Hemus Hotel

Lozenets · Sofia

Hemus Hotel 1

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

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Axel’s rating: 7.2/10 · a basic 3-star business hotel beside Sofia’s European Union metro station

Hemus is a basic 3-star business hotel whose strongest selling point is getting around Sofia: European Union metro is directly beneath it, with Park Center opposite. It’s a sensible short-stay base if location matters more than decor. Recent Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, and the newer wing earns better comments for space and comfort. We’d favor a clearly identified new-wing business room over a standard tower room.

The trade-off is uneven upkeep. Dated furniture and tired bathrooms recur across Booking.com and Expedia feedback, while Tripadvisor’s much weaker overall verdict warrants caution. Cleanliness scores are more reassuring on Booking.com, so the evidence suggests inconsistency rather than universally poor rooms. Parking costs extra, and breakfast feedback varies. Skip it if you want reliably modern rooms or a hotel that feels like part of the holiday.

Rooms
New-wing business rooms attract better feedback; standard rooms draw recurring comments about age and wear.
Cleanliness
Booking.com’s cleanliness score is reassuring, but other sites show a less consistent picture.
Service
Recent Booking.com and Expedia guests commonly praise staff, with occasional less-positive reports.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, restaurant, terrace, lobby bar and conference facilities; breakfast feedback is mixed.
Fees and surprises
Parking and airport transfers cost extra; check breakfast inclusion and the exact room wing before booking.

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

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The location

25 Cherni Vrah blvd., Sofia

Metro entrance beside the building; Park Center opposite and convenient access to central Sofia.

Amenities and check-in

Free Wi-Fi, restaurant, terrace, lobby bar and conference facilities; breakfast feedback is mixed.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €31
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Hemus Hotel — Sofia, Bulgaria

Hemus Hotel is a basic 3-star business hotel beside Sofia’s European Union metro station in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Address: 25 Cherni Vrah blvd., Sofia. Property ID: 1109556. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sofia/hemus-hotel-1109556

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sofia/hemus-hotel-1109556/2026-11-13/2-adults

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2026-11-13 to 2026-11-14 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-13 to 2026-11-16 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-13 to 2026-11-17 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-13 to 2026-11-18 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-19 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-20 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-13 to 2026-11-21 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-13 to 2026-11-22 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-13 to 2026-11-23 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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

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12 nights

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-25 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-13 to 2026-11-26 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-27 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#4 of 4 hotels in Lozenets by Axel's take. Lozenets is #3 of 3 places to stay in Sofia. The best hotels in Lozenets, ranked · Where to stay in Sofia

Axel's take: 7.2/10

Choose Hemus for metro convenience, but be particular about your room. a basic 3-star business hotel beside Sofia’s European Union metro station, scored for what it is.

Hemus is a basic 3-star business hotel whose strongest selling point is getting around Sofia: European Union metro is directly beneath it, with Park Center opposite. It’s a sensible short-stay base if location matters more than decor. Recent Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, and the newer wing earns better comments for space and comfort. We’d favor a clearly identified new-wing business room over a standard tower room.

The trade-off is uneven upkeep. Dated furniture and tired bathrooms recur across Booking.com and Expedia feedback, while Tripadvisor’s much weaker overall verdict warrants caution. Cleanliness scores are more reassuring on Booking.com, so the evidence suggests inconsistency rather than universally poor rooms. Parking costs extra, and breakfast feedback varies. Skip it if you want reliably modern rooms or a hotel that feels like part of the holiday.

  • Best for: practical short city stays; business travelers prioritizing transport; sightseers comfortable with basic rooms

  • Watch out for: room standards differ between wings; dated furniture and bathrooms; paid parking

  • Location: Metro entrance beside the building; Park Center opposite and convenient access to central Sofia.

  • Rooms: New-wing business rooms attract better feedback; standard rooms draw recurring comments about age and wear.

  • Cleanliness: Booking.com’s cleanliness score is reassuring, but other sites show a less consistent picture.

  • Service: Recent Booking.com and Expedia guests commonly praise staff, with occasional less-positive reports.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, restaurant, terrace, lobby bar and conference facilities; breakfast feedback is mixed.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking and airport transfers cost extra; check breakfast inclusion and the exact room wing before booking.

Axel's opinion of Hemus Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Hemus Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 25 Cherni Vrah blvd., Sofia
  • Guest rating: 3.7/5 on Google from 2,235 reviews (location 4.0/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Sofia International Airport: 18 min by taxi · Borisova Gradina Park: 5 min by taxi · Ancient orthodox rotunda church "Saint George": 7 min by public transport · Regional History Museum of Sofia: 7 min by public transport · Saint Nedelya Orthodox Cathedral: 7 min by public transport · Sofia mosque - Banya Bashi: 7 min by public transport
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €31
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Full-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Sofia

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