Best Western Plus Olives City Hotel in Sofia
✅ Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable, with some featuring balconies and city or garden views ✅ Staff are frequently described as friendly, kind, and helpful, contributing to a positive guest experience ✅ Facilities include a small, clean swimming pool, a fitness center, spa with sauna and massage services, and a well-regarded on-site restaurant ✅ Free and secure parking is available with a fenced lot ✅ Multiple guests appreciated the quality and variety of breakfast options, though it is charged separately ❌ The hotel is located quite far from Sofia’s city center, requiring taxi rides for main attractions ❌ Some guests reported that breakfast is not included by default and is charged additionally, which caused dissatisfaction ❌ There were complaints about slow housekeeping service and limited kitchen appliances in some rooms ❌ Pool size is small and sometimes cold; sauna and steam room access incurs extra fees ❌ Communication issues occurred, including unclear lost-and-found procedures and some staff having limited English skills
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Description
Best Western Plus Olives City Hotel is a 4-star property located in Sofia's Studentski Kompleks district, offering a range of room options including Standard Double rooms with garden views and various city-view apartments and studios. Guests praise its spacious, clean rooms and high-quality service, with many highlighting the friendly and helpful staff. The hotel features amenities such as a fitness center, spa and wellness facilities including a sauna and massage services, a restaurant, bar, and a small swimming pool. It provides conveniences like free parking, 24-hour front desk service, and WiFi throughout. Despite its comfort and facilities, some guests note that the hotel is situated away from the city center and that certain services like breakfast and spa access may involve extra charges.
Location
The hotel is situated at ulitsa "Professor Hristo Vakarelski" 1 in the Studentski Kompleks area of Sofia, approximately 7 kilometers from Sofia Airport (SOF). It is about a 10 to 15-minute taxi ride from central Sofia and popular spots like Vitoshka Boulevard. Nearby amenities include several small shops and a larger supermarket a short distance away. The hotel is also close to the Sofia Zoo and near a metro station, providing additional transportation options. For dining outside the hotel, Restaurant «Саймънс» is only 173 meters away and has a rating of 8/10.
Tips
- If you prefer a parking lot view, request it when booking as some guests have done.
- Since breakfast is charged extra, decide in advance if you want to include it or try nearby restaurants like Restaurant «Саймънс».
- For spa access such as sauna or steam room, expect additional fees and confirm availability.
- Lastly, consider arranging transport ahead as the hotel is not centrally located.
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: For all room types, cribs can be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Western, Continental, Vegan, Vegetarian Buffet [Mon - Fri] 07:30-10:00 Open
[Sat - Sun] 08:00-10:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property. - Deposit Policy: Deposit required A fixed amount of BGN 200.00 (approx. US$118.98) is charged. This property accepts cash The deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed on request
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Express check-in/check-out
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Dryer
- Fire Extinguisher
- Outdoor furniture
- Bridal suite
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- VIP room amenities
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Linens
- Mosquito net
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Shoe shine
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Packed Lunches
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- German
- Russian
- English
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Library
- Sun Deck
- Offsite parking reservations required
- Swimming pool
- Spa tub
- Indoor Pool
- Beach/pool towels
- Business center
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Massage
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets Not Allowed
Street view
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Reviews
The Deluxe Queen Studio was Spacious, Impressively Clean, Cozy & Super Comfortable!🌞 High-Quality Service 💯
Polite & Kind Staff!🫶
Definitely recommend it!👏🇧🇬
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Frequently asked questions about Best Western Plus Olives City Hotel
Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Olives City Hotel?
Pets are not allowed at this property, but service animals are permitted on request.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is not included by default and must be paid for separately at the hotel.
What types of rooms are available at this hotel?
The hotel offers Standard Double rooms with garden views; 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartments with city views; 1 Bedroom Double Apartments with city views; and Double Studios with city views.
Does the hotel provide parking facilities?
Yes, there is free, fenced parking available for guests.
How far is the hotel from Sofia's main attractions?
The hotel is about 7 km from Sofia Airport and a 10-15 minute taxi ride from the city center and Vitoshka Boulevard.
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Hotel prices for: June - July 2026 calendar
The average hotel price this month is 111 USD The best time to book is June 6, with rates starting from 109 USD