Rila Apartment
About this stay
Rila Apartment is a 3-star hotel in Vitosha, Sofia-Grad.
Rila Apartment is a practical 3-star stay in Vitosha, Sofia-Grad — good value for exploring the area and its landmarks like Dragalevtsi Monastery.
Book Rila Apartment 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
- Air conditioning
- Apartements
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Coffee
- Desk
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
Location
Улица Св. Иван Рилски 34 Ап. 3, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Rila Apartment located?
Rila Apartment is in Vitosha, Sofia-Grad (Улица Св. Иван Рилски 34 Ап. 3, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Dragalevtsi Monastery.
How much does Rila Apartment 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 Rila Apartment?
Rila Apartment 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 Rila Apartment
Planning a mid-range break in Vitosha? Rila Apartment could be the straightforward base you are after. It holds a 3★ rating, so expect solid comforts without unnecessary frills. Guests often highlight Air conditioning, Garden, Balcony, which add convenience to everyday stays. For exploring, the centre of Vitosha sits just 0.6 km away. Rooms come in options such as Family rooms, giving you a simple choice. Rila Apartment suits travellers who value practicality over extras. Before booking, check that the room type and facilities match your needs, as mid-range properties vary in what they include.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Desk
- Hairdryer
Food and drink
- Coffee
Wellness and leisure
- Garden
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
Families
- Family rooms
Other facilities
- Apartements
Good to know
- Children: family rooms are available.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about Rila Apartment
How far is Rila Apartment from the centre of Vitosha?
Rila Apartment is about 0.6 km in a straight line from the centre of Vitosha.
Does Rila Apartment have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at Rila Apartment.
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.
