Sredets
Staying in Sredets puts you inside the government quarter itself, with the monument, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the yellow cobblestones on your doorstep. The hotels here are all within a short walk of the landmark, which makes an early start before the coach parties arrive easy. Sunny Studio with a view in TOP Center is 270 m away, about 4 minutes on foot; 2 Private Suits Art Location Quiet Balconies sits 330 m out, a 5-minute walk; and Venelin Apartment is 340 m from the monument, also around 5 minutes. For a slightly larger option, Parliament Sofia Top Center Luxury Apartment is 370 m away, roughly 6 minutes' walk.
Oborishte
Oborishte borders the same central streets and keeps you within a short stroll of the monument while putting a little more distance between you and the ministry checkpoints. Hostel Be My Guest is 440 m from the landmark, about 7 minutes on foot, and is the budget-minded end of the list. Rooftop Oscar Rooms is 420 m away, a 6-minute walk, and Top Place in Downtown is 410 m out, also around 6 minutes. Best Choice Apartment, 470 m from the monument, is a 7-minute walk and the closest of the group with a bar and breakfast served in the room.