InterContinental Sofia has the best address in the city for sightseeing. It stands on Narodno Sabranie Square, opposite the National Assembly and the equestrian Monument to the Tsar Liberator, with the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Sofia University about three minutes away on foot and the National Theatre a short stroll through the City Garden. Its 194 rooms and suites look out over the square and the cathedral domes, and Club InterContinental rooms add access to a lounge. Floret Restaurant and Bar and the Studio Restaurant cover dining, and there is a full-service spa with sauna and steam room, a 24-hour gym and a terrace. Service is polished and the lobby, with its fireplace, is a calm retreat.
Living in it: you can walk to almost everything in the centre, and the quieter end of town around Parliament and the university is pleasant after dark. Ask for a room facing the square or the cathedral.
Trade-offs: rates are at the top of the Sofia market, parking carries a daily charge and there is no pool. The airport shuttle is a paid extra, though the metro and taxis are inexpensive.
Why stay here
- ✓Floret Restaurant and Bar
- ✓Studio Restaurant
- ✓Spa with sauna and steam room
- ✓24-hour fitness centre
- ✓Club InterContinental lounge
- ✓Views of Parliament and the cathedral
- ✓Valet and self parking
- ✓24-hour room service
Good questions
Where is InterContinental Sofia?+
At 4 Narodno Sabranie Square, opposite Parliament and a few minutes on foot from the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Does it have a spa or pool?+
It has a full-service spa with sauna and steam room and a gym, but no pool.
Is there parking?+
Yes, self and valet parking are available for a daily fee.
