Terminus Hotel

Terminus Hotel is a budget hotel at Hristo Botev Boulevard 154 in Sofia, close to the Central Railway Station, and as its name suggests it is aimed at travellers arriving or departing by train or bus. The Central Railway Station and Central Bus Station are within a short walk, and the Central Station metro stop connects directly to Serdika and the airport line, so late or early connections are straightforward. The Central Market Hall and the Lions' Bridge area are a few minutes away, and Sveta Nedelya Square, the Banya Bashi Mosque and the pedestrian centre can be reached in about fifteen to twenty minutes on foot or a few tram stops. The neighbourhood is busy and functional, typical of transport hubs in Bulgaria, with kiosks, cheap eateries and traffic day and night. The hotel is simple and practical rather than stylish, offering Single, Double and Twin Rooms with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and breakfast is available. There is no spa, pool or large dining room, so guests normally eat at the cafes and bakeries around the station and market. Service is basic and tailored to short stays, transit passengers and travellers on a tight budget heading to Rila, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo or the Black Sea coast. Rates typically fall between about EUR 40 and EUR 90 per night. Visitors should keep valuables secure, as transport hubs attract petty theft, and should prefer upper-floor rooms away from the boulevard for sleeping. The hotel is not designed for a leisurely city stay, but for a night before an early train it is hard to beat for convenience. Buses to the Rila Monastery and other excursions start from stations close to the hotel.