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3-star hotels in Sofia
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Sofia, drawn from guest ratings and review counts, for travellers who want a well-reviewed base in Bulgaria's capital without stepping up to a higher class.
Staying in Sofia
Sofia is a compact Balkan capital where Ottoman, Habsburg-influenced and socialist-era layers sit side by side, and the city centre is small enough to cover largely on foot. The 3-star hotels on this list are spread across the city rather than clustered in one quarter: several addresses sit on or near Knyaz Boris I and Krum Popov, while others lie further out on Simeonovsko Shosse or in Svilenitsa.
That spread means the choice is as much about position as about the hotel itself. Couples and short-break visitors tend to do best with the addresses closest to the centre, families with the quieter outer locations, and business travellers with the ones that sit on a main boulevard. Guest ratings here run from 4.3 to 4.9 out of 5, so standards are consistent across the group.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Family Hotel Agoncev
Svilenitsa, Sofia
Why stay hereSet in the Svilenitsa area of Sofia, this 3-star hotel earns a guest rating of 4.7 from 697 reviews, a strong record for its class. The volume of feedback suggests a steady, well-run property rather than a newcomer, and the high score indicates guests leave satisfied. It suits travellers who want a reliable 3-star base slightly away from the central bustle and who value consistency over quirks. Couples and solo visitors alike will find the rating reassuring when choosing where to stay.
See Family Hotel AgoncevBoutique Hotel Aurora Sofia
Ulitsa Bulgarska Morava 40, Sofia
Why stay hereBoutique Hotel Aurora Sofia on Ulitsa Bulgarska Morava 40 carries a 4.9 guest rating from 100 reviews, the highest score among these 3-star options. The boutique label points to a smaller, more personal property than a standard chain hotel. With a review count of 100, the score is based on a modest but focused set of guests. It fits travellers who prioritise service and atmosphere and are happy to trade size for character.
See Boutique Hotel Aurora SofiaJasmin Hotel
252 Simeonovsko Shosse, Sofia
Why stay hereJasmin Hotel gives prospective guests plenty to weigh: 1,235 reviews and a 4.6 guest rating place it among the most-reviewed 3-star hotels on this list. Addressed at 252 Simeonovsko Shosse, it draws its reputation from a large pool of past guests rather than a handful. The sheer volume of feedback makes the score more dependable. It suits anyone who prefers a hotel with a proven, busy track record over a lesser-known alternative.
See Jasmin HotelArt Hotel 158
158 Ulitsa Knyaz Boris I, Sofia
Why stay hereArt Hotel 158 sits at 158 Ulitsa Knyaz Boris I, a 3-star address with 378 reviews and a 4.6 guest rating. The review count is substantial enough to be informative without being overwhelming. Its name suggests an artistic angle, though the quality that repeats across feedback is the 4.6 score from several hundred stays. It suits culture-minded travellers who want a mid-scale hotel with a distinct identity and a well-audited guest record.
See Art Hotel 158B1 City Hotel
2 Boyan Damyanov Street Sofia Sofia City Province 1784
Why stay hereB1 City Hotel, at 2 Boyan Damyanov Street, is one of two B1 properties on this list, holding a 4.6 guest rating across 229 reviews. That is a respectable sample for a 3-star hotel, suggesting the score reflects real consistency. The 'City' name and its position in the capital make it an urban base rather than a resort. It suits guests who want a straightforward 3-star stay with a solid rating and a manageable review history to check.
See B1 City HotelB1 Downtown Hotel
35 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Blvd, Sofia
Why stay hereB1 Downtown Hotel on 35 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Blvd shares the B1 branding but positions itself as the downtown option. Its 4.6 guest rating comes from 132 reviews, a smaller sample than its sister property. Fewer reviews still, the score is consistent with the city sibling. It suits visitors who want to be on a central Sofia boulevard while staying at a 3-star hotel with a dependable rating and a compact, easy-to-read guest record.
See B1 Downtown HotelHotel Calipso Hotel
58 Kostenski Vodopad Str., Sofia
Why stay hereHotel Calipso Hotel, at 58 Kostenski Vodopad Str., holds a 4.5 guest rating from 384 reviews, a solid mid-tier position among these 3-star hotels. The address in the Kostenski Vodopad area places it in its own corner of Sofia. It suits travellers seeking a 3-star hotel with a moderately established reputation rather than a brand-new or very large property.
See Hotel Calipso HotelHotel House K21
21 Улица Христо Ковачев, Sofia
Why stay hereHotel House K21 on 21 Улица Христо Ковачев has a 4.6 guest rating from 106 reviews. That is a small but favourable sample, suggesting recent guests have been largely content. The 'House' name hints at a smaller, more intimate property than a large hotel. It suits travellers who prefer a compact 3-star base and are willing to rely on a modest number of reviews to judge it, valuing a strong rating over an extensive track record.
See Hotel House K21Meg Lozenetz Hotel
84 Krum Popov Str, Sofia
Why stay hereMeg Lozenetz Hotel at 84 Krum Popov Str. records a 4.5 guest rating from 230 reviews. The Lozenetz name ties it to a specific Sofia district, giving it a neighbourhood identity rather than a generic central address. It suits guests who want a 3-star hotel rooted in the Lozenetz area and who value a dependable, mid-range rating over the highest scores on the list.
See Meg Lozenetz HotelHotel Niky
16 Neofit Rilski Str, Sofia
Why stay hereHotel Niky on 16 Neofit Rilski Str. brings 842 reviews to its 3-star listing, paired with a 4.4 guest rating. That review total is among the larger ones here, making the score well tested by many past stays. It suits travellers who put weight on a long record of guest feedback and want a 3-star hotel whose reputation has been shaped by hundreds of visitors rather than a select few.
See Hotel NikyHotel Atlantic
2 19Th Street, Sofia
Why stay hereThat is a considerable volume for a 3-star property, suggesting the hotel is a busy, established choice. It suits guests who want a mainstream 3-star hotel with a broad review base and are comfortable with a solid rather than exceptional rating, using the large sample to gauge consistency.
See Hotel AtlanticSt George Hotel
64 Kniaz Boris I Str., Sofia
Why stay hereSt George Hotel at 64 Kniaz Boris I Str. holds a 4.4 guest rating across 554 reviews. Its address on Kniaz Boris I places it on a named Sofia street rather than an outlying road. It suits travellers who favour a 3-star hotel with an extensive guest record and a steady, mid-range rating over a smaller property with a higher but thinner score.
See St George HotelHotel Adria
207 Knyaz Boris Parvi Str., Sofia
Why stay hereHotel Adria, at 207 Knyaz Boris Parvi Str., records a 4.4 guest rating from 274 reviews. The sample is moderate, enough to indicate a consistent mid-tier standing among the 3-star hotels on this list. It suits guests who want a recognisable, established 3-star address in Sofia and who are comfortable choosing on the basis of a few hundred reviews and a solid score rather than the top ratings in this selection.
See Hotel AdriaBudapest Hotel Free Parking
92 A Budapest Street, Sofia
Why stay hereBudapest Hotel Free Parking at 92 A Budapest Street carries 1,276 reviews, the largest count among these 3-star hotels, with a 4.3 guest rating. The name makes clear that parking is part of what it offers, something worth checking directly against the rest of the list. The enormous review base makes the score, though modest, highly tested. It suits drivers and travellers who want a heavily reviewed hotel and value having a car catered for.
See Budapest Hotel Free ParkingCentral Point Boutique Hotel
3 6Th Of September Str., Sofia
Why stay hereCentral Point Boutique Hotel on 3 6Th Of September Str. has a 4.3 guest rating from 416 reviews. The 'Central Point' name signals a location-focused stay, and the 'Boutique' label suggests a smaller scale than a conventional hotel. It suits travellers who want a 3-star boutique-style property with a central Sofia address and are content with a good rather than exceptional rating backed by a sizeable guest record.
See Central Point Boutique Hotel
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Hotel Agoncev | ★★★ | 4.7 | 697 |
| Boutique Hotel Aurora Sofia | ★★★ | 4.9 | 100 |
| Jasmin Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,235 |
| Art Hotel 158 | ★★★ | 4.6 | 378 |
| B1 City Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 229 |
| B1 Downtown Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 132 |
| Hotel Calipso Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 384 |
| Hotel House K21 | ★★★ | 4.6 | 106 |
| Meg Lozenetz Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 230 |
| Hotel Niky | ★★★ | 4.4 | 842 |
| Hotel Atlantic | ★★★ | 4.4 | 594 |
| St George Hotel | ★★★ | 4.4 | 554 |
| Hotel Adria | ★★★ | 4.4 | 274 |
| Budapest Hotel Free Parking | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,276 |
| Central Point Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 416 |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Top-rated picks
Boutique Hotel Aurora Sofia leads the group at 4.9 out of 5, though on 100 reviews. Family Hotel Agoncev follows at 4.7 on 697 reviews, and Jasmin Hotel and Art Hotel 158 both hold 4.6 with 1235 and 378 reviews respectively, so they pair a strong score with a substantial review base.
Boutique Hotel Aurora Sofia · Family Hotel Agoncev · Jasmin Hotel · Art Hotel 158
Most reviewed
Budapest Hotel Free Parking has 1276 reviews, Jasmin Hotel 1235, Hotel Niky 842 and Family Hotel Agoncev 697.
Budapest Hotel Free Parking · Jasmin Hotel · Hotel Niky · Family Hotel Agoncev
Central addresses
B1 Downtown Hotel on Aleksandar Stamboliyski Blvd, Central Point Boutique Hotel on 6th Of September Str., Hotel Niky on Neofit Rilski Str. and St George Hotel on Kniaz Boris I Str. all sit on central streets, which suits short breaks and anyone wanting to walk between sights rather than rely on transport.
B1 Downtown Hotel · Central Point Boutique Hotel · Hotel Niky · St George Hotel
Quieter locations
Family Hotel Agoncev in Svilenitsa, Jasmin Hotel on Simeonovsko Shosse, Hotel Calipso Hotel on Kostenski Vodopad Str. and Meg Lozenetz Hotel on Krum Popov Str. sit away from the busiest central blocks, which suits families and guests who prefer a calmer setting.
Family Hotel Agoncev · Jasmin Hotel · Hotel Calipso Hotel · Meg Lozenetz Hotel
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Questions, answered
Which hotel here has the highest guest rating?
Boutique Hotel Aurora Sofia, at 4.9 out of 5 from 100 reviews. Family Hotel Agoncev is next at 4.7 from 697 reviews, and Jasmin Hotel and Art Hotel 158 both sit at 4.6.
Which hotels have the most reviews?
Budapest Hotel Free Parking has 1276 reviews, Jasmin Hotel 1235, Hotel Niky 842 and Family Hotel Agoncev 697.
Which hotels are closest to the centre?
B1 Downtown Hotel on Aleksandar Stamboliyski Blvd, Central Point Boutique Hotel on 6th Of September Str., Hotel Niky on Neofit Rilski Str. and St George Hotel on Kniaz Boris I Str. all have central addresses.
Which hotels suit families?
Family Hotel Agoncev in Svilenitsa, Jasmin Hotel on Simeonovsko Shosse, Hotel Calipso Hotel on Kostenski Vodopad Str. and Meg Lozenetz Hotel on Krum Popov Str. have quieter, less central addresses.
Do any of these hotels have parking?
Only one hotel name indicates parking: Budapest Hotel Free Parking. The other listed hotels do not state parking in the data available here, so confirm directly before booking.
Are there hotels with a pool or spa?
No facilities are listed for any of these 15 hotels, so there is nothing in the data to confirm a pool, spa or similar amenity at any of them.
Are pets allowed at these hotels?
Pet policies are not stated in the available data for any of the listed hotels. If you travel with a pet, check with the individual hotel before booking.
Which hotel has the lowest rating on the list?
Central Point Boutique Hotel and Budapest Hotel Free Parking both sit at 4.3 out of 5, the lowest scores here, from 416 and 1276 reviews respectively. Even so, both remain well rated.