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Central Hotel

3.0 of 5
52 Hristo Botev Str, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
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Ranked #57 of 114 hotels in Sofia
3.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
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barry_lynd0n
Brno
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2011

Terrible cold in the room. Heating was noisy and poor working. Not working restaurant. Not possible to close doors in the shower. Noise from the street. Hotel was closed after I spent one night here and guests was removed to the better version called "Central forum hotel". (one more star for working heating). More

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Elle55Scotland
Scotland
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3 reviews
8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2010
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Hotel Central, Hristo Botev Blvd. After a pleasant 10 days in the Marina Palace in Nessebur on the coast of Bulgaria, in a nice 4 star hotel (which I had chosen myself) we flew to Sofia. On arrival the reception area looked nice. The staff were typically dour Bulgarians, which I couldn't care less about. The contrast with this hotel... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2010

The hotel was clean and bright nice dinning room and bar area. The staff were more that helpful. Heating was ok essential as I was there in March. Breakfast adequate. Best is the location just a short walk to the centre. Great club opposite but no noise from it. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2009

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zaimokoya
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2009
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This hotel should be avoided at all costs. A room advertised as a deluxe double room is a cramped hot cubical barely larger than the bed with insufficient room to fit a chair between the bed and the desk, rendering the desk unusable. The shower in the tiny bathroom has flimsy plastic accordion doors which do not close and allow... More

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MickoClonmel_Ireland
Clonmel. Ireland
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2009
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Stayed for one night in a standard room. Although basic was comfortable. A little noisy in the morning with people opening / closing doors and what sounded like a school playground behind. Staff were friendly and helpful. I asked directions to an internet cafe and they offered me use of their computer - they refused payment for service. Its only... More

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danielFlorence_Italy
Florence, Italy
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 22, 2008
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i booked hotel central through sofiahotels.com (beware! you arrange excursions and they forget to pick you up, you pay for late check-out and hotel just doesn't care!...). we had an extremely small standard twin, with micro-bathroom attached (beware! the shower, although with curtain has no 'box' therefore you inundate the floor anyway) and with very bland A/C. luckily we were... More

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Professionalwanderer
Brisbane, Australia
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16 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2008

This was my first trip behind the old Iron Curtain, so I had no idea what to expect. In the event, with one minor exception, the Hotel Central turned out to be a real find. Location-wise, the name says it all. You're two minutes' walk from Sveta Nedelya church, and about 20 or so from the train and bus station.... More

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MalcMorris
Swindon, UK
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3 reviews
6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 27, 2007
1
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We booked this hotel as a base for a citybreak on the strength of it having four stars and spa/sauna etc facilities. On our arrival we found it was actually only a THREE star hotel. We were directed to a twin room that had been cunningly installed in a broom cupboard, we had booked a double and upon discussion with... More

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bluemore
co.durham
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3 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2007
2
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Travelling frequently to the BALKANS I have stayed in many 4 start hotels in many countries and believe me, this hotel is excellent standard and value. I always expect the worst when travelling so when I booked this for 35 euros I was only hoping that the rats were small...what a surprise! Very clean, great standard (this is the Balkans)... More

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Address: 52 Hristo Botev Str, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria

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