Name: California
Address: 30 Bigla str, Sofia, Sofia, Sofia, 1407, Bulgaria
Rating: 7

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I stayed there for many days,  the hotel rooms and staff are really nice and supportive. And it not far from the centre.It takes only 20 minutes to reach there,  nearby there are so many places to eat. So,I recommend this hotel.

Very good hotel

Fine hotel for one or two nights. Hotel is on nice location, centar and shoping mall are not far away. Nice pub acrosss the streat. Parking is problem, there is no enough parking spots. You must park on the public parking on the street wich is paid on weekdays except sunday.

Good hotel for one or two nights.

We stayed here for four nights and were very comfortable.Our room was nice and clean and faced the front but it was fairly quiet after 11pm.  Nice pub across the road that did food.  Hotel restaurant was closed for staff holiday.    The Reception staff were very helpful and we will be happy to return later in the year.

Pleasant helpful staff

Stayed in the hotel for 1 night only for a business trip The hotel is well located in a quite neighborhood, right across a small restaurant. That's all for the good parts. 

The room was dirty - stains on the table, in the bathroom, on the floor. Not pleasant at all. The mattress was uncomfortable. Right across our bed were 2 windows - we asked the receptionist if they can put some curtains on (there were curtain rails!) but she said the curtains she had before got stolen so... she didn't put new ones (???). The light in our eyes in the morning was not pleasant. 

The Bulgarian flag by the entrance was faded so much you couldn't tell the colors.

It was fine for a 1 night stay but no more.

Do not recommend

I agree with what other reviewers have said that this isn't the greatest and most wonderful hotel in Sofia but it is exceptionally good value for money.  It is well located just a few stops on the metro train to the city centre.  On the first night we walked into town and whilst it isn't a ten minute stroll it can be done.

The rooms themselves are very clean, with plenty of space and we were given a huge king king sized bed.  The jacuzzi worked fine after we had to ask for a new plug to fill it.  We stayed on a bed and breakfast basis and the breakfast served was sufficient each morning, consisting of cheeses, boiled eggs, cold meats, cereal and the usual breads, pastries and cakes.  If you expect five star luxury then this isn't it, but if you want somewhere clean, comfortable, at a great price then it is a great choice.

Good value

Amazing food, large variation of fish and salads. Really great room service with good coffee. Rooms were spotless and comfortable. Jacuzzi bath tubs. The staff were always warm and friendly and happy to help out.Situated right by a metro a few stops from the centre. Lots of close by bars and shops. Couldn't have chosen a better hotel

best hotel in Bulgaria

Visited only once this hotel and sorry but do not intend to visit it again, perhaps only because of me and not so the fault of the hotel. First of all became dizzy on seeing the stairs that I had to go down to reach the hotel. Had to go all the time with the elevator in order to reach my room from the reception. The room was quite comfy but it had a big bathroom with a big bath with a jaccousy but had to climb it  in order to take a shower, which was very difficult for me. The food was quite good, took there not only breakfast, but also other meals and it has a good Bulgarian cuisine.

Nice hotel at a poor place

I have stayed in Hotel California twice on my business trip to Sofia. Let me tell you that you wont  find amazing rooms its very basic but everything you need will be provided to you.The TV's are the old and cheap ones also the cable TV quality is very bad. The best part about this Hotel is that  its in a residence area hence its very quiet and you can relax ones you are back in your room. There is no spa, no indoor games,no swimming pool but yes there is a restaurant in the basement which operates from 7 am to 10 pm. I like the staff in this hotel they are very kind and helpful and also speak good English hence I choose this hotel on my visit to Sofia.

Cool and Calm Place

We paid around 40 euros per night for the room(but we had a Bulgarian local book the room for us)
The hotel rooms have definitely seen better days and décor is not modern as such. But the room is very clean and the coffee they serve is delicious. The staff is very friendly and I think it is a family run hotel. 
The wifi is a bit choppy because of the the way the room is designed but that's okay. The hotel is very close to the tram stop and the metro station James boucrhier. Piccadily is a good 30 mins walk downhill inside a mall, you can take the metro back.
Piccadily serves real good food which you can takeaway. 
I didn't find any fault in the hotel, the first night our shower was broken but the next day it was promptly fixed.

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