A Colorful Apart for a Start
About this stay
A Colorful Apart for a Start is a 3-star hotel in Oborishte, Sofia-Grad.
Looking for a straightforward base in Sofia-Grad? A Colorful Apart for a Start in Oborishte covers the essentials and sits near Sveta Nedelya Church.
Book A Colorful Apart for a Start through app.impt.io at the same live rate you would find anywhere else, with free cancellation on most rooms. Every completed booking funds one verified tonne of carbon removal — paid from the standard commission the hotel already covers, never added to your bill.
Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Apartements
- Balcony
- Carpeted
- Cleaning
- Coffee
- Dishwasher
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
Location
10 Ulitsa Maragidik, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is A Colorful Apart for a Start located?
A Colorful Apart for a Start is in Oborishte, Sofia-Grad (10 Ulitsa Maragidik, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Sveta Nedelya Church.
How much does A Colorful Apart for a Start cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How many stars is A Colorful Apart for a Start?
A Colorful Apart for a Start is a 3-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
Which is the cheapest month to visit Sofia?
The first two weeks of January are the cheapest, once New Year is over and before the Vitosha ski weekends peak. Three-star doubles in Vazrazhdane or Serdika drop to €35-40, and even four-stars off Vitosha Boulevard fall under €75. November is a close second. Avoid Orthodox Easter and 24 May, when rates jump by a third.
How many nights do I need in Sofia?
Three nights is the minimum for the centre plus Boyana Church and Vitosha, and four is more comfortable. Add a fifth if you want the Rila Monastery day (240 km round trip) without rushing back. Two nights only works if you are treating Sofia as a stopover between Belgrade and Istanbul. Anything beyond five nights is better split with Plovdiv, two hours away by train.
How do I get from Sofia Airport to the city centre?
Take Metro Line 1 from Terminal 2 to Serdika — it costs €0.80 and takes about 20 minutes, running until roughly midnight. From Terminal 1 there is a free shuttle to T2 for the metro. Official OK Supertrans taxis from outside the terminal run €8-13 to Sredets; ignore anyone approaching you inside the hall. Uber does not operate in Bulgaria.
Do I need a car in Sofia?
No, not for the city itself — the metro, trams and your feet cover everything from Sredets to Boyana. A car helps only if you are combining Sofia with Rila Monastery, Koprivshtitsa or the Iskar Gorge, and even then day tours from central Sofia are often easier. Central parking sits in blue (€1/hour) and green (€0.50/hour) zones with SMS enforcement. If you do rent, ask the hotel about a garage before driving in.
Is Sofia good for families or better for couples?
It works for both, but families do better in Lozenets or Triaditsa where the streets are leafier and the Borisova Gradina park is a five-minute walk. Couples tend to prefer Oborishte for the restaurants around Shishman Street. Family rooms are common in three-stars but not standard — always confirm the cot. The Sofia Zoo, the Muzeiko children’s museum in Studentski Grad, and the Vitosha cable car from Simeonovo are the three family fixed points.
Staying at A Colorful Apart for a Start
In Oborishte, A Colorful Apart for a Start is a 3★ hotel that combines essential comforts with Carpeted, Kitchen, Kitchenette. The hotel is situated 0.5 km from the centre of Oborishte, placing guests within easy reach of local points of interest. Before you book, consider checking recent guest feedback and any seasonal variations. A Colorful Apart for a Start is a practical choice for those who prioritise location and value in Oborishte.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Carpeted
- Cleaning
- Dishwasher
- Iron and board
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
Food and drink
- Coffee
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
Other facilities
- Apartements
Questions about A Colorful Apart for a Start
How far is A Colorful Apart for a Start from the centre of Oborishte?
A Colorful Apart for a Start is in central Oborishte, less than half a kilometre from the centre in a straight line.
Does A Colorful Apart for a Start have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at A Colorful Apart for a Start.
About Oborishte
Oborishte is an embassy district in central Sofia, calmer than Sredets and beginning behind Alexander Nevsky. It runs north-east through the flattest, greenest part of the centre. Streets such as Oborishte, San Stefano and Shipka are lined with 1920s apartment houses in ochre and cream, many now embassies or dentists. Doctors Garden sits at its heart, with playgrounds, a Sunday book market and mulberry trees. Embassy streets are quiet by day, with only the odd diplomatic car or gardener; by 9pm you may hear dogs being walked or a tram bell from Vasil Levski Boulevard. There is no square for an evening, so expect quiet balconies and pre-war stairwells rather than a bar terrace. Families and repeat visitors enjoy the playgrounds, flat stroller-friendly streets and short walk to Zaimov Park.
