Hotel Lion Sofia, Sofia

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

60 Maria Luiza Blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1202
Great
8.3
8.9
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2.8
4.0
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Hotel Lion Sofia (3-star, 8.2/10 on Booking.com) offers comfortable accommodations with modern amenities on the recently renovated Lion's Bridge, one of the city's popular landmarks. This Sofia hotel features 24-hour reception, room service, a business center, and an in-house restaurant.

Rooms & Amenities

Guestrooms at Hotel Lion Sofia feature air-conditioning, minibars, LCD televisions, and spacious bathrooms. Certain rooms include a seating area for relaxation. The hotel offers upgrades for longer stays.

Dining & Nearby Options

Cafeteria Papaya serves a variety of culinary specialties, while Pizza-Bar Lion offers breakfast and an array of pizzas and salads. Nearby dining options include Oops and Cafe1920, both within 0.5 km.

Services & Facilities

Hotel Lion Sofia offers a business corner equipped with a PC, copier, and internet access. Guests can also benefit from laundry services and assistance in booking tours.

Local Attractions & Transport

The hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Banya Basha Mosque, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and the Vitosha shopping boulevard. Public transportation options, including Lavov Most subway station, are 2 minutes away.

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Hotel Lion Sofia offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double or Twin Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
315 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine

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Facilities

Hotel Lion Sofia offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.1/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Tennis court
  • Bowling
  • Archery
  • Aerobics

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Aqua park
  • Live entertainment
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Lion Sofia Location

60 Maria Luiza Blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1202
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60 Maria Luiza Blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1202
Nearby
Market
Central Sofia Market Hall
1900 ft
Mosque
Banya Bashi Mosque
1800 ft
ul. Serdika 5 Sofia Center
Sofia Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex
1900 ft
Church
Romanian Orthodox Church "Holy Trinity"
2000 ft
Restaurants
Genji
1100 ft
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 29
Budapest
1800 ft
92A
Olive Turkish Restaurant
1600 ft
Maria Luiza 27
Tsukernia Savenko
2000 ft
ulitsa Georgi S. Rakovski
From Barista Coffee and More
2200 ft
Street Bacho Kiro 26-30
Ministry of Vegetables
2600 ft
44 Ekzarh Yosif
La Cantinet
2700 ft
Georgi S. Rakovski 62
Bistro 16
400 ft
16 Pirotska Str
Getting around
City Centre
Sofia11 min  ·  3000 ft
Airports
Sofia Airport (SOF)13 min  ·  5.2 mi
Train
Sofia Central Bus Station9 min  ·  2300 ft
Underground
Lavov Most3 min  ·  700 ft
Central Railway10 min  ·  2700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 5 per person per day.  The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 4 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
Russian, Bulgarian
Year renovated:
2009
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
17

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Lion Sofia from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 826 verified reviews
8.0/10
Great
85%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.1/10
Cleanliness
8.5/10
Comfort
8.5/10
Facilities
8.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Location
8.8/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.5/10
Staff
8.2/10
Value for money
8.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 2683 reviews
8.3/10
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