Hostel 29
About this stay
Hostel 29 is a 1-star hotel in Studentski, Sofia-Grad.
For a cheaper night in Sofia-Grad, Hostel 29 in Studentski keeps costs down while staying within reach of Sveta Nedelya Church.
Book Hostel 29 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
- Barber/Beauty Salon
- Express check in
- Free Wifi
- Free car parking
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Laundry Service
- Lifts
- Luggage storage
- Market
- Parking
Location
Ulitsa Doctor Yordan Yosifov Block 291700 Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Hostel 29 located?
Hostel 29 is in Studentski, Sofia-Grad (Ulitsa Doctor Yordan Yosifov Block 291700 Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Sveta Nedelya Church.
How much does Hostel 29 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 Hostel 29?
Hostel 29 is a 1-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
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.
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.
Staying at Hostel 29
For a simple stay in Studentski, Hostel 29 offers a 1★ experience. It suits travellers who prioritise location and value over extras. Among the facilities are Barber/Beauty Salon, Laundry Service, Express check in. You will be within easy reach of the centre of Studentski, roughly 0.3 km from the door. Drivers can benefit from free car parking. Consider what matters most for your trip before reserving at Hostel 29, since budget properties focus on the essentials.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Iron and board
Wellness and leisure
- Barber/Beauty Salon
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
Accessibility
- Lifts
Other facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Express check in
- Free car parking
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Market
- Parking
Good to know
- Reception: the front desk is open 24 hours.
- Parking: free car parking.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about Hostel 29
Does Hostel 29 have parking?
Yes. Hostel 29 offers free car parking.
How far is Hostel 29 from the centre of Studentski?
Hostel 29 is in central Studentski, less than half a kilometre from the centre in a straight line.
Does Hostel 29 have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at Hostel 29.
Can I arrive late at Hostel 29?
Yes. The front desk at Hostel 29 is open 24 hours.
About Studentski
Studentski Grad is Sofia's student city, home to around 40,000 students and campuses of the Technical University of Sofia and UACEG, with overflow from Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski. Numbered dormitory blocks sit on a grid off Akad. Boris Stefanov and Prof. Marin Drinov, each with a canteen, laundry room and often a basement bar. At 9pm courtyards fill with plastic chairs, beer and music; by midnight the crowd moves to Osmi Dekemvri. It is not aimed at tourists. October to May is full noise, with bars packed and grill queues by 23:00; July and August empty out as dormitories close and many bars shutter. The M4 metro reaches Serdika in about 12 minutes. Buses 122 or 66 run from the metro to Simeonovo and Dragalevtsi for Vitosha trails.
