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The 10 Best Hostels in Sofia, Bulgaria

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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, 5 Vintage Guest House offers accommodation in Sofia.

Rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units include a seating area where you can relax.

There is a shared kitchen at the property. Complimentary coffee, tea and snacks are provided.

Great location, friendly staff, lovely clean room , great facilities and shower was powerful

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9.2
Superb
1,564 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Set in Sofia and with Council of Ministers Building reachable within 400 metres, Bla Bla Hostel offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The property is 600 metres from the city centre and less than 1 km from Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski.

Dalibor the receptionist was very nice and friendly. He helped with everything and we were feeling ourselves like at home. I would like to come back to this hostel again.

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8.2
Very good
1,907 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Hostel Mostel Hub Rooms and Apartments is situated conveniently in the centre of Sofia, 1 km from Ivan Vazov Theater. The property is close to NDK, Council of Ministers Building and Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

very nice staff, the price and location are great, it has that bulgarian apartment vibe to it

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8
Very good
1,673 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

The hostel is located a 7-minute walk away from Banya Bashi Mosque, a 9-minute walk away from the Bulgarian Government and a 10-minute walk away from the Archaeological Museum. Serdika Metro Station is reachable within 400 metres and Sofia Airport within 11 km.

Its the best property in Bulgaria and it has all the facilities you need. The beds are great

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8.2
Very good
1,368 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Hostel Mostel has a beautiful patio where guests can relax in nice weather, as well as a shared dining area. A 24-hour front desk and a bar can be found on site. Pub crawls and one-day excursions can be organised at the reception.

Just a good place to spend 2-3 nights

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8
Very good
4,193 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Located in Sofia, Green Cube Capsule Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 1.8 km from Archaeological Museum, 2.3 km from Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski and 1.7 km from Presidency. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

I chose this hostel for the location, super close to the bus station. This hostel is very new and offers bunk bed capsule style, with curtain and electric plugs. I appreciated that the bed was already fixed and clean at my arrival. It's very affordable for the quality of sleeping and privacy you can get. There are several showers and a good kitchen, very comfy to use.

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8.6
Fabulous
614 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Located in Sofia and with Sofia Central Railway Station reachable within 2.8 km, 10 Coins Hostel & tours provides express check-in and check-out, rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 4.1 km from Council of Ministers Building, 4.1 km from Banya Bashi Mosque and 4.7 km from Archaeological Museum. Ivan Vazov Theater is 5.2 km away and Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is 5.2 km from the hostel.

The hostel staff were very friendly and accommodating. The hostel has a very homely vibe. The hostel is a short metro ride outside of the centre meaning you can experience another part of Sofia. The bathroom was the biggest and cleanest I had seen in Bulgaria and wasn't shared with too many other people. The room had an AC which was great in keeping the room warm at night.

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8.3
Very good
173 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, "No party & Many rules" Hostel N1 is set in the centre of Sofia, 300 metres from Council of Ministers Building. The property is situated 500 metres from Presidency, less than 1 km from Ivan Vazov Theater and a 18-minute walk from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Quiet. Good sleep. Comfy bed. Wifi strong. Nice staff. Kitchen, Netflix etc. recommend.

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8.9
Fabulous
281 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Centrally located in Sofia, Smart Hostel Sofia offers free WiFi, 24-hour front desk and a shared fully equipped kitchen. The National Palace of Culture, Sofia University, the Royal Palace, Alexander Nevski Cathedral and other places of interest can be reached within a 5 to 10-minute walk.

From the moment I arrived, the staff in the reception were super friendly, I could leave my bags in a room they have for it. The beds were very comfortable. From the outside, you don't notice the entrance. However, the hostel is big and it even has a balcony.

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7.4
Good
2,691 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Located in Sofia, 300 metres from Banya Bashi Mosque, Best private rooms In the center provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar. Located around 400 metres from Council of Ministers Building, the hostel with free WiFi is also 700 metres away from Presidency. The property is 800 metres from Archaeological Museum, and within 500 metres of the city centre.

The best hostel in my life! 🤩Everything was great🙌 Comfortable spot. The service is perfect🤌There are all conditions,clean.There is even a bar with very good wine.🍷😍I recommend everyone to visit this hostel!!! 5/5 star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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7.3
Good
124 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 10 Coins Hostel & tours
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 173 reviews

    Located in Sofia and with Sofia Central Railway Station reachable within 2.8 km, 10 Coins Hostel & tours provides express check-in and check-out, rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property...

    Very kind staff, clean room and big shared kitchen!

  • Smart Hostel Sofia
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,691 reviews

    Centrally located in Sofia, Smart Hostel Sofia offers free WiFi, 24-hour front desk and a shared fully equipped kitchen.

    Great location, easy to get around and helpful staff.

  • Best private rooms In the center
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 124 reviews

    Located in Sofia, 300 metres from Banya Bashi Mosque, Best private rooms In the center provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    Clean,coffee in the morning,neR metro station downtown

  • Vintage private rooms in the heart of the downtown
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 166 reviews

    Located in Sofia, 300 metres from Banya Bashi Mosque, Vintage private rooms in the heart of the downtown provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    They react very fast on my request. Nice place to stay.

  • Guest House 32
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 297 reviews

    Located in a historical building dating back to the early 1900s, Guest House 32 in Sofia centre offers free WiFi, a garden with a terrace, free air conditioning, free tea and instant coffee corner, as...

    location and friendly staff. had everything we needed

  • Hostel Elena
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 927 reviews

    Located a 10-minute drive from Sofia centre, Hostel Elena offers functionally furnished rooms with free Wifi and a TV with cable channels. Each room comes with a wardrobe, a desk and a refrigerator.

    Big deal for 1 night in Sofia. Everything perfect!

  • Orient Express Guest House
    Budget options available
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 354 reviews

    Set on a quiet street, a 10-minute stroll from the city centre, Orient Express Guest House offers WiFi. A barbecue area is available as well.

    Малка приветлива стая. Добро обслужване. Добра локация.

  • The Green Bar House
    Budget options available
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 5 reviews

    Attractively set in Sofia, The Green Bar House features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Sofia

  • Ivory Tower Hostel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,368 reviews

    Located in the centre of Sofia, Ivory Tower features a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and an optional continental breakfast. Free WiFi access is available on site.

    exellent staff and location best value for money wonderfull place

  • Hostel Mostel Hub Rooms and Apartments
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,673 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Hostel Mostel Hub Rooms and Apartments is situated conveniently in the centre of Sofia, 1 km from Ivan Vazov Theater.

    Good location. Good common area. Great value for money.

  • Hostel Mostel Sofia
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,193 reviews

    Hostel Mostel Sofia is set in a renovated building from the 19th century, enjoying a quiet location in the centre of Sofia. A modern, shared kitchen is at guests’ disposal.

    staff is great, beds are nice, common are is pleasant

  • Hostel Pop Bogomil
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 170 reviews

    Hostel Pop Bogomil is attractively set in Sofia, and has a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include Ivan Vazov Theater, Sofia University St.

    Staff was kind and the room and bathroom were nice

  • Deluxe rooms in the middle of the downtown
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 58 reviews

    Deluxe rooms in the middle of the downtown is well situated in Sofia, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

    very good location! very helpful staff and easy to find!

  • Hostel 29
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 33 reviews

    Hostel 29 offers accommodation in neighbourhood Students' town in Sofia. The centre of the city is a 15-minute drive away. Free public parking is possible on site. Every room is fitted with a TV.

    Удобно местоположение, чисто и уютно, добро обслужване

  • Elegance on a Budget - Hostel and Guesthouse
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 758 reviews

    Situated 1.4 km from the Central Railway Station in Sofia, Elegance Hostel features a common spacious lounge area with 60 TV channels. Free WiFi is available.

    Excelent!!! Pretty clean and comfortable room! 10/10 👍

  • Libera
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 429 reviews

    Situated in Sofia, Libera has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

    Todo muy bonito señora encantadora muy amable y servicial

  • Tabasko
    Central location
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 58 reviews

    Tabasko features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Sofia. The property is around 2.7 km from Ivan Vazov Theater, 2.8 km from Banya Bashi Mosque and 2.9 km from Archaeological Museum.

    Отель по цене хостела. Отличное место, что бы переночевать. Хорошие хозяева, рекомендую!

  • Serdika Rooms
    Central location
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 674 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property and an automated check-in/check-out, Serdika Rooms offers pet-friendly accommodation in Sofia, 200 metres from Council of Ministers Building.

    Great location. 2 mins from metro. Very nice staff

  • Hostel Alex 1
    Central location
    4.2
    Scored 4.2
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 139 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Hostel Alex 1 offers accommodation in Sofia, 230 metres away from Sofia Central Railway Station, Sofia Central Bus Station and the nearest underground railway...

    Разположение - близо до гара, автогара, метро. Цена :)

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Hostels that guests love in Sofia

  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 614 reviews
    Great location, close to centre and to bus station. Really safe feeling, modern facilities and cheap price. Perfect
    simonescn
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £26.20
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,193 reviews
    This is a very old school hostel. As an old school backpacker I don’t mind the style but don’t expect any modern installations you would get in Western Europe and American hostels. If you’re okay with that, it’s a great place to meet new people and it has a great location to explore the city. I stayed in a bedroom in an apartment they have next door which was great for me since it was quieter and I could work from there without noise.
    Alberto
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £27.79
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 674 reviews
    This propert has two things going for it. Firstly it is located right in the centre of Sofia very close to Serdika metro. Secondly it is very cheap (but be warned that you get what you pay for). It might suit backpackers on a very tight budget where cost is the main priority.
    Nigel
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 614 reviews
    One of the best hostels I have stayed so far! It is well equipped, gives you a decent amount of privacy and super clean. The bed, the pillow and the duvet are comfortable, and the hostel in general is very quiet so you can really rest. While some people prefer "party hostels", I am an introvert and I really do appreciate hostels like this. So if you are like me, you will love Green Cube hostel. The vending machine at the reception is also a GREAT IDEA! It had a very good and cheap coffee.
    Katalin
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 614 reviews
    I loved this hostel, very new as only opened recently, completely worth the price and the best hostel in the area. It offers low bed numbers in the rooms meaning less noise, curtains for privacy, kitchen and common areas and some very friendly staff happy to give the extra effort and care to the people staying at this hostel. If you would like to come to Sofia and stay on a budget this is the place to be!
    Matthew
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.47
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,368 reviews
    Close proximity to the main road and metro station. The price of one night is cheap. You can walk from the city bus station within 20 mins and 10 mins to the nearby metro station. The hostel is safe because the entrance door is always locked for 24 hrs. You will have to ring the bell and wait for the staff to open the door for you.
    Ambrose
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £106.89
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,619 reviews
    Great location and a good budget hotel. It was not too loud and in a safe location. Less than 2 min walk from Vitosha Boulevard.
    Rituja Ravikiran
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £63.75
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 124 reviews
    No bunk beds! Had the whole room for myself as well. Best hostel I've tried in Sofia.
    Tsvetan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.47
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,368 reviews
    Hostel in a great location. Close to metro station and city centre. Staff very pleasant and friendly. Value for money budget hostel
    Gerard
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £26.20
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,193 reviews
    The people and atmosphere were cool. That's what makes a good hostel I guess.. the good vibe! It's also a cheap stay.
    Ryan
    Solo traveller

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