Sense Hotel Sofia

Sense Hotel Sofia occupies Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard 16, the stretch known as the Yellow Brick Road for its yellow paving, between the Presidency, the National Assembly and the Russian Church in the historic centre of the Bulgarian capital. Sveta Nedelya Square, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia University and the Sofia City Garden are all within a ten-minute walk, and the Serdika and Sofia University metro stations are close by. The property is a member of Design Hotels and is known for a contemporary, design-led interior that contrasts with the neoclassical architecture of the surrounding boulevard. Rooms range from Superior and Deluxe Rooms to Junior Suites and Suites, all with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and the upper categories offer more space and city views. The best-known feature is the rooftop terrace and bar, which looks across the domes and rooftops of central Sofia towards Vitosha mountain and is a popular place for evening drinks even among non-guests. The hotel restaurant serves breakfast and modern European and Bulgarian dishes, and the bar covers cocktails and Bulgarian wines. A spa area gives guests a place to relax after sightseeing. The service style is that of a design hotel: informal, attentive and aimed at couples, city-break leisure travellers and business visitors who prefer a smaller, characterful property to a large chain hotel. Rates generally run from about EUR 140 to EUR 280 per night, which positions it at the upper end of Sofia's market but well below the price of comparable design hotels elsewhere in Europe. The boulevard outside is largely car-free in the evening and can be loud when events are held at the nearby Parliament square, so light sleepers may prefer rooms away from the street. Wherever guests stay, Sofia's compact centre means the National Archaeological Museum, the Ivan Vazov Theatre and the restaurants of the Shishman Street area are all reachable on foot.