The Heart of Old Sofia
About this stay
The Heart of Old Sofia is a 4-star hotel in Oborishte, Sofia-Grad.
The Heart of Old Sofia is a solid 4-star pick in Oborishte, Sofia-Grad — comfortable rooms and a base that keeps Russian Church of St. Nicholas close.
Book The Heart of Old Sofia 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
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Air conditioning
- Apartements
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Cot
- Desk
- Free Wifi
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
Location
Ул. Шипка, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is The Heart of Old Sofia located?
The Heart of Old Sofia is in Oborishte, Sofia-Grad (Ул. Шипка, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Russian Church of St. Nicholas.
How much does The Heart of Old Sofia 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 Heart of Old Sofia?
The Heart of Old Sofia is a 4-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
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.
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.
Staying at The Heart of Old Sofia
The Heart of Old Sofia provides a 4★ haven in Oborishte, ideal for upscale travellers. The hotel features Air conditioning, Garden, Balcony, adding to its allure. the centre of Oborishte is just 0.7 km from the door, simplifying your itinerary. The Heart of Old Sofia is a solid choice for a refined stay; check the details to ensure it meets your expectations.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Desk
- Hairdryer
Wellness and leisure
- Garden
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
Families
- Cot
Other facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Apartements
Good to know
- Reception: the front desk is open 24 hours.
- Children: cots are available.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about The Heart of Old Sofia
How far is The Heart of Old Sofia from the centre of Oborishte?
The Heart of Old Sofia is about 0.7 km in a straight line from the centre of Oborishte.
Does The Heart of Old Sofia have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at The Heart of Old Sofia.
Can I arrive late at The Heart of Old Sofia?
Yes. The front desk at The Heart of Old Sofia is open 24 hours.
About Oborishte
Oborishte is an embassy district in central Sofia, calmer than Sredets and beginning behind Alexander Nevsky. It runs north-east through the flattest, greenest part of the centre. Streets such as Oborishte, San Stefano and Shipka are lined with 1920s apartment houses in ochre and cream, many now embassies or dentists. Doctors Garden sits at its heart, with playgrounds, a Sunday book market and mulberry trees. Embassy streets are quiet by day, with only the odd diplomatic car or gardener; by 9pm you may hear dogs being walked or a tram bell from Vasil Levski Boulevard. There is no square for an evening, so expect quiet balconies and pre-war stairwells rather than a bar terrace. Families and repeat visitors enjoy the playgrounds, flat stroller-friendly streets and short walk to Zaimov Park.
