Old Sofia Central Stay
About this stay
Old Sofia Central Stay is a hotel in Vitosha, Sofia-Grad.
Old Sofia Central Stay is an economical option in Vitosha, Sofia-Grad, handy for travellers focused on Church of St. George Rotunda and the main sights.
Book Old Sofia Central Stay 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
- Cleaning
- Express check in
- Family rooms
- Internet access
- Laundry Service
- Non smoking rooms
- Pets allowed
- Safe
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Terrace
- Wifi
Location
17 Улица Неофит Рилски, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Old Sofia Central Stay located?
Old Sofia Central Stay is in Vitosha, Sofia-Grad (17 Улица Неофит Рилски, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Church of St. George Rotunda.
How much does Old Sofia Central Stay cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
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 Old Sofia Central Stay
Old Sofia Central Stay is situated in Vitosha and could be a convenient choice. Among its facilities are Pets allowed, Terrace, Laundry Service. Guests can choose from Family rooms, Non smoking rooms. Old Sofia Central Stay might appeal to travellers seeking a no-frills stay. It is recommended to confirm details and policies before booking. This will help you plan your trip.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Cleaning
- Non smoking rooms
- Safe
- Smoke detector
Wellness and leisure
- Terrace
Business and internet
- Internet access
- Wifi
Families
- Family rooms
Other facilities
- Express check in
- Laundry Service
- Pets allowed
- Smoking area
Good to know
- Pets: pets are allowed.
- Children: family rooms are available.
- Smoking: non-smoking rooms are available.
Questions about Old Sofia Central Stay
Are pets allowed at Old Sofia Central Stay?
Yes, pets are allowed at Old Sofia Central Stay.
How far is Old Sofia Central Stay from the centre of Vitosha?
Old Sofia Central Stay is in central Vitosha, less than half a kilometre from the centre in a straight line.
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.
