Arena di Serdica Hotel in Sofia offers a quiet retreat from urban exploration. Relax in the on-site sauna and steam room or book a facial or massage. Enjoy Italian dishes at two restaurants, coffee in the lobby, in-room WiFi, and a gym for staying active.
Located in Sofia City Center, a neighborhood in Sofia, Arena di Serdica Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Amphitheatre of Serdica and Sofia Central Mineral Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Vitosha Nature Park and Crystal Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Borisova Gradina Park or Vasil Levski Stadium. Visit our Sofia travel guide
2-4, Budapest street, Sofia, 1000
What's nearby
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ivan Vazov National Theatre
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Sofia Central Mineral Baths
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Bulgarian Parliament
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Sofia University
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Sofia Sever Station
6 min drive
Serdika Station
8 min walk
Sofia Airport (SOF)
19 min drive
Restaurants
Sabale
3 min walk
Supa Star 2
2 min walk
О!Шипка
2 min walk
Bar Gatto
3 min walk
Coffee Syndicate
3 min walk
About this property
Arena di Serdica Hotel
Luxury hotel located in Sofia City Center
At Arena di Serdica Hotel, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, or aromatherapy. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Italian cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
An elevator, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 63 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with bathtubs and free toiletries
LCD TVs with cable channels
Separate sitting areas, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 100 km
Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Self parking on site (EUR 10.22 per night)
Limited onsite self parking
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.27 for adults and EUR 12.27 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
LA TERRAZZA DI SERDICA
LA TRIBUNA
Things to do
Gym
Sauna
Steam room
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Business services
Business center
Meeting rooms
Spa
2 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Swedish massages
Accessibility
Elevator
More
1 building
6 floors
Built in 2007
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
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
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.67 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property
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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 12.27 for adults and EUR 12.27 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20.44 per person (one way)
Self parking fee: EUR 10.22 per night
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.67 per day
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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Arena di Serdica
Arena di Serdica Hotel
Arena di Serdica Hotel Sofia
Arena di Serdica Sofia
Arena Serdica
Hotel Arena di Serdica
Serdica
Serdica Hotel
Arena di Serdica Hotel Hotel
Arena di Serdica Hotel Sofia
Arena di Serdica Hotel Hotel Sofia
Frequently asked questions
Is Arena di Serdica Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 10.22 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Arena di Serdica Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Arena di Serdica Hotel?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Arena di Serdica Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20.44 per person applies.
Where is Arena di Serdica Hotel located?
Located in Sofia City Center, this luxury hotel is steps from Amphitheatre of Serdica, Yellow Pavement, and National art gallery. Royal Palace and Ethnographical Museum are just steps away. Serdika Station is 8 minutes by foot and Lavov Most Station is 14 minutes.
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Reviews
Arena di Serdica Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 260 reviews
10 - Excellent
136
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 260 reviews
8 - Good
89
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 260 reviews
6 - Okay
26
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 260 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 260 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
Reviews
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Feb 2, 2020
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Buen trato, pero la limpieza de la habitación (en nuestro caso) la hicieron a medias y la cama sin terminar de hacer
Excellent location in the heart of Sofia. Huge, comfortable room, though we couldn't get the temperature right (it was too warm in the room). Very helpful staff, though they don't have irons and ironing boards in the rooms and you need to use the laundry service to get clothes ironed. The plusses definitely outweigh the negatives--I've stayed in several hotels in the same area and this one is among the very best.
Hotel is located in a dead end street and quiet area. The hotel was built on top of ruins and can be viewed in the main lobby. We parked in front of their hotel for free. Staff at front desk and sit floor restaurant were excellent with great food. Gym had only one thread mill and the lots of weight lifting machines. The rooms are clean, good bed, spacious, with big bathroom. Would definitely recommend this place!!! Center of town is nearby!!!
Hey,
We went, my wife was a two year old baby and I booked a King suite suite - so I expected to receive a service accordingly, as I do in other hotels around the world (usually a King suite suite)
Unfortunately, the level of cleanliness was very low, the cleaning was very basic, the room was not arranged as usual.
2. Air conditioner did not work at all, the day was warm, 28 degrees, without air conditioning. At the service desk claim that it does not work and be satisfied with opening only windows, at night was full of mosquitoes, we suffered terribly. - By the way air conditioning was in the dining room. So I think it's only a matter of saving the hotel expenses.
3. Low-level safety When you open a window (because there is no air-conditioning), the window height is very low and opens with a very dangerous opening so that a small child can jump away (pictures attached).
4. It is customary to pamper the suite in fruit and water, etc. We did not receive.
5. Breakfast - very basic, something lousy, on a level that has no salads and almost no vegetables, a little cheese and eggs, etc.
6. Elevator - God will keep - very slow and only one lift in the whole hotel.
7. Location, about 700 meters from the boulevard and about 10 minutes walk with baby and cart.
8. To this hotel I will not return at all
9. There is also a bar in first level that make so noise at the night
mostafa
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
May 27, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Archaeological ruins in the bottom of the hotel were unique. Very disappointed with what was supposed to be a 5-star hotel that would/could not turn on the air conditioning because they were still in "winter mode". Recommendation was to open the windows which brought in the outside noise and humidity.
Awful experience: while doing my booking I asked to provide me with a mattress topper and a summer blanket. The hotel did not reply. When I arrived, I discovered that non was provided.
The bed was awful hard. Air conditioning did not work. There was dirt in the room (nails cut by someone before me near bed). The shower was overflowing. So basically awful sleeping conditions, and no good shower. Escalating the issue to hotel manager brought no result - as a consolation I got a voucher for a meal in their restaurant....
Make sure Not! to stay there during weekends! There is a dance club close to the hotel that makes the hotel's wall to shake and to be very uncomfortable to sleep. At the reception they said that it is like that every weekend. The 2nd floor contains rooms that are with window but it's like a close patio and not aloowing to breath. We asked to change the room and they changed it to an upper room which was great. During the week it is a very nice hotel and the staff is very good. The cleaning lady doesn't put water every day and doesn't add soap and shampoo. Location is very good!
Piacevole esperienza, seconda volta nella stessa struttura, pulizia ottima, personale gentile e disponibile. Ristorante di qualita', colazione ricca e con buona scelta fra dolce e salato.
Ideale per affari, o anche per un soggiorno di coppia.
Super nice hotel. Friendly staff, tasty breakfast, free upgrade, clean room, free glass of wine. Roman ruins inside the hotel property.
Alfredo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
Roberto
Feb 18, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel centrale con un buon ristorante italiano
L'hotel è centrale, a due passi da tutto. Dichiara 5 stelle anche se in realtà io gliene darei non piu' di 4: la hall è molto datata e le camere sono arredate in modo non proprio lussuoso.
Punto di forza è sicuramente il ristorante italiano situato all'ultimo piano, dove la qualità è davvero molto alta!
nice hotel, close to downtown, good breakfast, has available extra facilities e.g. sauna, etc. but you need to have paid a higher rate in order to make use of them
Great experience overall and a voucher for a glass of wine, and another for Prosecco and antipasti in the rooof restaurant.
Waiters were a little unresponsive in the lower restaurant.
Rooms were a great size.