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Hotel Overview

14 Todor Alexandrov Bul., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1303

Hotel Anel - Art museum hotel with panoramic terraces near Serdika Metro Station

Located in downtown Sofia, 100 meters from Serdika Metro Station. The hotel features an on-site fine art museum with original works by Bulgarian artists. Amenities include an 18-meter indoor swimming pool, ANEL SPORT center with Finnish sauna, infrared sauna, salt sauna, steam bath, and fitness room with Technogym equipment. Dining options include Anel Restaurant serving Bulgarian and Mediterranean cuisine and M Bar with panoramic city views. Business facilities include multiple meeting rooms with panoramic terraces, conference hall with translation booths, and VIP meeting rooms. The property offers paid private parking.

Additional perks of the hotel

Only hotel museum of fine art in Bulgaria with original paintings and sculptures

Sports bar with table tennis, billiards, table football, and darts

Regular cultural events and art exhibitions in museum-gallery

Water aerobics classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Folk dance classes with Aneta Valkanova

Salsa and Bachata classes with Alex and Eli

Bingo hall with slot machines and electronic roulette

Piano performances daily from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Panoramic garden on fifth floor open April-September

Accommodation Options

Single Executive Rooms feature double beds and marble bathrooms. Double Executive Rooms include large work desks, double beds, and modern bathrooms with bathtubs and showers. Superior Rooms offer fully equipped kitchens and luxury bathrooms. Fifth Floor Apartments have separate bedrooms and living rooms with parquet flooring, with options featuring hydro-massage bathtubs or walk-in showers. Junior Apartments include granite bathrooms with bathtubs. Anel Apartments feature separate living areas and kitchenettes. President Apartment offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a dining area.

Other conveniences

Double insulated windows in all rooms

Free WiFi throughout property

Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels

Minibars and electric kettles

Soundproof walls in suites

Private balconies in some units

Separate sitting areas in apartments

Safe boxes for laptop computers

24-hour business center access

Air conditioning and heating

Ironing facilities available

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Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

345 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Double Room

Max:

1 person

345 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Deluxe Suite Terrace Panoramic View

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2 persons

540 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

Sofia3700 ft

Airports

Sofia (SOF) 8.1 mi

Train

Sofia Central Bus Station5000 ft

Underground

Opalchenska1400 ft

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

EUR 15 per day

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Hairdresser
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid shuttle service
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Casino
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Turkish bath
Steam room
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Make up services

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

14 Todor Alexandrov Bul., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1303

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14 Todor Alexandrov Bul., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1303

City landmarks

Museum

Regional History Museum

2900 ft

Church

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

1.2 mi

Market

Central Sofia Market Hall

2400 ft

Park

City Garden

4400 ft

Park

Borisova gradina

1.5 mi

Theatre

"Ivan Vazov" National Theater

4400 ft

Mosque

Banya Bashi Mosque

2700 ft

Gallery

National Art Gallery

4300 ft

Monument

Soviet Army Monument

4600 ft

Landmark

Russian Church St Nicholas

4900 ft

Landmark

National Opera and Ballet of Bulgaria

5100 ft

Landmark

Sofia Court House

2600 ft

Church

Church of St Petka of the Saddlers

2800 ft

Landmark

Holy Nedelya Church

2500 ft

Event hall

National Palace of Culture

1.4 mi

Landmark

Vitosha boulevard

3900 ft

Museum

National Museum of Natural History

4700 ft

Church

The Rotunda Church of St George

3200 ft

Bridge

Eagle Bridge

1.3 mi

Landmark

Monument to the Unknown Warrior

3500 ft

Square

Statue of Slaveikovs

4600 ft

Mall

Mall of Sofia

2100 ft

Church

Saint Sofia Church

5100 ft

Event hall

Central Military Club

5100 ft

Landmark

Russian Monument

2800 ft

Landmark

Sofia Synagogue

2300 ft

Museum

National Polytechnic Museum

2500 ft

Nearby

Museum

National Institute of Archaeology with Museum

2000 ft

Church

Roman Catholic Cathedral of St Joseph

2000 ft

Church

Romanian Orthodox Church "Holy Trinity"

2000 ft

Restaurants

Galata Kitchen

600 ft

Bull. Hristo Botev 62

Restaurant Bristol

700 ft

Hristo Botev Blvd 69

Central Sofia

800 ft

Restaurant Ararat

800 ft

Ulitsa Antim I

Salted Cafe

1200 ft

Strasse Bratia Miladinovi 38

Skaptoburger

2000 ft

20 Tzar Shishman Street

Olio D'oliva

1300 ft

ul.Tsar Samuil 60

Italo

1500 ft

Damyan Gruev 4

Pizza - Restaurant And BBQ Niagara

1500 ft

140 Tsar Simeon Str.

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Jimmy

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.4/10

The hotel is fantastic, offering extremely large and comfortable rooms that are spotlessly clean and equipped with everything you could want. The staff is very polite and attentive, making the stay a delightful experience. I would definitely return for another visit.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms are very comfortable, quiet, and spotless. I had a balcony with a stunning city view. The evening meal was enjoyable, and the amenities like jacuzzi baths and blackout curtains were exceptional.

Service

9.0

The staff went the extra mile to ensure our comfort. Services like room service, car hire, and laundry were convenient and well-executed.

Location

8.0

The location is good but requires a bit of a walk to reach the city center. Despite this, the hotel's accessibility to various areas makes it a solid choice for exploring Sofia.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience didn't fully meet 5-star standards. Although the food was acceptable, it fell slightly short of expectations in terms of variety and quality.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers a range of facilities including a restaurant showcasing local artists and cuisine. However, there are some areas for improvement to match the overall high standard of the property.

Stephen

United States, March 2024

7.6/10

The hotel offers spacious and comfortable rooms with a huge rooftop terrace, great breakfast choices, and good Wi-Fi. The service is mostly professional and helpful, with a few instances of rudeness noted. The location is convenient for walking to central attractions but may be a bit uninspiring. The dining experience has room for improvement in variety and quality. Overall, the facilities are well-maintained and the value for money is decent.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were like a dream, very spacious with two twin beds and a beautiful stained glass insert in the headboard.

Service

7.0

The service was generally helpful and professional, although there were a few instances of rudeness.

Location

8.0

The location is within walking distance of all central attractions, making it convenient to explore the city.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience, while having good choices, could use some improvements in quality and variety.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities, including a nice restaurant on the 5th floor, were well-maintained and provided a comfortable stay.

Frank

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The room was spacious and had nice amenities like bath robes, slippers, a coffee machine, and a huge bed, but its location close to the elevator and staff room was a downside. The actual room looked a bit different from the photos.

Rooms

7.0

The room was spacious and had great amenities but its location was not ideal.

Service

6.0

The service was a bit lazy, especially when it came to fulfilling requests like arranging a taxi for me. However, the staff tried to be helpful despite some miscommunications.

Location

8.0

The location of the hotel is fantastic, centrally located with easy access to restaurants and nightlife. It was convenient for exploring the city.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were a bit limited, especially for breakfast, which could have had more variety. However, the quality of the food was good.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered basic facilities that were sufficient for a comfortable stay.

Lawrence

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.0/10

I had a fantastic stay at the hotel. The rooms were comfortable, and I loved the free services like the pool, tzakuzi, and sauna. The hotel is filled with interesting art items, and the breakfast offers plenty of choices. The Wi-Fi was excellent, and I especially enjoyed dining at the restaurant on the 5th floor.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable and clean, even though mine was located beneath the air conditioning units on the roof.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and professional, going above and beyond during my entire stay. I was impressed by their kindness and the level of service provided.

Location

7.0

While the hotel is in a convenient location to visit major attractions and museums, it left a bit to be desired. However, having several saunas on-site was a nice touch.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall, but I found the bread a bit too dry/stale for my liking. The restaurant had a nice ambiance, but the limited hot dish options were a letdown.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel's facilities were impressive, especially the pool, tzakuzi, and sauna. The large number of art items around the hotel added a unique touch to my stay.

James

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.4/10

The hotel offers very nice rooms with fancy decor and great artwork, a very good breakfast but might get too bright and warm in the morning. The service is overall fantastic, though they seem a bit overworked. The location is not the most exciting, with average dining options nearby. Dining experience is tasty with a good variety but could use more changes. The facilities are excellent with attention to detail.

Rooms

9.0

I loved the fancy rooms with lots of unique artwork. The bed was super comfortable and the size was just right.

Service

9.0

The service was fantastic from start to finish, very kind and helpful!

Location

7.0

The location was okay but not very exciting, lacking nearby dining and entertainment options.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was tasty with a good variety, yet could benefit from more changes throughout the week.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch, offering everything one could need during their stay.

Yvonne

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The suite upgrade at no extra cost was a nice surprise, but the dusty room and early morning noise from the reception desk were a letdown. The service was unprofessional, with indifference towards maintenance issues. The central location was convenient, with easy access to transportation and local attractions. Despite the lackluster service, the dining options with fresh fruit were a highlight. The hotel facilities were adequate, but there is room for improvement in cleanliness and service quality.

Rooms

7.0

The suite upgrade at no extra cost was a pleasant surprise, but the room was dusty, and the early morning noise from the reception desk was bothersome.

Service

5.0

The service was not professional, with a lack of responsiveness to maintenance issues and an indifferent attitude towards guest requests.

Location

8.0

The central location was convenient with easy access to transportation and local attractions.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was enjoyable, with a variety of sweet and savory options and fresh fruit available.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel facilities were adequate but could benefit from an improvement in cleanliness and service quality.

Michael

United Kingdom, October 2023

6.6/10

The hotel is a mixed bag with great rooms but some service issues and an uninspiring location. However, the staff are friendly and accommodating. The dining experience falls short of expectations, yet the facilities are decent for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

8.0

I was pleasantly surprised by the excellent room above the swimming pool, even though it was a bit close to the air conditioning units on the roof. We received an unexpected upgrade to a double room, which was a nice touch.

Service

7.0

Despite an initial aggressive reaction in Bulgarian/sign language, the staff overall proved to be very friendly and accommodating during our stay. Their willingness to walk with us and make stops at local attractions was a lovely touch for guests of all ages.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location is good but requires a 10-minute walk to the center. It offers easy access to Sofia Tower Mall and the city center, but the street it's on might not be the most inspiring. Parking can be difficult due to the busy area.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were average at best, not up to par for a 5-star hotel. The continental breakfast was fine, albeit limited. Only having two sections of hot dishes felt underwhelming for such a property.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers standard facilities that cater to the needs of guests. However, longer opening hours or more variety could enhance the overall experience.

friendly staff

uninspiring location

Eliza

United States, October 2023

7.6/10

I absolutely loved my stay here and even decided to extend it! The rooms were comfortable, and the breakfast offered a wide range of choices. The Wi-Fi was excellent, and the restaurants on the 5th floor were delightful. However, sleeping wasn't easy due to noise upon arrival.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable with great amenities.

Service

7.0

The staff were generally helpful, but there were some instances of rudeness, like during room service requests.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic, close to central areas, restaurants, and nightclubs. Just a short walk to the city center.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast was very good with a variety of choices, though the overcooked eggs were a downside.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel's facilities were good, but some improvements could be made.

Allan

United States, July 2023

8.0/10

My stay at the hotel was truly inviting and enjoyable. The rooms were exceptional, offering a superb range of free services including a pool, jacuzzi, and sauna. The vast collection of art pieces throughout the hotel added a unique touch, although the brightness in the mornings could be a bit overwhelming. The overall experience was remarkable with just a few minor drawbacks.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were beautifully appointed and well-equipped, providing a luxurious stay.

Service

8.0

The service was fantastic from the moment I arrived until my departure. The staff was attentive and accommodating, despite some minor maintenance issues with the heating.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location, while not as central as expected, offered a good distance between the train station and city center. It was convenient to get around by taxi and explore the area, although it lacked some of the expected amenities for a 5-star rating.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were delicious and varied, with both sweet and savory choices to enjoy. However, the quality of some dishes could be improved for a more satisfying experience.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel's facilities were excellent, with a range of amenities to enhance my stay. The pool area was well-maintained and relaxing, adding to the overall appeal of the property.