Botev Apartment
Why guests stay
- Bar
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Video transcript
Welcome to Botev Apartment, a 4-star hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria. Guests can enjoy a bar, Wi-Fi and a garden. You will find it at 12 Grivitsa Str., in Sofia. Have a look around, then compare and book on sofiagotravel.com.
About this stay
Botev Apartment is a 4-star hotel in Vazrazhdane, Sofia-Grad.
Botev Apartment is a solid 4-star pick in Vazrazhdane, Sofia-Grad — comfortable rooms and a base that keeps Russian Church of St. Nicholas close.
Book Botev Apartment 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
- Bar/Snack/CafEn'
- Bars
- Bathroom
- Carpeted
- Cleaning
- Coffee
- Desk
- Dishwasher
- Dvd
- Family rooms
Location
12 Grivitsa Str., Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Botev Apartment located?
Botev Apartment is in Vazrazhdane, Sofia-Grad (12 Grivitsa Str., Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Russian Church of St. Nicholas.
How much does Botev Apartment 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 Botev Apartment?
Botev Apartment is a 4-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
Which churches and religious sites should I actually see in Sofia?
Five: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (the gold-domed 1912 landmark), Sveta Sofia Basilica next door (6th century, the city’s namesake), the Boyana Church (UNESCO, 13th-century frescoes, €5 entry), the Rotunda of St George (4th century, hidden in a courtyard behind the Presidency), and Sveta Nedelya on the main square. If you have a day free, the Rila Monastery is 117 km south and the reason many Orthodox pilgrims come to Bulgaria. All five city sites are within a 15-minute walk of Serdika metro.
What is the best area to stay in Sofia for first-time visitors?
Sredets is the answer for a first visit — it puts you within a 10-minute walk of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sveta Nedelya, the Serdica ruins and the yellow-brick government quarter. Oborishte just to the north is quieter but equally central. Both sit above Serdika metro, so the airport is 20 minutes away on Line 1. Expect three-star doubles at €50-80.
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.
Staying at Botev Apartment
When visiting Vazrazhdane, Botev Apartment stands out as a 4★ option with a strong reputation. The property boasts Bar/Snack/CafEn', Bars, Carpeted, adding to the overall experience. Its location is particularly handy: the centre of Vazrazhdane is just 0.5 km from the door. Whether you choose Family rooms, you'll find comfortable spaces to relax. Botev Apartment appeals to those who prefer an upscale setting in Vazrazhdane, though it's smart to verify any specific requirements before finalising your stay.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom
- Carpeted
- Cleaning
- Desk
- Dishwasher
- Dvd
Food and drink
- Bar/Snack/CafEn'
- Bars
- Coffee
Families
- Family rooms
Other facilities
- Apartements
About Vazrazhdane
Vazrazhdane is central Sofia at its most honest, where the Women's Market, cheap grill houses, a synagogue and a mosque sit within a single block. The market runs from wholesale trading in the early morning, with retail stalls from around 07:00; by 10:00 it is packed and by 16:00 the best produce is gone, and on Sundays it is closed apart from a few perimeter shops. A walking route linking four faiths starts at Sveta Nedelya Cathedral, crosses Marie-Louise to Banya Bashi Mosque, continues to the synagogue on Ekzarh Yosif and the small Catholic Cathedral of St Joseph, finishing at the market for lunch, all within about 15 minutes on foot each and roughly 90 minutes in total. Come before noon. Evenings are quiet, with grill houses half empty and locals heading home rather than tourists out for bars.
