The Alma Mater
About this stay
The Alma Mater is a hotel in Studentski, Sofia-Grad.
The Alma Mater is a budget-friendly stay in Studentski, Sofia-Grad — a no-frills base for seeing Dragalevtsi Monastery and the rest of the area affordably.
Book The Alma Mater 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
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Non smoking rooms
- TV
- Terrace
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Location
Улица Професор Александър Фол 2, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is The Alma Mater located?
The Alma Mater is in Studentski, Sofia-Grad (Улица Професор Александър Фол 2, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Dragalevtsi Monastery.
How much does The Alma Mater cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
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.
Does The Alma Mater have rooms with a kitchen?
Yes, The Alma Mater offers a kitchen and kitchenette, plus a washing machine. Rooms also have air conditioning and a TV.
Is there free WiFi at The Alma Mater?
Yes, The Alma Mater provides free WiFi along with internet access. Non-smoking rooms and a terrace are also available.
Do rooms at The Alma Mater have a balcony?
Yes, The Alma Mater has rooms with a terrace and balcony. Each room also includes a bathroom and air conditioning.
Staying at The Alma Mater
Without an official star rating, The Alma Mater in Studentski provides a practical option for budget-conscious travellers. The property includes Kitchen, Kitchenette, Air conditioning, covering basic needs. It is located 0.4 km from the centre of Studentski, making it easy to get around. Room types such as Non smoking rooms are available. Before you book The Alma Mater, it's recommended to check the latest guest comments and confirm the facilities, as unrated accommodations can vary.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Non smoking rooms
- TV
- Washing Machine
Wellness and leisure
- Terrace
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
- Wifi
Good to know
- Smoking: non-smoking rooms are available.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
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.
