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3-star hotels in Sozopol
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Sozopol, chosen for their guest ratings and range of facilities, from the Old Town to the Budzhaka area. It suits couples, families and business travellers looking for reliable comfort and easy access to beaches and the historic peninsula.
Staying in Sozopol
Sozopol is a coastal town on Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast, known for its historic old town with traditional wooden houses, its beaches, and its archaeological heritage, including ancient Greek and Roman remains. The nearest airport is in Burgas, about 30 kilometres away. The old town is largely pedestrian, with many traditional houses, small hotels, and guesthouses, and it is close to the main beaches and restaurants.
The hotels on this shortlist are spread across several areas. Several sit along Via Pontika Street and Bakarlaka or Bakarluka Street, within 2 kilometres of the centre, close to the beaches and the old town. Others are on Kiril I Metodii Street, Ropotamo Street or further out in the Budzhaka area and near Kavaci. With guest ratings from 4.6 to 5.0, they suit couples, families and business travellers who want a base for swimming, sightseeing and local dining.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Solinaria Boutique Hotel
1 126Th Str. Budzhaka Area, Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereSolinaria Boutique Hotel sits in the Budzhaka area, 1.6 km from the centre, and earns a 4.9 guest rating across 199 reviews. It offers a private beach and an outdoor pool, so days can pass between the sea and the water without leaving the grounds. Rooms come with a balcony and air conditioning, and free car parking is available, along with free wifi. The restaurant and bar cover meals and drinks, and pets are allowed. It suits couples and families who want a quiet base with easy access to the beach.
See Solinaria Boutique HotelJi Hotel
Bakarlaka Street, Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereJi Hotel is 0.4 km from the centre of Sozopol and holds a 5.0 guest rating from 117 reviews. Travellers with children will appreciate the kids pool alongside the outdoor pool, and the garden and terrace give somewhere to sit outdoors. Rooms have a TV, wifi is free, and there is free car parking plus wheelchair accessible facilities. A restaurant and bar are on site, with breakfast served as a buffet. It suits families and anyone wanting to be close to the heart of town.
See Ji HotelHotel Cristiani
Bakarluka Street 3 Budzhaka, Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Air conditioning
- Wifi
Why stay hereHotel Cristiani stands on Bakarluka Street 3 in the Budzhaka area, 1.4 km from the centre, and comes with a 4.8 guest rating from 384 reviews. A swimming pool and a restaurant, plus a bar, cover the essentials for a relaxed stay, and rooms are air conditioned with a TV. Wifi is available throughout. It suits guests who want a straightforward base with a pool and dining on site.
See Hotel CristianiMelia Mar
Via Pontika Street 45 8130 Sozopol Bg, Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereMelia Mar is 0.7 km from the centre and holds a 4.8 guest rating across 228 reviews. Families are well served here: there is a kids pool, a playground and a games room, alongside the outdoor pool and salt water pool, and the beach is nearby. Air conditioned family rooms are available, breakfast is served as a buffet, and there is free car parking and free wifi. It suits families with children who want pools, play space and a short distance to the centre.
See Melia MarHotel Casa del Mare
36 Kiril I Metodii Str, Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereHotel Casa del Mare sits on Kiril I Metodii Street, 1.5 km from the centre, and has a 4.9 guest rating from 98 reviews. The sea is part of the picture, with the beach nearby and a terrace and balcony for sitting outdoors. Rooms are air conditioned and non smoking, and family rooms are offered. There is a lounge and a bar, plus a shuttle service, free wifi and parking. It suits couples and families looking for a calm, sea-oriented stay.
See Hotel Casa del MareArt Complex Anel
145 Via Pontica Str., Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereArt Complex Anel lies on Via Pontica Street, 2.3 km from the centre, and carries a 4.6 guest rating from 1004 reviews. Its private beach pairs with an outdoor pool and a salt water pool, and guests also have a fitness centre and sauna. There are family rooms, a games room and a kids pool, plus a pool bar, restaurant and room service. Breakfast is available, parking is free and wifi is free. It suits families and guests who want a fuller resort-style stay.
See Art Complex AnelAncient well
Southern Black Sea Tale Главен Път За Каваци След Лидл, Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereAncient well is 1.3 km from the centre and has a 4.8 guest rating from 100 reviews. The sea is within reach, with the beach nearby, and there is an outdoor pool plus a kids pool for younger guests. Family rooms come with air conditioning, and kitchenettes and a minibar add convenience, along with a refrigerator and sofa bed. The garden and terrace offer outdoor space, and there is free car parking and free wifi. It suits families and longer stays.
See Ancient wellCasa De Oro Aparthotel
Str. 132 N 1 8130 Sozopol, Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereCasa De Oro Aparthotel is 2.2 km from the centre and holds a 4.7 guest rating across 168 reviews. Apartments with a kitchen or kitchenette, plus a refrigerator and microwave, make self-catering easy, and an outdoor pool and swimming pool are on site with the beach nearby. The sea is a feature, and guests can arrange diving and fishing. Family rooms, a patio and a terrace are available, with free car parking and free wifi. It suits families and guests who prefer apartment-style stays.
See Casa De Oro AparthotelRoyal Calisto Hotel
Via Pontika Str., Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereRoyal Calisto Hotel is 0.5 km from the centre, on Via Pontika Street, and has a 4.7 guest rating from 152 reviews. The sea is a highlight, with the beach nearby and a patio and balcony for the outdoors. An outdoor pool and swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar, plus a lounge, cover dining and relaxation, and a playground and family rooms suit those with children. Parking and wifi are free. It suits families and couples wanting proximity to the centre.
See Royal Calisto HotelDesign Hotel Logatero
2 Tsar Svetoslav Terter Str., Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereDesign Hotel Logatero is the closest to the centre of Sozopol at 0.1 km, and holds a 4.7 guest rating from 151 reviews. The sea is part of the setting, and an outdoor pool and swimming pool give an alternative to the beach. Apartments come with a kitchen or kitchenette, oven, microwave and dishwasher, making longer stays practical. There is a bar, a terrace and family rooms, plus free car parking and free wifi. It suits guests who want to be right in town with self-catering options.
See Design Hotel LogateroFamily Hotel Sans Souci
16 Slavyanska Str Chernomoretssozopol 8142, Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereFamily Hotel Sans Souci sits on Slavyanska Street, 5.9 km from the centre, and has a 4.6 guest rating from 270 reviews. It is the most sports-oriented of this shortlist, with diving, fishing, horse back riding and surf all available, alongside a fitness centre. Family rooms are offered, pets are allowed, and there is a garden, terrace and lounge, plus a bar. Currency exchange and car rental are on hand, and parking and wifi are free. It suits active guests and families with a car.
See Family Hotel Sans SouciFamily Hotel Kandrovi
Odesa 6A, Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereFamily Hotel Kandrovi is 0.5 km from the centre and earns a 4.6 guest rating from 215 reviews. The sea and nearby beach are matched by an outdoor pool and a kids pool, and there is a playground and table tennis, plus badminton and canoeing. Family rooms are available and include a minibar, and the garden, terrace and patio provide outdoor space. Parking is free and wifi is free. It suits families who want activities for children close to the centre.
See Family Hotel KandroviHotel Aquamarine
10 Ropotamo Str, Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Fitness Center
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHotel Aquamarine is 0.7 km from the centre, on Ropotamo Street, and has a 4.6 guest rating across 208 reviews. The sea is a draw, and guests can book a massage or use the fitness centre. Rooms are air conditioned with a minibar, balcony and sea views, and there is a patio and terrace. A market is nearby, and a garage, valet parking and shuttle service are offered. It suits couples and guests who want wellness and convenience.
See Hotel AquamarineLily Beach Resort
Plaj Kavaci, Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereLily Beach Resort lies at Plaj Kavaci, 3.1 km from the centre, and holds a 4.7 guest rating from 100 reviews. The beach and sea are the setting, backed by an outdoor pool and swimming pool, with a garden, terrace and playground for families. Apartments include a kitchen or kitchenette, oven, microwave and washing machine, and there is a fitness centre. Family rooms are available, with free car parking and free wifi. It suits families and longer self-catering stays by the sea.
See Lily Beach ResortFamily Hotel More
Stara Planina 29, Sozopol, Bulgaria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereFamily Hotel More is on Stara Planina, 0.8 km from the centre, and has a 4.6 guest rating from 175 reviews. The sea and nearby beach combine with an outdoor pool and swimming pool, and the garden and terrace offer quiet spots outdoors. Rooms are air conditioned and non smoking with a balcony, and there is a refrigerator for convenience. Car rental and a shuttle service are available, and parking and wifi are free. It suits couples and families wanting a simple, well-placed base.
See Family Hotel More
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solinaria Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | 4.9 | 199 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.6 km |
| Ji Hotel | ★★★ | 5.0 | 117 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 0.4 km |
| Hotel Cristiani | ★★★ | 4.8 | 384 | – | – | Yes | – | 1.4 km |
| Melia Mar | ★★★ | 4.8 | 228 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 0.7 km |
| Hotel Casa del Mare | ★★★ | 4.9 | 98 | Yes | – | – | – | 1.5 km |
| Art Complex Anel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,004 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 2.3 km |
| Ancient well | ★★★ | 4.8 | 100 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.3 km |
| Casa De Oro Aparthotel | ★★★ | 4.7 | 168 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 2.2 km |
| Royal Calisto Hotel | ★★★ | 4.7 | 152 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.5 km |
| Design Hotel Logatero | ★★★ | 4.7 | 151 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.1 km |
| Family Hotel Sans Souci | ★★★ | 4.6 | 270 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 5.9 km |
| Family Hotel Kandrovi | ★★★ | 4.6 | 215 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.5 km |
| Hotel Aquamarine | ★★★ | 4.6 | 208 | Yes | – | – | – | 0.7 km |
| Lily Beach Resort | ★★★ | 4.7 | 100 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 3.1 km |
| Family Hotel More | ★★★ | 4.6 | 175 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.8 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Melia Mar, Casa De Oro Aparthotel, Lily Beach Resort and Family Hotel Kandrovi all offer family rooms, outdoor pools and playgrounds or kids pools. Lily Beach Resort and Casa De Oro Aparthotel add kitchenettes, while Melia Mar has a games room and salt water pool, making them practical for longer stays with children.
Melia Mar · Casa De Oro Aparthotel · Lily Beach Resort · Family Hotel Kandrovi
Closest to the centre
Design Hotel Logatero is 0.1 km from the centre, Ji Hotel 0.4 km and Royal Calisto Hotel 0.5 km. All three are 3-star, with guest ratings of 5.0, 4.7 and 4.7 respectively. They put you within walking distance of the old town, beaches and restaurants.
Top-rated picks
Ji Hotel has a guest rating of 5.0 from 117 reviews, while Solinaria Boutique Hotel and Hotel Casa del Mare both score 4.9. Solinaria offers a private beach and outdoor pool, Ji Hotel a kids pool, and Casa del Mare sea views and family rooms.
With parking
Most hotels on this list provide parking, including Solinaria Boutique Hotel, Ji Hotel, Melia Mar, Hotel Casa del Mare, Art Complex Anel, Casa De Oro Aparthotel, Royal Calisto Hotel, Design Hotel Logatero, Family Hotel Sans Souci and Family Hotel Kandrovi. Hotel Aquamarine adds garage and valet parking.
Solinaria Boutique Hotel · Ji Hotel · Melia Mar · Hotel Casa del Mare · Art Complex Anel · Casa De Oro Aparthotel
Where to stay in Sozopol
Budzhaka
Several hotels sit in the Budzhaka area, within 2 kilometres of the centre. Solinaria Boutique Hotel offers a private beach and outdoor pool, while Hotel Cristiani provides a swimming pool and restaurant. Both are well placed for beach days and easy access to Sozopol's old town.
Our picks here: Solinaria Boutique Hotel · Hotel Cristiani
Via Pontika
Via Pontika Street runs north of the centre and is home to Melia Mar, Art Complex Anel and Royal Calisto Hotel. Melia Mar is 0.7 km from the centre, Royal Calisto 0.5 km, and Art Complex Anel 2.3 km. The area is convenient for the beach and several hotels have pools and family facilities.
Our picks here: Melia Mar · Royal Calisto Hotel
Questions, answered
Do these hotels offer parking?
Yes, many do. Solinaria Boutique Hotel, Ji Hotel, Melia Mar, Hotel Casa del Mare, Art Complex Anel, Casa De Oro Aparthotel, Royal Calisto Hotel, Design Hotel Logatero, Family Hotel Sans Souci and Family Hotel Kandrovi all list parking, most of it free. Hotel Aquamarine also offers garage and valet parking.
Are pets allowed?
Solinaria Boutique Hotel and Family Hotel Sans Souci both state that pets are allowed. Other hotels on this list do not mention pets, so it is best to check directly with the hotel before booking if you plan to bring a pet.
Which hotels have a pool?
Several hotels have outdoor pools, including Ji Hotel, Melia Mar, Art Complex Anel, Ancient well, Casa De Oro Aparthotel, Royal Calisto Hotel, Design Hotel Logatero, Family Hotel Kandrovi and Lily Beach Resort. Ji Hotel, Melia Mar and Art Complex Anel also have kids pools.
Which hotel is closest to the centre?
Design Hotel Logatero is closest, just 0.1 km from the centre. Ji Hotel is 0.4 km away, Royal Calisto Hotel 0.5 km, Family Hotel Kandrovi 0.5 km, Melia Mar 0.7 km and Hotel Aquamarine 0.7 km.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
Ji Hotel has the highest guest rating at 5.0 from 117 reviews. Solinaria Boutique Hotel and Hotel Casa del Mare both score 4.9, with 199 and 98 reviews respectively.
Are these hotels suitable for families?
Yes. Many offer family rooms, outdoor pools, kids pools and playgrounds. Melia Mar, Art Complex Anel, Ancient well, Casa De Oro Aparthotel, Royal Calisto Hotel, Family Hotel Kandrovi and Lily Beach Resort are particularly well equipped for families with children.
Do any hotels have a spa or fitness centre?
Art Complex Anel offers a sauna, and both Art Complex Anel and Hotel Aquamarine have fitness centres. Other hotels on this list do not list spa or fitness facilities, so check directly if these are essential for your stay.