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4- and 5-star hotels in Lozenets
A shortlist of 8 four- and five-star apartments and hotels in Lozenets, Sofia's cafe district south of the centre. It is for couples, families and longer-stay visitors who want coffee shops, wine bars and South Park within walking distance rather than a tourist strip.
Staying in Lozenets
Lozenets sits just south of the centre, between Vitosha Boulevard and South Park, and it is where young Sofia moved when it could afford to leave the centre. The streets — Krastyo Sarafov, Zlaten Rog, Yakubitsa — are lined with 1930s and modern apartment blocks, ground floors converted to specialty coffee shops, wine bars and small design studios. At 9pm the terraces are still half full, groups nursing a last glass of Mavrud, dogs tied to chair legs. It is a low-key scene, closer to a residential pocket of Berlin or Vienna than to the tourist strip around Vitosha Boulevard.
The shortlisted properties sit on and around these same streets: Golo Bardo Street and Sveti Teodosiy Tarnovski, Bulevard Nikola Y. Vaptsarov, Ulitsa Henrik Ibsen and Atanas Dukov Street. Most are self-catering apartments with kitchens or kitchenettes, so they suit couples on a short break, families who need a cot and separate rooms, and business travellers who want a quiet base. Maison Sofia Hotel is the one full-service 5-star address of the group.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Maison Sofia Hotel
Atanas Dukov Street 36, Sofia, Bulgaria
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereAs the only 5-star address in Lozenets, Maison Sofia Hotel pairs a 24-hour front desk and round-the-clock security with air-conditioned rooms that open onto private balconies. Guests rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 1640 reviews. Breakfast is served in the room for those who prefer a slow start, and a bar keeps the evening easy. It suits travellers who want a full-service stay with a dash of formality, whether they are here for business along Atanas Dukov Street or simply want more space and service than a standard apartment allows.
See Maison Sofia HotelVenice Apartments
4 Golo Bardo Str., Sofia, Bulgaria
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereVenice Apartments on 4 Golo Bardo Str. is a 4-star option built around self-contained living: each apartment comes with a dishwasher and a coffee setup, plus a balcony and a bath with bidet. It is a practical pick for longer stays or for families who want to cook and settle in rather than eat out every night. Cleaning is provided, so the apartment stays fresh without guests lifting a finger.
See Venice ApartmentsApartment House Sofia
4 Golo Bardo Str Lozenets Quarter, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartment House Sofia sits on 4 Golo Bardo Str. in the Lozenets Quarter, offering 4-star apartments with dishwashers, coffee-making kit and bidet-equipped bathrooms. Express check-in speeds up arrival for late flights or tight schedules. The setup suits guests staying several nights who want laundry-light, cook-at-home convenience, and it works well for couples or small families who value their own front door over hotel corridors.
See Apartment House SofiaSpacious 2BD 2BA Flat South Park & Vitosha Views by Flat Mаnager
27 Bulevard Nikola Y. Vaptsarov, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereVaptsarov is aimed at groups and families who need room to spread out. Air conditioning runs through the apartment, cots are available, and express check-in keeps arrival quick. Its name points to South Park and Vitosha views, making it a good base for guests who want green space nearby and the freedom of a full flat.
See Spacious 2BD 2BA Flat South Park & Vitosha Views by Flat MаnagerParadise Swing Apartment Sofia
Street Boris Rumenov 9G Complex Amaya Residence, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereParadise Swing Apartment Sofia occupies Street Boris Rumenov 9G in Complex Amaya Residence. The 4-star flat comes with a dishwasher, a coffee setup and a fireplace, plus air conditioning and a balcony for warmer days. Cots are provided for families. It suits guests who want a residential setting with a few extra conveniences on the doorstep, and cleaning keeps the apartment in order between outings.
See Paradise Swing Apartment SofiaLozenets Apartment
Ulitsa Sveti Teodosiy Tarnovski 30, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLozenets Apartment on Ulitsa Sveti Teodosiy Tarnovski 30 is a 4-star flat with a dishwasher, coffee-making kit, desk and hairdryer, all under air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi and internet access cover remote work or streaming, and express check-in gets guests inside without waiting. Cleaning is included. The layout suits solo travellers, couples or anyone on an extended stay who wants a quiet, well-equipped base in the Lozenets area rather than a hotel room, with the desk making longer working days straightforward.
See Lozenets ApartmentParadise Center Premium Suite 1
5 Ulitsa Henrik Ibsen, Sofia, Bulgaria
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereParadise Center Premium Suite 1 on Ulitsa Henrik Ibsen brings 4-star apartment comfort with family rooms, a balcony, and a bath plus bathrobe for winding down. Copy facilities are on hand for guests who need to print or duplicate documents. The combination of family rooms and a central address near Paradise Center suits small groups or parents who want separate sleeping space and a little polish at the end of the day.
See Paradise Center Premium Suite 1Paradise Center Premium Suite 2
5 Ulitsa Henrik Ibsen, Sofia, Bulgaria
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSharing the Ulitsa Henrik Ibsen address, Paradise Center Premium Suite 2 is a 4-star flat with family rooms, a balcony and a bath with bathrobe. Copy services are available for paperwork. It fits families or pairs of travellers who want a serviced apartment near Paradise Center, with cleaning handled and enough room for everyone to settle in without feeling cramped.
See Paradise Center Premium Suite 2
How to choose
For families
Paradise Center Premium Suite 1 and 2 both list family rooms, and the two 4 Golo Bardo Str. properties — Venice Apartments and Apartment House Sofia — come with cots, bathrooms and apartment layouts that let children sleep separately. All four sit in the quiet residential streets of Lozenets, with South Park a walk away.
Paradise Center Premium Suite 1 · Paradise Center Premium Suite 2 · Venice Apartments · Apartment House Sofia
For couples
The two Paradise Center Premium Suites on Ulitsa Henrik Ibsen list bathrobes alongside their bathrooms, and the Spacious 2BD 2BA Flat on Bulevard Nikola Y. Vaptsarov adds a balcony, a garden and views towards Vitosha. These are the picks for two people wanting space and a low-key evening among the Lozenets terraces.
Paradise Center Premium Suite 1 · Paradise Center Premium Suite 2 · Spacious 2BD 2BA Flat South Park & Vitosha Views by Flat Mаnager
For longer stays
Venice Apartments, Apartment House Sofia, the Spacious 2BD 2BA Flat, Paradise Swing Apartment Sofia and Lozenets Apartment all list apartment facilities including a dishwasher and cleaning, and several add a cot and a desk. They work for guests who want to cook, work from the flat and settle into the neighbourhood rather than move hotels.
Venice Apartments · Apartment House Sofia · Spacious 2BD 2BA Flat South Park & Vitosha Views by Flat Mаnager · Paradise Swing Apartment Sofia · Lozenets Apartment
For a hotel with a rating
Maison Sofia Hotel is the only 5-star property on this shortlist and the only one with a guest rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 1640 reviews. It lists a 24-hour front desk, a bar, breakfast and breakfast in room, plus balconies — the choice if you want a served stay rather than a self-catering apartment.
Where to stay in Lozenets
Ulitsa Henrik Ibsen
Ulitsa Henrik Ibsen sits in Lozenets close to the Paradise Center, with the neighbourhood's quiet apartment blocks around it and South Park within walking distance. The streets are calm in the evening, the bar scene winds down by around 01:00 to 02:00, and the walk back from the cafe streets is well lit.
Our picks here: Paradise Center Premium Suite 1 · Paradise Center Premium Suite 2
Bulevard Nikola Y. Vaptsarov
Bulevard Nikola Y. Vaptsarov runs through the southern edge of Lozenets towards South Park, where the paved paths begin at Cherni Vrah. The flat here lists a garden and balcony, so it suits guests who want the park and the Vitosha views rather than the cafe terraces, though those are still a short walk north.
Our picks here: Spacious 2BD 2BA Flat South Park & Vitosha Views by Flat Mаnager
Ulitsa Sveti Teodosiy Tarnovski
Ulitsa Sveti Teodosiy Tarnovski is one of the smaller residential streets inside Lozenets, with no landmark to photograph and almost nothing aimed at a one-night visitor. Guests here get the everyday version of the district: dog walkers, cafe staff and families on the streets, and the metro at James Bourchier for the centre.
Our picks here: Lozenets Apartment
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Start at James Bourchier metro, walk north up Krastyo Sarafov past the small square with the flower stalls, continue to Lyuben Karavelov and turn east to Dabov coffee. From there cut back west along Zlaten Rog, passing Bar Petak's terrace and the shuttered mid-morning wine cellars, then north onto Yakubitsa for Fabrika Daga. Loop back via Milin Kamak, and finish at the entrance to South Park at Cherni Vrah, where the paved paths begin. Lozenets is walkable to Vitosha Boulevard in 15 minutes, and the walk between the main cafe streets and James Bourchier metro is well lit.
When to go
Evenings are when Lozenets works best: at 9pm the terraces on Krastyo Sarafov and Zlaten Rog are still half full, with the laptop crowd gone home and groups on a last glass of Mavrud. It is a low-key scene that winds down by around 01:00 to 02:00 rather than running to dawn, so it suits visitors who want a calm residential evening and a well-lit walk back to the metro. Mornings are for the specialty coffee shops, which open to a crowd of open laptops at 10am.
Things to do near Lozenets
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Sofia?
Lozenets is walkable to Vitosha Boulevard in 15 minutes, and the properties on and around Golo Bardo Street and Ulitsa Henrik Ibsen sit within that residential grid, closest to the cafe streets and the metro at James Bourchier. Maison Sofia Hotel on Atanas Dukov Street is the full-service option in the same district.
Which hotel has the best guest rating?
Maison Sofia Hotel, the 5-star property on Atanas Dukov Street, is the only hotel on this shortlist with a published guest rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 1640 reviews.
Do any of these properties have family rooms?
Yes. Paradise Center Premium Suite 1 and Paradise Center Premium Suite 2, both on Ulitsa Henrik Ibsen, list family rooms. Venice Apartments and Apartment House Sofia on Golo Bardo Street list cots, and several of the other apartments also provide a cot.
Is parking available at these hotels?
None of the listed properties names parking among its facilities, so parking is not something this shortlist can confirm. Guests arriving by car should check with the individual property, and note that the district is served by James Bourchier metro and is walkable to Vitosha Boulevard in 15 minutes.
Are these hotels good for a short break?
The 4-star apartments such as Lozenets Apartment and Paradise Swing Apartment Sofia list express check-in, cleaning and internet access, which suits a short stay, and the neighbourhood's cafes, wine bars and South Park are all within the district. Couples wanting a served stay can pick Maison Sofia Hotel instead.
Can I bring a pet to any of these properties?
Pets are not listed among the facilities of any property on this shortlist, so no pet-friendly option can be confirmed from the data. Travellers visiting with a dog should contact the apartment or hotel directly before booking — the neighbourhood itself has plenty of dog walkers on the streets well into the evening.
Which properties have a balcony?
Maison Sofia Hotel, Spacious 2BD 2BA Flat South Park & Vitosha Views, Paradise Center Premium Suite 1 and Paradise Center Premium Suite 2 all list a balcony. Venice Apartments and Apartment House Sofia on Golo Bardo Street also list one. The Spacious 2BD 2BA Flat additionally lists a garden.
Is there a pool or spa at these hotels?
No. Neither a pool nor a spa is named in the facilities of any of the 8 properties on this shortlist. What the group does offer is apartment kitchens or kitchenettes and coffee-making facilities, plus a bar and breakfast at Maison Sofia Hotel.