Retro Gem
About this stay
Retro Gem is a 3-star hotel in Sredets, Sofia-Grad.
Retro Gem is a practical 3-star stay in Sredets, Sofia-Grad — good value for exploring the area and its landmarks like Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Book Retro Gem 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
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
- Kitchen
- Non smoking rooms
- TV
- Terrace
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Location
William Gladstone St 65Б Ap. 12, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Retro Gem located?
Retro Gem is in Sredets, Sofia-Grad (William Gladstone St 65Б Ap. 12, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
How much does Retro Gem 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 Retro Gem?
Retro Gem is a 3-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
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.
How do I get from Sofia Airport to the city centre?
Take Metro Line 1 from Terminal 2 to Serdika — it costs €0.80 and takes about 20 minutes, running until roughly midnight. From Terminal 1 there is a free shuttle to T2 for the metro. Official OK Supertrans taxis from outside the terminal run €8-13 to Sredets; ignore anyone approaching you inside the hall. Uber does not operate in Bulgaria.
Do I need a car in Sofia?
No, not for the city itself — the metro, trams and your feet cover everything from Sredets to Boyana. A car helps only if you are combining Sofia with Rila Monastery, Koprivshtitsa or the Iskar Gorge, and even then day tours from central Sofia are often easier. Central parking sits in blue (€1/hour) and green (€0.50/hour) zones with SMS enforcement. If you do rent, ask the hotel about a garage before driving in.
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.
Staying at Retro Gem
Retro Gem offers a straightforward mid-range stay in Sredets, ideal for those who value practicality. The hotel is rated 3★, so expect clean, basic comfort. Facilities include Kitchen, Terrace, Balcony, enough for a short visit. Room configurations feature a Family rooms, Non smoking rooms, giving you some choice. The property is located 0.4 km from the centre of Sredets, making it convenient for sightseeing. Retro Gem suits travellers who plan to spend most of their time out and about. Check availability for your preferred room type and parking before booking.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Non smoking rooms
- TV
- Washing Machine
Wellness and leisure
- Terrace
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
- Wifi
Families
- Family rooms
Other facilities
- First aid
Good to know
- Children: family rooms are available.
- Smoking: non-smoking rooms are available.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about Retro Gem
How far is Retro Gem from the centre of Sredets?
Retro Gem is in central Sredets, less than half a kilometre from the centre in a straight line.
Does Retro Gem have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at Retro Gem.
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.
