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Hotel Marinela Sofia

5.0 star property
Travelers find garden-view dining, rejuvenating Pilates classes, and both indoor and outdoor pools at this sophisticated retreat in Sofia's Lozenets district

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Hotel Marinela Sofia is a luxury haven in Lozenets. Guests can savor international cuisine at six restaurants, enjoy aromatherapy and body wraps at the spa, or swim in the indoor pool. The outdoor pool area offers sun loungers, and evenings come alive with concerts and live shows.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩190,162
₩212,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17

Room options

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • 270 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Living area | LCD TV

Presidential Suite Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Vice Presidential Suite Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Vice-Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Vice-Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Mountain view
  • 135 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard King Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lozenets neighborhood, Hotel Marinela Sofia is connected to a rail/subway station. Peyo Yavorov House-Museum and Borisova Gradina Park are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Vitoshka Boulevard and Vitosha Blvd. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vasil Levski Stadium or Bulgarian Army Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including snowboarding and downhill skiing. Visit our Sofia travel guide
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100 James Bourchier Blvd, Sofia, 1407

What's nearby

  • People walk along the evening busy Vitosha Boulevard in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria
    Vitosha Blvd
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Vitoshka Boulevard which includes street scenes and outdoor eating
    Vitoshka Boulevard
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Palace of Culture which includes modern architecture
    National Palace of Culture
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tokuda Hospital
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • NDK
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Ovcha kupel Metro Station
    9 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station
    10 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Green Deli Café
    4 min walk
  • Dana Near&Far
    5 min walk
  • Burrata Italiana Marinela
    1 min walk
  • Umami
    2 min walk
  • Captain Cook
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Marinela Sofia

Luxury hotel located in Lozenets
At Hotel Marinela Sofia, you can look forward to a nightclub, a poolside bar, and concerts and live shows. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments at the onsite spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, international cuisine, and garden views. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; Hotel Marinela Sofia also has a terrace, designer stores on site, and a garden. In addition to a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Swimming pool along with sun loungers
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, an indoor pool, and express check-out
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and luggage storage
Room features
All 258 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (EUR 20.45 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20.45 per person
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Captain Cook
  • Marionette
  • Panorama
  • Restaurant Bulgar

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (17,470 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1979
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20.45 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.53 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20.45 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20.45 per person (one way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 20.45 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 20.45 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Kempinski Hotel Zografski
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Kempinski Zografski Hotel Sofia
Kempinski Zografski Sofia
Zografski
Zografski Kempinski
Hotel Marinela Sofia
Hotel Marinela
Marinela Sofia
Hotel Marinela Sofia Hotel
Hotel Marinela Sofia Sofia
Hotel Marinela Sofia Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Marinela Sofia have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Marinela Sofia?

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Marinela Sofia on Mar 16, 2026 start from ₩190,162, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Marinela Sofia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20.45 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 20.45 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Marinela Sofia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Marinela Sofia?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Marinela Sofia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20.45 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Marinela Sofia located?

Located in Lozenets, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Earth and Man Museum, East Park Trade Centre, and Vitosha Blvd. Vitoshka Boulevard and Yuzhen Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Marinela Sofia Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 453 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nisan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall the stay was nice, but the stuff and the parking area responsible are not friendly at all. the room was very good and the entire facilities. but need to check very deeply the stuff and the responsible of parking area
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Marinela -- Truly a Unique Experience!

The Hotel Marinela is truly unique, perhaps resembling a huge boutique hotel. The decor is unmatched, and maybe not to everyone's taste. But that's what has given the Marinela its special character all these years. The restaurants provide excellent offerings, the staff was extremely courteous, and my suite was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aymen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great garden and good options
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rossana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and amazing restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yurii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very posh hotel if slightly dated, superb pool and other facilities, conveniently located on the metro line three stops from the center.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They didn't warn people that the air conditioners weren't working in the hotel and it was terribly stuffy,the bathroom was terrible dirty it wasn't cleaned well around the corners the joints in the bathtub. The reception staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish luxury and very convenient location
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Sofia Hotel

I come for several years to this hotel, it’s always a pleasure, all 5 restaurants are really fantastic, easy to reach. I can really recommend everyone to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eelco

Liked: Amenities
A busy vibe all around. Choice of restaurants inside (i picked the Italian). Good food! Friendly staff. I had a room on the 16th floor. Great view, but in hinesight the 2th floor might have been more comfortable, due to the nightclub on a floor above the 16th. The bass was resonant in my room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

prakash

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff around the hotel do not acknowledge the guests. House keeping do not come around every day and i had to make a complaint to have my room cleaned, and only got a sorry from the manager. The restaurants and Japanese garden within the property were the best parts of my trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Ok nothing special!

First we got scammed by the taxi driver from the airport, he charge triple price from airport to hotel. We told the receptionist about the story, and she said we had to pay 8 Lev for city tax, are you sure about that I said ? And she said yes, a nice lady in check in. Have her a 20 bill, and got 10 back??!! And I said this is not right ? Well she didn’t got any coins?? First told about the taxi driver, and then the receptionist is doing the same thing?? Really bad experience!! Suddenly she had coins! Hotel is good, nothing special - breakfast is ok! Staff is more into checking private phones than doing service, at breakfast. Also the bar tender didn’t have coins, so he got 4 Lev in tips, even a tip is something a guest gives for good service, this guy just took it. The people in charge of this place should provide staff with coins - it gives a bad picture of the whole experience been a guest there!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shinka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING PLACE TO STAY .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Atmosphere
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIO DAVIDE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good but the breakfast is not good for this important hotel … orange juice must be fresh not in cartoon bag… and others particularity …
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel. Very spacious facilities. Beautiful garden. Unique design.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dogu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They have a unprofessional services. Also their staff are arrogance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yurii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent pool and gorgeous lobby.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to shopping and best of all the restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only place we will stay in Sofia
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my very short stay. Welcoming front desk staff, awesome gym, great breakfast and cool decor, like the Japanese Garden AND it’s close to the main part of town - I would really recommend this hotel for a business stay or a romantic getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Noshaab

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average hotel,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and beautiful
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of everything and yet comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023