Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia
About this stay
Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia is a 3-star hotel in Serdika, Sofia-Grad.
Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia is a practical 3-star stay in Serdika, Sofia-Grad — good value for exploring the area and its landmarks like Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Book Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia 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
- Apartements
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Coffee
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Laundry Service
- Non smoking rooms
Location
80 Ulitsa Budapeshta, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia located?
Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia is in Serdika, Sofia-Grad (80 Ulitsa Budapeshta, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
How much does Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia 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 Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia?
Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia is a 3-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
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.
What is the best area to stay in Sofia for first-time visitors?
Sredets is the answer for a first visit — it puts you within a 10-minute walk of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sveta Nedelya, the Serdica ruins and the yellow-brick government quarter. Oborishte just to the north is quieter but equally central. Both sit above Serdika metro, so the airport is 20 minutes away on Line 1. Expect three-star doubles at €50-80.
Which is the cheapest month to visit Sofia?
The first two weeks of January are the cheapest, once New Year is over and before the Vitosha ski weekends peak. Three-star doubles in Vazrazhdane or Serdika drop to €35-40, and even four-stars off Vitosha Boulevard fall under €75. November is a close second. Avoid Orthodox Easter and 24 May, when rates jump by a third.
How many nights do I need in Sofia?
Three nights is the minimum for the centre plus Boyana Church and Vitosha, and four is more comfortable. Add a fifth if you want the Rila Monastery day (240 km round trip) without rushing back. Two nights only works if you are treating Sofia as a stopover between Belgrade and Istanbul. Anything beyond five nights is better split with Plovdiv, two hours away by train.
Staying at Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia
For a mid-range stay in Serdika, Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia offers 3★ accommodation with a focus on value. The hotel features Kitchen, Kitchenette, Laundry Service, providing basic comforts for guests. the centre of Serdika lies 0.4 km from the property, convenient for exploring. A choice of Family rooms, Non smoking rooms is available to match different group sizes. Consider Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia if you prioritise location and practicality over luxury.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Non smoking rooms
Food and drink
- Coffee
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
Families
- Family rooms
Other facilities
- Apartements
- First aid
- Laundry Service
Good to know
- Children: family rooms are available.
- Smoking: non-smoking rooms are available.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia
How far is Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia from the centre of Serdika?
Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia is in central Serdika, less than half a kilometre from the centre in a straight line.
Does Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at Lily's Studio 5 by Bulgarentals Central Sofia.
About Serdika
Serdika is the crossing point where every metro line meets, with 2000 years of Sofia layered together. Roman ruins sit under the metro, and the excavated street in the underpass is an in-situ survival. Above ground are TZUM department store, the former Communist Party House, and chain hotels between Sveta Nedelya Square and Serdika station. By day office workers cross between the Largo and Halite market for lunch; weekday queues run 12:00 to 14:00, while weekends quieten as government buildings close. A flat, paved loop takes in the Rotunda of Sveti Georgi, the Largo ministries, Serdica ruins, Sveta Nedelya Cathedral, Banya Bashi mosque and Central Mineral Baths. Vitosha Boulevard begins at the square and runs south toward the National Palace of Culture. It suits one-night stays; longer stays less so.
