RILA HOTEL SOFIA, Sofia – Your ideal downtown stay

Rila Hotel Sofia - Historic city-center hotel near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Rila Hotel Sofia is located in downtown Sofia between Vitosha Boulevard, the Presidency Building, and Ivan Vazov National Theater. The property has a 55-year history and offers 93 rooms. Amenities include a modern restaurant, lobby bar, 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi throughout. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Serdika Metro Station and 2 km from Sofia Central Bus Station. Nearby landmarks include the National Opera, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Russian Church, and National Palace of Culture. The property features six conference rooms with capacities from 25 to 70 people, equipped with screens, flipcharts, multimedia projectors, and microphones.

Additional perks of the hotel

On-site PM Club with DJ music and cocktails

KOTO restaurant serving modern Asian cuisine

Lege Bar & Dinner with panoramic outdoor terrace

Municipal Blue Parking Zone available nearby (surcharge)

Breakfast room with capacity for 80+ guests

Direct access to large terrace with city views

Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers

Business center and elevator access

Accommodation Options

Rila Hotel Sofia offers 93 rooms including 68 Standard Double Rooms, 4 Standard Triple Rooms, 11 Junior Suites, 8 Suites, and 2 Executive Suites. All rooms feature air conditioning, mini-bars, electric kettles, free WiFi, and safes. Some rooms offer balconies and separate living areas. Superior rooms provide city views and terraces with views of Vitosha Mountain.

Other conveniences

Flat-screen TVs with streaming services

Private bathrooms with walk-in showers and hairdryers

Tea and coffee making facilities

Sitting areas in select rooms

Wardrobes and AM/FM alarm clocks

Ironing facilities available

Carpeted or parquet flooring

Split-level layout in some accommodations