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Restaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Private entrance
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Welcome to Hotel Rai, a delightful 2-star hotel located in the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria. Situated at 6 Akademik Nikola Obreshkov Str., just 2.5mi from the city center, our hotel offers a convenient and accessible location for travelers. With 2016 reviews and counting, we take pride in providing exceptional service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
Starting at just $55, our hotel offers affordable accommodation without compromising on comfort. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, a private bathroom, and free toiletries. Wake up to a delicious breakfast included in your stay and take in the stunning mountain views from your room. Whether you're traveling alone or with your family, our hotel is kid-friendly and offers spacious non-smoking rooms.
At Hotel Rai, we aim to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Take advantage of our added amenities, including a sauna and a bar for you to unwind after a day of exploring the beautiful city. Other facilities include private parking (additional charges apply), free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk to cater to your needs. With a range of dining options available, including our on-site restaurant, you can indulge in a variety of delicious meals during your stay.
Come and experience the warm hospitality at Hotel Rai while exploring the wonders of Sofia. We look forward to welcoming you and ensuring you have an unforgettable stay.
After a day of exploring the beautiful city of Sofia, indulge in a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant, Rai. With a warm and inviting ambiance, it's the perfect place for families to enjoy a meal together. Our restaurant offers both local and international cuisines, ensuring that there's something to satisfy every palate. Whether you're craving traditional Bulgarian dishes or want to try something new, our talented chefs will create a culinary experience that you won't forget.
When it comes to payment options, we want to make your stay as convenient as possible. Cash is accepted at our hotel, and we also accept major credit cards including Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa. Choose the payment method that works best for you and enjoy a hassle-free experience during your stay.
Hotel Rai offers a variety of comfortable and spacious rooms to suit every traveler's needs. From our cozy Single Room, perfect for solo adventurers, to our Deluxe Apartment, ideal for those traveling with friends or family, we have the perfect accommodation for you. Each room is tastefully decorated and equipped with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Whether you're curling up in the King-size bed in our Double Room or enjoying the extra space in our Standard Suite, you'll feel right at home in our hotel. So come and experience the warm hospitality at Hotel Rai, where comfort, convenience, and affordability meet. We can't wait to welcome you and ensure that your stay in Sofia is truly unforgettable.
Closest airports
Sofia Airport
2.6miRestaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Private entrance
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Mountain view
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Free toiletries
Soundproof
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Single Room
1 Twin Bed
215 sqft
Mountain view
Private Bathroom
Private entrance
Minibar
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Welcome to our cozy Single Room, offering a spacious 215 sqft retreat for one adult and one child. Enjoy the comfort of an extra long twin bed, private bathroom, minibar, and air conditioning, as well as a soundproof haven for a peaceful stay.
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Double Room
1 King Size Bed
270 sqft
Mountain view
Private Bathroom
Private entrance
Minibar
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Our spacious and stylish Double Room offers a comfortable retreat for 2 adults and 1 child. With amenities like a private entrance, minibar, and a king-size bed, you can relax and unwind in luxury. Stay cool with air conditioning and enjoy a refreshing shower in your private bathroom. This soundproofed room also features extra-long beds, free toiletries, and a TV for your entertainment. Experience true comfort and convenience during your stay.
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Large Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
270 sqft
Mountain view
Private Bathroom
Private entrance
Minibar
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Welcome to our Large Twin Room! This spacious room, with 269 sqft of space, is perfect for two adults and a child. Enjoy the comfort of two twin beds, a private bathroom, and modern amenities such as air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a minibar. Relax and unwind in this soundproof room after a long day of sightseeing.
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Double Business Room - 2 Single rooms with 1 Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
325 sqft
Private Bathroom
Private entrance
Minibar
Refrigerator
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Our Standard Twin Room offers comfortable accommodation for up to 2 adults, with 2 twin beds. Enjoy the convenience of a shared bathroom and a smoke-free environment for a peaceful stay.
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Standard Suite
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
540 sqft
Mountain view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Private entrance
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Welcome to our Standard Suite, a spacious and luxurious room with a mountain view. Accommodating up to 3 adults and 1 child, this suite features a private bathroom, a cozy sitting area, and modern amenities such as air conditioning and a minibar. Perfect for a relaxing and comfortable stay.
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Deluxe Apartment
1 Sofa Bed
1 King Size Bed
325 sqft
Mountain view
Private Bathroom
Private entrance
Minibar
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Experience luxurious comfort in our Deluxe Apartment, complete with a spacious 323 sqft of living space, a fully-equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and a cozy king-size bed. With additional features like air conditioning, soundproofing, and extra-long beds, you and your loved ones can enjoy a peaceful and restful stay. With accommodations for up to 3 adults and 1 child, this apartment is the perfect choice for your next getaway.
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Featured reviews:
Andreea
9.1
July 2024
It took us a while before we decided on accommodation in Sofia, and the choice we made turned out to be one that suited our situation. We found the room ready, with bedding and clean towels as it appeared in the pictures next to the room we were going to book.
The only things we didn't like were the following: 1. We requested a toddler bed, our request was approved on Booking.com, but we did not find one in the room; 2. The refrigerator did not cool well at all. I brought it to the attention of the staff and they answered that this is the situation, but he will talk to the boss and we'll see what they can do.
Anton
9.1
May 2024
The hotel is cozy and everything is well organized - check-in/check-out went very smoothly and everything is easy to find. I especially liked that the bathroom had either been recently renovated or was otherwise really well maintained - nothing was loose, blocked or dripping. It looked new, the water pressure was good and it was well cleaned overall. Other than that, the hotel staff clearly appreciates strong coffee as much as myself, which is a great plus.
The room was advertised with mountain view, which was a bit misleading, since the building itself is in a built up area and naturally all you see from the window are other buildings. That wasn't my main criteria for booking, so not really an issue. The breakfast was quite basic.
Dilyana
10
April 2024
Great hotel in a quiet neighborhood, just a few minutes away from Pliska bus station and very convenient for events at Arena Sofia. Room was spacious and comfortable. The minibar was a nice touch. Staff was mega nice and kind. Excellent value for money and perfect for a budget stay.
A little bit of dust but the room definitely looked like it had been cleaned - maybe it hasn't been used in a few days, hence the dust? Furniture a bit dated but well looked after. It wasn't hard to find, but I arrived after dark, so I was a little confused at first. I asked a local and she just pointed at the neon sign.
Suzanne
8.2
July 2023
The hotel were really accommodating, my flight arrived at midnight but baggage didn't come until almost 1.20am, I had kept in touch via message with the hotel and it was not a problem when I arrived just before 2am. The gentleman on reception was lovely and very helpful, and said if I needed anything or had any more queries or questions to just call down from the room on the internal phone. The room was a single but it was a big size room, bed was comfy, bathroom and shower were big and the water pressure was really good. There was a kettle, although I didn't use it and a small fridge. The biggest plus was I didn't have to vacate the room before midday, which meant I could sleep a little longer after a full day of travelling. The bed linen was fresh and clean and the towels were very good quality.
The hairdryer which was attached to the wall in the bathroom got very hot on the handle and had been wrapped up with tape and looked like it had melted previously. There was some dust around the bed frame, which hadn't been cleaned. The air conditioning wouldn't turn on, so I suspect it was operated centrally by the hotel, as in the morning it came on for a short while, so it was quite warm in the room.
Georgi
10
February 2024
A wonderful hotel in which I would repeat with pleasure! Price-quality ratio, there is nothing more to be desired, very helpful, adequate and smiling staff who greet you at the reception, free or paid parking option, good location, good breakfast included in the price, incredibly warm and quiet room (a the day was quite cold outside )! Uniquely clean bathroom, toilet and room that can compete with many 4* star hotels, the guys from the reception recommended us a nearby restaurant for dinner, where we were also fascinated by the delicious food!
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Inna-dafi
10
September 2023
It’s extremely clean!!! The staff is kind, diligent, helpful! It was very quiet, I had a spacious room which was bigger than most of the Appartments I have been to. The bathroom as well, the bedding was crispy clean and smelled of freshness! The towels were high end and fluffy. There was not a single sign of mold anywhere and the shower curtain was in excellent condition and no single stain was to be seen anywhere. All in all the cleaning was done with lots of attention to details! Breakfast was nice, simple but for any need: eggs, sausages, salami, cheeses, yoghurt, jam, honey, pastries, Muslim, cornflakes… and more! Coffee was freshly brewed. Teas… Fruit. There was not a single crumb or any stains anywhere! For a Budget hotel this place is of high quality, there was an electric kettle. My sincere thank you to the staff!!
Hristo
9.1
May 2023
An absolutely lovely city hotel, well hidden in a quiet residential street, yet within walking distance to public transport. For the absurdly low price of £28/night, I got a generous size room on the top floor, overlooking an impossibly quiet street. I suffer from a bit of cat sleep and in this hotel, I woke up fully refreshed at 10am with the help of an alarm. The hotel is located just outside the Sofia city zone so parking is free anywhere in the vicinity. However, you can book an underground garage with the property for £4.50/day if you fancy.
Bed and bathroom were fresh and spotless clean, but the carpet in my room was a bit scruffy and looked a bit dirty. It may also be just old and needing replacement, but other than that, no complains!
Panait
10
December 2023
Very few options for breakfast, but we had coffee, croissants, some sausages, cheese, tea and jams.If you are very selective, breakfast is not necessarily a strong point of the location.
There was nothing I didn't like. The water was very hot, the rooms were huge and well heated, the bathrooms were clean and very large. Clean and properly ironed bed linen and towels. Soap, shower gel, functional hair dryer, etc. -The TV is old, but it didn't bother me with anything
Sofronieva
8.2
April 2023
Convenient location, large room with big desk and wardrobe and bathroom, good price - I booked on the day through mobile Booking website and got a further discount. Friendly staff at reception.
There was a very strong cigarette smell coming from the bathroom. I got the impression that someone in the hotel was constantly smoking and because of ventilation it all ended up in my bathroom. It stank! Very unpleasant!! The smell was also faint but very present in the corridor on the entire floor (I was on floor 3). There were no smoking signs in the rooms but people - either guests or staff, I wouldn't be able to tell - were ignoring them :<
Anton
9.1
June 2023
The room was really spacious, quiet and cozy. The bathroom was very clean and modern. The stuff was also nice and really helpful when I was leaving early in the morning. The hotel is easy to find and located in a quiet place. Cheap breakfast. Would recommend the hotel.
The only thing that disappointed a bit was breakfast - unfortunately, margarine instead of butter, cheese didn't look fresh. Otherwise, everything went really well.
Attractions
Museum of Socialist Art
0.7miMonument to the Soviet Army
1.8miAlexander Nevsky Cathedral
2.1miIvan Vazov National Theatre
2.2miSofia National Gallery
2.3miSt. Sofia Church
2.3miVitosha Boulevard (Vitoshka)
2.4miSofia Church of St. George (St. George Rotunda)
2.5miCentral Sofia Market Hall (Halite)
2.7miSofia Synagogue
2.7miSofia National History Museum
4.9miBoyana Church
5.4miBoyana Waterfall
6.4miVitosha Mountain
10.4miBorovets
31miAttractions
Museum of Socialist Art
0.7miMonument to the Soviet Army
1.8miAlexander Nevsky Cathedral
2.1miIvan Vazov National Theatre
2.2miSofia National Gallery
2.3miSt. Sofia Church
2.3miVitosha Boulevard (Vitoshka)
2.4miSofia Church of St. George (St. George Rotunda)
2.5miCentral Sofia Market Hall (Halite)
2.7miSofia Synagogue
2.7miSofia National History Museum
4.9miBoyana Church
5.4miBoyana Waterfall
6.4miVitosha Mountain
10.4miBorovets
31miAirports
Sofia Airport
2.6miRai
Cuisines
Ambiances
Restaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Private entrance
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Mountain view
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Accessibility
Bathroom emergency cord
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Walk-in closet
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Kid-friendly buffet
Minibar
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Lockers
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Heating
Mosquito net
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Soundproof rooms
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Telephone
TV
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Sauna
View
Mountain view
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 12:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs BGN 10 per day.
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+1-833-728-2041Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
3+ years
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
$16 per person per day
The price in BGN has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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Diners Club,
Visa,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Hotel Rai?
Hotel Rai welcomes guests for check-in at 02:00 PM and the departure or check-out time is set at 12:00 PM.
Can guests park for free at Hotel Rai?
Yes, there is parking available at Hotel Rai. The parking is private and on site. However, please note that parking reservation is required.
How much does a stay at Hotel Rai cost?
Starting prices for Hotel Rai are around $55. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.
What types of rooms does Hotel Rai offer?
Hotel Rai offers a variety of room types including Single Rooms with a twin bed, Double Rooms with a king size bed, Large Twin Rooms with two twin beds, Standard Twin Rooms with shared bathrooms, Standard Suites with a queen size bed and sofa bed, and Deluxe Apartments with a king size bed and sofa bed. All rooms are non-smoking and accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, except for the Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom which accommodates 2 adults only. The sizes of the rooms range from 215 sqft to 538 sqft.
Where can guests find entertainment in Hotel Rai?
At Hotel Rai, guests can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can unwind and relax in the sauna, which is available for their use. Additionally, the hotel features a bar where guests can gather and socialize.
When it comes to dining options, Hotel Rai boasts its restaurant, named Rai. This restaurant offers a family-friendly ambiance, making it suitable for guests of all ages. Guests can indulge in a culinary experience by exploring the local and international cuisines served at the restaurant.
With these amenities available onsite, guests can make the most out of their time at Hotel Rai by enjoying moments of relaxation in the sauna, savoring delicious meals at the restaurant, and socializing at the bar.
Does Hotel Rai feature its own restaurants?
Yes, Hotel Rai does have a restaurant on site named Rai. The restaurant offers a family-friendly ambiance and serves both local and international cuisine.
Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Hotel Rai?
Yes, both cash and credit cards are valid payment options at Hotel Rai.
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