Best Hostels for Solo Travellers in Sofia

Best Hostels for Solo Travellers in Sofia
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Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria as well as the largest city in the country. It's an interesting Eastern European city with impressive Orthodox churches, fascinating street markets, and a unique culture. It's also close to a popular ski area, the Vitosha mountain.

If you're traveling alone to Sofia, there are a couple of popular hostels or guesthouses to choose from. Although Sofia doesn't attract the large number of tourists that some European cities do, it is still possible to meet people at your hostel and make some new friends while you're in the area.
How much do hostels in Sofia cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Sofia here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



Dorm Bed from $7.91
Private Room from $8.60
Overall Rating: 88%
2A Makedonia Boulevard, Sofia
Hostel Mostel is a favorite hostel in Sofia, Bulgaria. It's located in a 19th century house that has been fully renovated. The hostel is near many of the city's top tourist attractions including Sveta Nedelia Cathedral. It's also surrounded by outdoor markets, restaurants, and bars. It's a short walk from the central train and bus station as well, so it's convenient for arrival and departure.

The hostel has excellent amenities available for guests including a free all you can eat breakfast (with waffles, salami, ham, cheese, yogurt, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and more), free internet and wi-fi, free dinner and drink, lockers, and all kinds of travel information. The hostel also has a full kitchen available for guests to prepare their own meals.

If you're traveling alone, there are plenty of opportunities to meet other guests. Breakfast is a social time in the hostel. There's also a large common area where you can relax. There is a pool table and a computer area as well.

Single private rooms are available, as are doubles, triples, quads, five, and six bed dorms. Dorms range in size and sleep six, eight, or nine guests. There's also a large, 18 bed dorm for those on a particularly tight budget.


Dorm Bed from $24.00
Private Room from $15.72
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
ul. "Knyaz Boris I" 135 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a bar, a nightclub, bicycle hire, a common room, a games room, board games, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a cafe, self-catering facilities, and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, key card access, parking, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $16.05
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
Pop Bogomil str, 8, Sofia
This terrific hostel offers friendly service. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. Luggage storage, parking, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $10.89
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
50A Allabin str.fl.3,, Sofia
Allabin apartments is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, a bar, bicycle hire, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant and self-catering facilities. Wi-fi, luggage storage, towels included, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $6.15
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 95%
Sofia, ul. Serdika 28, Sofia
Hostel N1 in Sofia is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, a bar, bicycle hire, a common room, a games room, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant, a cafe, self-catering facilities, and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, towels included, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $24.08
Private Room from $20.06
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 95%
ulitsa "Knyaz Boris I" 135, Sofia Center, Sofia
This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a bar, a nightclub, bicycle hire, a common room, a games room, board games, and cable tv. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a cafe, self-catering facilities, and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, key card access, parking, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $12.61
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 94%
60 Tsar Samuil str, Sofia
Hostel Ivory Tower is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, a common room, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant. Security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, parking, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable. And Hostel Ivory Tower is also pet friendly.


Dorm Bed from $15.78
Private Room from $10.75
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 94%
24 Dechko Uzunov street, Sofia
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service and bicycle hire. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a microwave. Laundry facilities and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.
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