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.
Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
National Palace of Culture - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Sofia Airport (SOF) - 15 min drive
Sofia Sever Station - 13 min drive
Sofia Central Station - 30 min walk
Serdika Station - 12 min walk
Lavov Most Station - 20 min walk
Central Bus Station - Sofia - 27 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
La Cattedrale - 4 min walk
Sense Rooftop Bar - 1 min walk
Бар Кристалъ - 2 min walk
Intercontinental Mezzanine - 2 min walk
Ador Restaurant - 2 min walk
About this property
Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say good things about the bar. Public transportation is close by: Serdika Station is just 12 minutes by foot.
Languages
Bulgarian, English
At a glance
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Hotel size
71 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (EUR 30 per night)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (late night)
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2013
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
42-inch TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Espresso maker
Slippers
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Egyptian cotton sheets
Memory foam mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Local maps
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
Sense Gastro Bar - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Sense Rooftop Bar - This rooftop bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: EUR 50 per night
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.53 per person, per night
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 28 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 55.15 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Parking
Covered self parking costs EUR 30 per night
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 30 per night.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 40 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in is available.
What is there to do at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels and nearby?
Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Mediterranean cuisine.
What's the area around Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels like?
Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels is in Sofia City Center, a short 1-minute walk from Bulgarian Parliament and 3 minutes' walk from Alexander Nevski Cathedral.
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Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews
Reviews
9.2
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Location
View
Rooftop bar
Restaurant
Food
Bar
Spa
What guests liked
The Juri restaurant downstairs offered good food, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. (3 reviews)
Breakfast was great with excellent views and outstanding service. (7 reviews)
The spa facilities are epic, with a pool, hot tub, cool tub, sauna, and steam room, and the staff are fantastic. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Excellent location! Room very comfortable, staff was great. Coming back.
FABIOLA
1-night trip
8/10
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.
Oleg
2-night trip
10/10
Excellent restaurant and rooftop bar.
Neil
1-night trip
10/10
Exceptional welcome and impecable assistance, promptly to help in all my needs.
Hannelore
1-night trip
10/10
Great hotel and very cosy with a nice roof top bar/restaurant
Rakesh
1-night trip
10/10
I like the rooftop bar
DAVID
1-night trip
10/10
The roof top bar and restaurant are great.
Baron
4-night trip
10/10
Very good hotel, nice view, good breakfast,kind staff
AMNON
2-night trip
10/10
The hotel is very well located, within walking distance to several attractions and has excellent amenities. Highly recommend staying at this hotel!
Jennifer
2-night trip
10/10
Great modern hotel in the city center
Michal
1-night trip
10/10
The hotel was amazingly nice. Spacious comfortable clean room and the breakfast was outstanding. The view from the rooftop bar is also spectacular.
Junko
5-night trip
8/10
It was fine - the hotel towels need to b in better condition and not worn out and frayed.
ilan
4-night trip
10/10
We liked everything. Helpful staff, clean and quiet room, good breakfast, excellent breakfast staff including Slavka.
Dolores
7-night trip
10/10
Great hotel with attentive staff and an amazing restaurant. Highly recommend for business travel.
Tytus
2-night trip
10/10
The place is wonderful, very clean and pleasent.
The staff is helpfull , eating on the roof is great highly recomanded .
ilan
4-night trip
6/10
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.
Bener
3-night trip
4/10
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
Conor
1-night trip
10/10
An excellent hotel. Definitely 5 star service. Great room with a balcony in a central location. Food was good and cocktails were excellent in the ground floor restaurant. The rooftop bar had a lovely view, book ahead for a table as it was full most nights in our stay.
daniel
2-night trip
10/10
The staff were remarkable! Everyone was very professional and ensures you are comfortable. Breakfast upstairs was amazing! Slavra was the best!
Jesse
2-night trip
4/10
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
Very cool adn cpmfortable boutique hotel in a an excellent downtown location. Amazing rooftoop restaurant and bar with some of teh best views in town and an excellent cusine. I would have given the full marks for service except for teh fact that once again a cleaning lady from housekeeping stormed into teh room catching me in my birthday suit, seems to be a common theam in many hotels.
ZIV
1-night trip
10/10
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.
Darrin
5-night trip
8/10
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
Isabel
3-night trip
6/10
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.
Pierre Marie
3-night trip
4/10
Staff is great and are willing to help. The hotel is located in a perfect location overlooking great sights and close to everything. However, be prepared to hear loud music until midnight since the bar is on the top floor. We were in a suite and could not sleep until they closed the bar. Additionally, the pool is only available for one hour a day for kids under 14. Not a family hotel.