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Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels

5.0 star property

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Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Balcony
Front of property
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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16 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., Sofia, 1000
  • Place, Bulgarian Parliament
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ivan Vazov National Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sofia (SOF)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Suite (Sense)

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Sofia

A stay at Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels places you in the heart of Sofia, steps from Yellow Pavement and Crystal Park. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bulgarian Parliament and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Monument to the Liberating Tsar.

What's nearby

  • Bulgarian Parliament - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russian Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sense Rooftop Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Club Intercontinental - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ador Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Бар Кристалъ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Intercontinental Mezzanine - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. This Sofia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 71 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and slippers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels has a restaurant on site.
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.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 cribs 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: 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

Hotel Sense
Hotel Sense Sofia
Sense Hotel
Sense Hotel Sofia
Sense Sofia
Sense Sofia Hotel
Sofia Sense Hotel
Sense Hotel Sofia
Sense Sofia, Of Design Hotels
Sense Hotel Sofia a Member of Design Hotels
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Reviews

Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 582 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zheni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Ismael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Najma

Travelled with family
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

Oren

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRENT

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Oleg, Clermont

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Levente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

FABIOLA

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights 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

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Gal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore

Travelled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Isabel

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Gaurav

Travelled with partner
Sense hotel Sofia, while its location is undeniably convenient—just a short walk from many of the city’s major attractions—the overall experience didn’t quite meet my expectations. The proximity to key sites made it easy to explore without needing transportation, which was a definite plus. However, I was disappointed with the room and service standards. The room felt a bit outdated and lacked the comfort I was hoping for. Additionally, the service seemed somewhat inattentive, and certain requests took longer to fulfill than expected. While the location is fantastic for tourists, I believe there’s room for improvement in terms of the hotel’s accommodation and service quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mindaugas

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the rooftop bar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024