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Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel in Sofia with restaurant and pool bar

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Escape to Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace, a family-friendly haven in Gorna Banya. Unwind by the seasonal pool, indulge in a coffee at the café or get active with racquetball/squash and tennis courts. Guests rave about the delightful garden and playground.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free supervised childcare
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Supervised childcare (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Villa

  • Park view
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Generaator Sofia Hotel
Sofia City Center
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 279 reviews
The price is CNY296
CNY339 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
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About the neighborhood

Map
sq. Gorna Banya, Boulevard. Nikola Petkov 143, Sofia, 1614

What's nearby

  • National Museum of History - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Vitosha Nature Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Boyana Church - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Vitosha Blvd - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Vitoshka Boulevard - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 32 min drive
  • Sofia Central Station - 26 min drive
  • Sofia Sever Station - 32 min drive
  • Moesia/New Bulgarian University Metro Station - 23 min walk
  • Ovcha kupel II Metro Station - 25 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Бозаджийница Горна Баня - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Zenobia - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪BORDO - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ginger Pizzeria & Dolceria - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gloria Palace - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace

When visiting Sofia, Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace is a great choice to consider. The coffee shop/cafe is perfect for a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • 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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Free supervised childcare
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities

What to do

  • Racquetball/squash
  • Golfing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2005
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

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 1.02 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facility access costs EUR 10 per person, per day
  • Pool access is available for an extra charge of EUR 10 per person per night
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 5:30 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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Holiday Village Diplomat Gloria Palace Hotel Sofia

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Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace Sofia

Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace Hotel Sofia

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace 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 Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9 AM to 5:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes racquetball/squash. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Reviews

Holiday Village Diplomat - Gloria Palace Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

1 night familly trip

We stopped by in this hotel for one night (coming late evening and starting early morning next day). First impression from the building and appartment is a bit strange but at the end we have realized that everything was without any problem and according to our needs - guarded parking, kitchen with accessories, acceptable furniture etc. There is also a restaurant in the proximity.
Jan, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

L’eau du robinet était brune ... une bouilloire électrique, deux tasses même pas de petites cuillères... les poussières bien incrustées un peu partout ... nous étions sans doute les premiers clients de la saison pour cette chambre ... je suis sure qu’en pleine saison cela doit être différent, du moins je l’espere. Chaque appartement a une petite pelouse, la notre avait des herbes hautes d'au moins 50 cm. A voir en pleine saison ....
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Dommage qu’ils ne servent pas de petits déjeuners...
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Séjour de travail

Emplacement parfait car proche ESFAM 15 minutes à pied Rapport qualité prix ok. Avoir un micro onde pour se faire un petit déjeuner chaud serait génial car rien tôt le matin dans le voisinage. Confort parfait.
armand, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodation, staff and facilities.

I stayed with an 8 year old and we had a great time, though we were not there for long. We sadly arrived too late to use the pool, which did look good, but we did have dinner by the pool. My son enjoyed playing in the mini children play park. The room was an apartment. It had two floors, so very much like being in your own home. Two, yes TWO bathrooms, both with a shower. The lounge area was huge with cable TV. The Wifi was free and fast. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. In the morning before we left for our flight home, we were able to book one of the tennis courts with rackets and balls.. Be aware that to use the pool, there is a charge as was the use of the tennis court.
Seamus Waldron, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Boff !!

Bonjour, lieu correct mais aucun service proposée il s'agit plutôt d'une location d'appartement et non vraiment un hôtel. La piscine est indisponible dommage pour les enfants.
4-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Boende i Sofia

Hotellet var inte riktigt hotel, du hade ett tomt radhus att bo i med sängar på andra våning och utan kök. AC fungerar väl,uteplats var väcker med inget annat . Rumservis har inte skett. Vi ska be dem för att få rena handduk . Petsonalen mycket bes men ingen ordning. Frukost var en överlastning för dem . Vi ska vänta 35 minuter för att frukost kommer .
4-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Not for Travelers

6 Euro or 10 Lev per person to use pool. Breakfast starts late @ 0900 to 1100 good luck with feeding kids or family and catching your early morning Flights. pool is very small and however a lot of Tennis with quality courts. Excellent and trueful Staff.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Pretty place/Couldn't book

-- Lodging is in a gated/secluded area with tree canopies, a few minutes outside of city center, & is old, small and cozy with stairway only, tennis court & an outdoor courtyard-restaurant that held a wedding party the next morning. -- Although we received Confirmation email & were charged the $36 with Hotels.com, the lodging didn't receive their transaction. As we were leaving for a group meet, receptionit said: I need to pay and that the website maybe took my banking info to book placement. Rather than have the cab waiting while we sort it, I paid then, later in the day, called Hotels.com about my bank being charged both $36 from them & $43 by the lodging. -- Basically, can't say I can rate the convenience of booking with Hotels.com since booking on it was ineffective. -- May be best to book directly with these lodgings so one doesn't risk the inconvenience of not knowing what you'll actually be charged, rather than what's promised on this. -- It's the simple inconvenience that the above would avoid an international pay-call to customer service, too, since I wanted to report it timely... in case Hotels' Customer Service couldn't sort it, then I could try directly since the same Receptionist might still be there. Hotels' C.S. staff called the lodging & got back to me saying, they got approval from the lodging to refund their $36. End.
Verified

2/10 Poor

Seen Better Days!!

Stayed here for the last 6 years and have seen it gradually going down hill. This year there were cracked walls, mould, missing tiles and dirty shower. Where there had previously been a mini-bar there was just a hole, what started off as a dining area with table and chairs was now just 3 plastic chairs lined up against a wall. There were broken handles and missing furniture in the bed rooms. There was no pay per view movie channels as advertised. Although, the temperatures were still in the mid 20's the swimming pool was covered over and out of use. On our first evening the stove was not working in the restaurant so there was limited food available and on our second evening at 9 pm we were told it was last orders and we had to leave. On a positive note there was a very pleasant waitress that could speak English and did her best to look after us, although we witnessed on more than one occasion the restaurant manager shouting at her in public. After many years of enjoyment we will not be staying here again.
Verified

6/10 Good

comfortable hotel

The rooms are big and comfortable, but not with good maintenance. there is no WI-FI in the rooms, there is a seating and dining area but there is no refrigirator or dishes. the location is quite far from the center so it is not recommanded if you don't have a car. there are no nearby restuarnts (other than the one un the hotel) or supermarkets. the swiming pool is good and comfort. breakfast is standard, but the service is a bit slow.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice large room

The room was nice, clean and very large. Pleasant place to stay. Breakfast less impressive.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Fräscht hotell, lyxigt för så litet pengar

Rummet (nr 7) var mycket fräscht och kändes lyxigt för ett så lågt pris. Enda minusen är att det var problem med att få varmvatten i duschen och det problemet har varit sedan ganska länge (har bott i samma rum vid ett par olika tillfällen), samt att WiFi inte fungerar i rummen utan bara i receptionsbyggnaden. Hela hotellområdet är mycket fint och det känns som att det borde kosta betydligt mer att bo här. Personalen är trevlig, serviceminded och pratar bra engelska.Tänk bara på att poolen bara är öppen under sommarmånaderna (juni-aug).
Verified

8/10 Very good

super rapport qualité-prix!

Un séjour très agréable. La villa est spacieuse, un véritable petit appartement. L'hotel est tranquille et vert, propre, le personnel sympathique et serviable.Un rapport qualité-prix !extraordinaire! par rapport à tous les hotels visités dans le secteur....Un taxi de 7 leva pour le centre-ville...Seuls hics, un resto au menu très restreint, on s'en lasse vite ( mais il est facile d'aller manger ailleurs), et un petit-déjeuner ( inclus dieu merci! ) plutôt pauvre et triste ( si vous avez un vehicule, n'hésitez pas à aller faire vos courses pour le garnir...).Mais, somme toute, une excellente adresse à Sofia pour ceux qui recherche calme et confort tout en n'étant pas trop éloigné du centre.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hôtel propre avec un accueil chaleureux

Piscine bien entretenue, restaurant très correct avec un bon rapport qualité / prix, villa spacieuse et propre même si les finitions sont à revoir. Petit bémol, piscine ouverte à tous et les touristes moins bien traités que les habitants de Sofia (exemple : la personne qui s'occupe de la piscine ne donne pas de matelas pour les résidants de l'hôtel mais en donne aux Bulgares !)
Verified

8/10 Very good

ECONOMICO

ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I would recomend to anyone

Very good hotel. I felt very comfortable in Villa. it gives special feeling of resting. Rooms were very cleen. Personal was very helpful and well prepared. One thing which will have to be improved is breakfast. It is quite poor. I would wish to see more variety of food.
Verified

6/10 Good

people in restaurang do not have enough competence for the job
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

nice hotel

nice place to stay.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Love Diplomat but breakfast???

Have stayed here quite a few times and really loved it. It is convenient fro my needs as is near the outside of city. Last time the building work was still going on - this time it seemed finished and is a small oasis in the city. We stayed one night at beginning of holiday (13 September) and at the end of holiday (22nd September). The 13th was great as always expecially with the price paid through hotels.com HOWEVER was very disappointed with the 22nd because we were told breakfast would be brought to the room.... too cold for the dining area by the pool and the restaurant not open. This meant the receptionist walking down the path to the main accomodation building with clingfilmed plates of breakfast and a single cup of tea or coffee or orange therefore with pure practicalities we were limited to one cup of tea ----- it would have been nonsense to keep phoning can I have a second or even third cup. This problem could easily be reduced by having tea facilities in the room - a kettle only costs £6 from ASDA!!!!! I am still annoyed at the breakfast being served in the room as it domonished an ptherwise great holiday..... and a usually comfortable place. It later transpired that it was end of season and we were the only guests in the whole complex..... therefore I think the main reason would be keeping a catering staff memeber on just for us. An email warning us..... or offering reduction to have breakfast somewhere else and tea making facilities would have helped considerably.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hôtel à Sofia Holiday Village Diplomat - On y retournera...

Charmant hôtel très proche de Sofia, avec les services proposés très satisfaisants. Petit déjeuner-buffet complet, piscine, tennis et centre de remise en forme... Très contents de notre séjour.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Gloria Palace, Sofia Bulgaria

We selected this hotelel from Hotels.com since from time to time we travel from Italy to Turkey by car and this require at least one night break The last few times we were disgusted about hotels we found on the highway so this time we decided to get organized. On the arrival under a heavy rain, the concierge had our names and they were waiting for us, very very kindly. They took us to our room and told us that the minibar expenses were on the hotel.... Clean room and large, perfect and modern bathroom with toiletries, good breakfast. The hotel is inside a tennis/swimmingpool contest in the green, with trees and flowers. Price was more than acceptable. I highly recommend.
Verified

6/10 Good

Sofia visit

Hotel adres is niet goed aangeven, Taxi chauffeur moet 2x vragen. Ik werd in stad centrum afgezet bij een dezelfde genaamd hotel Gloria Palace Hotel, het was onjuist. Banja Gora is juist adres dat is nergens genoemd
Verified

8/10 Very good

Bel hotel

Cet hotel etait situé dans un parc à l'origine. En ce moment dans le parc autour de l'hotel des immeubles sont en constructions. Sur 4 nuits, nous avons subit 3 soirs de mariages organisé par le restaurant de l'hotel + 2 matins les bruits et la poussière du chantier.Il y a 2 hotel Holiday à Sofia, problème pour trouver le bon qui s'appelle "Gloria palace" sur l'enseigne.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Michel, 1-night trip