Owned by Barcelona Football Club's owner, this side-street boutique is a flashy spot with 22 colour-themed rooms (some with balconies). The lobby's dining room with marble-pillar fireplace overlooks a garden area. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

On a leafy side street only a block from the ritzy ped/trolleybus stretch of bul Vitosha, the eight-room Baldjieva feels a little overpriced for its value - but its clean rooms and back courtyard make a nice base amidst Sofia's centre. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A welcoming mid-range deal, the Iskâr's 11 rooms are tough to beat. They're a bit small, and a few have private bathrooms across the hall, but views look over a small patch of trees, set back from the tram tracks. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Just off the busy intersection of bul Vitosha and ul Todor Alexandrov, this homey but simple 12-room guesthouse, up two flights by stairs or lift, offers privacy at nearly hostel-type prices. The staff speak no English (and little Russian), but won't let that stop a conversation. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

It's chiefly set up as a base for business travellers, but the English-speaking staff keep the Niky personable. Its 22 rooms aren't huge, but all are super clean and comfortable - and the back courtyard restaurant is true Bulgaria, with its traditional-styled wood beams and knit … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Celebrating its 100th birthday in 2005, this 16-room long-running hotel gives a glimpse to pre-communist Sofia (particularly from outside). Its twee rooms have been renovated on a shoestring, with some gaudy bed covers and 'retro' wallpaper trim, but it's certainly a unique offer… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

What might have been just another glassy, upscale hotel received a public-relations boost when the remains of Sofia's long-sought-for Roman amphitheatre were uncovered during construction in 2004; the curving walls have been preserved below the foyer, and visitors are welcome. Th… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The location, just round the corner from the Central Hali Shopping Centre, is convenient and rooms are clean and comfortable and come with TVs and fridges, although bathrooms are tiny. Rooms 102 and 202, on the corner, are slightly bigger and have balconies. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Hidden away on a cobbled street in the shadow of the Princess Hotel, the Aris is a neat, modern hotel with smallish but comfortable rooms featuring the standard three-star amenities, including TVs and fridges. It's a quiet spot, not far from the bus and train stations. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Central is a clean-cut business hotel sitting on a busy main road just west of the city centre. Rooms are neat, if a bit small, but it has a restful atmosphere, and weekend discounts of between 10% and 20% make it good value. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Diter is a small, homely hotel set in a restored 19th-century building on a quiet backstreet, though still within easy walking distance of the centre. The bright, orange rooms are comfortable and bathrooms are large and shiny. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Basic-but-clean hotel overlooking the Lions Bridge just off bul Maria Luisa. Rooms are plain, with tiled floors and minimal furnishing, though all come with TVs, and it's handy for the central bus and train stations. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Enny is a neat, quiet place that offers reasonable value for budget-conscious travellers, although some rooms, especially the singles, are small and you don't even get a fan for this price. It's well signposted from bul Mara Luisa. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

With over 600 rooms, this gigantic place has a justifiable claim to be the biggest hotel in the Balkans. Rooms are comfy and spacious and top-notch facilities include a gym, sauna, pool and shops. Size really does matter here, and the hotel also encompasses Bulgaria's biggest cas… Full Lonely Planet Review ›