The Secret Paradise
About this stay
The Secret Paradise is a 4-star hotel in Oborishte, Sofia-Grad.
The Secret Paradise is a well-rated 4-star hotel in Oborishte, Sofia-Grad, popular with guests who want comfort and a strong location near Dragalevtsi Monastery.
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Facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Air conditioning
- Apartements
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Coffee
- Cot
- Desk
- Dishwasher
- Family rooms
- Fan
- Free Wifi
Location
Ж.К Хаджи Димитър Бл 111Б, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is The Secret Paradise located?
The Secret Paradise is in Oborishte, Sofia-Grad (Ж.К Хаджи Димитър Бл 111Б, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Dragalevtsi Monastery.
How much does The Secret Paradise 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 Secret Paradise?
The Secret Paradise is a 4-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
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.
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.
Staying at The Secret Paradise
The Secret Paradise is a 4★ hotel in Oborishte, ideal for travellers who want a refined base. The property offers Air conditioning, Apartements, Coffee, making downtime as enjoyable as exploring. It sits just 1.1 km from the centre of Oborishte, so you can walk to key sights with ease. Rooms range from Family rooms, giving you flexibility for a short or long stay. Before booking The Secret Paradise, consider whether the location and facilities match your plans.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Desk
- Dishwasher
- Fan
Food and drink
- Coffee
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
Families
- Cot
- Family rooms
Other facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Apartements
Good to know
- Reception: the front desk is open 24 hours.
- Children: family rooms are available.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about The Secret Paradise
How far is The Secret Paradise from the centre of Oborishte?
The Secret Paradise is about 1.1 km in a straight line from the centre of Oborishte.
Does The Secret Paradise have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at The Secret Paradise.
Can I arrive late at The Secret Paradise?
Yes. The front desk at The Secret Paradise is open 24 hours.
Is The Secret Paradise good for families?
The Secret Paradise offers: Cot, Family rooms.
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.
