Crowne Plaza Sofia by IHG: from $169 for Nov 11–12, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $169 total for Nov 11–12, 2026, 2 adults at Crowne Plaza Sofia by IHG on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 6, 2026.

Crowne Plaza Sofia by IHG is a renovated 5-star business hotel on Sofia’s outskirts in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Address: 111 Alexander Malinov Blvd, Sofia. Property ID: 1988026. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sofia/crowne-plaza-sofia-by-ihg-1988026

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sofia/crowne-plaza-sofia-by-ihg-1988026/2026-11-11/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $169 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-12 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $308 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-13 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $425 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-14 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $549 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-15 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $658 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-16 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $825 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-17 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,050 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-18 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,231 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-19 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,389 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-20 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,506 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-21 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,625 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-22 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,749 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-23 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,907 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-24 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $2,084 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-25 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.8/10

Strong rooms and wellness facilities, but better for business than sightseeing A renovated 5-star business hotel on Sofia’s outskirts, scored for what it is.

Crowne Plaza Sofia is a renovated 5-star business hotel beside Business Park Sofia, and a strong pick if comfort matters more than a central address. The former Holiday Inn reopened under its current brand in August 2024 after a major overhaul. Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Hotels.com guests broadly agree on the strengths: clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff and appealing wellness facilities. The indoor pool, sauna and steam room give it substance beyond its business-hotel brief, while complimentary parking makes arriving by car straightforward.

The main compromise is location. A nearby metro station connects you with central Sofia, but you cannot step outside into the historic sights or main restaurant districts. Breakfast generally earns praise; check whether your booking includes it. We'd choose it for business trips or a stay with time for the spa, and skip it for a short, sightseeing-first city break.

Best for: Business Park visitors; Travelers arriving by car; Travelers who prioritize a pool and spa
Watch out for: Outside central Sofia; Metro or taxi needed for sightseeing; Breakfast inclusion varies by booking
Location: Business Park setting with a nearby metro; inconvenient for sightseeing on foot.
Rooms: Renovated interiors, comfortable beds and well-appointed bathrooms earn consistent praise.
Cleanliness: A clear strength across Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Hotels.com feedback.
Service: Guests repeatedly describe staff as friendly, professional and helpful.
Amenities: Indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room, two restaurants and Sky Bonsai Bar.
Fees and surprises: Parking is complimentary; breakfast and airport transfers are not automatically included.

Axel's opinion of Crowne Plaza Sofia by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · economic.bg. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Crowne Plaza Sofia by IHG

Property type: Hotel
5-star hotel
Holiday Inn
111 Alexander Malinov Blvd, Sofia
Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €20; Extra bed: €30 per guest per night; Deposit: €50 per room per night
Amenities: Spa tub, Indoor Pool, Heated swimming pool, Children swimming pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Cafe, Fitness facilities, Steam room, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Electric car charging, Airport transportation, Parking, Parking nearby, Garage, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Kitchen, Business center, Tennis court
Check-in from: 14:00
Check-out by: 12:00
City page: Hotels in Sofia

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Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double Sofa Bed room (full double bed)

Standard Double Sofa Bed room with lake view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Beds: twin beds
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1 Bedroom Suite Top Floor Lounge Access with lake view

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