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Bulgaria, Sofia

Sofia Hotel Balkan, a Luxury Collection Hotel 5*

3.8Trip advisor rating 4.0
1,745 reviews
GymCity centre

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  • Stay in a Standard Room
  • Accommodation only, meals not included
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
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Sofia Hotel Balkan, a Luxury Collection Hotel 5*

3.8Trip advisor rating 4.0
1,745 reviews

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a fitness centre and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and gift shops/newsstands.

With a stay at Sofia Balkan Palace, you'll be centrally located in Sofia, steps from Church of St. George and within a 5-minute walk of Sofia Central Mineral Baths. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bulgarian Parliament and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Alexander Nevski Cathedral.

Make yourself at home in one of the 241 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Stardust restaurant, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favourite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities

Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Installations
  • Conference centre
  • Conference space
  • Fitness facilities
Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Art gallery on site
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business centre
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space size (feet) - 13563
  • Conference space size (metres) - 1260
  • Couples/private dining
  • Designer stores on site
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Garden
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Hair salon
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Humane animal treatment
  • LED light bulbs
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Luggage storage
  • No accessible shuttle
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 7
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Organic food
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre on site
  • Shopping on site
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetable garden
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Wedding services
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Discover the destination

Bulgaria, in Eastern Europe, boasts some remarkable countryside. Lovers of architecture and history will not be disappointed by the plethora of UNESCO World Heritage Sites to be explored. Forests, beaches and mountains form the backdrop to this country at the crossroads between East and West. A destination not to be missed.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • Accommodation in the selected category
  • Your selected board
  • The chosen length of stay
  • Booking fees
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

Please refer to the information below regarding the travel formalities applicable to Canadian nationals travelling to Bulgaria. Travellers must verify official requirements prior to departure through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria https://www.mfa.bg (https://www.mfa.bg), the official Bulgarian government portal https://www.government.bg (https://www.government.bg), and the Government of Canada – Travel Advice and Advisories https://travel.gc.ca (https://travel.gc.ca).

Canadian nationals may enter Bulgaria without a visa for short stays for tourism, business, or private visits. Bulgaria is a member of the European Union and applies the rules governing short stays in the European travel area. Canadian citizens may stay in Bulgaria for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa. This visa exemption applies only to temporary visits such as tourism, family visits, or short-term business travel. Any stay exceeding the authorised duration, or travel for purposes such as employment, study, or long-term residence, requires a long-stay visa or residence permit issued in advance by the competent Bulgarian authorities.

Travellers must hold a Canadian passport valid for the entire duration of their intended stay in Bulgaria. The passport must be in good condition and it is recommended that it contain at least one blank page for entry and exit stamps. Border authorities may refuse entry if travel documents do not meet the official requirements.

Upon arrival in Bulgaria, border authorities may request proof of onward or return travel, confirmed accommodation covering the entire duration of the stay, and evidence of sufficient financial means to support the visit. Travellers may also be required to demonstrate that their stay is temporary and that they will leave the country before the authorised period expires. Comprehensive travel medical insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation for the entire duration of the stay is strongly recommended.

No mandatory vaccinations are required for travellers arriving directly from Canada. However, travellers arriving from or transiting through a country where yellow fever is present may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate in accordance with international health regulations. Travellers are advised to ensure that routine vaccinations are up to date and to consult a healthcare professional prior to departure, as health requirements may change.

Canadian nationals must comply with all Bulgarian laws and regulations during their stay. Identity checks may be carried out at any time by the competent authorities, and travellers must be able to present valid identification when requested. Entry and stay conditions may change, and travellers should rely only on official Bulgarian and Canadian government sources for accurate and up-to-date information.

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