Residence Oborishte

Frommer's Review

This elegant establishment -- a converted private residence dating from the 1930s -- is more guesthouse than hotel, with a tiny public area and limited facilities, but the rooms are great. Named after old Bulgarian towns, the seven suites are extremely spacious and tastefully appointed in rich royal colors (pity about laminate floors), and two of them have fireplaces (useful even in June or Sept, when Sofia can have cold bouts). If you're just passing through, Serdica and Sofia (both categorized as rooms rather than suites, the latter with a feminine Juliette balcony overlooking the street), offer excellent value, particularly over the weekend 80(€-90€/$102-$115). Not a huge staff quotient, but there are always at least two persons on hand to offer your complimentary welcome drink, arrange for breakfast to be served in your room (good idea as the breakfast room is poky), or arrange a candlelit dinner (given prior notice); the free pickup service from the airport is also useful. Located near Doctor's Gardens, the most prestigious residential area in Sofia, this is about 10 minutes' walk from Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the city center.

Facilities:
Breakfast room; bar; complimentary use of nearby fitness center; laundry; dry cleaning

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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