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 $8.00
Private Room from $8.70
Overall Rating: 86%
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.


Private Room from $21.74
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
55 Vitosha Boulevard, Sofia
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service and a bar. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a cafe and self-catering facilities. Wi-fi, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $22.46
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 98%
Klokotnitsa 29, Sofia
You'll love this guesthouse because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, parking, towels included, air conditioning, and a mini-supermarket are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $16.23
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 97%
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.


Dorm Bed from $5.98
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 91%
Sofia, ul. Serdika 28, Sofia
Hostel N1 in Sofia - Stay & Play by the Rules 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, internet access, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $11.02
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 87%
32 Hristo Belchev Street, Sofia
This terrific hostel offers friendly service. 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 restaurant, self-catering facilities, and a microwave. Wi-fi, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $11.02
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 85%
50A Allabin str.fl.3,, Sofia
Vitosha Guestrooms is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, a bar, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant and self-catering facilities. Wi-fi, towels included, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $19.71
Private Room from $17.39
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 84%
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.
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