Live prices for your dates · free cancellation on many rooms

EN

Hotel · Sofia · Sofia City Province

Hostel Pop Bogomil - Sofia

A social hostel near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral with a shared lounge, free Wi-Fi, and a garden.

  • 7-minute walk to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
  • Shared lounge and garden for relaxing
7.1 good 333 reviews Booking.com 7.1 · 333 reviews

About

Hostel Pop Bogomil - Sofia

Hostel Pop Bogomil is a straightforward base in Sofia, set on Pop Bogomil Street and roughly a 7-minute walk from the iconic Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The hostel keeps its focus on the essentials: free Wi-Fi throughout, a shared lounge for mingling, and a garden for some fresh air. It's also relatively close to Lavov Most, making it easy to explore the city on foot.

Accommodation ranges from twin and triple rooms to a private double with its own bathroom. Pets are allowed, which is a bonus for travellers with animals. The vibe is social and low-key, with a leisure/TV room for downtime. While it may not be flashy, it offers a practical and sociable stop in the Bulgarian capital.

  • Pets allowed
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • AM/FM alarm clock

In brief

What works, what to weigh

+

Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Walkable to a top landmark — The hostel is a 7-minute walk from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, one of Sofia's most visited sights.
  • Social spaces — A shared lounge, garden, and leisure/TV room give guests places to relax and meet others.
  • Free Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at no extra cost.
  • Pet-friendly — Pets are allowed, which is convenient for travellers with animals.
–

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Value rating is modest — Guests rate value at 6.7, the lowest of all categories, suggesting the price-to-quality ratio could be better.
  • Mixed service scores — Service sits at 7.0 and the overall rating is 7.1, below the area average of 8.2, so expectations should be tempered.
  • No private parking — Parking is not listed, so guests arriving by car may need to find public options.
  • Standard check-in window — Check-in is only from 14:00 to 23:59, which may not suit late-night arrivals.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds

Private Bathroom Double Room

  • 1 King-size bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
  • Heating

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Connectivity

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Common Areas

  • Shared lounge
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/TV room

In-Room

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Pets

  • Pets allowed

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

7.1
good 333 reviews

Guest-rated 7.1/10 from 333 reviews

Booking.com · 7.1 · 333 reviews

04 — Location

Getting around Sofia

The property sits in Sofia.

Around the Hostel: The hostel is a short walk from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, one of Sofia's most recognisable landmarks. Lavov Most is also relatively close, giving you easy access to the city centre and its transport links.

5 Pop Bogomil Str., Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Open in Google Maps

05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 14:00-23:59
Check-out
By 12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
13 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 12:00.

Is Wi-Fi available?

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, pets are allowed at the hostel.

Is there parking on site?

Parking is not listed in the policies, so you may need to find public parking nearby.

Nearby

Other top-rated stays in Sofia

Want a different style or budget? Here are more highly-rated options in the area.

6.3

Santa Sofia

Guest-rated 6.3/10 — among the top stays in Sofia.

Sofia

8.3

Hotel Lion Sofia

Guest-rated 8.3/10 — among the top stays in Sofia.

Sofia

8.1

Hotel Aris

Guest-rated 8.1/10 — among the top stays in Sofia.

Sofia

7.8

Hotel Paradise

Guest-rated 7.8/10 — among the top stays in Sofia.

Sofia

The bottom line

Hostel Pop Bogomil works for budget travellers who want a central location near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and don't mind a no-frills stay. Its social spaces and pet-friendly policy add appeal, but modest value and service ratings mean it's best kept as a practical option rather than a destination in itself.

7.1Solid for the price, with a prime spot for sightseeing.

Ready to book Hostel Pop Bogomil - Sofia?

Tap through and we’ll open our booking partner’s site, with live prices and availability for your exact dates.

No payment on this site — you complete the booking on our partner’s site.