9.2
Excellent
231 USD
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Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel in Sofia

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Bulgaria, Sofia, 14 Shipka Street
● Center: 1.4 km

Highly praised for its quiet yet central location near parks and university Friendly, helpful, and professional staff, with specific mentions of front desk service Spacious rooms equipped with air conditioning, water kettle, and Wi-Fi Good breakfast buffet with tasty options and excellent restaurant service including an outdoor deck Free parking garage under the hotel appreciated by guests Spa and fitness facilities including sauna and massage well regarded when available Some reviews mention outdated rooms and the hotel needing an update Complaints about breakfast coffee quality and occasional slow coffee service Spa center is closed on weekends, limiting amenity availability Some rooms experience issues such as broken windows or lack of air conditioning on certain nights Bar service criticized for limited wine options and poor background music Extra services like ironing require separate payment; taxi payment by card not always possible
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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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256 USD
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Triple Junior Suite
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Triple Junior Suite
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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287 USD
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Deluxe Triple Suite
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Deluxe Triple Suite
Private bathroom
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291 USD
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Run of House
Run of House
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Economy room
Economy room
Private bathroom
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Economy Single room
Economy Single room
Private bathroom
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Economy Double room
Economy Double room
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Standard room
Standard room
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Standard Single room
Standard Single room
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Standard Triple room
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Standard Family room
Standard Family room
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
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Standard Double room with city view
Standard Double room with city view
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Standard Quadruple room
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Business room
Business room
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Business Double room
Business Double room
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Superior room
Superior room
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Superior Single room
Superior Single room
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Superior Triple room
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Superior Double room
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Deluxe room
Deluxe room
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Deluxe room with city view
Deluxe room with city view
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Deluxe room with view
Deluxe room with view
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Deluxe Single room
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Deluxe Triple room
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Deluxe Double room
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Deluxe Double room with view
Deluxe Double room with view
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Executive room
Executive room
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Executive room with city view
Executive room with city view
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Executive Single room
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Executive Triple room
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Executive Double room
Executive Double room
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Executive Double room with city view
Executive Double room with city view
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Executive Quadruple room
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1 Bedroom Executive Quadruple room
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Premium room
Premium room
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Premium Double room
Premium Double room
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Grand room
Grand room
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Grand Double room
Grand Double room
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Junior Suite with balcony and with view
Junior Suite with balcony and with view
Air conditioning, minibar and shower
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Single Junior Suite
Single Junior Suite
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Family Junior Suite
Family Junior Suite
Family room with bathroom
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Double Junior Suite
Double Junior Suite
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Double Junior Suite with garden view
Double Junior Suite with garden view
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Standard Junior Suite
Standard Junior Suite
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Business Junior Suite
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Grand Junior Suite
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Single Suite
Single Suite
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Triple Suite
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Double Suite
Double Suite
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Standard Suite
Standard Suite
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Standard Double Suite
Standard Double Suite
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Superior Suite
Superior Suite
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4 Bedrooms Superior Suite
4 Bedrooms Superior Suite
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Deluxe Suite with view
Deluxe Suite with view
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Deluxe Suite with balcony and with view
Deluxe Suite with balcony and with view
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Deluxe Single Suite
Deluxe Single Suite
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Deluxe Double Suite
Deluxe Double Suite
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Deluxe Double Suite with garden view
Deluxe Double Suite with garden view
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Deluxe Sextuple Suite
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Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite
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Luxury Suite
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Executive Studio
Executive Studio
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Villa
Villa
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2 Bedrooms Villa beachfront
2 Bedrooms Villa beachfront
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Cottage
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Description

Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel is a four-star property built in 2004 and renovated in 2016, offering 63 rooms in a single building in Sofia. It provides a quiet atmosphere suitable for families, sightseeing, and business travelers alike. The hotel features a spa center with sauna, hammam, massage, and solarium services, as well as free Wi-Fi and parking. Guests will find a restaurant and bar on site, plus conference and business facilities. Room options range widely, including Economy, Standard, Business, Superior, Deluxe, Executive, Premium, Junior Suites, Suites, and even Villas, catering to diverse needs. Check-in begins at 14:00, and check-out is by noon. The hotel scores highly for cleanliness, amenities, location, and service, with an overall rating of 9.2 out of 10.

Location

Located at 14 Shipka Street in Sofia, Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel is about 6 km from Sofia Airport (SOF). It sits across from a park in a quiet but vibrant neighborhood, near the University of Sofia. Nearby dining options include the Architect's Club Restaurant just 71 meters away, and other restaurants like Krivotо and O!Shipka within 220 meters. The hotel’s central location allows guests to explore Sofia's main attractions on foot, though some reviews note a moderate walk to key sites. The hotel is positioned near Doctor's Garden, offering convenient access to green spaces and local urban life.

Tips

  • If you plan to use the spa facilities, note that it is not open on weekends.
  • Request a room with air conditioning to ensure comfort during warm nights.
  • For breakfast, try to arrive early to avoid delays with coffee service.

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] 07:30-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa
  • Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator/lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Security guard
  • Newspapers
  • Television in lobby
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Room service
  • VIP room amenities
  • Smoke Detector
  • Cable TV
  • TV
  • Minibar
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/Bathtub
  • Bathtub
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Bathrobe
  • Laptop safe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Services and amenities
  • Ironing
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Shoe shine
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Telephone
Meals
  • Bar
  • Diet menu (on request)
  • Breakfast
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
  • Shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Car rental
  • Airport transportation
  • Transfer services
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Multi-language staff
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Parking
  • Offsite parking reservations required
  • Garage
Business
  • Business center
  • Fax and copy machine
  • Meeting and presentation facilities
  • Conference Hall
Sports
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gym
Beauty and wellness
  • Doctor
  • Solarium
  • Massage
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • First Aid Kit
Kids
  • Babysitting and childcare
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

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Reviews

Cleanliness
Amenities
Location
Service
10.02.2026 Sabri
Good location
Nice breakfast
Coffee might be better
06.10.2025 Charles
Ok
A bit oversized for the tired rooms. Expensive breakfast.
05.10.2025 Sarah
Property was very nice and in a decent location, but is a little bit of a walk to more main attractions.
27.09.2025 Tsvetelina
Great central location, quiet yet vibrant neighborhood with great amenities and friendly staff
04.09.2025 Sachi
One of the gentlemen at the front desk was very kind and helpful :-).
16.07.2025 Robert
Well Located and Welcoming
A comfortable hotel well located for touring the capital. It sits across from a park and the street is quiet. The staff is friendly and helpful with recommendations. Breakfast is good though coffee service gets overwhelmed and though tasty, coffee is not terribly hot. The bar and lounge is quiet but service is great. The restaurant is comfortable with excellent service - the outside decking area is very pleasant.
15.07.2025 Theodor
Old classic hotel with excellent location, friendly staff.
05.07.2025 Darlene
This hotel is close to the University of Sofia and located in a lovely neighforhood. The room was comfortable and quiet. My only problem involved the lack of air-conditioning one night, making it difficult to sleep. But, that was fixed by the following day.
16.05.2025 Deidree
Stayed here for a business trip, really liked my spacious room with air conditioning, water kettle, complimentary mineral water, tea, and coffee, bathtub, stable password-protected WiFi, daily cleaning, good breakfast, restaurant on site, proximity to parks and my business event venue. Only minor issue was the safe wasn’t working. Highly recommended!
04.05.2025 Robert
Great hotel in the heart of Sofia - very classy with wonderful staff and accommodations. Convenient parking garage under hotel was perfect and the breakfast was quite tasty. I was able to venture around on foot to see the sights and enjoy some very delicious Bulgarian food (and even craft beer) - can't wait to return.
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POIs near hotel

memorial
Saints Cyril and Methodius (3 min)
Monument honoring the Byzantine missionary brothers who created the Cyrillic alphabet.
memorial
Vasil Aprilov Memorial (5 min)
Monument honoring Vasil Aprilov, a 19th-century Bulgarian educationalist and philanthropist who founded the first secular school in Bulgaria.
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Vasil Levski (6 min)
Granite monument to the Bulgarian revolutionary leader by architect Václav Kolář, erected 1895.
memorial
Petar Beron Memorial (8 min)
Sofia memorial honoring Petar Beron, 19th-century Bulgarian educator and author of the first modern Bulgarian primer.
memorial
Hilarion of Makarioupolis Memorial (8 min)
Monument honoring Hilarion of Makarioupolis, a 10th-century Byzantine saint and theologian, located in central Sofia.

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Ресторант "Клуб на архитекта" (1 min)
Ulitsa Krakra 11, улица Кракра 11
restaurant
Restaurant «Кривото» (2 min)
София
restaurant
Restaurant «О!Шипка» (3 min)
Sofia

Frequently asked questions about Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel

What types of rooms are available at Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel?

Room types include Run of House, Economy, Standard, Business, Superior, Deluxe, Executive, Premium, Grand, Junior Suite, Suite, and Villas among others.

Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free parking is available on site with a garage under the hotel.

Does the hotel have spa and fitness facilities?

Yes, there is a spa center including a sauna, hammam, massage, solarium, and a fitness center.

Are pets allowed at this hotel?

Pets are not allowed at Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel.

How far is the hotel from Sofia Airport?

The hotel is approximately 6 kilometers from Sofia Airport (SOF).

Hotel prices for: June - July 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 163 USD The best time to book is June 6, with rates starting from 163 USD

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