Journalist squad
About this stay
Journalist squad is a 3-star hotel in Sredets, Sofia-Grad.
Looking for a straightforward base in Sofia-Grad? Journalist squad in Sredets covers the essentials and sits near Kremikovtsi Monastery.
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Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Garden
- Internet access
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Laundry Service
- Non smoking rooms
Location
Ulitsa Krivolak 21 6, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Journalist squad located?
Journalist squad is in Sredets, Sofia-Grad (Ulitsa Krivolak 21 6, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Kremikovtsi Monastery.
How much does Journalist squad 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 Journalist squad?
Journalist squad is a 3-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 Journalist squad
Journalist squad is a mid-range hotel in Sredets that appeals to travellers looking for value and convenience. With a 3★ rating, it provides a comfortable, if basic, stay. On-site, you’ll find Kitchen, Kitchenette, Air conditioning, which should meet your needs. Rooms are available as a Family rooms, Non smoking rooms, giving you some options. The hotel is 1.1 km from the centre of Sredets, making it easy to get around. Journalist squad is a good match for budget-conscious visitors who don’t need luxury. Before booking, it’s wise to confirm room type and parking availability.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Non smoking rooms
Wellness and leisure
- Garden
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
Families
- Family rooms
Other facilities
- Laundry Service
Good to know
- Children: family rooms are available.
- Smoking: non-smoking rooms are available.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about Journalist squad
How far is Journalist squad from the centre of Sredets?
Journalist squad is about 1.1 km in a straight line from the centre of Sredets.
Does Journalist squad have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at Journalist squad.
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.
