Alis
About this stay
Alis is a 3-star hotel in Lyulin, Sofia-Grad.
Looking for a straightforward base in Sofia-Grad? Alis in Lyulin covers the essentials and sits near Boyana Church.
Book Alis 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
- Barber/Beauty Salon
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Fan
- Free Wifi
- Free car parking
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
Location
Булевард Ломско Шосе 144, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Alis located?
Alis is in Lyulin, Sofia-Grad (Булевард Ломско Шосе 144, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Boyana Church.
How much does Alis 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 Alis?
Alis is a 3-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
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.
What should I book in advance in Sofia?
Boyana Church tickets — slots for eight people every 15 minutes and July-August mornings sell out. Rila Monastery day tours the day before is usually fine, but Easter weekend needs a week. Hotel-wise, book a month ahead for Orthodox Easter, the 24 May weekend, and any Vitosha snow weekend when Dragalevtsi and Simeonovo fill with skiers. Regular weekends in Sredets need only a few days' notice.
What is a typical nightly rate for a hotel in Sofia?
A clean two-star or guesthouse private room in Vazrazhdane runs €30-45, a central three-star double in Sredets or Oborishte sits at €50-80, and four-stars around Vitosha Boulevard start at €100. The five-stars — Grand Hotel Sofia, Sense, InterContinental — begin around €180 and climb from there. Breakfast is usually included below four-star and charged separately (€8-13) above it. Bulgaria adopted the euro in 2026, so the rate you see is the rate you pay.
Staying at Alis
When planning a trip to Lyulin, Alis provides 3★ lodging with a focus on the fundamentals. The hotel features Barber/Beauty Salon, Air conditioning, Garden, ensuring a comfortable base. the centre of Lyulin is only 2.8 km away, so you can easily visit the area's highlights. For those driving, free car parking is a practical perk. A 3★ hotel like this typically appeals to travellers seeking affordability and convenience; it is advisable to review what is included before finalising your reservation.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Fan
- Hairdryer
Wellness and leisure
- Barber/Beauty Salon
- Garden
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
Other facilities
- Apartements
- Free car parking
Good to know
- Parking: free car parking.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about Alis
Does Alis have parking?
Yes. Alis offers free car parking.
How far is Alis from the centre of Lyulin?
Alis is about 2.8 km in a straight line from the centre of Lyulin.
Does Alis have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at Alis.
About Lyulin
Lyulin is Sofia's biggest residential district by population, a panel-block area on the western edge of the city between the ring road and Mount Lyulin. It is not beautiful, but it is well connected, with four metro stations on M1. Ten numbered micro-neighbourhoods, Lyulin 1 to 10, form self-contained grids of nine-storey blocks, schools and corner shops. Lyulin 5 and 7 are newest and best kept; 8, 9 and 10 feel older and more worn. Locals navigate by block number, so taxi drivers may ask for it. By 9pm shops along Tsaritsa Yoana Boulevard close, buses run half-empty, and the district becomes quiet. A flat walk from Lyulin metro along Slivnitsa Boulevard reaches a daily market and Zapaden Park. Dining is mostly grill joints, bakeries and fast food.
