Venelin Apartment
Why guests stay
- Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Family rooms
Video transcript
Welcome to Venelin Apartment, a 3-star hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi, a garden and family rooms. Have a look around, then compare and book on sofiagotravel.com.
About this stay
Venelin Apartment is a 3-star hotel in Sredets, Sofia-Grad.
Venelin Apartment is a practical 3-star stay in Sredets, Sofia-Grad — good value for exploring the area and its landmarks like Dragalevtsi Monastery.
Book Venelin Apartment 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
- Apartements
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Coffee
- Cot
- Dishwasher
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
- Iron and board
Location
Улица Юрий Венелин 42, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is Venelin Apartment located?
Venelin Apartment is in Sredets, Sofia-Grad (Улица Юрий Венелин 42, Sofia, Bulgaria), close to Dragalevtsi Monastery.
How much does Venelin Apartment 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 Venelin Apartment?
Venelin Apartment is a 3-star hotel in Sofia-Grad.
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.
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.
Staying at Venelin Apartment
Venelin Apartment is a mid-range hotel in Sredets that appeals to travellers looking for value and convenience. With a 3★ rating, it provides a comfortable, if basic, stay. On-site, you’ll find Garden, Apartements, Coffee, which should meet your needs. Rooms are available as a Family rooms, giving you some options. The hotel is 0.5 km from the centre of Sredets, making it easy to get around. Venelin Apartment is a good match for budget-conscious visitors who don’t need luxury. Before booking, it’s wise to confirm room type and parking availability.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Bathroom
- Cleaning
- Dishwasher
- Hairdryer
- Iron and board
Food and drink
- Coffee
Wellness and leisure
- Garden
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
Families
- Cot
- Family rooms
Other facilities
- Apartements
Good to know
- Children: family rooms are available.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about Venelin Apartment
How far is Venelin Apartment from the centre of Sredets?
Venelin Apartment is in central Sredets, less than half a kilometre from the centre in a straight line.
Does Venelin Apartment have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at Venelin Apartment.
Is Venelin Apartment good for families?
Venelin Apartment offers: Cot, Family rooms.
About Sredets
Sredets is the government quarter at the heart of central Sofia, where yellow cobblestones lead past the Council of Ministers on Dondukov, the Constitutional Court behind the Presidency and ministries with armed guards outside. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral draws coach parties between 10am and 4pm, so arriving outside those hours leaves the square quieter. A flea market runs along the cathedral's north wall. A walking loop starts at the Presidency courtyard on ploshtad Sveta Nedelya, heads east down Tsar Osvoboditel past the Russian Church of St Nikolas, turns left at the National Assembly to reach the cathedral, continues behind it to the small St Sofia Basilica and returns via Moskovska past the Ivan Vazov Theatre and the City Garden, taking about 45 minutes on flat, paved ground. This is one of the safest parts of the city, well lit, with embassy security patrols and metro service until midnight.
