Hotel Aris
Why guests stay
- Air conditioning
Video transcript
Welcome to Hotel Aris, a 3-star hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, Wi-Fi and a terrace. Guests rate it 3.7 out of 5, from 545 reviews. You will find it at Seliolu 1, in Sofia. Have a look around, then compare and book on sofiagotravel.com.
About this stay
Hotel Aris is a 3-star hotel in Serdika, Sofia-Grad, rated 3.7 out of 5 across 545 guest reviews.
Hotel Aris is a practical 3-star stay in Serdika, Sofia-Grad — good value for exploring the area and its landmarks like Dragalevtsi Monastery.
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Facilities
- 24H. Security
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Banquet
- Bathroom
- Car rental service
- Cleaning
- Coffee
- Copy
- Cot
- Desk
- Dry cleaning service
Location
Seliolu 1, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Hotel Aris located?
Hotel Aris is in Serdika, Sofia-Grad (Seliolu 1, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Dragalevtsi Monastery.
How much does Hotel Aris 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 Hotel Aris?
Hotel Aris is a 3-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
Is Hotel Aris a good hotel?
Guests rate it 3.7 across 545 reviews. It's a midscale choice for Sofia-Grad.
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.
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.
Staying at Hotel Aris
Situated in Serdika, Hotel Aris is a 3★ hotel that appeals to budget-conscious travellers. Among its facilities are Air conditioning, Balcony, 24H. Security, covering the basics. The hotel earns a guest score of 3.7/5 from 545 reviews, suggesting a reliable stay. the centre of Serdika is only 0.6 km away, ideal for sightseeing. When planning a trip, check Hotel Aris's latest information for any changes.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Desk
Food and drink
- Coffee
Business and internet
- Banquet
- Copy
Families
- Cot
Other facilities
- 24H. Security
- Car rental service
- Dry cleaning service
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.
