Title: Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace Family-friendly hotel with fitness centre and outdoor tennis courts ![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 5:30 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1560000/1550400/1550307/d990cbc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1560000/1550400/1550307/d4795245.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1560000/1550400/1550307/fa38f014.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1560000/1550400/1550307/3602739e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Gazebo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1560000/1550400/1550307/48439456.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Families love this welcoming retreat in Gorna Banya. The seasonal pool refreshes after exploring Sofia, and the on-site café serves perfect pick-me-ups. Active guests enjoy racquetball/squash courts and tennis, while children enjoy the playground in lovely gardens. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Gym - Breakfast available - Bar - Room service - Pool - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 8 - Oct 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=1550307&PinnedHotelID=1550307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=1550307&PinnedHotelID=1550307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 9 - Oct 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=1550307&PinnedHotelID=1550307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=1550307&PinnedHotelID=1550307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=1550307&PinnedHotelID=1550307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=1550307&PinnedHotelID=1550307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 17 - 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54 sq ft - Park view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Garden View ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Blackout curtains Private bathroom Bidet Hairdryer - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/7000000/6480000/6477000/6476980/0d293a9d_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels Sofia City Center - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 579 reviews £136 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sofia-Hotels-Sense-Hotel-Sofia.h6476980.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-10-26&chkout=2025-10-27&rm1=a2®ionId=3235&destination=Sofia (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=42.69767,23.321775&searchId=5d93b394-e50a-4021-99b9-9d7fcee09d95&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Exterior](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/2000000/1820000/1819000/1818939/25430e2f_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals Mladost - 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Nikola Petkov 143, Sofia, 1614 #### What's nearby - Boyana Church - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles - Vitosha Blvd - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles - National Palace of Culture - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles - Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles - Mount Vitosha - 14 min drive - 5.7 miles #### Getting around - Moesia/New Bulgarian University Metro Station - 3 min drive - Sofia Sever Station - 24 min drive - Sofia (SOF) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Механа Каминката - ‬9 min walk - ‪Бозаджийница Горна Баня - ‬17 min walk - ‪The School - ‬10 min walk - ‪Coffee time - ‬13 min walk - ‪Cafemag - ‬16 min walk ## About this property ### Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace Family-friendly hotel located in Gorna Banya Consider a stay at Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as racquetball/squash. In-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground. Other perks at this hotel include: - A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 4 outdoor tennis courts and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Express check-out, express check-in and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace feature perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as safes and sound-insulated walls. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with bidets and baths or showers - Separate sitting areas, cable channels and heating ## Similar properties ![Free self-parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1639900/1639835/eb493d0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Atlantic Vitosha District - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 70 reviews £58 includes taxes & fees 16 Oct - 17 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=1639835&PinnedHotelID=1639835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2390000/2388400/2388369/67053d5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Montecito Hotel Iskar - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.8 Good 136 reviews £63 includes taxes & fees 10 Oct - 11 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=2388369&PinnedHotelID=2388369&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A poolside bar - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - 4 outdoor tennis courts - Gym - Playground - Racquetball/squash - Sauna - Seasonal outdoor pool - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Free supervised activities for children - Laundry facilities - Playground - Seasonal outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Bathroom emergency pull cord - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 2 floors - Built in 2005 - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Cable channels - Pay films ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe - Separate sitting area - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM Express check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 11:30 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees 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 - Pool fee: EUR 10 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 per person - Facilities fee: EUR 10 per person, per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention The seasonal pool will be open from June to September Pool access available from 9 AM to 5:30 PM ### Property is also known as Holiday Village Diplomat Gloria Palace Holiday Village Diplomat Gloria Palace Hotel Holiday Village Diplomat Gloria Palace Hotel Sofia Holiday Village Diplomat Gloria Palace Sofia Village Diplomat Gloria Village Diplomat Gloria Sofia Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace Hotel Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace Sofia Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace Hotel Sofia ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace have a pool? > Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 5:30 PM. ### Is Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace? > Checkout is at 11:30 AM. ### Does Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace located? > This family-friendly Sofia hotel is located in the suburbs, within 3 mi (5 km) of National Museum of History, Boyana Church and Vitosha Nature Park. Sofia Zoo and National Museum of Natural History are also within 6 miles (10 km). Moesia/New Bulgarian University Metro Station is 21 minutes by foot and Ovcha kupel II Metro Station is 24 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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