Hotel Anel — Sofia, Bulgaria

Hotel Anel is an independent 5-star art hotel with a casino near central Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Address: 14 Todor Alexandrov Blvd., Sofia. Property ID: 1982253.

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Axel's take: 8.0/10

Anel delivers space and artistic character, but not consistently polished five-star luxury. an independent 5-star art hotel with a casino near central Sofia, scored for what it is.

Hotel Anel is an independent 5-star art hotel with a casino, and we'd choose it for generous rooms and character rather than sleek luxury. Bulgarian paintings and sculptures fill the building, giving it a personality few chain hotels match. Booking.com guests repeatedly praise room size, cleanliness and helpful staff; breakfast generally lands well too. Metro access and a walkable route into the historic center make it a practical sightseeing base.

The trade-offs are older-fashioned interiors, mixed breakfast feedback and wellness extras that need checking before booking. Most importantly, the official sports-center page currently carries a notice that the indoor pool is temporarily closed because of a malfunction, without a reopening date. Confirm its status directly. We'd skip Anel if swimming is essential or you expect uniformly polished, contemporary five-star surroundings.

• Best for: art-loving city-break travelers; travelers who prioritize spacious rooms; sightseeing with easy metro access

• Watch out for: Official website posts a temporary pool closure; Wellness access can cost extra; Older-fashioned interiors

• Location: Near metro stations and within walking distance of central sights, rather than directly on the main pedestrian strip.

• Rooms: Unusually spacious rooms and suites; distinctive artwork and furnishings lean traditional rather than contemporary.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength in Booking.com feedback and Expedia ratings.

• Service: Helpful staff earn frequent praise, though some guests report less welcoming interactions.

• Amenities: Restaurant, casino, gym and thermal facilities; the official site currently posts a temporary indoor-pool closure.

• Fees and surprises: Confirm wellness inclusions before booking; the sports center publishes separate access charges and also admits outside visitors.

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

About Hotel Anel

• Property type: Hotel
• 5-star hotel
• 14 Todor Alexandrov Blvd., Sofia
• Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €80; Extra bed: €40 per guest per night
• Amenities: Spa tub, Indoor Pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Cafe, Fitness facilities, Steam room, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Shuttle (extra charge), Airport transportation, Offsite parking reservations required, Parking nearby, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Internet (extra charge), Business center
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Sofia

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Executive Single room

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Executive Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Executive Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Superior Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Business Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Business Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Junior Apartment

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5th Floor Apartment

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Anel Apartment

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Presidential Apartment

• Room features: Fridge
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