Sofia Hotel Balkan, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Sofia Hotel Balkan Built between 1954-1956 as part of the architectural revival of the heart of the city, Sofia Hotel Balkan is one of Sofia’s most treasured landmarks. Known for its traditional approach to hospitality and exceptional level of dedicated service, over the years it has welcomed many famous guests and celebrities and has always been an integral part of the country’s history and life. The hotel is adjacent to the Presidential Palace and is located within easy walking distance from the vibrant city life. You may spend the day browsing antique shops, history-filled museums, noteworthy buildings, architectural landmarks and secluded parks.
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Hotel Highlights • 184 classically furnished rooms and suites • The Royal Ballroom which can accommodate up to 650 guests • Twin Grand Ballrooms and additional meeting space with possibility to accommodate up to 1500 delegates at a time • Executive Lounge • Pliska Lobby Bar • Stardust Restaurant • Fitness with completely new equipment from June 1st • Spa, sauna, massage treatments • Viva Casino Sofia • In-house Beauty salon, gift shops, boutique • 24 hour room-service available • Concierge Services
• Free Wi-Fi and cable TV
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Rooms and Suites
ELEGANT GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES A refined blend of opulence and contemporary chic are characteristic of all 184 guest rooms and suites, a combination of opulence and contemporary chic, with high ceilings and plush draperies. Our guest rooms are classic in style, reflecting the hotel’s heritage. Each room features comfortable Luxury Collection beds with soft cotton bedding enticing you to retreat and relax like never before.
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ELEGANT GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES
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• 86 Elegant Classic Rooms (up to 31 m²) • 60 Distinctive Executive Rooms (up to 33 m²) • 18 Exquisite Deluxe Rooms (up to 63 m²) • 11 Captivating Junior Suites (app. 56 m²) • 8 Entrancing Executive Suites (up to 92 m²) • Exceptional Presidential Suite (131 m²)
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Meetings and Events
Meetings Sofia Hotel Balkan offers conference and banqueting facilities with possibility to accommodate up to 1500 delegates at a time. With its prime location in the heart of Sofia, Sofia Hotel Balkan is the ideal place to hold a meeting or organize a special event. Our meeting rooms could accommodate up to 650 attendees for every type of event – from intimate business meetings to large-scale presentations and national conferences. With a full service on-site Business Center, all 1500 square meters of meeting space can be configured for any kind of business function.
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All our meeting rooms are ready to be transformed into the perfect venue. Larger functions can be set up in our three elegant ballrooms, including the Royal Ballroom which is full of natural light and ideal for up to 650 people, two Grand Ballrooms – Serdika and Sredetz, also with natural daylight and both measuring 230 m2, functions can also be held at two smaller meeting rooms for up to 50 people, and inside two small fully equipped private offices.
Weddings We always provide a brilliant backdrop for weddings and other formal ceremonies. Stylish spaces are just the beginning. From the moment the question is popped to the last bite of cake at the reception, you can enjoy exclusive service so your wedding experience is exactly how you've always dreamt it will be – in one of our sumptuous ballrooms.
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Food and Beverage
Stardust Restaurant The hotel features a fine dining restaurant, serving signature dishes blending local flavors and delectable contemporary specialties to create delightful dining experiences. For a more intimate setting, sip a drink in Pliska Lobby Bar. Pliska Lobby Bar Beautifully combining colors, the Pliska Lobby Bar was designed with true indulgence in mind. The elegant bar serves savory snacks and light food, alongside an impressive selection of fine whiskeys, wines, Champagnes, and our signature cocktail.
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BULGARIA Bulgaria is located in Southeast Europe, in the northeast part of the Balkan Peninsula. It is a European, Balkan, Black Sea and Danube country. This geographic location places it on the crossroad between Europe, Asia and Africa. Bulgaria offers a highly diverse landscape: the north is dominated by the vast lowlands of the Danube and the south by the highlands and elevated plains. In the east, the Black Sea coast attracts tourists all year round.
SOFIA Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. Sofia is located at the foot of Mount Vitosha in the western part of the country. It occupies a strategic position at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula. Sofia's history spans 2,400 years. Sofia is the 15th largest city in the European Union with a population of around 1.5 million people. Sofia has been ranked by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network as a Beta - city. Many of the major universities, cultural institutions, and business of Bulgaria are concentrated in Sofia. You can see many old buildings, old streets, monasteries and artifacts that are preserved to tell the story of the city. The Church of St George, St Nedelya, cathedral Al. Nevsky are landmarks of Sofia.
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Points Of Interest Within a walking distance from the hotel are: •
Many government head offices, including the Presidency, with which we share the distinguished palace building, the Council of ministers and the Parliament.
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1 Ancient, 3 medieval churches and the grand cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky
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4 Museums and numerous galleries
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Major leisure zone with thrilling nightlife
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2 Malls and a metro station to get you to 5 more and anywhere around
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Many options for daily tours around and outside Sofia
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Sightseeing Vitosha mountain Vitosha is a mountain in western Bulgaria, it is only 40 minutes away from Sofia by car. The highest point is Cherni Vrah Peak (2290 m). It is the fourth highest mountain in Bulgaria after Rila, Pirin and Stara Planina. Vitosha mountain has in its territory Vitosha Nature Park, the oldest park in the Balkans. Vitosha is a favorite spot for hiking, snowboard breaks and short ski holidays. Vitosha offers good skiing, particularly, for Intermediate and beginner skiers.
Boyana Church Boyana Church of St. Nicholas and St. Panteleimon is situated at the foot of Vitosha Mountain, in Boyana Housing Estate in Sofia. It is one of the few medieval monuments of Christian art that have survived until the present day. The church is one of the 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria and was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979.
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Contact 5 Sveta Nedelya Square Sofia 1000, Bulgaria Phone: (+359) 2 9816541 E-mail: reservation@sofiabalkan.net web: www.sofiabalkan.com