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621 USD
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1 Bedroom Double Suite
1 Bedroom Double Suite
Private bathroom
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759 USD
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Single Suite
Single Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
777 USD
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Run of House
Run of House
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Standard room
Standard room
Private bathroom
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Standard Single room
Standard Single room
Private bathroom
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
Private bathroom
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Quadruple room
Private bathroom
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Business room
Business room
Private bathroom
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Business Double room
Business Double room
Private bathroom
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Business Double room with view
Business Double room with view
Private bathroom
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Superior room
Superior room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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Superior room with view
Superior room with view
Private bathroom
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Superior Single room
Superior Single room
Private bathroom
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Superior Double room with courtyard view
Superior Double room with courtyard view
Private bathroom
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Superior Double room with garden view
Superior Double room with garden view
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Superior Double room with balcony and with view
Superior Double room with balcony and with view
Air conditioning, minibar and shower
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Superior Quadruple room
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Superior Quadruple room
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Deluxe room
Deluxe room
Wireless internet and private bathroom
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Deluxe room with city view
Deluxe room with city view
Private bathroom
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Deluxe room with view
Deluxe room with view
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Deluxe room with balcony
Deluxe room with balcony
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Deluxe Single room
Deluxe Single room
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Single room with view
Deluxe Single room with view
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Deluxe Single room with balcony
Deluxe Single room with balcony
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Deluxe Double room with city view
Deluxe Double room with city view
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Deluxe Double room with balcony
Deluxe Double room with balcony
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Deluxe Quadruple room
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Executive room with view
Executive room with view
Private bathroom
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Executive room with balcony
Executive room with balcony
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Executive Single room
Executive Single room
Private bathroom
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Executive Double room with balcony
Executive Double room with balcony
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Executive Triple room
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Executive Triple room
Private bathroom
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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Private bathroom
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Suite
Suite
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Suite with balcony
Suite with balcony
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1 Bedroom Suite
1 Bedroom Suite
Private bathroom
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Single Suite with balcony
Single Suite with balcony
Private bathroom
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1 Bedroom Single Suite
1 Bedroom Single Suite
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Triple Suite with balcony
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Triple Suite with balcony
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1 Bedroom Triple Suite
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1 Bedroom Triple Suite
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Double Suite with balcony
Double Suite with balcony
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Quadruple Suite
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Quadruple Suite
Private bathroom
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Standard Suite
Standard Suite
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Grand Suite
Grand Suite
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Superior Cottage
Superior Cottage
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Deluxe Cottage
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Description

Sense Hotel Sofia, built in 2012, is a 5-star design hotel located in the heart of Sofia. It offers a wide range of room types from Standard Single rooms to Grand Suites and Deluxe Cottages, many featuring balconies and views of landmarks like St. Alexander Cathedral. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a spa with pool, sauna, and massage services, a fitness center, and free parking, although parking availability is limited. The hotel also features a rooftop bar and restaurant with panoramic city views. Rooms are noted for their spaciousness, large windows, and modern lighting controls, though some guests have reported noise issues from the rooftop bar and occasional maintenance concerns. The service is generally praised for friendliness and professionalism, particularly at reception and by bell staff, but some reviews highlight inconsistent service quality especially at the rooftop terrace and spa. Overall, this hotel suits travelers seeking a centrally located urban stay with extensive facilities and a stylish interior.

Location

Located at 16 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd, Sense Hotel Sofia stands right in Sofia’s city center, just steps from the metro station and within walking distance to major landmarks including the St. Alexander Cathedral. The hotel is surrounded by numerous restaurants and cafes such as Ресторант Victoria (136 m) and Restaurant «Спагети Китчън» (156 m), making dining options easily accessible. The Sofia Airport (SOF) is 7 km away, providing convenient access for travelers. Guests can explore local parks and cultural sights nearby, all reachable by foot within minutes, making it an excellent base for sightseeing and business trips alike.

Tips

  • Reserve a rooftop bar table in advance to avoid disappointment, as it can get busy and some window seats are reserved.
  • Bring earplugs if you are sensitive to noise, especially if staying on upper floors near the bar.
  • Confirm parking arrangements ahead of time due to limited free parking spaces and possible extra charges.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
  • Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Deposit Policy: Deposit required The deposit is determined based on the duration of your stay. The charge is US$54.33 per night.
  • Pets: Pets are allowed Fee: Contact the property for details
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress
  • Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator/lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Newspapers
  • Ticket assistance
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Terrace
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Reception desk
Rooms
  • Bridal suite
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Room service
  • Cable TV
  • Minibar
  • Hairdryer
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shower/Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Bathrobe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
Services and amenities
  • Ironing
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Telephone
Meals
  • Bar
  • Coffee/tea for guests
  • Diet menu (on request)
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Coffeemaker
  • Kettle
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet access
Transfer
  • Car rental
  • Airport transportation
  • Transfer services
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Multi-language staff
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby
Pool and beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Indoor Pool
Business
  • Business center
  • Event facilities
  • Fax and copy machine
  • Meeting and presentation facilities
  • Conference Hall
Sports
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gym
Beauty and wellness
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa

Street view

Video: Bulgarian Cultural Intro view from Sofia Center in Sense Hotel

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Reviews

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14.10.2025 MAC
Loved my entire experience at Hotel Sense, from the service to the room to the breakfast. Thank you for everything
03.09.2025 Viktor
Good hotel for business stay. The breakfast is good enough but nothing exceptional.
Swimming pool is OK, sauna is good.
Location is perfect if you want to be in the city center. Good restaurants, and stores within 15 minutes walking distance. Free parking can be an issue though.
Overall: good hotel to stay for a week i think.
18.08.2025 Louise
Great hotel near all areas of Sofia for shopping etc
26.07.2025 Craig
In all ways I was very happy here. Location good for local parks, sights, accessible to other areas. View terrific in room on 5th floor facing St Alex cathedral. Floor ceiling windows real nice. Spa fantastic. Service of door guy , helping with luggage, was superb, and front desk very friendly. Lovely chill top floor breakfast with morning view. My only suggestion is thicker bulgarian fresh yogurt at the breakfast buffet. Right this way to a day of smiles !
18.06.2025 Steliyana
The hotel is in the heart of Sofia, within walking distance of all major landmarks and just steps from the metro station. The spa is excellent — featuring a pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and even a cold tub. The design is minimal yet warm, with thoughtful details that instantly help you relax. A perfect urban retreat!
18.05.2025 Maarten
We had a wonderfull stay at Sense hotel.
The wellness is ideal for relaxing , then a cocktail at the rooftop and lunch or dinner in the exquisit Asian restaurant below..
Location is fantastic...many clubs anf nice bars for daytime drinking in the neighboorhood....
18.05.2025 Markus
TOP hotel - top location, great rooftop bar for breakfast and cocktails in the evening! Ideal start for our weekend in Sofia. We had a superior room with a view to the cathedral - beautiful! In walking distance to all major sights! Best choice!
07.05.2025 Najma
We stayed here for 4 nights. It was such a lovely hotel. So comfortable, large spacious room. And comfortable beds. It was cleaned daily. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Very professional. The location was brilliant, right in the city centre. Lots of cafes and restaurants nearby as well as the main town centre. Everything is as walking distance. I would highly recommend this hotel.
10.03.2025 Oleg
This hotel is located in teh center of Sofia. The gym is ok, a little small for me, I felt a little claustrophobic. The sauna is good. The only ting I did not like - the car parking charges unexpected (20 euro per day), When I was booking the hotel there was no info about it.
09.03.2025 Verified
Book another hotel in Sofia for this price class!
Room is outdated, bathroom to small and not good maintained, for this price level there are so many better places in Sofia. Especially the service on the rooftop is from the one you never want to come back even if they offer you free food and drinks. We just wanted to have a drink (and leave within one hour) and even as hotel guests we where not allowed to get a table with nice view because that was all reserved, during our complete stay there ALL window tables staid empty, I even made pictures from this since this is so ridiculous, every good hotel which I know gives priority or value to his hotel guests, this one is doing to opposite, we gave even a second chance the next day and it was even worse so never ever we will go back here. The one and only good thing about this place is the Juri restaurant downstairs, they have very good and friendly staff and the food and atmosphere is great, they should definitely consider going to another location since this hotel and surrounding doesn’t fit their class.
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POIs near hotel

memorial
Stefan Stambolov (2 min)
Monument to Bulgaria's 19th-century statesman and Prime Minister.
memorial
Hilarion of Makarioupolis Memorial (3 min)
Monument honoring Hilarion of Makarioupolis, a 10th-century Byzantine saint and theologian, located in central Sofia.
memorial
The Unknown Soldier (4 min)
A stone memorial in central Sofia honoring fallen soldiers from Bulgaria's wars. Located near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, it stands as a tribute to those who died in defense of the nation.
museum
Archaeological Level of the St. Sophia Basilica (4 min)
Underground excavations beneath Sofia's 6th-century Byzantine basilica reveal Roman and medieval settlement layers, operated by the Sofia History Museum.
museum
Ivan Vazov House Museum (5 min)
Preserved residence of Bulgaria's national writer Ivan Vazov in central Sofia, displaying his personal belongings, manuscripts, and library from the late 19th century.

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Ресторант Victoria (2 min)
улица „Цар Освободител“ 7А, 1000 Център, София
restaurant
Restaurant «Спагети Китчън» (2 min)
Sofia
restaurant
Restaurant «България» (5 min)
София

Frequently asked questions about Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels

What types of rooms are available at Sense Hotel Sofia?

The hotel offers a broad range of room types including Run of House; Standard, Business, Superior, Deluxe, Executive rooms; various Suites; and Cottages, many with views or balconies.

Is free parking available at the hotel?

The hotel provides free parking; however, availability is limited and some guests have mentioned issues with parking space.

Does the hotel have a spa and wellness center?

Yes, Sense Hotel Sofia features a spa area with a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, cold tub, massage services, and a fitness center.

Are children allowed at Sense Hotel Sofia?

Children of all ages are welcome. Additional fees may apply for children using existing beds, and policies for extra beds and cribs vary by room type.

What is the distance from the airport to the hotel?

Sofia Airport (SOF) is approximately 7 kilometers from the hotel.

Hotel prices for: June - July 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 252 USD The best time to book is June 11, with rates starting from 237 USD

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