Show prices in

Choose a currency for your trip.

More currencies

More crypto

Find your next stay

Hotel Rila Sofia

Sofia · Bulgaria

Tsar Kaloyan str., 6View location

7.6/10Very good103 Reviews
Cleanliness7.6/107.6
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition7.2/107.2
Amenities6.8/106.8
See all ratings
Check availability Pay with crypto or card
  • Business hotels

Room prices, availability, meal plans and cancellation terms are confirmed for your selected dates.

About Hotel Rila Sofia

Hotel Rila is located right in the beating heart of the city centre of Sofia. Close to the Hotel there are numerous attractions and a lot of bars, restaurants and shops. The hotel is a 3 star and offers budget accommodation with super view and balconies to the most rooms.

The rooms are spacious and with all the basic amenities.

Read more about this hotelShow less

A stay at Hotel Rila Sofia places you in the heart of Sofia, steps from City Garden and Yellow Pavement. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from National Archaeological Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Church of St. George.

Make yourself at home in one of the 95 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Caters to LGBTQIA+ guests LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 10 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 22 Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

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

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.02 per person, per night
    • Destination fee: EUR 1.40 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

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

  • You need to know
    • This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10.20 for adults and EUR 10.20 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
    • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
    • 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)

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

  • Spoken Language

    Russian

    Bulgarian

    English

Nearby attractions

City Garden 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Yellow Pavement 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Sofia City Art Gallery 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Sofia Court House 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
National Archaeological Museum 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Ethnographic Institute with Museum 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Saint Nedelya Church 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Church of St. George 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
National Assembly 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Sveta Petka Samardzhiiska Church 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Slaveykov Square 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Council of Ministers Sofia 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Ivan Vazov National Theatre 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
TZUM Central Department Store 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of most recent renovation: 2000
  • Total number of rooms: 95
  • Number of floors (main building): 8
  • Number of floors (annexe): 8
  • Single rooms: 10
  • Twin rooms: 20
  • Double rooms: 40
  • Junior suites: 10
  • Suites: 10
  • Triple rooms: 5
  • hotel
  • American Express
Show 41 more facilities & services
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón
  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Entertainment Area
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Local and international calls
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Medical serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Luggage room
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Breakfast room
  • Conference room: 2
  • ProjectorExtra charge
  • PrinterExtra charge
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Children get free accommodation, meals payable on the spot
  • Early departure
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

DB

Buffet Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Hotel Rila Sofia

    JUNIOR SUITE STANDARD

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 46 m²SUI.ST
    SUITE STANDARDPhoto unavailable5 photos

    Hotel Rila Sofia

    SUITE STANDARD

    Room photos

    5 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    46 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST

    Room amenities

    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Balcony
    • Living room: 1
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Cable TV
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • 220V power supply
    • Wake-up service
    • Bathtub: 1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Minibar
    • Extra beds on demand
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBL.QN-SU

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Hotel Rila Sofia

    DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN-SU

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Hotel Rila Sofia

    Room ECONOMY

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.EY

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room DELUXE TWO BEDSRoom • DELUXE TWO BEDSROO.2B-DX

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Hotel Rila Sofia

    Room DELUXE TWO BEDS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2B-DX

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT PENTHOUSEAPARTMENT • PENTHOUSEAPT.P6

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Hotel Rila Sofia

    APARTMENT PENTHOUSE

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    PENTHOUSE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.P6

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TRIPLE ECONOMYTRIPLE • ECONOMYTPL.EY

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Hotel Rila Sofia

    TRIPLE ECONOMY

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.EY

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Hotel Rila Sofia

    TWIN STANDARD

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN ECONOMYTWIN • ECONOMYTWN.EY

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Hotel Rila Sofia

    TWIN ECONOMY

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.EY

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN DELUXETWIN • DELUXETWN.DX

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Hotel Rila Sofia

    TWIN DELUXE

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.DX

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel Rila Sofia

7.6
Very good
103 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.6 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
7.2 /10
Amenities
6.8 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Walter
It was an older hotel but well maintained and located in an excellent area with plenty of shops and cafes. I would most definitely stay here again if I ever came back to Sophia.
Self
4/10
Poor
15 Jun 2026
amanda
Too noisy from outside bar/club.
Room facilities were very dated. Bathroom had expandable shower rail that fell down every time you used it. Shower was in a slippery bath tub. Breakfast was bland, beige and not satisfying.
Think they blew the budget on downstairs lobby to get punters in and ran out of money to update bedrooms. Awful cabbage smell in bathroom too..
Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jun 2026
Jovita
The location was great, the lobby area was great. The room had not been updated. The bathroom was not up to date, bad.
2/10
Poor
28 May 2026
Ivan
I was deeply disappointed with my stay. First, I didn’t receive the room I paid for. I was placed in a poorly maintained room and couldn't get any sleep. Despite my complaints, staff only moved me to a different room at midnight, which made the experience even worse at midnight to move all l luggage’s without any help from the reception staff . I definitely won't be returning to this place and cannot recommend it to anyone!
Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2026
Silvia
Great location
Family
2/10
Poor
08 May 2026
Luke
We didn’t see the rooms shown on the hotels photo library. The rooms we stayed in (3 guests) were old, decrepit and not reflective of what we thought we were paying for. The bathrooms were horrendous, the curtains were a game of perfect lining up to stop the sun coming in and their were splats of blood on the walls in multiple rooms.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
30 Apr 2026
Tamas
The conditions were not even close to the pictures. The bathroom was in terrible conditions.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Mar 2026
Lorraine
Excellent location. Wonderful shower. Good spread at breakfast. Helpful staff. On the downside, while we were on the upgraded 8th floor, some of the building is still in need of updating. Breakfast area is tired. 'Hot' food on one day was cold. Decor on our floor not my taste. Too dark. But that's a personal thing. Room was big and had everything we needed.
4/10
Poor
18 Feb 2026
Chris
The hotel doesn't have WiFi. I went down to the front desk and the manager shrugged and said that it often didn't work in rooms, but I consider that a basic necessity.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jan 2026
Rachel
the location
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2026
Amarildo
The staff is very polite.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
30 Dec 2025
Katya
While the lobby has been renovated, the room we stayed in was not in great condition. The beds are relatively new, however, everything else is from Communist times and falling apart.
Has a balcony.
Somebody had smoked either in this room or in one connected to this one via the bathroom vent as the cigarette smell was heavy when we checked in.
Location is very good and central.
Would have chosen another central hotel for the same price had I known the state of the rooms
Staff was courteous.
Would probably had chosen another centralsame
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2025
Vladislav
Didn’t do breakfast
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
Ardita
Overall fantastic, great location
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2025
philip
Good friendly welcome, nice sized clean and well presented bedroom and bathroom. Bar and restaurant just outside the front door. Easy walks to all the sights and transport connections.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2025
Sonia
The location is excellent, near the major monuments, restaurants and parks. The check in was stressful, with the reception insisting that I had cancelled the rooms (I had cancelled one day out of three). It took us some time to correct the misunderstanding. Otherwise, the hotel is clean and quiet.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Brian
The hotel is, honestly, past its prime.

However, given the exceptionally low price, one knows that going in.

Given that, it was clean and comfortable and walkable to all of the major attractions in Sofia.
Leisure
2/10
Poor
16 Aug 2025
Maya
The rooms are very outdated
Lobby is upgraded but all else is from back in the communist era
Great location though
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2025
Teodor

Sleeps well

Location
Business
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2025
Rose
A beautiful restaurant next door and nice accommodations and friendly staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2025
Jillian
Hotel was in a great location. Walking distance to all the major sights.
Leisure
4/10
Poor
01 May 2025
R N
Awful check in. Lobby packed when I arrived(coach party?) popped out for a beer and when I came back the single woman on the desk struggled to cope. WiFi in room was useless-I had to go down to the lobby to update email etc. Overall the condition of the room showed a need for complete refurbishment, which should include additional soundproofing.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
18 Sep 2024
Martin
We got a room on the 3rd floor
Every part in there was outdated.Beds sheets were clean.Lobby looks ok.
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2024
Zornitsa

Great location!

Great location!
Cool style!
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2024
Zornitsa

Nothing like before! Excellent!

Nothing like before!!!
Excellent location and experience!
Staff is perfect!
Lovely mixture of modern Scandinavian and old communistic style!
Just adorable!

Highly recommend!
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Jim
Very nice hotel in walking distance to many Sofia attractions: cathedrals, palace/museum, art galleries, archaeological museum, etc. plus metro and bus/tram lines. We really enjoyed the adjoining Italian restaurant.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2024
KWOK KUEN
Nice and clean
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2024
Eduardo
The location was amazing! The personnel were really attentive and helped us booking a cab in the morning.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2024
Dimitar

Beautiful room

Thank you it was lovely and beautiful rook 🙏
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2023
David

A great base for a trip to Sofia

The location is great and the staff are friendly.
Self
4/10
Poor
24 Oct 2023
shamiram

Old and loud.

The hotel is very old and the tub is so deep and slippery. I was so scared of taking a shower. At night time there was partying and drinking until dawn. It gets so loud we couldn’t sleep. And in the morning trucks come by to collect alcohol bottles from the street.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2023
JE
Friendly and professional staff, it is clear they really value their customers
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2023
Silvia
…
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2023
Brett
Location, location, location. Hot water didn't work all that well, though.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
16 Aug 2023
sean
Very dirty shower and dirty room
2/10
Poor
01 Aug 2023
Baljinder
Nothing. Terrible out dated room. Even though we paid for new refurbishment one
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2023
Vahy W
Very good choice
Business_and_leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jun 2023
Christy

It’s at least a bed to sleep in.

It’s a bed to sleep in…. The entrance to the hotel is very nice. Then you get in your room and there are major stains all over the carpet, holes in the wall, smears of “something” on the wall, tape over power outlets, etc.
it is centrally located and the staff were very friendly.
Self
4/10
Poor
28 Apr 2023
Verified traveler

Nope.

This hotel is a disaster. It seems like
it is a run down old apartment building or rooming house.It is no lobby. The ceiling at the front desk had a 6x6 foot hole in it. The only thing LGTB about it was the wallpaper in the elevator. The rooms are old - nothing has been renovated. There was no hot water in the shower.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Nastasia
Deluxe Zimmer sind top, perfekt für Städtetripp. Top Lage
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Lykke
Love it literally the location - will never ever live so central. This hotel is the central!
Partner
4/10
Poor
19 Jun 2026
Wolfgang
Iiegt central
Self
2/10
Poor
06 Jun 2026
zeynep
Odama girdiğimde internetteki resimlerle alakası yoktu . Çoook eski bir oda verdiler. Aşağı inip konuşmaya gittiğimde iste personel beni ciddiye almadı ve wifi şifresi hakkında konuşarak konuyu değiştirdi. Kapılar tahtadandı ve tek başıma kaldığım için uyurken asla güvende hissetmedim ayrıca buzdolabı bütün gece ses çıkarıyordu. Banyo berbat ve aşırı eski bir durumdaydı.
Self
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2026
Lotte
Centralt beläget hotell där allt funkar.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2026
tiziano
Posizione eccezionale, vicinissima alla fermata metro che collega l'aeroporto e a due passi dalle attrazioni della città, purtroppo la camera a noi assegnata era sporca sotto i letti e vecchissima, presente il bollitore, ma senza una bustina di the, bagno sprovvisto di asciugacapelli.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
Arild
Hadde ikke frokost
Business
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
Karina
Hotellet slitet. Läget utmärkt, personalen mycket vänliga, generös varierad frukost
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Apr 2026
Helmut
Sehr gute zentrale Lage, älteres Teil renoviertes Gebäude. Frühstück max. ***-Buffet, das mich nicht vom Hocker gehauen hat. Brauchbare Restaurants in der unmittelbaren Nähe - bzw. 150 Meter weiter die nächsten. Leider keine Hotelbar, nur Automaten in der Lobby. Für einige Tage Sightseeing OK
Nacht von Samstag auf Sonntag ist von der Straße her eher laut - Disco neben Hoteleingang
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2026
Thomas
Renovierungsbedürftig… Badezimmer alt mit Rostflecken und Armaturen teilweise beschädigt
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
Arild
Perfekt

Location & surroundings

Hotel Rila Sofia
Tsar Kaloyan str., 6, Sofia, Bulgaria

Hotels Nearby

Compare other stays close to this hotel. Choose travel dates to check availability.

Explore the map
Show 46 more nearby hotels

Hotel Rila Sofia

32 hotel photos