Set in a renovated 19th-century building, Shans 2 Hotel is just off Marie Louise Boulevard and less than 1 km from the Alexander Nevski Cathedral. Close to restaurants and bars, the sunny en-suite rooms have air conditioning and cable TV. Free Wi-Fi access as well as free city maps are available at the lobby. Reception is open 24 hours, and the staff can arrange car rentals and laundry services upon request. Hairdryers, ironing facilities, kettle or toaster are available free of charge at the reception. Serdika Metro Station, on the M1 line, is just 500 metres away from Hotel 2 Shans. The Sofia Synagogue is just 5 minutes’ walk down the road. Tram and bus stops are in the immediate vicinity, while Sofia Central Railway Station and the Central Bus Station are 900 metres away.