St. Valentin
About this stay
St. Valentin is a 3-star hotel in Studentski, Sofia-Grad.
St. Valentin is a practical 3-star stay in Studentski, Sofia-Grad — good value for exploring the area and its landmarks like Hagia Sophia Church.
Book St. Valentin 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
- Bathroom
- Conference room
- Credit Card Accepted
- Diners club
- Non smoking rooms
- Restaurant(s)
- Room Service
- Shower
- Smoking area
- Telephone
Location
Boulevard Simeonovsko Shose 80 1000 Sofia Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is St. Valentin located?
St. Valentin is in Studentski, Sofia-Grad (Boulevard Simeonovsko Shose 80 1000 Sofia Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Hagia Sophia Church.
How much does St. Valentin 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 St. Valentin?
St. Valentin is a 3-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
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.
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.
Staying at St. Valentin
Mid-range travellers in Studentski may find St. Valentin a suitable choice. This 3★ hotel offers a range of basic facilities. Among them are Restaurant(s), Air conditioning, Credit Card Accepted, ensuring comfort for guests. Accommodation options include Non smoking rooms, giving you flexibility. The property is located 1.3 km from the centre of Studentski, ideal for exploring the area. It is well-suited for short stays or stopovers. Before making a reservation, consider whether the hotel's features match your travel style. St. Valentin aims to provide a hassle-free experience in Studentski.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom
- Non smoking rooms
- Shower
- Telephone
Food and drink
- Restaurant(s)
- Room Service
Business and internet
- Conference room
Other facilities
- Credit Card Accepted
- Diners club
- Smoking area
Good to know
- Smoking: non-smoking rooms are available.
- Payment: credit cards are accepted.
About Studentski
Studentski Grad is Sofia's student city, home to around 40,000 students and campuses of the Technical University of Sofia and UACEG, with overflow from Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski. Numbered dormitory blocks sit on a grid off Akad. Boris Stefanov and Prof. Marin Drinov, each with a canteen, laundry room and often a basement bar. At 9pm courtyards fill with plastic chairs, beer and music; by midnight the crowd moves to Osmi Dekemvri. It is not aimed at tourists. October to May is full noise, with bars packed and grill queues by 23:00; July and August empty out as dormitories close and many bars shutter. The M4 metro reaches Serdika in about 12 minutes. Buses 122 or 66 run from the metro to Simeonovo and Dragalevtsi for Vitosha trails.
