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3-star hotels in Oborishte
A shortlist of 3-star hotels and apartments in Sofia's Oborishte district, the quiet, leafy quarter of embassy streets and pre-war apartment houses behind Alexander Nevsky. It suits couples, families and longer-stay travellers who prefer calm, flat walks to the centre over a bar terrace at the door.
Staying in Oborishte
Oborishte begins at the back of Alexander Nevsky and runs north-east through the flattest, greenest part of central Sofia. Its streets — Oborishte itself, San Stefano, Shipka — are lined with 1920s apartment houses in ochre and cream, most now embassies or dentists. The Doctors Garden at its heart has playgrounds, a Sunday book market and the best mulberry trees in the city, and the centre is a 20-minute walk away. Days are near-silent bar the odd diplomatic car; after 9pm the only sounds are dogs being walked and the occasional tram bell from Vasil Levski Boulevard.
The hotels here sit on or just off those same streets: Oborishte, Shipka, Krakra, Vrabcha, Letostrui, Vastanik, Pop Gruyo, Baba Vida, Cherkovna and the surrounding blocks. That spread puts most of them within a short walk of Doctors Garden and Zaimov Park. The district rewards families with small children, couples who want balconies and quiet, and business or longer-stay travellers — several properties are apartments with kitchens, work desks and parking. First-time visitors who want midnight street life should look at Sredets or Vazrazhdane instead; Oborishte rewards patience and a short taxi ride more than spontaneity.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Apart Hotel Rosen
5 Vastanik Street, Sofia, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApart Hotel Rosen sits on Vastanik Street and pairs free car parking with free wifi, so arrivals by car settle in without fuss. Air conditioning covers warm Sofia days, and housekeeping keeps the apartments in order during longer stays. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 174 reviews, the strongest score on this shortlist. It suits families and small groups who want an apartment base with parking included and a kitchen-style stay in Oborishte.
See Apart Hotel RosenThe Embassy Suites
48 Shipka Str., Sofia, Bulgaria
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereThe Embassy Suites on Shipka Str. gives each stay a balcony, and the concierge is on hand for whatever the day needs. Air conditioning and wifi-standard comforts keep the rooms easy to live in, while the bar and snack corner cover lighter meals without leaving the building. A 4.4 out of 5 rating from 84 reviews reflects steady approval. Couples and business travellers who like a central address with a private outdoor corner will feel at home here.
See The Embassy SuitesHotel Akord Free Parking & Metro Access
1 Baba Vida Street, Sofia, Bulgaria
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe 24 hour front desk handles late arrivals, breakfast is served on site, and every room has air conditioning. Banquet space and a barber and beauty salon add convenience for groups and longer visits. It is a practical pick for travellers who want to move around Sofia easily and park without hunting for a space.
See Hotel Akord Free Parking & Metro AccessHotel Consul
37 Pop Gruyo Street 1000 София Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHotel Consul on Pop Gruyo Street offers family rooms, a garden and balconies, so children have room to spread out and adults get somewhere quiet to sit. Air conditioning and free wifi are standard, and the 24 hour front desk covers late check-ins. A 3.7 out of 5 rating from 266 reviews puts it in steady mid-range territory. It fits families and small groups who value outdoor space and a straightforward, well-located base in the city.
See Hotel ConsulHotel Astra
108, Besarabia Str, Sofia, Bulgaria
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHotel Astra on Besarabia Str. combines a 24 hour front desk and round-the-clock security with a business centre and banquet facilities, making it a workable choice for travellers mixing meetings with events. Rooms come with air conditioning, a desk and an alarm clock, and breakfast is served on site. The 3.7 out of 5 rating comes from 478 reviews. Business guests and groups booking functions will find the essentials covered without extras they will not use.
See Hotel AstraBLVD Apartments
Ul. Cherkovna 38A 1505 Sofia Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria
Why stay hereBLVD Apartments on Ul. Cherkovna 38A keeps practical services close: a concierge, luggage storage and lifts, plus laundry and dry cleaning for longer stays. A market and ATM in the building cover daily errands, and free internet access in the lounge handles lighter work. It suits guests who want an apartment-style base with shops and services on the doorstep rather than hotel formalities. Couples and longer-stay travellers will appreciate the self-sufficient setup.
See BLVD ApartmentsAvel Guesthouse
40 Letostrui Street, Sofia, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAvel Guesthouse on Letostrui Street pairs a garden with free car parking and free wifi, giving guests space to unwind after a day out. Dry cleaning and laundry services help on extended trips. It suits independent travellers and small groups who prefer a relaxed guesthouse feel with practical extras and their own transport.
See Avel GuesthouseSofiaStyle Apartments
1 Byalo More St, Sofia, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSofiaStyle Apartments on Byalo More St keeps things simple: free wifi, free car parking and wheelchair accessible access. That combination suits guests arriving by car who need step-free entry and a reliable connection without paying for facilities they will not use. The apartments work well for travellers planning a longer stay in the area and for anyone who values an uncomplicated, accessible base close to the city centre.
See SofiaStyle ApartmentsGrand Suite Sofia
30 Ulitsa Vrabcha, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Air conditioning
- Wifi
Why stay hereGrand Suite Sofia on Ulitsa Vrabcha is a compact apartment option with air conditioning, a TV and wifi covering the essentials. It suits solo travellers or couples who want a private, straightforward place to stay rather than hotel services, and who plan to spend their days out in the city. The address on Vrabcha keeps guests within reach of central Sofia while returning to a quiet residential setting in the evening.
See Grand Suite SofiaVictory Apartments
Ulitsa Pobeda 1, Sofia, Bulgaria
Best for: Business trips
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereVictory Apartments on Ulitsa Pobeda provides a kitchen and iron and board, so guests can cook and manage their own laundry rather than relying on hotel services. Air conditioning, free wifi and a hairdryer cover daily comfort, while the business centre and express check-out help those combining work with their stay. Lifts make upper floors easy to reach. It suits longer-stay guests and business travellers who want an independent apartment with practical amenities.
See Victory ApartmentsFM Premium 2 BDR Apartment Family and Pet Friendly
Ulitsa Oborishte 34, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFM Premium 2 BDR Apartment on Ulitsa Oborishte 34 is built around two bedrooms, a balcony and a dishwasher, which makes it a natural fit for families or two couples travelling together. Air conditioning, free wifi and a cot are provided, and pets are welcome. Cleaning and coffee supplies round out the stay. It suits guests who want a proper apartment with room to spread out, including those bringing children or animals.
See FM Premium 2 BDR Apartment Family and Pet FriendlyBrand New Apartment
53 Ulitsa Georgi Peyachevich, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBrand New Apartment on Ulitsa Georgi Peyachevich offers a balcony, air conditioning and free wifi, with laundry service and a cot available. The layout as an apartment gives guests their own space rather than a single hotel room, and the central address keeps the city within easy reach. It works well for couples or small families who want a modern, self-contained base and are happy to handle their own meals.
See Brand New ApartmentEmbassy Apartment
5 Krakra Str., Sofia, Bulgaria
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereEmbassy Apartment on Krakra Str. provides a balcony, air conditioning and free wifi, with express check-in to start the stay quickly. A bidet and bathroom, plus a desk for working, cover everyday needs, and a cot is available for families. Coffee supplies and cleaning are included. It suits travellers who want a private apartment near the embassy quarter and prefer independence over hotel services.
See Embassy ApartmentAparthotel Victory Sofia
1 Улица Победа, Sofia, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAparthotel Victory Sofia on Ulitsa Pobeda combines free car parking and free wifi with a car rental service, so guests can arrive by car and then hire one for trips further afield. Air conditioning, a balcony and a hairdryer cover daily comfort, and express check-in speeds up arrival. It suits travellers who want an apartment with parking included and the flexibility to explore the region at their own pace.
See Aparthotel Victory SofiaWork Friendly 2BR AC Terrace Str Parking
Ulitsa Asenova Krepost 12, Sofia, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereWork Friendly 2BR AC Terrace Str Parking on Ulitsa Asenova Krepost 12 is arranged for people who need to work: a desk, free wifi, a kitchen and a dishwasher, plus air conditioning throughout. Free car parking and lifts make comings and goings simple, and the apartment is non smoking.
See Work Friendly 2BR AC Terrace Str Parking
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apart Hotel Rosen | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| The Embassy Suites | ★★★ | – | – |
| Hotel Akord Free Parking & Metro Access | ★★★ | – | Yes |
| Hotel Consul | ★★★ | – | – |
| Hotel Astra | ★★★ | – | Yes |
| BLVD Apartments | ★★★ | – | – |
| Avel Guesthouse | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| SofiaStyle Apartments | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| Grand Suite Sofia | ★★★ | – | – |
| Victory Apartments | ★★★ | – | – |
| FM Premium 2 BDR Apartment Family and Pet Friendly | ★★★ | – | – |
| Brand New Apartment | ★★★ | – | – |
| Embassy Apartment | ★★★ | – | – |
| Aparthotel Victory Sofia | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| Work Friendly 2BR AC Terrace Str Parking | ★★★ | Yes | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Hotel Consul has family rooms and a garden, Hotel Akord Free Parking & Metro Access adds cots and a 24-hour front desk, and the FM Premium 2 BDR Apartment is built for families and pets, with a dishwasher and cot. Work Friendly 2BR AC Terrace Str Parking has two bedrooms, a kitchen and non-smoking rooms, so a family can spread out.
Hotel Akord Free Parking & Metro Access · Hotel Consul · FM Premium 2 BDR Apartment Family and Pet Friendly · Work Friendly 2BR AC Terrace Str Parking
Top rated
Apart Hotel Rosen leads the list at 4.7 out of 5 from 174 reviews, with free parking and free wifi. The Embassy Suites follows at 4.4 from 84 reviews, with balconies, bathrobes and a concierge. Hotel Akord Free Parking & Metro Access pairs a 4.1 rating from 2310 reviews with breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and cots.
Apart Hotel Rosen · The Embassy Suites · Hotel Akord Free Parking & Metro Access
With parking
Apart Hotel Rosen, Avel Guesthouse, SofiaStyle Apartments, Aparthotel Victory Sofia and Work Friendly 2BR AC Terrace Str Parking all list free car parking in their facilities — useful in a district of embassy streets where on-street space is tight. Avel Guesthouse also offers bicycle hire for getting around the flat, green blocks.
Apart Hotel Rosen · SofiaStyle Apartments · Avel Guesthouse · Aparthotel Victory Sofia · Work Friendly 2BR AC Terrace Str Parking
Longer stays
Apartments with kitchens and laundry suit a week or more: Victory Apartments and Aparthotel Victory Sofia share the same address on Ulitsa Pobeda and list kitchens or laundry service. FM Premium 2 BDR Apartment, Work Friendly 2BR AC Terrace Str Parking and Brand New Apartment add dishwashers, desks, balconies and lifts for a settled stay.
Victory Apartments · FM Premium 2 BDR Apartment Family and Pet Friendly · Work Friendly 2BR AC Terrace Str Parking · Aparthotel Victory Sofia · Brand New Apartment
Where to stay in Oborishte
Shipka
Shipka is one of the ochre-and-cream 1920s streets of embassy houses in the east of the district, a short, flat walk from the Doctors Garden and the medical university's old anatomy building. The Embassy Suites at 48 Shipka Str. puts you on that corridor, with balconies and a concierge for a quiet evening in.
Our picks here: The Embassy Suites
Krakra
Krakra is a small street in the same embassy quarter, close to Shipka and the Doctors Garden. Embassy Apartment on 5 Krakra Str. offers a balcony, express check-in and air conditioning, useful for a couple or solo traveller who wants a base on a calm, well-lit street within walking distance of the old centre.
Our picks here: Embassy Apartment
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Oborishte is a 20-minute walk from anywhere in the old centre, and the trams on Vasil Levski Boulevard are audible from three blocks away. The flat streets — Oborishte itself, San Stefano, Shipka — make walking easy, and Alexander Nevsky is at the district's southern edge. For groceries, Fantastico on Yanko Sakazov 25 is open 07:30 to 22:00 daily and has the best fresh section in the district; Billa on Madrid Boulevard is bigger but a 12-minute walk north. Both take cards.
When to go
May and June are the best months, when the plane trees in Zaimov Park and Doctors Garden are fully leafed and the Sunday book market is at its busiest. Winter, December to February, is quiet and grey, with fewer outdoor draws beyond the parks themselves. Summer heat is milder here than on Vitosha Boulevard thanks to the tree cover, and the flat, shaded streets stay walkable.
Things to do near Oborishte
Questions, answered
Which hotels here have free parking?
Apart Hotel Rosen, Avel Guesthouse, SofiaStyle Apartments, Aparthotel Victory Sofia and Work Friendly 2BR AC Terrace Str Parking all list free car parking. Hotel Akord Free Parking & Metro Access, despite its name, lists breakfast and a 24-hour front desk, so confirm parking with the property directly.
Are any of these good for families with children?
Hotel Consul has family rooms, a garden and a cot; Hotel Akord Free Parking & Metro Access offers cots and a 24-hour front desk; and FM Premium 2 BDR Apartment Family and Pet Friendly is a two-bedroom apartment with a cot, dishwasher and balcony. The Doctors Garden playgrounds are a short walk away.
Which is the closest to the centre?
Addresses on Oborishte, Shipka and Krakra — FM Premium 2 BDR Apartment, The Embassy Suites and Embassy Apartment — sit closest to Alexander Nevsky, so the old centre is around a 20-minute walk. Ulitsa Pobeda, Letostrui and Cherkovna are further east and north-east in the district.
Which is the highest-rated hotel on this list?
Apart Hotel Rosen has the top guest rating here, 4.7 out of 5 from 174 reviews. The Embassy Suites follows at 4.4 from 84 reviews, and Hotel Akord Free Parking & Metro Access has 4.1 from 2310 reviews.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
None of the 3-star properties on this list lists a pool or spa in its facilities. What they do offer in this quiet district is balconies, gardens, free wifi and parking, plus easy walks to the Doctors Garden and Zaimov Park.
Can I bring a pet?
FM Premium 2 BDR Apartment Family and Pet Friendly is the only listing whose name and data point to pets being welcome. For the other hotels and apartments, ask the property directly before booking, as their facilities do not state a pet policy.
Do these hotels serve breakfast?
Hotel Akord Free Parking & Metro Access and Hotel Astra list breakfast among their facilities. The apartment-style stays such as Victory Apartments, FM Premium 2 BDR Apartment and Work Friendly 2BR AC Terrace Str Parking have kitchens instead, and Fantastico on Yanko Sakazov 25 is nearby for supplies.
Is Oborishte a good base for a first visit to Sofia?
It is calm, green and a 20-minute walk from the old centre, with the Doctors Garden's playgrounds and Sunday book market. First-time visitors who want restaurants and street life at midnight may prefer Sredets or Vazrazhdane; Oborishte rewards those happy with quiet evenings and a short taxi ride.