Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel is a dependable, well-located four-star on Hristo Botev Boulevard, in the part of the centre that connects the Serdika area with the Lavov Most junction. It is a good choice for visitors who want comfortable rooms, a free breakfast and a short walk to most of the sights without paying the prices of the luxury hotels on the square by Parliament. The St Nedelya Church is about seven minutes away on foot, the Central Mineral Baths and the Church of St George about eight, and the Serdika metro station is also an eight-minute walk. The hotel offers five room types, from Standard rooms with a double bed or two twin beds to Superior rooms with a sofa bed, Junior Suites with a king bed and Superior Suites with a queen bed and a sofa bed. Bigger suites can sleep up to three or four guests, which makes the hotel a practical option for families and small groups. Rooms are air-conditioned and have free WiFi, and guests have access to an on-site spa with massage services and a steam room, as well as a business centre for those who need to work. A free buffet breakfast is included, which is a real advantage in a city where breakfast can add noticeably to the cost of a stay. The hotel has a restaurant, a concierge desk that can arrange taxis and day trips, luggage storage, a front-desk safe and bicycle parking. Parking is available for a daily fee, and the airport is about twenty minutes away by car.
Living in it
The walkable location puts you close to the Sofia Synagogue, the Central Market Hall, the Banya Bashi Mosque and the Church of St Nikolai Sofiyski, all within about ten minutes on foot. The Ivan Vazov National Theatre is about thirteen minutes away, and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral about seventeen, so you can walk everywhere in the centre. After dark the area is lively without being noisy, and there are plenty of cafés and restaurants nearby.
Who it suits
Couples looking for good value, families who need a suite with extra beds and visitors on a short city break who want to spend their money on tours and dinners instead of the room. Business travellers will find the central location and business centre convenient.
Trade-offs
The hotel is more functional than glamorous, and the standard rooms are on the compact side, so choose a Junior Suite or Superior Suite if you want more space. There is no pool, and parking is charged separately. A gym is not listed by the property, so runners may prefer to head to the parks. Street noise can be noticeable on lower floors, so ask for a higher room if you are a light sleeper.
Good to know
The Lavov Most junction is a major transport interchange, which makes the hotel convenient for trams and buses, and the Sofia Central Station is a longer walk of about eighteen minutes or a short taxi ride. Rates are typically moderate compared with other four-star hotels in the capital.
Why stay here
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Spa with massage
- ✓Steam room
- ✓Business centre
- ✓Concierge
- ✓Air conditioning and free WiFi
- ✓Bicycle parking
Good questions
Is breakfast included at the Bristol Hotel?+
Yes, a free buffet breakfast is available to guests.
How far is it from the Serdika metro?+
About an eight-minute walk.
Does it have family rooms?+
Yes, Superior rooms and suites with sofa beds can sleep three or four guests.
