Shans 2 Hotel
Why guests stay
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour front desk
Video transcript
Welcome to Shans 2 Hotel, a 2-star hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Guests rate it 3.8 out of 5, from 117 reviews. Have a look around, then compare and book on sofiagotravel.com.
About this stay
Shans 2 Hotel is a 2-star hotel in Serdika, Sofia-Grad, rated 3.8 out of 5 across 117 guest reviews.
Shans 2 Hotel is an economical option in Serdika, Sofia-Grad, handy for travellers focused on German Monastery of St. John of Rila and the main sights.
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Facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Dry cleaning service
- Free Wifi
- Laundry Service
- Lifts
Location
96 Sv. Kiril I Metodii Str 1202 Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Shans 2 Hotel located?
Shans 2 Hotel is in Serdika, Sofia-Grad (96 Sv. Kiril I Metodii Str 1202 Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to German Monastery of St. John of Rila.
How much does Shans 2 Hotel 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 Shans 2 Hotel?
Shans 2 Hotel is a 2-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
Is Shans 2 Hotel a good hotel?
Guests rate it 3.8 across 117 reviews. It's a value choice for Sofia-Grad.
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.
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.
Staying at Shans 2 Hotel
Shans 2 Hotel is a straightforward base in Serdika for travellers who want the essentials done well. The property holds a 2★ rating, so expect simple comfort rather than extras. Guests often mention Laundry Service, Lifts as handy features during their stay. It scores 3.8/5 from 117 reviews, which reflects its no-frills approach. The hotel sits 0.4 km from the centre of Serdika, making it easy to reach on foot. Shans 2 Hotel suits budget-minded visitors who plan to spend most of their time out exploring.
Facilities and rooms
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
Accessibility
- Lifts
Other facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry Service
Good to know
- Reception: the front desk is open 24 hours.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about Shans 2 Hotel
How far is Shans 2 Hotel from the centre of Serdika?
Shans 2 Hotel is in central Serdika, less than half a kilometre from the centre in a straight line.
Does Shans 2 Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at Shans 2 Hotel.
Can I arrive late at Shans 2 Hotel?
Yes. The front desk at Shans 2 Hotel is open 24 hours.
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.
