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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, 5 Vintage Guest House offers accommodation in Sofia. Rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units include a seating area where you can...

great space, beds super comfy and free tea and coffee:)
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Superb
1,761 reviews
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HUF 20,040
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Mostel Sofia is set in a renovated building from the 19th century, enjoying a quiet location in the centre of Sofia. A modern, shared kitchen is at guests’ disposal.

Breakfast terrific. Staff professional, helpful, friendly. Sanitation good. Price fair. Security decent.
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Very good
5,010 reviews
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HUF 16,525
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Sofia, Green Cube Capsule Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Very nice and helpful receptionists, relatively good location and overall good value for price. The beds are comfy and the sense of privacy is good. Decent cleanliness of the shared bathroom.
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Very good
1,532 reviews
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HUF 18,595
1 night, 2 adults

Located in a historical building dating back to the early 1900s, Guest House 32 in Sofia centre offers free WiFi, a garden with a terrace, free air conditioning, free tea and instant coffee corner, as...

The property was very clean. Formidable housekeeping.
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Very good
284 reviews
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HUF 20,660
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Sofia and with Sofia Central Railway Station reachable within 2.8 km, 10 Coins Hostel & tours provides express check-in and check-out, rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property...

Staff was super friendly and nice. Price is cheap. I liked that there are curtains around the bed so there is a privacy. Also someone gave thought to the fact that people want to charge their phones, so there are sockets near every bed.
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Very good
271 reviews
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HUF 13,945
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a shared lounge, "No party & Many rules" Hostel N1 is set in the centre of Sofia, 300 metres from Council of Ministers Building.

Very friendly staff, clean, nice rooms, safe, clear rules, good sleep, nice kitchen and living room - the best thing was all of the beautiful connections that I made here!
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Fabulous
534 reviews
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HUF 12,355
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Sofia and with Council of Ministers Building reachable within 400 metres, Bla Bla Hostel offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

Location was very good, close to St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The bed was very comfortable, there was a socket next to the bed. The shared bathroom was clean, the staff was really nice and helpful:) The common room is spacious and has some board games. They have a free waffle breakfast on Mondays but I was there another they. The reception is at the top floor.
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Good
3,699 reviews
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HUF 8,180
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Sofia, 600 metres from Banya Bashi Mosque, Ivory Tower Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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Good
1,394 reviews
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HUF 15,500
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Hostel Mostel Hub Rooms and Apartments is set in the centre of Sofia, 1.1 km from Banya Bashi Mosque.

I liked the hostel's common area and location.
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Good
2,131 reviews
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HUF 14,460
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Sofia, 3.6 km from Boyana Church, Hostel Elena features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

The parking had lots of space so it easily fits all guests. The lobby seemed quite spacious
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Good
883 reviews
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HUF 14,255
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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    Superb · 1,761 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, 5 Vintage Guest House offers accommodation in Sofia. Rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

    Guest review
    The location is amazing, and was extremely comfortable
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    Very good · 284 reviews

    Located in a historical building dating back to the early 1900s, Guest House 32 in Sofia centre offers free WiFi, a garden with a terrace, free air conditioning, free tea and instant coffee corner, as...

    Guest review
    I've become a regular at this place. I recommend it!
  • Budget options available
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    Good · 883 reviews

    Situated in Sofia, 3.6 km from Boyana Church, Hostel Elena features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Big deal for 1 night in Sofia. Everything perfect!
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    Pleasant · 40 reviews

    Boasting a garden, a shared lounge as well as barbecue facilities, Orient Express Guest House is set in the centre of Sofia, 800 metres from Council of Ministers Building.

    Guest review
    The room which i got was perfect and clean but i would like to give one suggestion that you should use air freshner in the room otherwise it was excellent….
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    Good · 222 reviews

    Hostel Pop Bogomil is attractively set in the centre of Sofia, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Staff was kind and the room and bathroom were nice
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    Disappointing · 53 reviews

    Tabasko features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Sofia. The property is located 3 km from NDK, 3.2 km from Ivan Vazov Theater and 3.4 km from Vasil Levski Stadium Station.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Sofia

  • Central location
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    Very good · 5,010 reviews

    Hostel Mostel Sofia is set in a renovated building from the 19th century, enjoying a quiet location in the centre of Sofia. A modern, shared kitchen is at guests’ disposal.

    Guest review
    Location, common room, very friendly and helpful staff
  • Review score
    Very good · 271 reviews

    Located in Sofia and with Sofia Central Railway Station reachable within 2.8 km, 10 Coins Hostel & tours provides express check-in and check-out, rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property...

    Guest review
    Very kind staff, clean room and big shared kitchen!
  • Central location
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    Good · 18 reviews

    Set in the centre of Sofia, Key Hostel Serdika is located 300 metres from Banya Bashi Mosque and 800 metres from Archaeological Museum.

    Guest review
    An excellent stay at a top location in Sofia. Staff was really polite. Definitely recommend it! 😊
  • Review score
    Good · 2,131 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Hostel Mostel Hub Rooms and Apartments is set in the centre of Sofia, 1.1 km from Banya Bashi Mosque.

    Guest review
    Everything was very great at this hostel 10/10.
  • Central location
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    Good · 1,394 reviews

    Located in Sofia, 600 metres from Banya Bashi Mosque, Ivory Tower Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Guest review
    Nice owners who are always ready to help in everything
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    Pleasant · 778 reviews

    Situated 1.4 km from the Central Railway Station in Sofia, Elegance on a Budget offers affordable accommodations in the heart of the city.

    Guest review
    We thank the owner for his help. He was very nice.
  • Central location
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    Passable · 814 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property and an automated check-in/check-out, Serdika Rooms offers pet-friendly accommodation in Sofia, 200 metres from Council of Ministers Building.

    Guest review
    Great location. 2 mins from metro. Very nice staff
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    Passable · 453 reviews

    Situated in Sofia, Libera has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

    Guest review
    Friendly owners and helpful. Person why meet us was really great.
  • Central location
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    Disappointing · 133 reviews

    Set in Sofia, within 400 metres of Sofia Central Railway Station and 1.7 km of Council of Ministers Building, Hostel Alex 1 offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, and free WiFi throughout...

    Guest review
    Perfect for central bus and train station...value for money

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  • Review score
    Very good · 1,532 reviews
    One of the best hostels I have been to. Clean kitchen and rooms, always smiling and very helpful staff. Just in a walk distance from railway/bus station, near the hostel there is two shops where you can buy food and cook in the hostels kitchen. There is a cheap laundry room. If I come once to Sofia again, I will just stay there! Recommending this place absolutely!
    Guest review by
    bartekkrak
    Solo traveller
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    Very good · 1,532 reviews
    Great location, close to centre and to bus station. Really safe feeling, modern facilities and cheap price. Perfect
    Guest review by
    simonescn
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 12,395
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    Very good · 5,010 reviews
    This is a very old school hostel. As an old school backpacker I don’t mind the style but don’t expect any modern installations you would get in Western Europe and American hostels. If you’re okay with that, it’s a great place to meet new people and it has a great location to explore the city. I stayed in a bedroom in an apartment they have next door which was great for me since it was quieter and I could work from there without noise.
    Guest review by
    Alberto
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 13,740
    Review score
    Passable · 814 reviews
    This propert has two things going for it. Firstly it is located right in the centre of Sofia very close to Serdika metro. Secondly it is very cheap (but be warned that you get what you pay for). It might suit backpackers on a very tight budget where cost is the main priority.
    Guest review by
    Nigel
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    Very good · 1,532 reviews
    One of the best hostels I have stayed so far! It is well equipped, gives you a decent amount of privacy and super clean. The bed, the pillow and the duvet are comfortable, and the hostel in general is very quiet so you can really rest. While some people prefer "party hostels", I am an introvert and I really do appreciate hostels like this. So if you are like me, you will love Green Cube hostel. The vending machine at the reception is also a GREAT IDEA! It had a very good and cheap coffee.
    Guest review by
    Katalin
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    Very good · 1,532 reviews
    I loved this hostel, very new as only opened recently, completely worth the price and the best hostel in the area. It offers low bed numbers in the rooms meaning less noise, curtains for privacy, kitchen and common areas and some very friendly staff happy to give the extra effort and care to the people staying at this hostel. If you would like to come to Sofia and stay on a budget this is the place to be!
    Guest review by
    Matthew
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 15,090
    Review score
    Good · 1,394 reviews
    Close proximity to the main road and metro station. The price of one night is cheap. You can walk from the city bus station within 20 mins and 10 mins to the nearby metro station. The hostel is safe because the entrance door is always locked for 24 hrs. You will have to ring the bell and wait for the staff to open the door for you.
    Guest review by
    Ambrose
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 39,510
    Review score
    Very good · 3,469 reviews
    Great location and a good budget hotel. It was not too loud and in a safe location. Less than 2 min walk from Vitosha Boulevard.
    Guest review by
    Rituja Ravikiran
    Young couple
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    Pleasant · 91 reviews
    No bunk beds! Had the whole room for myself as well. Best hostel I've tried in Sofia.
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    Tsvetan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 15,090
    Review score
    Good · 1,394 reviews
    Hostel in a great location. Close to metro station and city centre. Staff very pleasant and friendly. Value for money budget hostel
    Guest review by
    Gerard
    Solo traveller

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