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Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre

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Located in Sofia City Center, Sense Hotel Sofia offers a luxurious retreat with its rooftop terrace and serene garden. Guests rave about the bar and can also unwind at the indoor pool, gym, or indulge in a massage at Sense Spa.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$300
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Sense)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed - single
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
16 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., Sofia, 1000

What's nearby

  • Bulgarian Parliament - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sofia University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • National Palace of Culture - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sofia Central Station - 9 min drive
  • Serdika Station - 12 min walk
  • Sofia (SOF) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ritz Café Bar Aperitivo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ador Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sense Rooftop Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Бар Бар - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Бар Кристалъ - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels

Luxury hotel located in Sofia City Center
Consider a stay at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and concierge services
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the bar
Room features
All 71 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 30 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sense Gastro Bar
  • Sense Rooftop Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 55.15 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.53 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 28 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 30 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 55.15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$294.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Self-parking is available for EUR 30 per night.

What time is check-in at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels located?

Located in Sofia City Center, this luxury hotel is steps away from Yellow Pavement, Bulgarian Parliament and Monument to the Liberating Tsar. Central Military Club and Alexander Nevski Cathedral are also within 5 minutes. Serdika Station is 12 minutes by foot and Lavov Most Station is 20 minutes.

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Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 581 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 581 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 581 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 581 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 581 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AMNON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Very good hotel, nice view, good breakfast,kind staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Najma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 4 nights. It was such a lovely hotel. So comfortable, large spacious room. And comfortable beds. It was cleaned daily. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Very professional. The location was brilliant, right in the city centre. Lots of cafes and restaurants nearby as well as the main town centre. Everything is as walking distance. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well located, within walking distance to several attractions and has excellent amenities. Highly recommend staying at this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Waking distance to all landmarks

Exceptional welcome and impecable assistance, promptly to help in all my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best Hotels I have ever stayed in. It is better than most 4 **** in Las Vegas. It is a huge bang for your buck and the staff are supreme! You have a grand view of the Cathedral every morning for breakfast and is centrally located to all the sights especially the Roman ruins and shopping. The restaurant is bar none a top shelf menu! Seemed to be a popular night spot too for patrons and locals.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Pierre Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the stupide rule about the swiming pool and the child. I took this hotel to enjoy the swiming pool with my child but on expedia, the rule was not mentioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was not properly clean yesterday !! And we told them but when we arrived at 6.00 pm nothing had been done !! They clean a bit but not toiletries replaced , water
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No value for money, definitely book something else

Free upgrade offered during booking but not received even after asking and showing that it was offered for free. Room which we got was dated, small (also extremely small bathroom) and airco was not working. For such a price very low value, better book some other hotel for this price class since you will 100% get better value for money. When going to rooftop also don’t expect to get a special service as hotel guest, they just put you on some table in the back while window seats are empty and stayed empty for the 2 hours which we where sitting there, this is unacceptable service for such a hotel while being an hotel guest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic location, facilities and feeling

Only a short walk from the Metro station (from airport) this hotel is set in a superb location overlooking the cathedral. I had the warmest of welcomes by the bell boy and reception staff (deposit for extras paid on arrival), check in was quick and key card operates the elevator. The hall ways smell of fresh carpet, the room is very modern by design and extremely clean, maintained this way all week by the very friendly and attentive staff. Lots of information about services, great mini bar and seamless WIFI. The Spa Facilities at the hotel are epic, a true escape from the day to day grind with pool, hot tub, cool tub, sauna and steam room. Spa staff are fantastic, treatments are incredible and cost effective. Rooftop bar is also amazing during the evening, for food and working during the day. One of the best hotels I have stayed at and I would recommend to anybody visiting the city.
Street view
Rooftop bar view
Spa pool
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Mindaugas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Weird impressions

It has been a weird experience. On one hand this is considered to be a unique-style hotel, but certain details were not to my taste. Positives: the breakfast room on the 9th floor - excellent views, ok food and service. The Jintu Asian restaurant on the ground floor - top notch. The pool and sauna area - ok, but the steam sauna was steamless. Negatives: my room was on the 1st floor among the conference rooms. Street view was nothing to enjoy. Door-type window blinds was the most strange thing I’ve ever seen. The shower door leaked water out onto the bathroom floor and I always had to use a big towel to collect it. The water pressure is simply to high. The most dissapointing was that the room didn’t look modern - had no USB pirts, chargibg stations and TV was difficult to manage with just a few programs really working. My conclusion - not worth its high price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

EDOUARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel near all areas of Sofia for shopping etc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jehane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and service! We highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in teh center of Sofia. The gym is ok, a little small for me, I felt a little claustrophobic. The sauna is good. The only ting I did not like - the car parking charges unexpected (20 euro per day), When I was booking the hotel there was no info about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Book another hotel in Sofia for this price class!

Room is outdated, bathroom to small and not good maintained, for this price level there are so many better places in Sofia. Especially the service on the rooftop is from the one you never want to come back even if they offer you free food and drinks. We just wanted to have a drink (and leave within one hour) and even as hotel guests we where not allowed to get a table with nice view because that was all reserved, during our complete stay there ALL window tables staid empty, I even made pictures from this since this is so ridiculous, every good hotel which I know gives priority or value to his hotel guests, this one is doing to opposite, we gave even a second chance the next day and it was even worse so never ever we will go back here. The one and only good thing about this place is the Juri restaurant downstairs, they have very good and friendly staff and the food and atmosphere is great, they should definitely consider going to another location since this hotel and surrounding doesn’t fit their class.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

FABIOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Excellent location! Room very comfortable, staff was great. Coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Conor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Book another hotel

Don’t stay there!!! Bar closed from 11pm -12 noon. No room service after 9pm Waiting staff sat at restaurant tables smoking right up until the second it opens at noon. And refused to let us in at 11.55 am because all 8 staff were sat smoking. Rooms badly need upgrading. Sanitary ware falling off the walls. Balcony was a trip hazard. We booked the hotel because of the rooftop bar. A week before we arrived they emailed to say it would be closed. Joke
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best hotels in Sofia

Great rooms, generous size, modern amenities Careful the rooftop is closed for renovations (it's their no1 feature)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chun shum

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best part is the massage Room have a bad smell and nosiy from rootop bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was fine - the hotel towels need to b in better condition and not worn out and frayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Bener

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Won't be my first choice again

Hotel was in a perfect location but! 30Euro per night just for parking fee was just a rip off. Breakfast was kind of weak for a luxury hotel. Unsufficent will be a better term. Room Cleaners and door man were really kind and lovely persons. But hotel was just OK.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pernille

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Godt, men de 5 stjerner var udsigt og beliggenhed

De 5 stjerner var vist mest pga. den fantastiske udsigt fra både værelset og bar - morgenmadsområdet. Fint hotel, men virkede lidt slidt af et 5 stjernede hotel. Morgenmaden var lidt trist til prisen. Fint SPA og Pool område.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect city hotel

Can only recomend the hotel. Perfect location in the city center and close to the airport. Nice and spacious rooms and good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024