Hotel Kardinal

Hotels
9.2 (219 reviews)
5 James Baucher Str , Blagoevgrad , BG
+359 88 606 0102

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location
Friendly, helpful staff
Clean and comfortable rooms (many reports)
Good value / affordable price
On-site restaurant praised by several guests
Convenient parking available
Cons:
Some noise / poor soundproofing reported
Occasional cigarette smell in rooms
Restaurant/food service closed on Sundays or limited breakfast
No elevator
Mixed bed/pillow comfort (too soft or too firm for some)
Older air conditioning units in some rooms / limited parking spaces

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Generally praised as clean and tidy in many reviews, but a few guests reported cigarette smell in-room and one comment mentioned deficient cleanliness; mixed but overall good.
Service
9.8
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, very helpful (assisting with reservations, meeting guests on arrival, reserving parking) and highly recommended by guests.
Location
9.6
Multiple reviewers highlight an excellent, very central location near the city center and main pedestrian areas; consistently a strong positive.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms noted as comfortable and spacious by several guests, but some report issues: noisy street/poor soundproofing, mattress too soft for some, some found pillows too hard, and older AC units or awkward bathroom layouts.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities include convenient parking (sometimes limited) and an on-site restaurant, but drawbacks mentioned: no elevator, restaurant/restaurant service closed on Sundays and occasional lack of breakfast availability, older AC in some rooms.
Value for Money
9.4
Several guests explicitly noted excellent value and good price-quality ratio; recommended for business travelers and stopovers.
Food and Beverage
9
Restaurant and food are described as very good or perfect by multiple guests, but limited service (closed on Sundays / no breakfast on some days) lowers the score slightly.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall sentiment is very positive: many 'exceptional', 'very pleasing stay' and recommendations; minor issues (noise, occasional cleanliness or amenity limits) did not dominate overall impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:29

Property Description

Central Location
Hotel Kardinal, just a few minutes from Blagoevgrad's center, offers convenience and accessibility for guests looking to explore the city.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each air-conditioned room at Hotel Kardinal features a balcony, fridge, and a private bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Delicious Dining Options
Guests can enjoy traditional Bulgarian cuisine at the on-site à-la-carte restaurant and savor a breakfast with homemade cake every morning, creating a delightful culinary experience.

Experience the charm of Hotel Kardinal and book your stay now for a memorable visit to Blagoevgrad!

Important information:

A deposit via bank wire is required to secure your reservation. Hotel Kardinal will contact you with instructions after booking.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 219 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.6
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zornitsa • family_with_children • bg
10
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Aliaksandr • solo_traveller • by
9
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Ariel • solo_traveller • bg
8
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Kristiana • solo_traveller • bg
8
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Eimear • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • bg
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Genti • family_with_children • al
10
Pros:

Exelent hotel. Great location and friendly staff. We recommend 👌

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • il
3
למי שאין כאב גב סביר ללילה
Pros:

פשוט היינו צריכים לינה ללילה בדרך לסלוניקי, והיה כבר מאוחר

Cons:

מקלחת, מזרן

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Jose • family_with_children • es
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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THEODOROS • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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KristianN • solo_traveller • bg
10
Pros:

Everything, its near the city center and its brand new, it has everything you would need even for longer stays.

Cons:

The bed is a bit too soft but thats my personal liking. Everything else was perfect.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • ro
9
Satisfacator
Pros:

Curățenia, liniște, loc de parcare chiar în fața hotelului

Cons:

In camera, că în majoritatea hotelurilor din Bulgaria, mirosea a tigară
Restaurantul este închis duminica

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Tatiana • solo_traveller • bg
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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d1_a • family_with_children • ro
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Cobuz • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sergiu • couple • ro
10
Pros:

Exceptional!!!

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Boyan • solo_traveller • bg
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Naydenova • couple • bg
9
Pros:

Беше чистичко и удобно

Cons:

Беше много шумно, трябва да помисля за по -добра шумоизолация . Бях на 3 етаж и все пак всичко отвън се чуваше, всяка кола и разговор все едно бях с отворени прозорци .

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Genti • solo_traveller • al
10
Pros:

From the beginning, in reservation step tha staff was so ready to help for choosing right room and till the last minute that we stayed in hotel. The restorant and the food was perfect. ⁷

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
Полина • family_with_children • bg
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee