Ico Hostel
About this stay
Ico Hostel is a 1-star hotel in Vazrazhdane, Sofia-Grad.
For a cheaper night in Sofia-Grad, Ico Hostel in Vazrazhdane keeps costs down while staying within reach of Sveta Nedelya Church.
Book Ico Hostel through app.impt.io at the same live rate you would find anywhere else, with free cancellation on most rooms. Every completed booking funds one verified tonne of carbon removal — paid from the standard commission the hotel already covers, never added to your bill.
Facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- ATM
- Barber/Beauty Salon
- Breakfast
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Express check in
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free car parking
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
Location
Hristo Botev Blvd. 92 1303 Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Open in Google Maps ↗Questions, answered
Where is Ico Hostel located?
Ico Hostel is in Vazrazhdane, Sofia-Grad (Hristo Botev Blvd. 92 1303 Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Sveta Nedelya Church.
How much does Ico Hostel 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 Ico Hostel?
Ico Hostel is a 1-star hotel in 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 Ico Hostel
Travellers looking for a simple base in Vazrazhdane will find Ico Hostel a suitable option. This 1★ hotel provides Barber/Beauty Salon, ATM, Currency exchange for a no-frills experience. Situated 0.3 km from the centre of Vazrazhdane, it offers convenient access. Room choices include Family rooms, meeting basic needs. free car parking is a practical feature for drivers. breakfast is provided for convenience. Before booking, check that the room and services match your requirements. Ico Hostel is a good fit for budget-minded visitors to Vazrazhdane.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Housekeeping
Food and drink
- Breakfast
Wellness and leisure
- Barber/Beauty Salon
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
Families
- Family rooms
Other facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- ATM
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Express check in
- Free car parking
Good to know
- Reception: the front desk is open 24 hours.
- Parking: free car parking.
- Breakfast: available at the hotel.
- Children: family rooms are available.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
- Payment: currency exchange at the hotel.
- Payment: there is a cash machine (ATM) on site.
Questions about Ico Hostel
Does Ico Hostel have parking?
Yes. Ico Hostel offers free car parking.
Is breakfast available at Ico Hostel?
Yes, breakfast is available at Ico Hostel.
How far is Ico Hostel from the centre of Vazrazhdane?
Ico Hostel is in central Vazrazhdane, less than half a kilometre from the centre in a straight line.
Does Ico Hostel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at Ico Hostel.
Can I arrive late at Ico Hostel?
Yes. The front desk at Ico Hostel is open 24 hours.
About Vazrazhdane
Vazrazhdane is central Sofia at its most honest, where the Women's Market, cheap grill houses, a synagogue and a mosque sit within a single block. The market runs from wholesale trading in the early morning, with retail stalls from around 07:00; by 10:00 it is packed and by 16:00 the best produce is gone, and on Sundays it is closed apart from a few perimeter shops. A walking route linking four faiths starts at Sveta Nedelya Cathedral, crosses Marie-Louise to Banya Bashi Mosque, continues to the synagogue on Ekzarh Yosif and the small Catholic Cathedral of St Joseph, finishing at the market for lunch, all within about 15 minutes on foot each and roughly 90 minutes in total. Come before noon. Evenings are quiet, with grill houses half empty and locals heading home rather than tourists out for bars.
