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California Hotel

3.0 of 5
30 Bigla St, Sofia 1407, Bulgaria
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California Hotel
Ranked #40 of 116 hotels in Sofia
3.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
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cravenette
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2009

I stayed here for just the one night, but enjoyed it. As mentioned perviously, the rooms have got a jacuzzi bath, which is a nice and unusual touch. Staff were all very friendly and spoke great English. Was a bit outside of the centre, but the taxis are pretty cheap - get reception to order you one - I even... More

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United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We only stayed here one night while visiting Sofia. Hotel was lovely with big bed, nice furniture and jacuzzi bath, very nice!!! We had a nice view of the Vitosha mountain from our window. I particularly liked the lights above the bed on the ceiling, was very romantic. Fridge was well stocked with drinks and snacks but they did not... More

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telaviv
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Our arrival to Sofia was exactly on the day in which elections took place in Bulgaria (5.7.2009). In spite of the flyers and the elections signs and despite of the bad maintenance situation of the roads and the sidewalks, it was very impressive to see the cleanliness of the streets. The hotel situated in a quiet neighborhood. Not in the... More

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sofia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2009

During my 6 Day stay at Sofia i was looking for some good hotel at best possible price and i have no hesitation in saying that California is best choice. More

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Vienna, Austria
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2009

My wife and I stayed at the California for five nights. The hotel is in a very quiet residential area of Sofia. Trams are about a 10 min walk, taxis also nearby. Better take a taxi as you have to pay for a new ticket each time you have to change the tram/bus. The room was rather spacious, although you... More

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North Wales
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2008

On looking at other reviews and seeing the price my wife and I decided to stay here on the Sofia leg of our trip to Bulgaria. We actually stayed here twice within our two-week holiday, firstly for one night when we arrived (before heading off to Plovdiv) and then for five nights at the end of our trip. I mention... More

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Wales/Cymru
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2008

Yes, this hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, but its a VERY long walk from town - though walking once was interesting in an orientating sort of way. I'd advise a taxi or asking for help to catch a bus, which you can do at a busy intersection about ten minutes walk away. We arrived about 10.30 pm after... More

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London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2008
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here for 5 nights. Lovely little hotel, a bit outside the centre of town. Clean, quiet rooms. Hotel in a residential area. Breakfast adequate, nothing amazing but nice enough. Go down early if you want your sausages hot and your cereal milk cold! TV with satellite although reception for the BBC didn't really work! Very... More

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The Hague
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Hotel California in Sofia is a nice (business) hotel located at the edge of the city centre of Sofia. A tram stop that connects you to the centre is at 200 metres, but we preferred to take a taxi (about 2 euros). Friendly staff, nice room and a jacuzzi. Quiet area. The only thing I was not so happy with,... More

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Bridgewater, New Jersey
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2008
5
people found this review helpful

I stayed at the Hotel California for about a week while traveling on business. It is a fairly new hotel located in a quiet residential neighborhood not far outside the center. Taxis to the center cost under $2. There is also a tram stop nearby, but taxis are so cheap that I hardly used the tram. The buffet breakfast is... More

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Address: 30 Bigla St, Sofia 1407, Bulgaria
Price range (per night):* S$59 - 89

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