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Lion Hotel Sofia [edit info]
60 Maria Luisa Blvd.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Amenities:Business Center, Room Service, High-speed Internet, Restaurant, Parking, Pets Allowed, Airport shuttle, Concierge, Tour Desk, Massage / Beauty Centre, Bar / Lounge, Elevator / Lift, 24 Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Babysitting / Child Services, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Breakfast, Currency Exchange, Safe-Deposit Box, Security Guard, ATM / Cash Machine, Mini Bar, Cable / Satellite TV, Bath / Hot Tub, Porters, Wake-up Service, Hair Dryer, TV, Laundry service
Description:Hotel Lion 3* Sofia offers 33 rooms each featuring air-conditioning, separate bathroom, cable TV, direct dial telephone, Internet, mini-bar. The following additional services and facilities are also available: room service, washing and ironing, dry cleaning, massage, rent-a car, taxi services, shuttle services, tourist and business guides, sightseeing and parking.
Description:
Hotel Lion 3* Sofia offers 33 rooms each featuring air-conditioning, separate bathroom, cable TV, direct dial telephone, Internet, mini-bar. The following additional services and facilities are also available: room service, washing and ironing, dry cleaning, massage, rent-a car, taxi services, shuttle services, tourist and business guides, sightseeing and parking.
Overview:
Hotel Lion 3* Sofia offers 33 rooms each featuring air-conditioning, separate bathroom, cable TV, direct dial telephone, Internet, mini-bar. The following
Rooms:
Standard Double Room-Standard Double Room Square surface 20 m2.North and south exposure with view to the central city area; Terrace; Additional sofa available; Bathroom; Mini-bar; Cable TV and Internet

Standard Single Room-Standard Single Room Square surface 20 m2.North and south exposure with view to the central city area; Terrace; Additional sofa available; Bathroom; Mini-bar; Cable TV and Internet
Check-in:
1300
Check-out:
1200
Cancellation Policy:
Varies by rate plan booked. Check availability for more information.
Transportation:
Name:
Directions: After leaving the Sofia airport, drive directly to Tzarigradsko shausse, then follow the signs to city center. Turn right at Pont of Eagles.After 10 minutes driving, you will reach The Pont of Lions and arrive directly at the hotel. You can reach the city center by walking 5 minutes in south direction on Maria Luisa Street.
Attractions:
Area Attractions - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - The St. Alexander Nevski cathedral is situated in the center of Sofia. It is located on the square which bears its name. The impressive building covers the area of 2600 square meters and its unique architecture determines the cathedral as one of the landmarks in Sofia which you must visit at all cost. The temple is a huge five-nave cross-domed basilica the architecture of which combines Bulgarian, Byzantine and Russian elements. Its building has begun in 1904 and ended in 1912. The temple was built in honour of the Bulgarian Liberty from Ottoman yoke in 1877-1878. The gilt domes of the cathedral are exceptionally beautiful. The belfry with the cross which is 53. 5 meters high and its 12 bells are very interesting. This is the biggest memorial cathedral on the Balkan Peninsula..................................2,5 km *St. Sofia* Church - It is supposed that the church of St. Sofia is one of the oldest Eastern Orthodox churches in our country. It is situated near the St. Alexander Nevski memorial cathedral . The basilica dates back to the 5th c. B. C. and is from the emperor Justinian*s reign. In the 14th century it gave the name of today*s Sofia. There were old Christian tombs with interesting mural paintings and mosaics under the church and round it.............2,5 km National Art Gallery - Many are the buildings in Sofia which impress with their architecture and grandeur. One of them is the King*s palace which was built in 1873 and nowadays houses the National Art Gallery and the Ethnographic museum. During the Alexander Battenberg*s reign the building was entirely renovated in secesion style with neo- Rococo and Baroque elements..................................2 km Rila Monastery - The Rilski monastery St. Ivan Rilski is one of the most impressive monuments of the Bulgarian architecture and art. It is the oldest inhabited cloister in our country. It has also been the biggest literary center in Bulgaria since the Ottoman yoke. The monastery was founded in the 10th century by the Bulgarian hermit Ivan Rilski who later was canonized as a saint. The monastery was erected on its present place in the 14th century as at the beginning only one defence tower was built. The succeeding most important part of the building of the monastery was the period 1816-1870 when with funds collected from the whole nation and with the hard work of many master-builders, wood-cutters, icon-painters, sculptors and artists, the biggest Bulgarian monastery, which is preserved in this appearance even today, was built. It is announced as an international monument by UNESCO. The monastery is located in Rila Mountain, 129 kilometers south-western from Sofia, and 4 kilometers from the town of Rila.......................................110 km National Theatre *Ivan Vazov* - The Ivan Vazov National theatre is another landmark in our capital. The building dates back to 1907.......................................4,5 km Zoo - If you like animals Sofia is the place where you can visit the biggest zoo on the Balkan Peninsula . It was built in 1888. The central entrance is towards Simeonovo shose it is the place where you will find one of the cheapest attractions in the country. The animal fund of the zoo divides into four groups: predators, monkeys and half-monkeys, herbivorous and birds. You will also find a terrarium and an aquarium. Over the years the number of the animals gradually grows and several years ago the zoo has undergone thorough repair. Today it is the favorite place for children and adults who want to enjoy the variety of animals from all over the world. The zoo has a special program for adoption so you can see if you are careful enough to breed some exotic animals......................................6 km National Palace of Culture - The National Palace of Culture /NDK/ is a congress center and in the same time an original art hall with multitude of halls and stages for the preformance of different theatrical and cinema activities. It is the biggest and most representative cultural center not only in Bulgaria but in whole Southeastern Europe. Its architecture is remarkable. The building has 15 halls and modern sound and stage equipment. Different art activities with national and international significance are hold in its expositional areas. NDK is a member of the prestige organizations: International congress and conference association and the International association of the congress centers. The inner decoration of the palace presents impressive plastics and wall-paintings exquisite works of the Bulgarian art..........................................6 km The Boyana Church - Several cultural and natural monuments which are protected by UNESCO are unique for Bulgaria. Such a cultural landmark is the Boyana church. In 1979 it was proclaimed as a monument of UNESCO. It is situated 8 kilometers from the Bulgarian capital. The frescoes which can be seen inside it are with marked Renaissance motifs and techniques. That*s why it is a monument of the Bulgarian mediaeval architecture and church painting. The building is made up of three parts. The first , which is the oldest, was built in the 11th century. The other two were erected accordingly in the 13th and the 14-15th century. The mural paintings portray 240 figures in 89 scenes. They date back the year of 1259. The unknown creator of the wall paintings is supposes to be an alumnus of the Tarnovo art school. The frescoes introduce new for the mediaeval ages aesthetics. They are characteristic with their originality and artistic power of an exceptional realism......................................8 km Presidency...................................5 km Russian Church *St. Nikolai*...............4,5 km
Facilities:
Air Conditioned, City View, Porters, Currency Exchange, Television with Cable, City Center, International Direct Dial, Internet Access, Laundry Service, Lounge, Mini Bar, 24 Hour Room Service, Bar/Lounge, Balcony, Safe Deposit Box, 24 Hour Security, Shower, Smoke Detectors, Breakfast Buffet, Cribs Available, 24 Hour Front Desk, Express Checkout, Sofa Bed, Sprinklers In Rooms, Telephone, TV, TV Remote Control, Elevators, 220 AC, Wake-up Service, WC
Description:
The 3-stars hotel Lion is situated within immediate vicinity of the cultural and administrative center of the capital.
Located at:
5 minutes walk to Sofia downtown
5 minutes walk to the shopping zone of Vitosha Street
5 minutes walk to the Church Alexander Nevski
20 minutes drive to the Sofia airport
Overview:
Hotel Lion is situated in immediate vicinity to the capital's cultural and administrative centre. Experience its unique atmosphere of comfort and cosiness.

The combination of reasonable and flexible pricing with low weekend and monthly rates and high comfort makes it an attractive choice for business and leisure travellers. A 5-minute walk brings you to the centre of this booming city. After a long day you will spend peaceful nights in our spacious rooms, equipped with high-quality beds.
Rooms:
Single Exclusive Room -

Single Lux Room -

Double Exclusive Room -

Double Lux Room -
Dining:
Pizza - Bar Lion for 70 offers breakfast and an assortment of delicious pizzas, salads, hors d’oeuvres and culinary specialties. Working hours: 07:30 - 24:00 - Every day
Check-in:
13:00
Check-out:
12:00
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years are charged EUR 10.00 per night and person for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 20.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
EUR 0.52 city/tourist tax per person per night is not included.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs EUR 1.50 per hour.

Meal Plan: Continental breakfast is included in the room rate.
Full English breakfast is not included and costs EUR 5.00 per person.
American breakfast is not included and costs EUR 4.00 per person.

Parking: No parking available.

Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Transportation:
Transfer Airport - Hotel Lion - 10 EURO.
The nearest train station Central 500 metres from the hotel.
The nearest tram station Maria Luiza 10 metres from the hotel.
The nearest bus station Lavov most 20 metres from the hotel.

There is an open secured parking nearby the hotel for EUR 10 a day. Please reserve up front.
Comments:
If you pay in cash you recieve 5 % off the price.

The hotel offers no special facilities for the disabled.
Facilities:
Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Airconditioning
Activities:
Massage
Services:
Room Service, Airport Shuttle, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Shoe Shine, Car Rental, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, ATM/Cash Machine on site
Description:
HOTEL LION 3* SOFIA OFFERS 33 ROOMS EACH
FEATURING AIR-CONDITIONING, SEPARATE BATHROOM,
CABLE TV, DIRECT DIAL TELEPHONE, INTERNET,
MINI-BAR. THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND
FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ROOM SERVICE,
WASHING AND IRONING, DRY CLEANING, MASSAGE,
RENT-A CAR, TAXI SERVICES, SHUTTLE SERVICES,
TOURIST AND BUSINESS GUIDES, SIGHTSEEING AND
PARKING.
Overview:
ELEVATORS
BANQUET FACILITY
LOUNGE
BAR
BALCONY
CITY VIEW
KEY CARD / COMPUTER ACCESS
Rooms:
- STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM - STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM -
STANDARD SINGLE ROOM - STANDARD SINGLE ROOM
Check-in:
1:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 AM
Transportation:
AFTER LEAVING THE SOFIA AIRPORT, DRIVE DIRECTLY
TO TZARIGRADSKO SHAUSSE, THEN FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO
CITY CENTER. TURN RIGHT AT PONT OF EAGLES.AFTER
10 MINUTES DRIVING, YOU WILL REACH THE PONT OF
LIONS AND ARRIVE DIRECTLY AT THE HOTEL. YOU CAN
REACH THE CITY CENTER BY WALKING 5 MINUTES IN
SOUTH DIRECTION ON MARIA LUISA STREET.
Attractions:
ALEXANDER NEVSKY CATHEDRAL - THE ST. ALEXANDER
NEVSKI CATHEDRAL IS SITUATED IN THE CENTER OF
SOFIA. IT IS LOCATED ON THE SQUARE WHICH BEARS
ITS NAME. THE IMPRESSIVE BUILDING COVERS THE AREA
OF 2600 SQUARE METERS AND ITS UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE
DETERMINES THE CATHEDRAL AS ONE OF THE LANDMARKS
IN SOFIA WHICH YOU MUST VISIT AT ALL COST. THE
TEMPLE IS A HUGE FIVE-NAVE CROSS-DOMED BASILICA
THE ARCHITECTURE OF WHICH COMBINES BULGARIAN,
BYZANTINE AND RUSSIAN ELEMENTS. ITS BUILDING HAS
BEGUN IN 1904 AND ENDED IN 1912. THE TEMPLE WAS
BUILT IN HONOUR OF THE BULGARIAN LIBERTY FROM
OTTOMAN YOKE IN 1877-1878. THE GILT DOMES OF THE
CATHEDRAL ARE EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL. THE BELFRY
WITH THE CROSS WHICH IS 53. 5 METERS HIGH AND ITS
12 BELLS ARE VERY INTERESTING. THIS IS THE
BIGGEST MEMORIAL CATHEDRAL ON THE BALKAN
PENINSULA..................................2,5 KM
*ST. SOFIA* CHURCH - IT IS SUPPOSED THAT THE
CHURCH OF ST. SOFIA IS ONE OF THE OLDEST EASTERN
ORTHODOX CHURCHES IN OUR COUNTRY. IT IS SITUATED
NEAR THE ST. ALEXANDER NEVSKI MEMORIAL CATHEDRAL
. THE BASILICA DATES BACK TO THE 5TH C. B. C. AND
IS FROM THE EMPEROR JUSTINIAN*S REIGN. IN THE
14TH CENTURY IT GAVE THE NAME OF TODAY*S SOFIA.
THERE WERE OLD CHRISTIAN TOMBS WITH INTERESTING
MURAL PAINTINGS AND MOSAICS UNDER THE CHURCH AND
ROUND IT.............2,5 KM NATIONAL ART GALLERY
- MANY ARE THE BUILDINGS IN SOFIA WHICH IMPRESS
WITH THEIR ARCHITECTURE AND GRANDEUR. ONE OF THEM
IS THE KING*S PALACE WHICH WAS BUILT IN 1873 AND
NOWADAYS HOUSES THE NATIONAL ART GALLERY AND THE
ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM. DURING THE ALEXANDER
BATTENBERG*S REIGN THE BUILDING WAS ENTIRELY
RENOVATED IN SECESION STYLE WITH NEO- ROCOCO AND
BAROQUE
ELEMENTS..................................2 KM
RILA MONASTERY - THE RILSKI MONASTERY ST. IVAN
RILSKI IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE MONUMENTS OF
THE BULGARIAN ARCHITECTURE AND ART. IT IS THE
OLDEST INHABITED CLOISTER IN OUR COUNTRY. IT HAS
ALSO BEEN THE BIGGEST LITERARY CENTER IN BULGARIA
SINCE THE OTTOMAN YOKE. THE MONAS
Description:
The exclusive and elegant hotel Lion is situated in the heart of the cultural and administrative centre of Sofia, just minutes on foot from downtown, the shopping area, the famous Alexander Nevski church and well connected with the airport and the main railway station. The hotel offers comfortably and tastefully furnished rooms and public areas, business center, car rental, children's playground as well as 24-hour room and laundry service. At guests' disposal a combination of warm hospitality, high comfort and accessible stylishness.
Cancellation Policy:
If cancellation is done less than 3 days prior to arrival we shall charge the client for the first night.
Facilities:
Air conditioning, Entire property is air conditioned, Historic building, Recently renovated, Lift/elevator, Pets accepted, Dogs allowed, Credit card accepted, Shuttle service from and/or to the airport, Shuttle service from and/or to the railway station, Rent a car in the hotel, Baby sitter, Children's play area - indoor, Internet/Email services, Lounge bar, Restaurant, Laundry service, Shoe polishing service, Room service - 24 hour, Room service - limited hour, Front desk - safety deposit box, Front desk - 24 hour, Front desk - fax service, Concierge, City tour, City guide, City maps, Tourist information, Luggage room, Business center, Massages, Air conditioning, Individually controlled air conditioning, Heating, Cot available upon request, Room terrace, Hairdryer available on request, Non-smoking rooms available upon request, Non-smoking rooms, Mini bar, Direct dial phone, Telephone, High speed Internet connection, Colour TV, Satellite TV, Writing desk, Groups welcome, Meals for groups, Cable TV, Wireless Internet connection, Additional beds, Wireless Internet connection in the entire property
Description:
Hotel Lion 3* Sofia offers 33 rooms each featuring air-conditioning, separate bathroom, cable TV, direct dial telephone, Internet, mini-bar. The following additional services and facilities are also available: room service, washing and ironing, dry cleaning, massage, rent-a car, taxi services, shuttle services, tourist and business guides, sightseeing and parking.
Location Description:
Hotel LION Sofia is located in the cultural and administrative center of the capital. Located at - a 5 minutes walk to Sofia downtown - a 5 minutes walk to the shopping zone of Votisha Street - a 5 minutes walk to Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Rooms:
Standard Double Room Square surface 20 m2.North and south exposure with view to the central city area; Terrace; Additional sofa available; Bathroom; Mini-bar; Cable TV and Internet. Standard Single Room Square surface 20 m2.North and south exposure with view to the central city area; Terrace; Additional sofa available; Bathroom; Mini-bar; Cable TV and Internet.
Check-in:
1300
Check-out:
1200
Cancellation Policy:
Varies by rate plan booked. Check availability for more information.
Transportation:
After leaving the Sofia airport, drive directly to Tzarigradsko shausse, then follow the signs to city center. Turn right at Pont of Eagles.After 10 minutes driving, you will reach The Pont of Lions and arrive directly at the hotel. You can reach the city center by walking 5 minutes in south direction on Maria Luisa Street.
Description:
Hotel Lion 3* Sofia offers 33 rooms each featuring air-conditioning, separate bathroom, cable TV, direct dial telephone, Internet, mini-bar. The following additional services and facilities are also available: room service, washing and ironing, dry cleaning, massage, rent-a car, taxi services, shuttle services, tourist and business guides, sightseeing and parking.
Location Description:
Hotel Lion 3* Sofia offers 33 rooms each featuring air-conditioning, separate bathroom, cable TV, direct dial telephone, Internet, mini-bar. The following additional services and facilities are also available: room service, washing and ironing, dry cleaning, massage, rent-a car, taxi services, shuttle services, tourist and business guides, sightseeing and parking.
Dining:
Pizza - Bar Lion with 70 seats offers breakfast , variety of pizzas, salads, hors d*oeuvres and culinary specialties. Professional service and enjoy-able atmosphere /Working hours 07:30 - 24:00 - every day/.
Check-in:
1300
Check-out:
1200
Facilities:
Elevators, Lounge, Breakfast Buffet, Porters, Sprinklers In Rooms, Express Checkout, Cribs Available, City View, Shower, Smoke Detectors, Currency Exchange, City Center, Laundry Service, TV, Television with Cable, 24 Hour Front Desk, Balcony, Sofa Bed, WC, Wake-up Service, Bar/Lounge, Safe Deposit Box, Air Conditioned, Mini Bar, TV Remote Control, 24 Hour Room Service, International Direct Dial, Internet Access, 24 Hour Security, Telephone
Description:
Hotel Lion 3* Sofia offers 33 rooms each featuring air-conditioning, separate bathroom, cable TV, direct dial telephone, Internet, mini-bar. The following additional services and facilities are also available: room service, washing and ironing, dry cleaning, massage, rent-a car, taxi services, shuttle services, tourist and business guides, sightseeing and parking.
Check-in:
1300
Check-out:
1200
Cancellation Policy:
Varies by rate plan booked. Check availability for more information.
Facilities:
Bar/Lounge, Porters, Breakfast Buffet, City Center, Currency Exchange, 24 Hour Front Desk, Elevators, Express Checkout, Laundry Service, Lounge, Safe Deposit Box, 24 Hour Security
Room Facilities:
220 AC, Air Conditioned, Balcony, City View, Cribs Available, International Direct Dial, Internet Access, Mini Bar, 24 Hour Room Service, Shower, Smoke Detectors, Sofa Bed, Sprinklers In Rooms, Telephone, TV, Television with Cable, TV Remote Control, Wake-up Service, WC
Description:
Other amenities/services: Rooms with Internet connection. Pizza bar. Dry cleaning.The hotel consists of a 5 floor main building with a total of 32 double rooms and 1 suite. Facilities include a bar and an air-conditioned restaurant. Furthermore, the hotel possesses an Internet terminal. Those arriving by car may make use of the car park or garage Room and laundry services round off this hotel's offerings.
Facilities:
Animation Program, Bar, Buffet breakfast, Connected rooms, Garage / Carpark, Internet Access, Laundry service, Luggage room, Non-smoking rooms, Pets Allowed (5 Kg), Restaurant, Room service, AIR CONDITIONING, mini bar in rooms, PARKING, tv in rooms, Out of Central Location
Room Facilities:
Air conditioning, Central heating, Ironing board, Local TV, Mini-Bar / Fridge, Private bathroom / Shower, Safety deposit box, Satellite TV channels, Telephone, Terrace/Balcony
Description:
Located in the very heart of Sofia, the Lion Hotel is a stone's throw from Lion Bridge and only few minutes walk away from the main shopping area (Vitosha Boulevard) and railway station. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Narodno Sobranie (National parliament) and other major tourist attractions are within easy walking distance of the hotel, guaranteeing guests the perfect base from which to explore and enjoy the many delights of Sofia.

All 33 spacious air-conditioned rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with all modern amenities including satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone, internet connection. Guests can choose to dine in any of the cafes or restaurants nearby, or relax and unwind enjoying local or international cuisine at the hotel's pizza-bar Lion.
Description:
Hotel Lion 3* Sofia offers 33 rooms each featuring air-conditioning, separate bathroom, cable TV, direct dial telephone, Internet, mini-bar. The following additional services and facilities are also available: room service, washing and ironing, dry cleaning, massage, rent-a car, taxi services, shuttle services, tourist and business guides, sightseeing and parking.
Facilities:
Air Conditioned, Balcony, Mini Bar, Sofa Bed, Telephone, Cable/Satellite TV, Wake-up Service, Currency Exchange, 24 Hour Front Desk, Sprinkler in Rooms, Safe Deposit Box, Room Service (24 Hours), Smoke Alarm in Rooms, Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service, 24 Hour Security, Cribs Available, Elevators, Internet Access, Complimentary Breakfast
Description:
The hotel consists of a 5 floor main building with a total of 32 double rooms and 1 suite. Facilities include a bar and an air-conditioned restaurant. Furthermore, the hotel possesses an Internet terminal. Those arriving by car may make use of the car park or garage Room and laundry services round off this hotel's offerings.
Description:
The hotel consists of a 5 floor main building with a total of 32 double rooms and 1 suite. Facilities include a bar and an air-conditioned restaurant. Furthermore, the hotel possesses an Internet terminal. Those arriving by car may make use of the car park or garage Room and laundry services round off this hotel's offerings.

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From: Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous.
Date of Stay: April, 2006
Friendly and helpful reception staff. Room was airconditioned and okay, however showed some wear and tear from use by not careful customers. Located near central bus and railway stations, at walking distances. Noisy street. Adjacent restaurant not too cozy as e.g. big TV screen on the wall is always switched on producing a lot of (bass) sounds via separate amplification and distribution, staff may seem a bit uninterested, however never rude, food okay. Fair value for money.
 
From: Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous.
Date of Stay: April, 2006
Friendly and helpful reception staff. Room was airconditioned and okay, however showed some wear and tear from use by not careful customers. Located near central bus and railway stations, at walking distances. Noisy street. Adjacent restaurant not too cozy as e.g. big TV screen on the wall is always switched on producing a lot of (bass) sounds via separate amplification and distribution, staff may seem a bit uninterested, however never rude, food okay. Fair value for money.
 
From: WS, United Kingdom
Date of Stay: September, 2008
The hotel room was in a very safe and central location. The room was very clean and good. Toiletries were provided but not tea/coffee. Staff very helpful. Breakfast was taken in an adjacent restaurant and the choice on offer an quality of food was poor. Despite this I would be inclined to stay at the Lion Hotel again if I ever visited Sofia.
 
From: Gregory Irving, United Kingdom
Date of Stay: July, 2008
Excellent! The hotel looks just like it is advertised on the web. Our room was fine and had many more TV channels than the four star near the airport. The shuttle still only took half an hour despite early morning traffic and roadworks. The only flaw was no breakfast. The staff were late and we really needed a 07:30 breakfast. Took it at the airport at great expense...
 
From: HD, United Kingdom
Date of Stay: July, 2008
It was our first (and only) stay at the Lion Hotel. The staff are under trained, their "double-room" means a "twin" and vica-versa, the carpets (throughout the hotel) REALLY smell, they're obviously not washed....ever. However, the Lion is centrally located and 20 minutes walk from any place of interest in downtown Sofia. The hotel rooms are very quiet considering its proximity to the main road. Also, there are many bars and restaurants nearby. Overall, for the amout of money you spend it is certainly not worth the stay as the staff are incompetent, the rooms stink and the breakfast is pretty bad also.
 
From: CD, United Kingdom
Date of Stay: July, 2008
Mainly very helpful - they got our departure time wrong however and failed to call us at the correct time for our flight
 
From: Richard Seder, Canada
Date of Stay: May, 2008
Travelled with my 20 year old son. Staff was good and location was good. Breakfast included was very good. Lots to see just walking the main drag that the Lion is on.
 
From: KL, Austria
Date of Stay: May, 2008
The hotel is situated close to the center. We had a room at the backside and therefore it was not very noisy. The room was very large and clean. The personnel was very politely and helpful! Only breakfast was a bit poor. If I go to Sofia once more, I'll take Hotel Lion again!
 
From: RA, Italy
Date of Stay: May, 2008
Due passi dall'Hotel Lion c'e' una strada di mercato aperto che e' molto interessante.
 
From: David Wright, Burkina Faso
Date of Stay: May, 2008
As we travelled by coach from Varna, the hotel was only 500 meters from bus station. We still took a taxi because of large luggage and was charged only 1.70 leva by a very helpful taxi driver. The hotel was very close to the main shopping/tourist attractions (5 mins walk). The hotel reception staff were understanding, helpful and courtious. The room was on a 'no smoking floor - no fumes drifting from other rooms. The maid was excellent: friendly and extremely efficient. The breakfast had 3 choices with no blend or mix - a buffet would have been more to our taste, but it was still a cut above other 3 star hotels we have been to in Bulgaria and Europe. Attention to detail for the little things that matter was the outstanding memory of the stay - very unusual in 3 star hotels. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Sofia and the hotel contributed a great deal to that enjoyment.
 
From: PN, Italy
Date of Stay: May, 2008
It is better to speficially book a non-smoking room - the smoking rooms are on the lower floors and a bit smelly and it does make a difference. Also, avoid the 5th floor if you can as the windows overlook the chimney of a restaurant and the stink comes in
 
From: EM, France
Date of Stay: March, 2008
Hotel well located, good relationship between price and quality. Good Restaurant
 
From: CC, Spain
Date of Stay: January, 2008
We stayed at the hotel from Dec 29 to Jan 2, during these days the staff were not very polite except from one very nice boy whose name I can't remember. To begin the day the breakfast has nothing to do with the chosen one, they didn't bring one plate.On Jan 1st they didn't open the cafeteria until 10.15 a.m without notifying it, this same day they didn't clean our room or change our towels, when we came back at around 22.00 we could only get to small towels after trying to explain what has happened, because the English they speak is not well enough.To finish when we paid, they charged us 8 euros as "tourist taxes" they said.To sum up, the hotel is nice to see, well located, good coffee, but the people working there and the facilities made me wish not to come back any time.
 
From: Anna Pike, United Kingdom
Date of Stay: December, 2007
For one night our stay was suitable however room 21 suffers from traffic noise. Shower in room 26 was not very good. As we were leaving early sandwiches were ordred instead of breakfast but were forgotten to be prepared. Restaurant was more of a coffee shop standard but we enjoyed spending the evening sitting in the window and watching the world go by. Staff were friendly
 
From: Paolo Sancono, Italy
Date of Stay: December, 2007
Simply percect. Reception open 24h per day. Price slightly less than quoted on site (wow!), but probably only due to the exchange rate euros-levs. Personnel talked good English. I was told I took a beer from mini-bar (wich I didn't) I complined, and did not pay that one. Probably some of the staff took, direction excused with me for asking, and gave me a good bye. Breakfast is not really top-quality (you may have better in the surroundings). Everything is cheap everywhere in Bulgaria! Hotel is well placed, you may walk the whole city centre, wich is not as big as other cities, from there. Of course, for as cheap as they are in Bulgaria, you may also taxi everywhere, there's always a taxi or two parked just at the hotel :-) You feel like a rich person there, even if you're not. It's the exchange rate euros-levs.
 
From: SM, Bulgaria
Date of Stay: November, 2007
This is my third time at the Lion Hotel. It is a five minute walk to the bus station and the markets and shops are just up the street. The front rooms are great value with excellent views of the Lion Bridge and the people milling around. It is on the main cross roads and the traffic can be heard early morning through the double glazing but that is more than made up for by the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. Receiption is always really friendly and helpful and the restaurant/bar downstairs always has a good mix of people. For being a medium size hotel in the centre of the city I always feel safe staying there. Try the chicken kavama, wonderful. Wonderful value for money.
 
From: Narrinder Rai, United Kingdom
Date of Stay: May, 2007
In non smoking rooms smoke could be smelt not a good feeling. The Hotel should be a no-smoking one... esp in the bedrooms. Other than that the staff were very helpful..
 
From: US, Germany
Date of Stay: March, 2007
The breakfast is typical bulgarian, means less and not so good. You can choose between 3 different breakfasts. If you are 7 minutes to late you will get nothing. The room was very well and clean.
 
From: DB, Italy
Date of Stay: February, 2007
if you have the possibility to choose, book a no smoking-rooms, because the other rooms for smokers are not so perfumed... Good position near down town, good enough the breakfast, kind service
 
From: RR, Poland
Date of Stay: November, 2006
It's certainly worth recommending. The surroundings may be a bit discouraging, but the hotel is clean and close to the centre. I stayed in different hotels in Sofia and this one offers the best price/quality ratio.
 

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