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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.

Everything! It seems you’re at your home! There are free snacks all day in the kitchen!

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9.2
Wonderful
1,585 reviews
Price from
£33
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.

I like everything,I love the stuff and everything about this hostel.. 💗

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8.2
Very Good
1,976 reviews
Price from
£8
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 stayed here before and I’ll sure come back again! The dorm was surprisingly clean for such a budget stay. Staff are kind and efficient – they do their best to fulfil your requests and keep you happy. If you are a solo traveler who enjoys socialising they also have this grand common room where you can play games and enjoy chitchats! Breakfast for 10 leva was also very delicious and they have lactose-free options! Overall, it exceeded my expectations!

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8
Very Good
1,694 reviews
Price from
£7
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.

The owner of the hostal is a very nice man! And he cares about guests' comfort as they were in the middle of renovations so as to provide a better experience for the guests this coming year

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8.2
Very Good
1,373 reviews
Price from
£11
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.

conveniently located, good accommodations, awesome, friendly staff!

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8.1
Very Good
4,229 reviews
Price from
£7
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.

Location, staff & facility.

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8.6
Excellent
635 reviews
Price from
£16
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.

Good internet. There is a place to work. Quiet atmosphere in the hostel, due to the small number of beds in all rooms with 4 beds.

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8.3
Very Good
177 reviews
Price from
£12
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.

very nice staff, very calm and comfortable hostel. I recommend it.

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8.9
Excellent
287 reviews
Price from
£14
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.

Great location, in a parallel street to Vitosha Boulevard, close to everything yet in a calmed neighborhood. Not a fancy place but It was clean and safe, bathrooms are not inside the room but there is no problem about it, perfect to use.

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8
Very Good
302 reviews
Price from
£35
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.

Again stayed at the individual room. The mattress was so comfy that I had a hard time waking up in the morning. All facilities were clean. Hot water was almost finished when I used a shower but again clean.

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7.4
Good
2,707 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • 5 Vintage Guest House
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,585 reviews

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

    Receptionist couldn't do enough to keep everyone happy

  • 10 Coins Hostel & tours
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 177 reviews

    Located in Sofia and with Sofia Central Railway Station reachable within 1.8 miles, 10 Coins Hostel & tours provides express check-in and check-out, rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the...

    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
     · 302 reviews

    Located in a historical building dating back to the early 1900s, Guest House 32 in Sofia center 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

  • Best private rooms In the center
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 125 reviews

    Located in Sofia, a 3-minute walk from Banya Bashi Mosque, Best private rooms In the center provides accommodations 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
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 166 reviews

    Located in Sofia, a 3-minute walk from Banya Bashi Mosque, Vintage private rooms in the heart of the downtown provides accommodations 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
     · 930 reviews

    Located a 10-minute drive from Sofia center, 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!

  • Orient Express Guest House
    Budget options available
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 352 reviews

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

    Малка приветлива стая. Добро обслужване. Добра локация.

  • The Green Bar House
    Budget options available
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews

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

    La hospitalidad es genial , súper tranquilo . No demasiado concurrido.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Sofia

  • Ivory Tower Hostel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,373 reviews

    Located in the center 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 Hub Rooms and Apartments
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,694 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Hostel Mostel Hub Rooms and Apartments is located in the center of Sofia, a 12-minute walk from Ivan Vazov Theater.

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

  • Hostel Mostel Sofia
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,229 reviews

    Hostel Mostel Sofia is set in a renovated building from the 19th century, enjoying a quiet location in the center 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
     · 172 reviews

    Hostel Pop Bogomil is attractively located in the center of 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 in a prime location in the center of Sofia, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

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

  • Hostel 29
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 33 reviews

    Hostel 29 offers accommodations in neighborhood Students' town in Sofia. The center 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

  • Smart Hostel Sofia
    Central location
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,707 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.

  • Elegance on a Budget - Hostel and Guesthouse
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 764 reviews

    Located 0.9 mi 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 👍

  • Libera
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 436 reviews

    Located in Sofia, Libera has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a grill.

    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 1.7 miles from Ivan Vazov Theater, 1.7 miles from Banya Bashi Mosque and 1.8 miles 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
     · 680 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property and an automated check-in/check-out, Serdika Rooms offers pet-friendly accommodations in Sofia, 656 feet 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
     · 139 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Hostel Alex 1 offers accommodations in Sofia, 755 feet away from Sofia Central Railway Station, Sofia Central Bus Station and the nearest underground railway station...

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

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Hostels that guests love in Sofia

  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,975 reviews
    location is in the prime location ,hostel is well maintained, beds are not cozy iron mesh bunk beds you will move on the bed if your top person move.
    VG Voguri
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £26.38
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,229 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £26.38
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,229 reviews
    Staff are fantastic, great location - super fun little hostel.
    Laura
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £27.99
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 680 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £29.68
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,373 reviews
    Perfect hostel….no bunk beds….pristine bathrooms…great central location….brilliant WiFi and the friendliest, kindest, most professional helpful couple managing it
    Mazda
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £26.38
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,229 reviews
    The staff were so lovely and wonderful and felt safe and great location
    Lily
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £26.38
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,229 reviews
    Very good location in the heart of the city, close to all transport lines. Shops, pharmacy, fast food, restaurants in a walking distance. Quiet in the night, safe entrance to the building, comfortable beds, good bathroom facilities. Clean and comfortable for 1-2 nights stay, free Wi-Fi. Good and prompt communication with the reception staff, friendly and polite. Very good price for what they offer. Thanks Hostel - Mostel ❤️
    Todorka
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £26.38
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,229 reviews
    Good location, tram stop out the front and walkable around the main parts of Sofia. Check-in was easy and the staff helpful. Classic hostel feel with a very large common room. Good bunk beds with proper curtains and shelving, light and powerpoints.
    Bronte
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £29.68
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,373 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £29.68
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,373 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 traveler

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