The Sofia Residence, SofiaThe Sofia Residence in Sofia, Bulgaria has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 39 hotels we score in Sofia. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.8, Agoda 4.5. Rooms from about $251 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Sofia Residence is a 4-star boutique hotel set in a prestigious residential district. Originally built in 1930 and renovated in 2010, the property functions like a private manor with modern interiors. It is located within walking distance of Sofia University and the Alexander Nevski Cathedral. The hotel serves business travellers requiring meeting spaces and families looking for a pet-friendly stay. Facilities include a business centre, an on-site café, and room service. While the atmosphere is intimate and the rooms are spacious, guests should note that there are no coffee machines provided in the rooms.What stands out

Central location near major landmarks

Spacious and clean rooms

On-site meeting and event spaces

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

No in-room coffee machines

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