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1 hotel in Lozenets seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 8% less than Booking.com.

Axel's take on Lozenets: #3 of 3 in Sofia, 6.4/10

Trade doorstep sightseeing for residential streets and park time. Lozenets offers residential character and the strongest hotel value, but fewer doorstep attractions, weaker hotel scores and less convenient sightseeing keep it third.

Lozenets is for staying in a neighbourhood rather than beside the sightseeing circuit. Around Sveti Naum and the streets off Cherni Vrah, the rhythm is residential, with local cafes and a mix of older houses and apartment buildings. South Park is the big advantage for families and runners; lower Lozenets puts you nearer NDK.

Choose it for a longer stay or quieter evenings, not for squeezing Sofia into one day. The practical detail is your walk to European Union or James Bourchier metro: M2 is useful, but the hilly streets make exact placement matter. Skip it if you want to walk home from central bars every night.

  • Best for: families, a quiet stay, sports fans
  • Skip it if: You have only one sightseeing day; You want central nightlife outside your door
  • Getting around: M2 serves European Union and James Bourchier; park walks are easier than an all-on-foot sightseeing itinerary; SOF requires an M2–M4 change at Serdika.
  • After dark: Quieter residential evenings are the draw, with neighbourhood dining rather than a continuous central bar crawl.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $95 a night · usually 5% under the public rate

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Where to look in Lozenets

  • European Union metro entrances. Start around Cherni Vrah and Sveti Naum for straightforward metro access rather than a long walk through residential streets. Hotels here: Meg Lozenetz Hotel, Hemus Hotel.
  • James Bourchier metro. A useful upper-Lozenets anchor for residential surroundings and metro trips; better for neighborhood stays than doorstep sightseeing. Hotels here: Hotel Marinela Sofia.
  • Atanas Dukov Street. Consider this farther-south pocket for a residential base; check the route home carefully if hills or walking distances matter. Hotels here: Maison Sofia - MGallery.

How to choose

  • Choose Meg Lozenetz Hotel if you want spacious, traditional rooms beside the metro without paying for extensive wellness facilities.
  • Choose Maison Sofia - MGallery if an indoor pool and sauna matter more than staying centrally; confirm wellness access before booking.
  • Choose Hemus Hotel if you want the cheapest pick and a metro entrance beside the building; specify a new-wing business room.

What paying more buys

Hemus Hotel and Meg Lozenetz Hotel are cheaper than most here and prioritize metro convenience. Maison Sofia - MGallery costs more for an indoor pool, sauna and garden; much pricier Hotel Marinela Sofia adds multiple restaurants, a substantial gym and nightlife. The extra spending isn't worthwhile for sightseeing-heavy stays, and neither five-star option guarantees consistently polished service. Typical rates with Axel here run from $82 a night at Hemus Hotel to $204 at Hotel Marinela Sofia (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in Lozenets, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. Meg Lozenetz Hotel 8.3/10, small, traditional 3-star hotel beside Sofia’s European Union metro. A comfortable, characterful base with excellent metro access, but a few practical wrinkles. Why it's here: spacious, traditional rooms beside European Union metro without five-star rates. Accept: aging interiors, reports of indoor smoke and uncertain breakfast arrangements. $77 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. Maison Sofia - MGallery 8.1/10, five-star boutique-style hotel in Sofia’s Lozenets district. Comfortable rooms and appealing wellness facilities, but not consistently polished five-star service. Why it's here: a less expensive Lozenets pool-and-sauna option than Marinela, with comfortable rooms and a garden. Accept: outside the sightseeing centre, with noise and uneven service. $91 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  3. Hotel Marinela Sofia 7.4/10, large, older five-star conference hotel in Lozenets. Strong restaurants and wellness facilities, but uneven service limits the five-star appeal. Why it's here: the choice for multiple restaurants, a substantial gym and an indoor pool. Accept: uneven room condition and service, with potential late-night noise. $198 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  4. Hemus Hotel 7.2/10, basic 3-star business hotel beside Sofia’s European Union metro station. Choose Hemus for metro convenience, but be particular about your room. Why it's here: the cheapest Lozenets pick, with a metro entrance beside the building. Accept: room standards vary sharply between wings; older rooms feel worn. $80 a night with Axel against $87 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $7 a night less (8%). Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details

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Recent hotel rates in Lozenets

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Nov 1, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates.

HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingCheck current rates
Hemus Hotel · 3-starNov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$80 a night · includes $2 a night paid at the hotel · refundable$87 a night on Booking.com$7 a night less (8%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel California · 3-starDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$72 a night · includes $2 a night paid at the hotel · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Meg Lozenetz Hotel · 3-starDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$85 a night · includes $2 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Maison Sofia - MGallery · 5-star, Accor HotelsDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$91 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Best Western Plus Lozenetz Hotel · 3-star, Best Western PlusDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$98 a night · includes $2 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hilton Sofia · 5-star, Hilton HotelsDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$188 a night · includes $3 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel Marinela Sofia · 5-star, Victoria GroupDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$212 a night · includes $3 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

Axel private rates by date in Lozenets, Sofia

Rates for the stays travelers ask about most, Nov 3–Dec 1: weekends, holidays and a midweek stay each month, with the best-priced of the neighborhood’s ranked hotels for each. USD stay totals · 2 adults · 1 room. Open a hotel's check-in page to compare stay lengths and choose the checkout shown in the row.

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StayHotelStarsTotal pricePer night
Nov 3–5 · 2 nightsMeg Lozenetz Hotel3-star$125$63
Nov 3–5 · 2 nightsHemus Hotel3-star$176$88
Nov 3–5 · 2 nightsHotel Marinela Sofia5-star$309$155
Nov 6–8 · 2 nightsHemus Hotel3-star$170$85
Nov 6–8 · 2 nightsMaison Sofia - MGallery5-star$216$108
Nov 6–8 · 2 nightsHotel Marinela Sofia5-star$359$180
Nov 13–15 · 2 nightsMeg Lozenetz Hotel3-star$149$75
Nov 13–15 · 2 nightsMaison Sofia - MGallery5-star$187$94
Nov 13–15 · 2 nightsHemus Hotel3-star$248$124
Nov 20–22 · 2 nightsMeg Lozenetz Hotel3-star$159$80
Nov 20–22 · 2 nightsHemus Hotel3-star$174$87
Nov 20–22 · 2 nightsMaison Sofia - MGallery5-star$204$102
Nov 24–29 · 5 nights · ThanksgivingMeg Lozenetz Hotel3-star$393$79
Nov 24–29 · 5 nights · ThanksgivingHemus Hotel3-star$439$88
Nov 24–29 · 5 nights · ThanksgivingMaison Sofia - MGallery5-star$479$96
Nov 27–29 · 2 nightsMeg Lozenetz Hotel3-star$158$79
Nov 27–29 · 2 nightsMaison Sofia - MGallery5-star$174$87
Nov 27–29 · 2 nightsHemus Hotel3-star$176$88
Dec 1–3 · 2 nightsMeg Lozenetz Hotel3-star$152$76
Dec 1–3 · 2 nightsHemus Hotel3-star$174$87
Dec 1–3 · 2 nightsMaison Sofia - MGallery5-star$192$96

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Axel's take on Lozenets

6.4/10

Trade doorstep sightseeing for residential streets and park time.

Getting around
7.6
On your doorstep
4.9
Hotels
5.1
Value
5.8
Axel’s verdict
7.3

Lozenets is for staying in a neighbourhood rather than beside the sightseeing circuit. Around Sveti Naum and the streets off Cherni Vrah, the rhythm is residential, with local cafes and a mix of older houses and apartment buildings. South Park is the big advantage for families and runners; lower Lozenets puts you nearer NDK.

Choose it for a longer stay or quieter evenings, not for squeezing Sofia into one day. The practical detail is your walk to European Union or James Bourchier metro: M2 is useful, but the hilly streets make exact placement matter. Skip it if you want to walk home from central bars every night.

Best for
familiesa quiet staysports fans
Skip it if
You have only one sightseeing day; You want central nightlife outside your door
Getting around
M2 serves European Union and James Bourchier; park walks are easier than an all-on-foot sightseeing itinerary; SOF requires an M2–M4 change at Serdika.
After dark
Quieter residential evenings are the draw, with neighbourhood dining rather than a continuous central bar crawl.

Where to look in Lozenets

  • European Union metro entrances. Start around Cherni Vrah and Sveti Naum for straightforward metro access rather than a long walk through residential streets.

    Hotels here: Meg Lozenetz Hotel, Hemus Hotel

  • James Bourchier metro. A useful upper-Lozenets anchor for residential surroundings and metro trips; better for neighborhood stays than doorstep sightseeing.

    Hotels here: Hotel Marinela Sofia

  • Atanas Dukov Street. Consider this farther-south pocket for a residential base; check the route home carefully if hills or walking distances matter.

    Hotels here: Maison Sofia - MGallery

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The best hotels in Lozenets, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $95 a night · usually 5% under the public rate.

How to choose

  • Choose Meg Lozenetz Hotel if you want spacious, traditional rooms beside the metro without paying for extensive wellness facilities.
  • Choose Maison Sofia - MGallery if an indoor pool and sauna matter more than staying centrally; confirm wellness access before booking.
  • Choose Hemus Hotel if you want the cheapest pick and a metro entrance beside the building; specify a new-wing business room.

What paying more buys

Hemus Hotel and Meg Lozenetz Hotel are cheaper than most here and prioritize metro convenience. Maison Sofia - MGallery costs more for an indoor pool, sauna and garden; much pricier Hotel Marinela Sofia adds multiple restaurants, a substantial gym and nightlife. The extra spending isn't worthwhile for sightseeing-heavy stays, and neither five-star option guarantees consistently polished service.

Typical rates with Axel here run from $82 a night at Hemus Hotel to $204 at Hotel Marinela Sofia (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

  1. Meg Lozenetz Hotel
    #1 in Lozenets

    Meg Lozenetz Hotel

    A small, traditional 3-star hotel beside Sofia’s European Union metro

    8.3/10

    A comfortable, characterful base with excellent metro access, but a few practical wrinkles.

    Why it's here:
    spacious, traditional rooms beside European Union metro without five-star rates
    Accept:
    aging interiors, reports of indoor smoke and uncertain breakfast arrangements
    • City explorers using the metro
    • Travelers who like traditional interiors
    • Couples wanting room to spread out
    Axel
    $77 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 28

  2. #2 in Lozenets

    Maison Sofia - MGallery

    a five-star boutique-style hotel in Sofia’s Lozenets district

    8.1/10

    Comfortable rooms and appealing wellness facilities, but not consistently polished five-star service.

    Why it's here:
    a less expensive Lozenets pool-and-sauna option than Marinela, with comfortable rooms and a garden
    Accept:
    outside the sightseeing centre, with noise and uneven service
    • business travelers in southern Sofia
    • couples wanting a pool and sauna
    • travelers prioritizing comfort over centrality
    Axel
    $91 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 1

  3. #3 in Lozenets

    Hotel Marinela Sofia

    a large, older five-star conference hotel in Lozenets

    7.4/10

    Strong restaurants and wellness facilities, but uneven service limits the five-star appeal.

    Why it's here:
    the choice for multiple restaurants, a substantial gym and an indoor pool
    Accept:
    uneven room condition and service, with potential late-night noise
    • business and conference travelers
    • travelers prioritizing restaurants and fitness
    • visitors comfortable using the metro
    Axel
    $198 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 26

  4. #4 in Lozenets

    Hemus Hotel

    a basic 3-star business hotel beside Sofia’s European Union metro station

    7.2/10

    Choose Hemus for metro convenience, but be particular about your room.

    Why it's here:
    the cheapest Lozenets pick, with a metro entrance beside the building
    Accept:
    room standards vary sharply between wings; older rooms feel worn
    • practical short city stays
    • business travelers prioritizing transport
    • sightseers comfortable with basic rooms
    Axel
    $80 /night
    Booking.com
    $87 /night
    $7/night less than Booking.com (8%)

    Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 30

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  • Hemus Hotel

    Hemus Hotel

    ★★★
    Axel
    $80 /night
    Booking.com
    $87 /night

    Includes $2/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    $7/night less than Booking.com (8%)

    Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 30

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  • Hotel California

    Hotel California

    ★★★
    Axel
    $72 /night

    Includes $2/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 1

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  • Meg Lozenetz Hotel

    Meg Lozenetz Hotel

    ★★★
    Axel
    $85 /night

    Includes $2/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 1

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  • Maison Sofia - MGallery

    Maison Sofia - MGallery

    ★★★★★
    Axel
    $91 /night

    Includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 1

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  • Best Western Plus Lozenetz Hotel

    Best Western Plus Lozenetz Hotel

    ★★★
    Axel
    $98 /night

    Includes $2/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 1

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  • Hilton Sofia

    Hilton Sofia

    ★★★★★
    Axel
    $188 /night

    Includes $3/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 1

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  • Hotel Marinela Sofia

    Hotel Marinela Sofia

    ★★★★★
    Axel
    $212 /night

    Includes $3/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 1

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