Hotel Marinela Sofia, Sofia ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

100 James Bourchier Blvd, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1407

Hotel Marinela Sofia is a 5-star hotel featuring a unique design by renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. This luxurious Sofia hotel offers diverse accommodations, extensive business facilities, and several on-site dining options, ensuring a sophisticated experience for all guests.

Rooms & Amenities

Hotel Marinela Sofia includes 442 rooms and suites, with options like the spacious Junior Suites and the largest Presidential Suite in Bulgaria. Each Deluxe room and Junior Suite features individually controlled air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi, offering breathtaking views of either Sofia city or Vitosha Mountain.

Dining Options

Guests can explore six restaurants offering Japanese, Mediterranean, and Bulgarian cuisines, alongside several bars featuring extensive whiskey selections and a Gentlemen's Club. The upscale dining options include the panoramic Panorama Restaurant, which serves international dishes with stunning city views, and Umami, focusing on authentic Japanese cuisine.

Leisure & Entertainment

For leisure, Hotel Marinela Sofia offers a modern fitness center, a large indoor pool, and a spa zone at Marinela Health Club for relaxation. The hotel is also home to one of Sofia's most popular nightclubs, Megami Club, ensuring entertainment options for guests.

Business & Services

With 10 multifunctional meeting rooms, including one of the city's largest ballrooms, the hotel caters to business events of various scales. Additional services include transfers, a travel agency, and a range of on-site shops for shopping convenience.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Presidential Suite

Max:

4 persons

270 m²

Bed options:

2 Queen Size Beds

Mountain view

Coffee machine

Heating

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Mountain view

Heating

Bathtub

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Economy Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Mountain view

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Sofia 1.7 mi

Airports

Sofia (SOF) 7.5 mi

Train

Sofia Central Bus Station 2.7 mi

Metro stations

James Bourchier1000 ft

European Union2700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

BGN 40 per day

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Locker room
Elevator
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Yoga class
Sports trainer
Aerobics

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Casino
Night club
Entertainment
Garden area
Spa & wellness center
Sauna
Turkish bath
Steam room
Back massage
Full body massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

100 James Bourchier Blvd, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1407

Map view

street view

100 James Bourchier Blvd, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1407

City landmarks

Parks

South Park

4200 ft

Parks

Borisova gradina

1.3 mi

Events

National Palace of Culture

1.1 mi

Church

Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski

1.8 mi

Vitosha boulevard

1.3 mi

Market

Sofia's Central Market Hall

1.9 mi

Parks

City Garden

1.6 mi

Broadway Theatre

"Ivan Vazov" National Theater

1.6 mi

Museums

Regional History Museum

1.9 mi

Zoo

Sofia Zoo

1.6 mi

Monuments and Landmarks

Soviet Army Monument

1.5 mi

Bridges

Eagle Bridge

1.6 mi

Stadiums

Vasil Levski National Stadium

1.3 mi

Museums

Earth and Man National Museum

2800 ft

Mall

Paradise Center

1.0 mi

Mall

Mall Park Center Sofia

2400 ft

3 Tsar Osvobotiel blvd At the intersection of Rakovska and Tsar Osvoboditel Streets

Russian Church St Nicholas

1.7 mi

Yuzhen Park

3200 ft

bul.Cherni vrah 2

Sofia Arsenal Museum for Contemporary Art

3300 ft

Square

Statue of Slaveikovs

1.4 mi

pl.Zhurnalist

Georgiy Markov Statue

4800 ft

American Embassy Sofia

3600 ft

Museums

National Institute of Archaeology with Museum

1.7 mi

30 Dondukov Blvd

National Opera and Ballet of Bulgaria

1.8 mi

42_46'50.7n 24_36'22. 4e

Beklemeto Pass

4300 ft

Church

The Rotunda Church of St George

1.7 mi

Gallery

National Art Gallery

1.7 mi

Boulevard Tsarigradsko Shose

Lake Ariana

1.5 mi

Market

Ivan Vazov Market

1.1 mi

Nearby

Night club

Megami

100 ft

Restaurants

Captain Cook

200 ft

Blvd James Bourchier 100 Hotel Marinela

Panorama Restaurant

800 ft

100 James Bourchier Boulevard

Restaurant Bulgar

200 ft

James Bourchier 100

Candy Club

200 ft

Blvd. James Bourchier 100

Sushi bar Marinela

600 ft

Kempinski Hotel Zografski Sofia 100 James Bourchier Boulevard

UMAMI Japanese Food and Garden

600 ft

Blvd James Bourchier 100

Restaurant Tabiet

900 ft

76 James Boucher Bulevard

Chef's

1100 ft

Lyubata 13 Str

Green Deli Cafe

1100 ft

32 Cherni Vrah Blvd. Business Park Sofia

Restaurant "Silhouette"

1200 ft

ul.Dragalevska 1

Niagara

1100 ft

ul.Krichim 1

Gurkha

1900 ft

ul.Tsvetna gradina 56 Lozenets distr.

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

friendly staff

renovation needed

dining setting

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.0

Service

7.2

Dining

6.2

Andrew

United Kingdom, May 2024

7.0/10

The hotel rooms are decent size and comfortable, but felt very outdated with a lack of attention to detail. The service was excellent with very friendly staff. The location is great, with easily accessible parking and nearby subway station. The dining experience had a lot of varieties but was very expensive. Overall, a good stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms are decent size and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent with very friendly staff.

Location

8.0

The location is great, with easily accessible parking and nearby subway station.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had a lot of varieties but was very expensive.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were satisfactory.

Frederick

United States of America, March 2024

6.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located minutes from the center of Sofia, offering a good spot for easy access to attractions. The rooms, while nicely furnished with large beds and a lovely view, felt somewhat dated in comparison to the luxurious lobby. However, the service provided by the female Reception Staff was disappointing, marked by a lack of friendliness and attempts to overcharge for breakfast. The location is ideal for those wanting to be near the city without the chaos of the center, with convenient access to the metro station. The dining experience, although needing some improvements, provided decent options. Overall, the hotel offers a mixed experience with both positive and negative aspects to consider.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were nicely furnished with large beds and a lovely view, but they felt somewhat dated compared to the luxurious lobby.

Service

5.0

The service, particularly from the female Reception Staff, was lacking in friendliness and attempted overcharging for breakfast.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is convenient, minutes away from the center of Sofia and within walking distance to the metro station.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience offered decent options but could benefit from some improvements.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities met basic needs but did not stand out as exceptional.

Robert

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is well situated with nice personnel. The rooms are comfortable and clean, but could do with a renovation. Service was very nice, especially at the bar and in the gym. The dining was good, although the setting could be improved. Overall, a pleasant stay but some areas need attention.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are comfortable and clean.

Service

9.0

Service was very nice, especially at the bar and in the gym.

Location

7.0

The location is convenient, with easily accessible parking and a nearby subway station.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, but the setting could be improved.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities are adequate for a comfortable stay.

clean

renovation needed

John

United Kingdom, July 2023

6.4/10

The hotel offers large, superbly designed rooms but lacks attention to detail. The rooms have mattresses that seem to be old, making them uncomfortable with springs sticking out. The location is excellent with nearby subway access, though some areas are in need of renovation. The dining experience is a bit disorganized and pricey considering the location. Staff members vary in hospitality. The facilities are satisfactory but could use some updates.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are large and superbly designed, but the mattresses are uncomfortable with springs sticking out.

Service

6.0

The staff was hospitable and made us feel comfortable, but there were instances of rudeness and lack of attention to detail.

Location

8.0

The location is perfect, with close proximity to a metro station and easy access to the city center and shopping mall. Some areas are in need of renovation.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience is a bit disorganized and relatively expensive for the area.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel facilities are basic and could benefit from modern updates.

Johnny

United States of America, April 2023

8.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located in the center of Sofia, minutes away from various attractions and with easy access to public transportation. While the rooms may lack the luxury expected, the friendly service and great dining options make up for it. Just be cautious of the strong food smell lingering in the air.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are standard and do not match the luxury of the rest of the hotel. However, the bathroom with a bathtub adds a nice touch.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and helpful during my stay, although they could improve their service mindset. They were welcoming and assisted promptly.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location in Sofia is excellent, close to the city center and adjacent to the Metro, making it convenient for exploring the area.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience exceeded my expectations with amazing Mediterranean dishes. However, the lack of fruit juice and overcrowding in the dining area were minor inconveniences

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides more than expected facilities, including bars and ample dining options. However, the lack of bowls for fruit and yogurt may disrupt the dining experience.