Hotel Downtown
Why guests stay
- Bar
- Breakfast
- 24-hour front desk
Video transcript
Welcome to Hotel Downtown, a 4-star hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria. Guests can enjoy a bar, breakfast and Wi-Fi. Guests rate it 3.9 out of 5, from 542 reviews. You will find it at 27 Vassil Levski Blvd, in Sofia. Have a look around, then compare and book on sofiagotravel.com.
About this stay
Hotel Downtown is a 4-star hotel in Sredets, Sofia-Grad, rated 3.9 out of 5 across 542 guest reviews.
Hotel Downtown is a solid 4-star pick in Sredets, Sofia-Grad — comfortable rooms and a base that keeps Russian Church of St. Nicholas close.
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Facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- 24H. Security
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Banquet
- Bars
- Bath
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom
- Bidet
- Breakfast in room
Location
27 Vassil Levski Blvd, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Hotel Downtown located?
Hotel Downtown is in Sredets, Sofia-Grad (27 Vassil Levski Blvd, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Russian Church of St. Nicholas.
How much does Hotel Downtown 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 Downtown?
Hotel Downtown is a 4-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
Is Hotel Downtown a good hotel?
Guests rate it 3.9 across 542 reviews. It's an upscale 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 Downtown
In the heart of Sredets, Hotel Downtown is a 4★ hotel. Its guest score stands at 3.9/5 from 542 reviews. The property offers Bars, Air conditioning, Balcony, enhancing the stay. Room configurations include Breakfast in room, suitable for different parties. the centre of Sredets is only 0.5 km away, a short trip from the hotel. Guests can enjoy breakfast each morning. Hotel Downtown is a solid choice for those seeking a refined experience, but verify that the facilities meet your needs before reserving.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom
Food and drink
- Bars
- Breakfast in room
Business and internet
- Banquet
Other facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- 24H. Security
- Bidet
Good to know
- Reception: the front desk is open 24 hours.
- Breakfast: available, also in your room.
Questions about Hotel Downtown
Is breakfast available at Hotel Downtown?
Yes, breakfast is available at Hotel Downtown.
How far is Hotel Downtown from the centre of Sredets?
Hotel Downtown is in central Sredets, less than half a kilometre from the centre in a straight line.
Can I arrive late at Hotel Downtown?
Yes. The front desk at Hotel Downtown is open 24 hours.
About Sredets
Sredets is the government quarter at the heart of central Sofia, where yellow cobblestones lead past the Council of Ministers on Dondukov, the Constitutional Court behind the Presidency and ministries with armed guards outside. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral draws coach parties between 10am and 4pm, so arriving outside those hours leaves the square quieter. A flea market runs along the cathedral's north wall. A walking loop starts at the Presidency courtyard on ploshtad Sveta Nedelya, heads east down Tsar Osvoboditel past the Russian Church of St Nikolas, turns left at the National Assembly to reach the cathedral, continues behind it to the small St Sofia Basilica and returns via Moskovska past the Ivan Vazov Theatre and the City Garden, taking about 45 minutes on flat, paved ground. This is one of the safest parts of the city, well lit, with embassy security patrols and metro service until midnight.
