Hotel Consul
Why guests stay
- Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Family rooms
Video transcript
Welcome to Hotel Consul, 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 266 reviews. Have a look around, then compare and book on sofiagotravel.com.
About this stay
Hotel Consul is a 3-star hotel in Oborishte, Sofia-Grad, rated 3.7 out of 5 across 266 guest reviews.
Hotel Consul is a 3-star hotel in Oborishte, Sofia-Grad, a sensible choice for sightseeing around Church of St. George Rotunda without overspending.
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Facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath
- Bathroom
- Carpeted
- Cleaning
- Copy
- Cot
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Garden
Location
37 Pop Gruyo Street 1000 София Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Hotel Consul located?
Hotel Consul is in Oborishte, Sofia-Grad (37 Pop Gruyo Street 1000 София Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Church of St. George Rotunda.
How much does Hotel Consul 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 Consul?
Hotel Consul is a 3-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
Is Hotel Consul a good hotel?
Guests rate it 3.7 across 266 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 Consul
Situated in Oborishte, Hotel Consul is a 3★ property that provides Carpeted, Air conditioning, Garden for its guests. The hotel's rating of 3.7/5 from 266 reviews suggests a dependable choice for mid-range travellers. It is positioned 2.7 km from the centre of Oborishte, making it convenient for those wanting to explore the surroundings. Room options include Family rooms, suitable for various traveller needs. It's recommended to check current availability and any specific requirements before confirming your stay. Hotel Consul offers a practical and well-rated base in Oborishte.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath
- Bathroom
- Carpeted
- Cleaning
Wellness and leisure
- Garden
Business and internet
- Copy
- Free Wifi
Families
- Cot
- Family rooms
Other facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
Good to know
- Reception: the front desk is open 24 hours.
- Children: family rooms are available.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about Hotel Consul
How far is Hotel Consul from the centre of Oborishte?
Hotel Consul is about 2.7 km in a straight line from the centre of Oborishte.
Does Hotel Consul have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at Hotel Consul.
Can I arrive late at Hotel Consul?
Yes. The front desk at Hotel Consul is open 24 hours.
Is Hotel Consul good for families?
Hotel Consul offers: Cot, Family rooms.
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.
