Hotel Astra
Why guests stay
- Bar
- Breakfast
- 24-hour front desk
Video transcript
Welcome to Hotel Astra, a 3-star hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria. Guests can enjoy a bar, breakfast and Wi-Fi. Guests rate it 3.7 out of 5, from 478 reviews. You will find it at Besarabia Str, in Sofia. Have a look around, then compare and book on sofiagotravel.com.
About this stay
Hotel Astra is a 3-star hotel in Oborishte, Sofia-Grad, rated 3.7 out of 5 across 478 guest reviews.
Looking for a straightforward base in Sofia-Grad? Hotel Astra in Oborishte covers the essentials and sits near Sveta Nedelya Church.
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Facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- 24H. Security
- Alarm clock
- Banquet
- Bars
- Bathroom
- Breakfast
- Business Center
- Cleaning
- Copy
- Cot
- Desk
Location
108, Besarabia Str, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Hotel Astra located?
Hotel Astra is in Oborishte, Sofia-Grad (108, Besarabia Str, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Sveta Nedelya Church.
How much does Hotel Astra 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 Astra?
Hotel Astra is a 3-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
Is Hotel Astra a good hotel?
Guests rate it 3.7 across 478 reviews. It's a midscale 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 Hotel Astra
Hotel Astra provides 3★ accommodation in the heart of Oborishte, with Bars, 24H. Security, Banquet among its facilities. The property holds a guest rating of 3.7/5 from 478 reviews, indicating dependable quality for its class. Located 2.6 km from the centre of Oborishte, it offers convenient access to the surrounding area. Guests can enjoy a breakfast during their stay. It's advisable to verify current policies and availability before confirming a reservation. Overall, Hotel Astra appeals to those seeking a no-frills, well-located option in Oborishte.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Alarm clock
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Desk
Food and drink
- Bars
- Breakfast
Business and internet
- Banquet
- Business Center
- Copy
Families
- Cot
Other facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- 24H. Security
Good to know
- Reception: the front desk is open 24 hours.
- Breakfast: available at the hotel.
- Children: cots are available.
Questions about Hotel Astra
Is breakfast available at Hotel Astra?
Yes, breakfast is available at Hotel Astra.
How far is Hotel Astra from the centre of Oborishte?
Hotel Astra is about 2.6 km in a straight line from the centre of Oborishte.
Can I arrive late at Hotel Astra?
Yes. The front desk at Hotel Astra is open 24 hours.
About Oborishte
Oborishte is an embassy district in central Sofia, calmer than Sredets and beginning behind Alexander Nevsky. It runs north-east through the flattest, greenest part of the centre. Streets such as Oborishte, San Stefano and Shipka are lined with 1920s apartment houses in ochre and cream, many now embassies or dentists. Doctors Garden sits at its heart, with playgrounds, a Sunday book market and mulberry trees. Embassy streets are quiet by day, with only the odd diplomatic car or gardener; by 9pm you may hear dogs being walked or a tram bell from Vasil Levski Boulevard. There is no square for an evening, so expect quiet balconies and pre-war stairwells rather than a bar terrace. Families and repeat visitors enjoy the playgrounds, flat stroller-friendly streets and short walk to Zaimov Park.
