Hotel Lion Sofia is praised for its convenient location, clean facilities, and helpful staff, making it a preferred choice for visitors looking for comfortable accommodations. However, some aspects of the hotel have received mixed reviews.
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Hotel Lion Sofia
8.2
(3,589 ratings)
Sofia, Bulgaria -
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490 m Sofia Central Mineral Baths
1.12 km Ivan Vazov National Theatre
1.26 km Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Location
Cleanliness
Transit
- Convenient Location: Guests appreciate the hotel's accessibility to public transport and nearby attractions.
- Cleanliness: The hotel's cleanliness is frequently highlighted, ensuring a comfortable stay.
- Friendly Staff: The hotel’s staff members are recognized for their helpfulness and professionalism.
- Comfortable Rooms: Many visitors commend the comfort and amenities of the rooms.
- Value for Money: Guests find the hotel's rates to be reasonable for the quality and services provided.
Area for improvement
Bathroom
- Noise Levels: Some guests report that noise from the streets or other rooms can be bothersome.
- Outdated Decor: There are comments about the hotel's interior and furniture appearing outdated.
- Limited Amenities: A few reviews mention a lack of certain amenities that might be expected from a hotel of its class.
- Breakfast Variety: The breakfast options are reported to be somewhat limited or lacking in variety by some guests.
- WiFi Connectivity: A few guests have experienced issues with the WiFi connection's speed and reliability.
Amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Breakfast available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Housekeeping
Room service
Restaurant
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8.2RateScore
Total 3,589 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
8.2
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3,256 Reviews
8.2 / 10
expedia
333 Reviews
8.0 / 10
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Location was mentioned 164 times
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Reviews based on Location
Diego García6 months ago
5/5
The Lion Hotel is my favorite hotel in Sofia, especially for stays that are limited to the center, it is five minutes from the train and bus station, the value for money and the service are incredible and allows you to explore in complete peace of mind and comfort throughout the center of Sofia, it is right next to a tram stop, a bus stop and a metro station, so transportation options will not be scarce; We tried the breakfast place attached to the hotel and it is excellent for the price you pay. The only thing that could improve, especially in the winter season, is that the rooms leave a little to be desired with the heating not being the most effective and the hotel feels a little cold, and please repair the elevator, it is too slow and stops Going down four floors with luggage, the wait is no less than five minutes.
JOHN SMYTHE8 months ago
4/5
We chose this location for its ease to centre. Rooms were basic but good. Excellent power on the shower Breakfast served next door in cafe that is very popular It did have the lift from hell but it added to the ambience of the place Trams outside bus n train station close by
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 33
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
5Download
88Upload
68Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
83 out of 100
Very Safe
Nighttime safety
56 out of 100
Risky
Sofia safety index
70
Overall Safety Index
Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
70 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
70
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
85
Property safety
Risky
Likelihood of theft.
41
Political safety
Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
74
LGBTQ safety
Risky
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
49
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
41
Overall Crime index
Moderate
An average rating of the crime categories
41 out of 100
Property crime severity
Moderate
49
Mugging or robbery 31/100
Car theft 40/100
Car break-ins 47/100
Home break-ins 42/100
Violent crime severity
Low
29
Physical attacks 33/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 30/100
Other crime severity
Low
40
Insult or harassment in public 35/100
Corruption or bribery 83/100
Drug problem 44/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.5 - $1
Coffee
$1 - $3.1
Beer 0.5L
$0.6 - $1.3
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$5.1 - $15.3
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.8 - $1
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.6 - $1
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$25.6 - $61.4
Bottle of mid-range wine
$3.8 - $10.2
McMeal at McDonalds
$7 - $9.2
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1 - $2
Public transport, monthly pass
$25.6 - $35.8
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.3 - $1.5
Mobile phone monthly plan
$12.3 - $23
Fitness club, monthly fee
$23 - $46
Weather In Sofia
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Precipitation In Sofia
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Air Quality
Unhealthy
PM2.525
PM1034
77
Poor air quality affects health. Recommended to limit outdoor activity.
Drinkable Water Quality
Fair
Water may have some problems, not recommended for daily consumption.
Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
No pets