Located in Sofia City Center, a neighborhood in Sofia, Hotel Rila Sofia is near the airport and near a metro station. National Museum of Natural History and Borisova Gradina Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit TZUM Central Department Store and Central Sofia Market Hall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vasil Levski Stadium or Bulgarian Army Stadium. Visit our Sofia travel guide
Tsar Kaloyan str.,6, Sofia, SOF, 1000
What's nearby
Saint Nedelya Church
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Church of St. George
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Ivan Vazov National Theatre
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Sofia Central Mineral Baths
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Serdika Station
5 min walk
Sofia Central Station
14 min drive
Sofia Airport (SOF)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Costa Coffee
3 min walk
Breakfast Room, Sofia Balkan Palace
3 min walk
Burrata Italiana Center
1 min walk
Art Club Museum
2 min walk
Starbucks
3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Rila Sofia
Hotel located in Sofia City Center
Hotel Rila Sofia provides amenities like an airport shuttle and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
Luggage storage, a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All 95 individually decorated rooms feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
43-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and limited housekeeping
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Rila Sofia?
As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rila Sofia on Oct 26, 2026 start from $62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hotel Rila Sofia?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Hotel Rila Sofia?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Hotel Rila Sofia provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 40 per vehicle applies.
Where is Hotel Rila Sofia located?
Located in Sofia City Center, this hotel is steps from City Garden, Yellow Pavement, and Sofia City Art Gallery. National Archaeological Museum and Church of St. George are just steps away. Serdika Station is only a 5-minute walk and Lavov Most Station is 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Rila Sofia Reviews
7.6
Good
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Good friendly welcome, nice sized clean and well presented bedroom and bathroom. Bar and restaurant just outside the front door. Easy walks to all the sights and transport connections.
Very nice hotel in walking distance to many Sofia attractions: cathedrals, palace/museum, art galleries, archaeological museum, etc. plus metro and bus/tram lines. We really enjoyed the adjoining Italian restaurant.
The location is excellent, near the major monuments, restaurants and parks. The check in was stressful, with the reception insisting that I had cancelled the rooms (I had cancelled one day out of three). It took us some time to correct the misunderstanding. Otherwise, the hotel is clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Brian
Sep 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is, honestly, past its prime.
However, given the exceptionally low price, one knows that going in.
Given that, it was clean and comfortable and walkable to all of the major attractions in Sofia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Lorraine
Mar 10, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent location. Wonderful shower. Good spread at breakfast. Helpful staff. On the downside, while we were on the upgraded 8th floor, some of the building is still in need of updating. Breakfast area is tired. 'Hot' food on one day was cold. Decor on our floor not my taste. Too dark. But that's a personal thing. Room was big and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Brett
Aug 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, location, location. Hot water didn't work all that well, though.
Nothing like before!!!
Excellent location and experience!
Staff is perfect!
Lovely mixture of modern Scandinavian and old communistic style!
Just adorable!
Highly recommend!
I spent 3 nights in a twin renovated room located on the 5oo floor. The room was tidy, warm and comfortable. The rooms comes with a nespresso coffee machine and coffee pods are provided on a daily base. In addition to 2 small bottles of mineral water are provided everyday. Last but not least the rooms comes with a fridge which is a much appreciated plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Katya
Dec 30, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
While the lobby has been renovated, the room we stayed in was not in great condition. The beds are relatively new, however, everything else is from Communist times and falling apart.
Has a balcony.
Somebody had smoked either in this room or in one connected to this one via the bathroom vent as the cigarette smell was heavy when we checked in.
Location is very good and central.
Would have chosen another central hotel for the same price had I known the state of the rooms
Staff was courteous.
Would probably had chosen another centralsame
It was an older hotel but well maintained and located in an excellent area with plenty of shops and cafes. I would most definitely stay here again if I ever came back to Sophia.