Central 47
About this stay
Central 47 is a 3-star hotel in Serdika, Sofia-Grad.
Central 47 is a practical 3-star stay in Serdika, Sofia-Grad — good value for exploring the area and its landmarks like Hagia Sophia Church.
Book Central 47 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
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Coffee
- Cot
- Free Wifi
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
- Kitchenette
- Non smoking rooms
- Pets allowed
- Shower
Location
Улица Искър 47, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Central 47 located?
Central 47 is in Serdika, Sofia-Grad (Улица Искър 47, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Hagia Sophia Church.
How much does Central 47 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 Central 47?
Central 47 is a 3-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
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.
Is Sofia a walkable city?
The centre absolutely is — Sredets, Oborishte, Serdika and Vazrazhdane are all within a 20-minute walk of each other, and the yellow-brick streets around the Presidency are traffic-calmed. Pavements are uneven in places and winter ice is real from December to February, so pack proper shoes. Anything beyond the centre — Boyana, Bankya, Pancharevo, Dragalevtsi — needs the metro, a bus or a taxi. Vitosha Boulevard itself is fully pedestrianised.
Staying at Central 47
For a mid-range stay in Serdika, Central 47 offers 3★ accommodation with a focus on value. The hotel features Pets allowed, Kitchenette, Air conditioning, providing basic comforts for guests. the centre of Serdika lies 0.4 km from the property, convenient for exploring. A choice of Non smoking rooms is available to match different group sizes. Consider Central 47 if you prioritise location and practicality over luxury.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Hairdryer
- Kitchenette
- Non smoking rooms
- Shower
Food and drink
- Coffee
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
Families
- Cot
Other facilities
- Pets allowed
Good to know
- Pets: pets are allowed.
- Children: cots are available.
- Smoking: non-smoking rooms are available.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about Central 47
Are pets allowed at Central 47?
Yes, pets are allowed at Central 47.
How far is Central 47 from the centre of Serdika?
Central 47 is in central Serdika, less than half a kilometre from the centre in a straight line.
Does Central 47 have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at Central 47.
About Serdika
Serdika is the crossing point where every metro line meets, with 2000 years of Sofia layered together. Roman ruins sit under the metro, and the excavated street in the underpass is an in-situ survival. Above ground are TZUM department store, the former Communist Party House, and chain hotels between Sveta Nedelya Square and Serdika station. By day office workers cross between the Largo and Halite market for lunch; weekday queues run 12:00 to 14:00, while weekends quieten as government buildings close. A flat, paved loop takes in the Rotunda of Sveti Georgi, the Largo ministries, Serdica ruins, Sveta Nedelya Cathedral, Banya Bashi mosque and Central Mineral Baths. Vitosha Boulevard begins at the square and runs south toward the National Palace of Culture. It suits one-night stays; longer stays less so.
