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Hotel California

Biglastr. 30 Sofia, 1407 Bulgaria

Sofia hotel with a health club

National Palace of Culture nearby
Situated in Sofia, this hotel is close to East Park Trade Centre, National Palace of Culture, and Vasil Levski Stadium. Also nearby are Ivan Vazov National Theatre and Russian Church. Show more
Restaurant, bar/lounge
In addition to a restaurant, Hotel California features a health club. Other amenities include a hair salon and a bar/lounge.
Jetted tubs
In addition to satellite television, guestrooms include jetted bathtubs, premium bedding, and air conditioning. Hide

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Standard Room - Free Room Upgrade upon Availability
1 king1 sleeper sofaPremium bedding. Sofa bed. Desk. Television with satellite channels. High-speed Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom includes shower/tub combination with jetted bathtub. Bath amenities include hair dryer and makeup/shaving mirror. Blackout drapes/curtains and sewing kit. Air conditioning. Iron/ironing board available on request.
Deluxe Room - Free Room Upgrade upon Availability
1 king1 sleeper sofaPremium bedding. Sofa bed. Desk. Television with satellite channels. High-speed Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom includes shower/tub combination with jetted bathtub. Bath amenities include hair dryer and makeup/shaving mirror. Blackout drapes/curtains and sewing kit. Air conditioning. Iron/ironing board available on request.
Superior Deluxe
1 king1 sleeper sofaPremium bedding. Sofa bed. Desk. Television with satellite channels. High-speed Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom includes shower/tub combination with jetted bathtub. Bath amenities include hair dryer and makeup/shaving mirror. Blackout drapes/curtains and sewing kit. Air conditioning. Iron/ironing board available on request.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

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Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Check-in time starts at

Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Total number of rooms - 26
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Beauty services
  • Business center
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Room service
  • On-site car rental
  • Garden
  • Health club
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Luggage storage
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (free)
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Secretarial services
  • Shoe shine
  • Television in lobby
  • Tour assistance
  • Umbrella
  • Wedding services
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Rooms

Hotel California offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs, makeup/shaving mirrors, and hair dryers.

Rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and direct-dial phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include windows that open and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and wake-up calls can be requested.

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Room Amenities

  • High-speed Internet access
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Minibar
  • Wake-up calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • In-room massage available
  • Sewing kit
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite television service
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Window opens
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Sofa bed
  • Smoking permitted
  • In-room safe
  • Climate control
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Dining

Hotel California has a restaurant serving breakfast only. Room service during limited hours is available.

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Recreation

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Skiing - downhill nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Spa

  • Turkish bath/Hammam in spa

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Hotel California

4.2
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.3
Hotel condition:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
3.4
Neighbourhood:
3.3
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ROGER H from WEST LONDON, UK
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 11 Nov 2011

“Good hotel in residential area”

The hotel is situated in a reasonably quiet residential area. The taxi from the airport cost about £6, but make sure you use 'OK' taxi service, desk in arrivals lounge, The reception girl was very pleasant, other staff more aloof. The hotel is very clean and bedrooms a good size, certainly larger than most hotels I have stayed in. There are no tea/coffee making facilities in the room and during our stay there were no English channels on the TV. The jacuzzi in our room did not work and the bath leaked onto the floor. The Jacuzzi controls were obviously damaged and had been for some time, however this was not pointed out to us when booking in. We were then upgraded to another room, same size but jacuzzi did work. However again some of the controls were obviously damaged. I think it is fair to say that the jacuzzi etc had seen better days. The breakfast was just about adequate. We stayed for four nights and there was little variation. There is a very good supermarket and shopping complex about 20 minutes walk away. The city centre is a good 30 minutes walk downhill. However if walking isnt your thing then the 'OK' taxi's are very cheap. Beware some taxi companys have a logo very similar to OK but they will rip you off. The safest way is to get the reception to get a taxi for you. If you do go out walking be careful of the very uneven, broken pavements and be aware cars will not stop for you unless they have too! crossing the roads is quite an experience

A Traveller from DERBY UNITED KINGDOM
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 23 Sep 2011

“VALUE FOR MONEY IN SOFIA”

HOTEL VERY CLEAN AND STAFF FIRST CLASS FAIR WALK TO CITY CENTER BUT STAFF HAPPY TO CALL A TAXI FOR YOU NEIGHBOURHOOD A BIT DODGY BUT STAY HERE AGAIN FOR SHORT BREAK

Area recommendations
WENT FOR FOOTBALL SO DID NOT REALLY VISIT ANYWHERE EXCEPT BARS
Getting around
CHEAP TAXIS BUT CHECK FARE BEFORE GETTING IN TRAMS AND TROLLEY BUSES SERVE MOST OF SOFIA BUSES OVERCROWDED AND VERY SLOW
Shopping
BIG SHOPPING CENTRE NEAR CITY CENTRE WITH PLENTY OF GOOD SHOPS EATING ESTABLISHMENTS AND AN ENGLISH SPEAKING CINEMA
Nightlife
NOT GREAT BUT PLENTY OF BARS AND NOT OVERPRICED LIKE A LOT OF BIG CITIES
A Traveller from Denver
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 8 Feb 2011

“Not a bad place, but . . .”

I might stay again, due to the location and price, but the amenities listed are not even close to accurate.

A Traveller from Seattle, WA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 7 Apr 2010

“Sofia on the cheap but well-appointed”

Not a bad little hotel in a suburb south of the center. Not the most exciting or convenient location -- it's in a residential neighborhood about 10 minutes from the center by taxi, but if you want cheap, clean, quiet and a hearty Bulgarian breakfast in the morning, this is the spot. Staff was nice too, helped us avoid the usual taxi problems common to this part of the world. Food in the in-house restaurant was delicious and the woman who served us was delightful. Rooms were large by European standards, new-looking, very clean and comfortable.

A Traveller from London
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 7 Dec 2009

“A nice hotel, quiet location”

This is a very nice base for a stay in Sofia, the centre of the city is easily reached by tram (a short walk away) or by taxi (about GBP 3 from centre). The staff were helpful and friendly and I would definately stay again if I travel back to Sofia in the future.

A Traveller from Israel
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 17 Sep 2009

“Good hotel to stay in Sofia”

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A Traveller from Manchester
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 7 Jul 2009

“First decent nights sleep i've had in Sofia”

As it is situated in a residential area it is nice and peaceful. There are not the trams rumbling past at all hours or perpetual traffic of some of the more central hotels. It is comfortable and has free internet in each room. You never get the feeling you are missing out on anything! The city centre is about half an hour's walk away (downhill!!!) or the staff will happily ring you a taxi. Also, South Park is only a short walk away for catching some sun. There are some very nice bars and restaurants nearby and the bar opposite does very cheap Zagorka!! What more could you ask for?? The only downside is the breakfast - not the best! You are better going to Pizza Troll for an 'English Breakfast' instead (Vitoshi Boulevard) All in all I would definately go again - if for nothing more than the peaceful nights sleep!

A Traveller from München
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 14 Aug 2011

“Hotel California ist gut als Ausgangspunkt für City-Tours und Ausflüge ins Umland”

Leider sind es Raucherzimmer und den Geruch muss man mögen! Besser dann Zimmer oben, das man das Fenster auflassen kann.

A Traveller
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 11 Apr 2011

“Gutes Hotel in Sofia.”

Gutes Hotel in Sofia. Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis hat gestimmt. Frühstück war gut, auch mit lokalen Spezialitäten (z. B. Baniza). Verständigung war in englisch möglich.

A Traveller from lyon
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 25 Aug 2009

“Hôtel très bien mais il faut aimer la musique boum boum”

Chambre très confortable et moderne avec superbe salle de bain (surtout les massages dans la baignoire c'est le top !), en sous sol se trouve un restaurant très sympa et de restauration locale. Par contre il ne faut pas craindre la musique "boum boum" en mangeant. Petit déjeuner local très complet.

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Hotel California

Biglastr. 30 Sofia, 1407 Bulgaria

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • East Park Trade Centre - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Expo 2000 Congress Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Tokuda Hospital - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Sofia Zoo - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • National Palace of Culture - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
  • Bulgarian Army Stadium - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
  • Vasil Levski Stadium - 2 km / 1.2 mi
  • Borisova Gradina - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
  • Sofia University - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
  • The Parliament Sofia - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 2.7 km / 1.6 mi
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
  • Russian Church - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
  • Cyril and Methodius National Library of Bulgaria - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi

The preferred airport for Hotel California is Sofia (SOF) - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi.

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Hotel California

Biglastr. 30 Sofia, 1407 Bulgaria