
Axel’s take
A useful budget base, but dated rooms and uneven upkeep limit its appeal.
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Axel’s rating: 6.7/10 · a small, no-frills budget hotel in central Sofia
Pop Bogomil is a small, no-frills budget hotel in central Sofia, not a polished three-star. We'd consider it for a short, sightseeing-focused stay: central attractions and the metro are walkable, and helpful staff are its most consistent strength. Recent Booking.com guest feedback includes praise for clean, comfortable basics and good value, while Expedia reviews paint a more uneven picture.
The catch is room condition. Dated furnishings, variable bathroom upkeep and reports of cigarette smells temper the positives; recent feedback still mentions bathroom mould, although other guests find their rooms clean. Wi-Fi also scores poorly on Booking.com. It's a reasonable option for undemanding travelers who prioritize location over finish, but we'd skip it if spotless bathrooms, dependable connectivity or consistent service matter more than keeping costs down.
- Rooms
- Individually decorated rooms with private bathrooms; condition and comfort vary.
- Cleanliness
- Mixed feedback: clean-room praise sits alongside bathroom mould and odour complaints.
- Service
- Helpful staff are a recurring positive, though reception experiences are not uniformly good.
- Amenities
- Lobby bar, courtyard, terrace and free Wi-Fi; breakfast is listed as an extra.
- Fees and surprises
- Airport transfers and pets may cost extra; the undated official site lists Room 13 as closed for renovation, so confirm availability.
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.
The location
5 Pop Bogomil Str., Sofia
Central and walkable, with Lavov Most metro and major sights within reach on foot.
Amenities and check-in
Lobby bar, courtyard, terrace and free Wi-Fi; breakfast is listed as an extra.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Breakfast
- Airport transportation (extra charge)
- Pets allowed
- Free Wi-Fi
Additional hotel policies
- Charged by the hotel at the property: A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 0.65 per person, per night
- Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €31
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Pop Bogomil — Sofia, Bulgaria
Pop Bogomil is a small, no-frills budget hotel in central Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Address: 5 Pop Bogomil Str., Sofia. Property ID: 1201920.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sofia/pop-bogomil-1201920
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.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights | $100 | $140 on Expedia | $40 less (29%) | Oct 30 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights | $102 | $107 on Expedia | $5 less (5%) | Nov 1 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $96 | $101 on Booking.com | $5 less (5%) | Oct 31 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights | $86 | $87 on Booking.com | $1 less (1%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
Prices change daily; the Select link opens Pop Bogomil with those dates and guests and shows the current rooms.
Axel private rates
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
Total price: $123 USD
2026-11-30 to 2026-12-03 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Axel private rates by check-in date
USD stay totals · 2 adults · 1 room. Choose a check-in date to compare stay lengths and exact checkout dates.
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
November 2026
| Check-in | Lowest priced stay | Total price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | 1 night · out 2026-11-04 | $43 |
| 2026-11-04 | 1 night · out 2026-11-05 | $43 |
| 2026-11-05 | 1 night · out 2026-11-06 | $43 |
| 2026-11-06 | 1 night · out 2026-11-07 | $50 |
| 2026-11-07 | 1 night · out 2026-11-08 | $50 |
| 2026-11-08 | 1 night · out 2026-11-09 | $43 |
| 2026-11-09 | 1 night · out 2026-11-10 | $43 |
| 2026-11-10 | 1 night · out 2026-11-11 | $43 |
| 2026-11-11 | 1 night · out 2026-11-12 | $43 |
| 2026-11-12 | 1 night · out 2026-11-13 | $43 |
| 2026-11-13 | 1 night · out 2026-11-14 | $43 |
| 2026-11-14 | 1 night · out 2026-11-15 | $43 |
| 2026-11-15 | 1 night · out 2026-11-16 | $50 |
| 2026-11-16 | 1 night · out 2026-11-17 | $50 |
| 2026-11-17 | 1 night · out 2026-11-18 | $41 |
| 2026-11-18 | 1 night · out 2026-11-19 | $43 |
| 2026-11-19 | 1 night · out 2026-11-20 | $43 |
| 2026-11-20 | 1 night · out 2026-11-21 | $43 |
| 2026-11-21 | 1 night · out 2026-11-22 | $43 |
| 2026-11-22 | 1 night · out 2026-11-23 | $43 |
| 2026-11-23 | 1 night · out 2026-11-24 | $43 |
| 2026-11-24 | 1 night · out 2026-11-25 | $43 |
| 2026-11-25 | 1 night · out 2026-11-26 | $43 |
| 2026-11-26 | 1 night · out 2026-11-27 | $43 |
| 2026-11-27 | 1 night · out 2026-11-28 | $50 |
| 2026-11-28 | 1 night · out 2026-11-29 | $50 |
| 2026-11-29 | 1 night · out 2026-11-30 | $50 |
| 2026-11-30 | 1 night · out 2026-12-01 | $41 |
December 2026
| Check-in | Lowest priced stay | Total price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | 1 night · out 2026-12-02 | $40 |
| 2026-12-02 | 1 night · out 2026-12-03 | $42 |
Axel's take: 6.7/10
A useful budget base, but dated rooms and uneven upkeep limit its appeal. a small, no-frills budget hotel in central Sofia, scored for what it is.
Pop Bogomil is a small, no-frills budget hotel in central Sofia, not a polished three-star. We'd consider it for a short, sightseeing-focused stay: central attractions and the metro are walkable, and helpful staff are its most consistent strength. Recent Booking.com guest feedback includes praise for clean, comfortable basics and good value, while Expedia reviews paint a more uneven picture.
The catch is room condition. Dated furnishings, variable bathroom upkeep and reports of cigarette smells temper the positives; recent feedback still mentions bathroom mould, although other guests find their rooms clean. Wi-Fi also scores poorly on Booking.com. It's a reasonable option for undemanding travelers who prioritize location over finish, but we'd skip it if spotless bathrooms, dependable connectivity or consistent service matter more than keeping costs down.
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Best for: budget-conscious city explorers; short, sightseeing-focused stays
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Watch out for: dated rooms and uneven bathroom upkeep; cigarette-smell reports; poorly rated Wi-Fi
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Location: Central and walkable, with Lavov Most metro and major sights within reach on foot.
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Rooms: Individually decorated rooms with private bathrooms; condition and comfort vary.
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Cleanliness: Mixed feedback: clean-room praise sits alongside bathroom mould and odour complaints.
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Service: Helpful staff are a recurring positive, though reception experiences are not uniformly good.
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Amenities: Lobby bar, courtyard, terrace and free Wi-Fi; breakfast is listed as an extra.
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Fees and surprises: Airport transfers and pets may cost extra; the undated official site lists Room 13 as closed for renovation, so confirm availability.
Axel's opinion of Pop Bogomil, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Pop Bogomil
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 5 Pop Bogomil Str., Sofia
- Guest rating: 3.4/5 on Google from 271 reviews (location 4.1/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Sofia International Airport: 17 min by taxi · Patriarchal Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky: 7 min by public transport
- Charged by the hotel at the property: A tax is imposed by the city: BGN 0.65 per person, per night
- Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €31
- Amenities: Breakfast, Airport transportation (extra charge), Pets allowed, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Sofia
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
Economy Single room
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard room
Standard Single room
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
- Standard Single room — room photo 2
- Standard Single room — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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