Hotels in Sofia

CityHome Aparthotel

Sofia

Axel’s take

Useful apartment space, but unreliable upkeep makes this a cautious budget choice.

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Axel’s rating: 6.5/10 · a basic 3-star aparthotel outside central Sofia

CityHome is a basic 3-star aparthotel near Sofia Zoo, better suited to practical stopovers than sightseeing on foot. Studios and apartments offer cooking facilities, and guests regularly appreciate the space, nearby bus stop and helpful reception staff. We'd consider it for a short, budget-conscious stay when this part of Sofia suits your plans.

The catch is inconsistent upkeep. Booking.com and Expedia feedback includes repeated reports of worn furnishings, uneven cleaning and ineffective air-conditioning; several summer 2026 guests also reported unreliable Wi-Fi. These are recurring complaints, although other recent visitors found their rooms clean and comfortable. Parking costs extra, and kitchen equipment can be patchy. We'd skip it if dependable cooling, reliable internet or consistently tidy rooms matter more than extra space.

Rooms
Studios and apartments provide useful space, but furnishings and maintenance draw recurring criticism.
Cleanliness
Mixed: recent praise sits alongside repeated reports of dirty surfaces, odors and bathroom mold.
Service
Staff often earn praise, but availability and problem-solving are inconsistent.
Amenities
The hotel advertises 24-hour reception, a lift and free Wi-Fi; confirm kitchen equipment for your unit.
Fees and surprises
Parking and airport pickup cost extra; published parking charges differ, so confirm directly.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

Ul. Konstantin Poprusinov 1, Sofia

Near Sofia Zoo with a bus stop outside; expect transport trips into the center.

Amenities and check-in

The hotel advertises 24-hour reception, a lift and free Wi-Fi; confirm kitchen equipment for your unit.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:30 AM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Self parking (extra charge)
  • Airport shuttle (extra charge)
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible elevator
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €10
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CityHome Aparthotel — Sofia, Bulgaria

CityHome Aparthotel is a basic 3-star aparthotel outside central Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Address: Ul. Konstantin Poprusinov 1, Sofia. Property ID: 1183387.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sofia/cityhome-aparthotel-1183387

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights$114$137 on Expedia$23 less (17%)Oct 30Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$104$112 on Expedia$8 less (7%)Oct 31Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights$124$123 on Expediasame priceNov 1Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

Prices change daily; the Select link opens CityHome Aparthotel with those dates and guests and shows the current rooms.

Axel private rates

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Total price: $132 USD

2026-11-16 to 2026-11-19 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$50 for 1 night · 2 nights $105 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$55 for 1 night · 2 nights $123 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$44 for 1 night · 2 nights $89 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$45 for 1 night · 2 nights $90 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$45 for 1 night · 2 nights $90 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$45 for 1 night · 2 nights $89 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$44 for 1 night · 2 nights $97 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$53 for 1 night · 2 nights $105 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $97 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$45 for 1 night · 2 nights $88 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$43 for 1 night · 2 nights $88 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$45 for 1 night · 2 nights $89 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$44 for 1 night · 2 nights $88 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$44 for 1 night · 2 nights $104 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$60 for 1 night · 2 nights $121 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$61 for 1 night · 2 nights $106 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$45 for 1 night · 2 nights $89 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$44 for 1 night · 2 nights $88 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$44 for 1 night · 2 nights $88 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$44 for 1 night · 2 nights $95 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$51 for 1 night · 2 nights $107 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$56 for 1 night · 2 nights $114 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$58 for 1 night · 2 nights $103 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$45 for 1 night · 2 nights $89 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$44 for 1 night · 2 nights $88 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$44 for 1 night · 2 nights $96 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $109 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$57 for 1 night · 2 nights $114 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$57 for 1 night · 2 nights $119 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 6.5/10

Useful apartment space, but unreliable upkeep makes this a cautious budget choice. a basic 3-star aparthotel outside central Sofia, scored for what it is.

CityHome is a basic 3-star aparthotel near Sofia Zoo, better suited to practical stopovers than sightseeing on foot. Studios and apartments offer cooking facilities, and guests regularly appreciate the space, nearby bus stop and helpful reception staff. We'd consider it for a short, budget-conscious stay when this part of Sofia suits your plans.

The catch is inconsistent upkeep. Booking.com and Expedia feedback includes repeated reports of worn furnishings, uneven cleaning and ineffective air-conditioning; several summer 2026 guests also reported unreliable Wi-Fi. These are recurring complaints, although other recent visitors found their rooms clean and comfortable. Parking costs extra, and kitchen equipment can be patchy. We'd skip it if dependable cooling, reliable internet or consistently tidy rooms matter more than extra space.

  • Best for: budget-conscious short stays; families needing apartment space; visitors with plans near Sofia Zoo

  • Watch out for: recurring air-conditioning and Wi-Fi problems; uneven cleaning and worn furnishings; outside the central sightseeing area

  • Location: Near Sofia Zoo with a bus stop outside; expect transport trips into the center.

  • Rooms: Studios and apartments provide useful space, but furnishings and maintenance draw recurring criticism.

  • Cleanliness: Mixed: recent praise sits alongside repeated reports of dirty surfaces, odors and bathroom mold.

  • Service: Staff often earn praise, but availability and problem-solving are inconsistent.

  • Amenities: The hotel advertises 24-hour reception, a lift and free Wi-Fi; confirm kitchen equipment for your unit.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking and airport pickup cost extra; published parking charges differ, so confirm directly.

Axel's opinion of CityHome Aparthotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About CityHome Aparthotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Ul. Konstantin Poprusinov 1, Sofia
  • Guest rating: 3.7/5 on Google from 546 reviews (location 3.8/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Sofia International Airport: 18 min by taxi · Borisova Gradina Park: 5 min by taxi · National Museum of Military History: 8 min by taxi · Patriarchal Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky: 11 min by taxi · The National Art Gallery: 12 min by taxi · National Palace of Culture (NDK): 13 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €10
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Self parking (extra charge), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 11:30
  • City page: Hotels in Sofia

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

Economy Single room

Standard room

Standard room with balcony

1 Bedroom Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Family room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with mountain view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Apartment

Apartment with city view

Apartment with balcony

1 Bedroom Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment with mountain view

2 Bedrooms Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment with balcony

Single Apartment

1 Bedroom Single Apartment

Triple Apartment

1 Bedroom Triple Apartment

Family Apartment

Family Apartment with balcony

Single Family Apartment

Triple Family Apartment

Quadruple Family Apartment

Double Apartment (full double bed)

Double Apartment with city view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Apartment with mountain view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Apartment (full double bed)

Double Family Apartment (full double bed)

Triple Apartment

Quadruple Apartment

Quadruple Family Apartment

Quintuple Family Apartment

Sextuple Family Apartment

Apartment (sofa)

Single Apartment (sofa)

Family Apartment (sofa)

Single Family Apartment (sofa)

Quadruple Family Apartment (sofa)

Standard Apartment

Comfort Apartment

Comfort Double Apartment (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Comfort Quadruple Apartment

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Deluxe Apartment

Deluxe Single Apartment

Deluxe Single Apartment (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Grand Apartment

Grand Apartment (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Studio

Studio with balcony

Family Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

Standard Studio

Standard Studio with balcony

Comfort Studio

Comfort Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Comfort Single Studio (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio with mountain view

Deluxe Studio with balcony

Deluxe Single Studio

Deluxe Triple Studio

Deluxe Single Studio (single bed)

Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Studio with mountain view (full double bed)

Deluxe Triple Studio

Deluxe Quadruple Studio

Deluxe Studio (sofa)

Deluxe Single Studio (sofa)

Cottage

Family Cottage

Deluxe Cottage

Deluxe Single Cottage

Deluxe Triple Cottage

Deluxe Cottage (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Deluxe Single Cottage (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

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