Family Hotel Marsina
Why guests stay
- Wi-Fi
- Fitness room
- Parking
Video transcript
Welcome to Family Hotel Marsina, a 2-star hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, Wi-Fi and a fitness room. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5, from 703 reviews. You will find it at Matei Preobrajenski Str., in Sofia. Have a look around, then compare and book on sofiagotravel.com.
About this stay
Family Hotel Marsina is a 2-star hotel in Lyulin, Sofia-Grad, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 703 guest reviews.
Family Hotel Marsina is an economical option in Lyulin, Sofia-Grad, handy for travellers focused on German Monastery of St. John of Rila and the main sights.
Book Family Hotel Marsina 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
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom
- Cot
- Fitness Center
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Non smoking rooms
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Location
Matei Preobrajenski Str., Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Family Hotel Marsina located?
Family Hotel Marsina is in Lyulin, Sofia-Grad (Matei Preobrajenski Str., Sofia, Bulgaria), close to German Monastery of St. John of Rila.
How much does Family Hotel Marsina 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 Family Hotel Marsina?
Family Hotel Marsina is a 2-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
Is Family Hotel Marsina a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.7 across 703 reviews. It's a value choice for 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 Family Hotel Marsina
If you need an affordable stop in Lyulin, Family Hotel Marsina delivers a 2★ stay. It is best for travellers who value simplicity. Facilities cover Fitness Center, Pets allowed, Air conditioning. The property has a guest score of 4.7/5 from 703 reviews. It is located near the centre of Lyulin, around 1.2 km away. You can choose from Non smoking rooms. car parking on site may be on hand for those with vehicles. Check the room and service details before you book Family Hotel Marsina, as basic hotels vary in what they provide.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom
- Iron and board
- Non smoking rooms
Wellness and leisure
- Fitness Center
Business and internet
- Internet access
Families
- Cot
Other facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Good to know
- Reception: the front desk is open 24 hours.
- Parking: car parking on site.
- Pets: pets are allowed.
- Children: cots are available.
- Smoking: non-smoking rooms are available.
Questions about Family Hotel Marsina
Does Family Hotel Marsina have parking?
Yes. Family Hotel Marsina has car parking on site.
Are pets allowed at Family Hotel Marsina?
Yes, pets are allowed at Family Hotel Marsina.
How far is Family Hotel Marsina from the centre of Lyulin?
Family Hotel Marsina is about 1.2 km in a straight line from the centre of Lyulin.
Can I arrive late at Family Hotel Marsina?
Yes. The front desk at Family Hotel Marsina is open 24 hours.
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.
