The Bookies Apartments
About this stay
The Bookies Apartments is a 3-star hotel in Vitosha, Sofia-Grad.
Looking for a straightforward base in Sofia-Grad? The Bookies Apartments in Vitosha covers the essentials and sits near Sveta Nedelya Church.
Book The Bookies Apartments 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
- ATM
- Air conditioning
- Apartements
- Balcony
- Barber/Beauty Salon
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Coffee
- Cot
- Desk
- Dishwasher
- Family rooms
Location
37 Ulitsa Dospat Floor 2 Apartment 2, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is The Bookies Apartments located?
The Bookies Apartments is in Vitosha, Sofia-Grad (37 Ulitsa Dospat Floor 2 Apartment 2, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Sveta Nedelya Church.
How much does The Bookies Apartments 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 The Bookies Apartments?
The Bookies Apartments 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 The Bookies Apartments
In Vitosha, The Bookies Apartments stands as a 3★ property designed for straightforward stays. Guests can use Barber/Beauty Salon, Air conditioning, Balcony, adding to the convenience. the centre of Vitosha is located 0.7 km from the hotel, useful for sightseeing. Accommodation options such as Family rooms allow you to choose what suits. The Bookies Apartments is best for those who value a simple, well-placed base. Before you book, double-check room features and included amenities, since mid-range offerings can vary.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Desk
- Dishwasher
Food and drink
- Coffee
Wellness and leisure
- Barber/Beauty Salon
Families
- Cot
- Family rooms
Other facilities
- ATM
- Apartements
Good to know
- Children: family rooms are available.
- Payment: there is a cash machine (ATM) on site.
Questions about The Bookies Apartments
How far is The Bookies Apartments from the centre of Vitosha?
The Bookies Apartments is about 0.7 km in a straight line from the centre of Vitosha.
Is The Bookies Apartments good for families?
The Bookies Apartments offers: Cot, Family rooms.
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.
