Hotel Tzar Asen
About this stay
Hotel Tzar Asen is a 1-star hotel in Vitosha, Sofia-Grad, rated 3.3 out of 5 across 16 guest reviews.
Hotel Tzar Asen is a budget-friendly stay in Vitosha, Sofia-Grad — a no-frills base for seeing Hagia Sophia Church and the rest of the area affordably.
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Facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom
- Copy
- Desk
- Express check in
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
- Iron and board
Location
Ul. Tsar Asen 68 1463 Sofia Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Hotel Tzar Asen located?
Hotel Tzar Asen is in Vitosha, Sofia-Grad (Ul. Tsar Asen 68 1463 Sofia Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Hagia Sophia Church.
How much does Hotel Tzar Asen 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 Tzar Asen?
Hotel Tzar Asen is a 1-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
Is Hotel Tzar Asen a good hotel?
Guests rate it 3.3 across 16 reviews. It's a value choice for Sofia-Grad.
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.
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.
Staying at Hotel Tzar Asen
Hotel Tzar Asen provides basic accommodation in Vitosha with a 1★ rating, ideal for travellers seeking value. The hotel offers Air conditioning, Garden, Copy, covering essential needs during your stay. It has received a guest rating of 3.3/5 from 16 reviews, reflecting generally positive feedback. the centre of Vitosha is located 0.4 km from the property, so you can reach it easily. Room options include Family rooms, giving flexibility for different travellers. Hotel Tzar Asen is a good choice for short trips or stopovers. Before you book, make sure the room type and facilities match your requirements for a 1★ hotel.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- Iron and board
Wellness and leisure
- Garden
Business and internet
- Copy
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
Families
- Family rooms
Other facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Express check in
Good to know
- Reception: the front desk is open 24 hours.
- Children: family rooms are available.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about Hotel Tzar Asen
How far is Hotel Tzar Asen from the centre of Vitosha?
Hotel Tzar Asen is in central Vitosha, less than half a kilometre from the centre in a straight line.
Does Hotel Tzar Asen have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at Hotel Tzar Asen.
Can I arrive late at Hotel Tzar Asen?
Yes. The front desk at Hotel Tzar Asen is open 24 hours.
About Vitosha
Vitosha is a mountain area close to Sofia, with trails from Dragalevtsi and Simeonovo and ski lifts at Aleko in winter. It suits hikers, families in summer and skiers from December to March. The centre is 30 to 45 minutes away by bus or taxi, longer at rush hour. Bring a warm layer even in July, as the summit can be 15 degrees cooler. Vitosha Nature Park is one of the oldest protected areas in the Balkans. Above the treeline are juniper scrub, granite boulder fields, occasional chamois and dark skies. Wild strawberries appear in June; by October beech woods below Aleko turn orange. Paths include gravel service roads and narrow rooted trails. This is a working nature park with rangers; for nightlife or museums base in the city centre.
