Avel Guesthouse

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Avel Guesthouse. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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A single bed with a wooden frame and white bedding in a room with a small nightstand and a lamp.

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two single beds, each with floral bedding. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds. A mirror hangs on the wall above the beds.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two single beds, each with floral bedding. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds. A mirror hangs on the wall above the beds.

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A single bed with a wooden frame and white bedding in a room with a small nightstand and a lamp.

Single Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sofia, Avel Guesthouse is near the airport. National Museum of Military History and National Opera and Ballet are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include National Museum of Natural History and Borisova Gradina Park. National Polytechnic Museum and Sofia Zoo are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing. Visit our Sofia travel guide
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40 Letostrui Street, Sofia, 1836

What's nearby

  • A vintage military motorcycle with a mounted machine gun, a helmet with goggles, and a display of historical photographs and documents in the background.
    National Museum of Military History
    4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • A large, ornate church with multiple domes and arched windows, illuminated at dusk.
    Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • A grand building with a large emblem above the entrance, flags, and ornate lamp posts.
    Bulgarian Parliament
    6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Serdika Center
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Zaimov Park
    4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Lavov Most Station
    10 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station
    14 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Family pizza&restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Sushi 2 Go
    8 min walk
  • Family Pizza & Restaurant
    14 min walk
  • Shop Point
    15 min walk
  • Бистро "Дървеното
    18 min walk

About this property

Avel Guesthouse

  • Guesthouse near the airport
  • You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Avel Guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
  • Other perks at this guesthouse include:
    • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
    • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Avel Guesthouse include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 5
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 1 2027 to May 31 2027 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from May 1 2027 to May 31 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
During renovations, the guesthouse will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 1.02 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 5.0 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 5
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 5 (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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Avel Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Avel Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 5 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Avel Guesthouse?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Avel Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 5 applies.

Where is Avel Guesthouse located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Zaimov Park, Serdika Center, and Oborishte park. Festivalna Hall and National Museum of Military History are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Avel Guesthouse Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean room with a helpful host!

Room was spacious and clean, the host was easily contacted and was helpful with changing plans.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Great little guesthouse near airport. Jordan was amazing I had a very early 3.30am check in and he had no problems driving me there. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Very helpful manager.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I spent a short night here between flights. You can not get better service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Better take another hotel or hostel

Please do not stay here when you arrive Sofia at night. You will not find it and if find it there is nó reception welcome you. Room is very basic. Toilette smelled bad and not have a really shower. Except private room, hostels may be much better and cheaper. Far away from center and not easy get to by public transportation. Communication is difficult. Please do not stay here if you are looking for cheap hotel. Overall is bad so it is expensive for everything .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
la gentillesse du propriétaire Jordan et serviable .en revanche je pense que la literie est très usée. besoin de nouvelle literie . trop mou a mon gout . il faut faire attention de ne pas glisser dans la salle de bain.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Das Zimmer war um 16 uhr bei Ankunft leider nicht vorbereitet, musste denn 1 std auf die Reinigung vorort warten, schlechte Vorbereitung.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect airport location for a short stay

A clean place, perfect for a short stay. The hosts were very nice, pleasant, and accommodating. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Outstanding hospitality

Great place to stay for an early flight. Hospitality is beyond any expectations. Jordan was so kind and offered his help organising taxi in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A kind man a cozy house

Jordan is a kind man, picked me from the airport to the house. The house is not too large but has all the facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Удобно!!!

Вполне комфортно! Нет ни претензий, ни нареканий. Не стыдно рекомендовать этот отель тем, кто имеет ночные авиа-вылеты, т.к. хозяин отеля очень любезен и сам отвозит своих гостей в аэропорт, что особенно удобно.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Am Flughafen holte uns trotz Verabredung keiner ab, dann wilde Taxifahrt quer duch die Stadt, abgeladen im völligen Dunkeln um Mitternacht in einem nicht ganz so tollen Stadtviertel, nach einigen Telefonaten bekamen wir telefonisch mitgeteilt, wie wir ins Zimmer kommen- ohne persönliche Begrüßung. Zimmer war einfach, etwas hellhörig, für eine Nacht noch erträglich. Am nächsten Tag hat uns dann der Chef wieder zum Flughafen gebracht auch als Wiedergutmachung für den verpatzten nächtlichen Transfer, das war in Ordnung. Nur für Puristen und Abenteurer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel close to the airport

great hotel close to airport. Great service. I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredibly helpful!

Yordan was incredibly helpful and friendly towards us. Hope to book again soon! Thanks to you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great bargain for the price

Super friendly owner and manager. Responsive. Goes out of his way to be helpful. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good. Noisy place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

great value for short stay

I wasn't given the best room, ground floor so a lot of traffic noise but comfy bed. Absolutely fine for an overnight stay. Yordan was not there but phoned to make sure everything was alright. I pointed out that there wasn't a microwave in the shared kitchen and intended to cook my own food. Within half an hour a microwave appeared so I can't fault the customer service. The booked taxi arrived on time next morning. I've stayed here before and would certainly book again and recommend. It's close to the airport and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, nice room, spacious, air conditioning, public transport nearby
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

Amazing all around. Yordan was the most accommodating and helpful person we've ever met. He went above and beyond to provide us with the most amazing experience. Thank you Yordan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Near Sofia airport, 15mn, useful in case of a very

The choice was made only on the near location of Sofia airport and price. Not to pay too much for a very short night!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT FOR MY SHORT TRIP!!!

Yordan the owner pick me up at 1:30am with a smile and very helpful. Room was perfect, clean, comfy with everything I needed for my short stay. I would recommend this guest house to all my friends.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was very basic but clean with a reasonably comfortable bed. The owner was great very accommodating and helpful and collected me from airport and delivered me to bus station next morning, helping me get the correct ticket. He was very pleasant courteous & helpful. The only worry for me was that where I was staying appeared to be a converted garage / storeroom. Which had a shower room and a window. But I was the only person in that building there were neighbors ( with a noisy dog) up an outside stair and owners stayed some undefined distance away. As I am a woman on my own with no Bulgarian language, staying in a not very nice area this was a bit of a worry. It was Ok for the one night I was there and perhaps for students it would be fine but not for a single female on her own. It was an inexpensive, basic, one night stopover and as that was fine.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Never ever again

totalt uanstændigt som jeg skrev til jer den 16.6, hvorfor skal jeg starte forfra nu med en klage, halllooooo ?
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Удобный уголок для улетающих из Софии.

Можно пожить рядом с простым народом Болгарии.Район позволяет.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy Hotel Close to a busy road!

Air con does not work; dogs keep barking outside; traffic is noisy (cars and motorbikes going up and down all night and you can hear people talking outside as they walk buy. You can hear other guests at the hotel making noise as they come and go. I was woken up about 3 or 4 times in the early morning by guests leaving and talking loudly outside my room! Why I paid their high fees to not be able to sleep because of all the noise - I do not know? Bathroom is damp and smells. I would not stay in this hotel again even if it was free. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone!!!!