What is Gorna Banya like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Sofia's Gorna Banya neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Gorna Banya?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace is the highest ranked property in Gorna Banya. This 3-star hotel offers a restaurant and free parking.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gorna Banya, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Gorna Banya.

What is there to do around this Sofia neighbourhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Gorna Banya include National Museum of History, Boyana Church and Mount Vitosha. Make a stop at Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture while you're sightseeing around the area.

Top 10 Gorna Banya Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Gorna Banya

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 5:30 PM, pool loungers

"I stayed with an 8 year old and we had a great time, though we were not there for long. We sadly arrived too late to use the pool, which did look good, but we did have dinner by the pool. My son enjoyed playing in the mini children play park. The room was an apartment. It had two floors, so very much like being in your own home. Two, yes TWO bathrooms, both with a shower. The lounge area was huge with cable TV. The Wifi was free and fast. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. In the...

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13 Mar - 14 Mar

"You need a car or pay taxi to the property. You can walk to the public transport "

"Lovely little family run hotel. Very close to Boyana Church. There are a few parking places in the rear. No AC so be prepared if going in the summer. Quiet location. Helpful owner gave us directions to nearby restaurants."

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19 Feb - 20 Feb

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

"Very friendly staff. Quiet place."

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22 Feb - 23 Feb

"Breakfast was vety good. Great coffee. Staff was professional and friendly. "

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21 Feb - 22 Feb

2 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

"Nice hotel with clean, spacious rooms and a good staff. The hotel is somewhat isolated, but they also had a full restaurant, although there was a large group being catered the night we were there, so there was some competition for service. There was a very nice pool area, good parking and a good breakfast, so it was an excellent stay. "

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3 Mar - 4 Mar

"Relaxing, comfortable, clean. Beautiful views of the hills. Lovely pool."

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23 Feb - 24 Feb

"Misleading information in room led me to miss the closing time of the restaurant and therefore no real food options available other than trip to local garage ! Update your info in the rooms !!!! "

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19 Feb - 20 Feb

"Good "

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1 Mar - 2 Mar

"After renovation, the hotel looks amazing great! Everything is new and shining, parking place is nice and camera LPR seems to work properly :), breakfast was unlively good - (too) many options, everything fresh and tasty"

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21 Feb - 22 Feb

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7 Mar - 8 Mar

"Great hotel. Friendly & helpful staff. Plenty of free parking in car park. Excellent breakfast Nice restaurant & bar on roof. Large, clean room. Good A/c"

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

"Good and clean spot, but near bass heavy transportation"

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28 Feb - 1 Mar

"I liked this place a lot. Only one recommendation - it will be helpful to add a few USB ports in the rooms, I couldn’t find any."

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3 Mar - 4 Mar

"For a 4 star hotel not to be able to serve dinner and the carpet floor look like there been a teenage party for weeks. Little security and room safe inop. Towls falling apart due to use and taxi did not show up twice. "

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25 Feb - 26 Feb

Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Easy check in, great location (for what we needed). Apartment is well equiped. Great staff."

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1 Mar - 2 Mar

"Property was perfect . Room was awesome . The only thing I think they can do better on is the breakfast. 3/10 for the breakfast. Anything else was good."

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25 Feb - 26 Feb

"Very friendly and helpful staff. Good location for the conference we were attending. Comfortable bed and spacious room."

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21 Feb - 22 Feb

Sauna, steam room, Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments, aromatherapy

"I’m definitely going to stay again at the hotel 👌"

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22 Feb - 23 Feb

"Cleaning room was terrible , did not wash coffee cups , did not clean well "

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22 Feb - 23 Feb

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Sofia City Center

6 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

4/5(180 area reviews)

Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Sofia City Center. Top attractions like Slaveykov Square and Ivan Vazov National Theatre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Serdika Station or Lavov Most Station to see more of the city.