Hotel Niky is the value choice that does not feel like a compromise. It calls itself Sofia’s first all-suite hotel, and its rooms are more spacious than the price suggests, with fridges, coffee makers and modern furnishings. It sits on Neofit Rilski Street, a quieter side street about three minutes from Vitosha Boulevard, so you can walk north to the cathedral, the National Theatre and the Largo, or south to the National Palace of Culture and South Park. A continental breakfast is included, and the Bulgarian Garden Restaurant serves traditional dishes in a setting designed to show off local culture. Bike rentals, a small library and a lobby fireplace add character, and the hotel has a long record of strong guest reviews.
Living in it: suites make it a good fit for families and longer stays, and the location gives easy access to restaurants on and around Vitosha Boulevard. Discounts are offered for stays of two nights or more.
Trade-offs: there is no on-site parking and no gym, and the style is comfortable rather than designer. Taxis and the metro cover longer trips easily.
Why stay here
- ✓All-suite rooms
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Bulgarian Garden Restaurant
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓In-room fridge and coffee maker
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Garden and library
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
Where is Hotel Niky?+
At 16 Neofit Rilski Street, about three minutes on foot from Vitosha Boulevard.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a continental breakfast is included.
Is there parking?+
No, the hotel has no on-site parking.
