In the heart of Sofia City Center, Hotel Anel offers a luxurious retreat with an exciting casino featuring 10 slot machines and bingo. Guests can unwind at the spa with a body treatment or massage, relax on the sun-kissed terrace or browse through the art gallery. With free in-room WiFi and an indoor pool, this hotel is perfect for those looking to mix relaxation with entertainment.
Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Sofia Airport (SOF) - 23 min drive
Sofia Sever Station - 11 min drive
Sofia Central Station - 21 min walk
Serdika Station - 8 min walk
Lavov Most Station - 14 min walk
Central Bus Station - Sofia - 22 min walk
Airport pick-up service
Restaurants
Hotel Anel - 1 min walk
StandArt - 5 min walk
Кафе-бар "Avenue - 2 min walk
Central Hotel Sofia - 3 min walk
Central Restaurant - 3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Anel
Try your luck at the casino when you stay at Hotel Anel. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Serdika Station is 8 minutes and Lavov Most Station is 14 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
56 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Secured onsite self parking (EUR 15 per night)
Onsite valet parking (EUR 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Private dining
Free daily reception
What to do
Bingo
Working away
24-hour business center
6 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Art gallery on site
Casino
Full-service spa
10 casino slot machines
Sauna
Steam room
Lockers available
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Champagne service
Highchair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.53 per person, per night
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 17 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 80 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night
Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 4 and 12 costs EUR 20
Parking
Secured self parking costs EUR 15 per night
Valet parking costs EUR 15 per night with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hotel Anel Hotel
Hotel Anel Sofia
Hotel Anel Hotel Sofia
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Anel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Anel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Anel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Anel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Anel?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15 per night. Valet parking costs EUR 15 per night.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Anel?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is EUR 80 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Anel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Anel?
Yes, there's a casino, featuring 10 slot machines. Bingo is offered.
What is there to do at Hotel Anel and nearby?
Hotel Anel has a casino, a spa, and an indoor pool, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Anel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Anel like?
Hotel Anel is in Sofia City Center, a short 8-minute walk from Serdika Station and 7 minutes' walk from Mall of Sofia.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
8.6
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was described as abundant, good, excellent, and ample with a big variety of options. (10 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
Very nice and comfortable.
The workers of the hotel was very nice and friendly
Lior
Lior, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2023
Our stay was pleasant the staff are helpful
The rooms are very spacious and clean.
Breakfast was nice with good variety of options.
liad
liad, 5-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Apr 29, 2025
Secluded area near Sofia centre
GIGI
GIGI, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 12, 2023
Art lovers hotel
The distinctiveness of Angel is the art work displayed throughout the hotel. In my brief stay I had the chance to enjoy some of the paintings and sculptures. There a casino onsite where smoking is clearly permitted. The breakfast is ample both in choice and quantity. Good location.
Wilson
Wilson, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2023
Amazing Hotel, highly recommended
The room was large, comfortable, very modern and truly luxurious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The center of the city is in walking distance.
Breakfast was excellent with a big variety of bakery and fruits.
I really enjoyed the artwork in the hotel. Everything looks very classy.
Thank you!
Stefan
Stefan, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 18, 2023
The location is good, the facilities and room were ok, and the staff was very unfriendly in most occasions.
Christian
Christian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2023
Central location. A large spacious and clean room with a large balcony.
Kind and professional staff.
We received an explanation about the city and the main shopping sites in the city of Sofia.
Zion
Zion, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2024
Great! Nice rooms, but No pool access
Great location. Had a huge room, was very nicely done, nice breakfast. Parking is 10 euro.
Only complaint is pool is not part of hotel and if you want to use it is very expensive. So why have photos and promote having a pool? And why email me aaying i have access to pool, I dont!
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2024
Probably won't stay there again
The hotel is rather plush and comfortable. There are lots of sculptures scattered about the public areas which is nice.
Breakfast was basic but adequate. Parking in the hotel car park is charged at 10 lev per day.
Our shower door leaked. There was pornography on the TV the moment I turned it on and disturbingly even when I changed channels the pornography came back when I left the tv unattended.
The sauna and swimming pool are charged extra and expensive and a swimming cap is mandatory.
lorenzo
lorenzo, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Picked this hotel as it was a bit quirkier than others that are more centrally based and part of chains.
Room was good and spacious.
AC worked like a dream and was easily controllable from within the room.
Wifi was solid and worked EVERYWHERE in the hotel.
Food and drinks at the rooftop restaurant were very good (although the view is not as described on the website).
Breakfast was limited but was enough and did the job.
All staff, including the cleaners and those working the breakfast area were very nice.
Reception staff were excellent.
Pool area was good.
Had an issue with neighbouring guests but was handled professionally by reception staff. Hotel website says there is 'zero tolerance' and a 'one warning' approach, but this family had multiple complaints about them over the course of the week from multiple guests but were allowed to stay.
Snack options (vending machine perhaps) would be good as the hotel bar was closed the whole time we were there (there is a small 24 hour shop just over the road).
Pool flooring area is EXTREMELY slippery when wet and mandatory swimming caps is a silly rule they enforce. Also, a lot of guests were intent on just doing lengths in the pool, so there is limited time to just chill in the pool (although we found it to be fairly quiet in the afternoons).
Steve
Steve, 7-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 22, 2026
The room was good except not soundproof, you can hear neighbours talking. The breakfast was below expectation, not appealing, and we got a bit of food poisoning on our last day.
Maksym
Maksym, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2025
Nice and friendly
Andrzej
Andrzej, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 24, 2025
The place is worn
Location is not great and facing a major road
Saar
Saar, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2022
Beautiful hotel, walkable to the centre, excellent facilities
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2023
Nice location and interior
Boyko
Boyko, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 22, 2025
Good Sofia Stay
Nice hotel in very central location. Average breakfast and be aware that most facilities (gym and bar) are only open 09:00-21:00.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2022
4+ stars
Very good staff, nice hotel on communicative place.
Trifon
Trifon, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2022
We will come back again. thanks.
The hotel location is on the center of the city, very nice hotel our room was a large one. The room was clean and the bed sheets have changed every day. The breakfast was good and the Hotel staffs were friendly
Gadi
Gadi, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2024
Thks you for the receptionist helping with parkin
Hotel in nice location and the personnel helpful.But the rooms like 80ish
Stefan
Stefan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2022
4 stars
Like the last time, friendless staff I very good location.
Trifon
Trifon, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 2, 2023
very unique. as if one was living in an art gallery
Esther
Esther, 7-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 11, 2020
The hotel and the room was clean and cozy. What i did not like at all is that i have booked and noted a room with double bed and instead we were given a room with two single beds without any notice at all.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2022
4.5 stars
Very good hotel, 5star, but no really. The staff are very nice, try to use the swimming pool, but looks like dirty. The room to the boulevard are are very noisly all 24hours.
Trifon
Trifon, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2022
Worth the money but that's it
Definitely not clean enough, the floor in the bathroom was dirty, the sheets has strange smell, the keyboard was broken and etc.
It doesn't felt like 5* hotel, although the room itself was very big and has a king size bed. The location is also good, 10-15 minutes from Vitosha street. The staff was nice and very friendly.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 31, 2023
One thing is it wars bed - smoking!!!
In the casino peoples smoking, and all this smoke come to hotel…