Design Hotel 36

Hotels
8.9 (624 reviews)
36 Alexander Stamboliyski blvd. , Sofia , bg

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Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Modern rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Fire alarm issue
Limited breakfast options
Poor ventilation

Categories

Cleanliness
8.61
Some complaints regarding poor ventilation and unpleasant odors were noted.
Service
9.58
Staff was described as friendly, but there were issues with availability after hours.
Location
9.62
The hotel location is very central and convenient.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms were described as modern and nice, but issues with heating were mentioned.
Amenities
9.1
Amenities were generally nice, but specific complaints about the coffee machine and thin duvet were made.
Value for Money
8.56
Not ideal for long stays; better suited for short visits.
Food and Beverage
8.11
Breakfast selection was limited and not ideal for longer stays.
Overall Experience
9.08
Mixed experience due to the fire alarm incident and lack of after-hours support.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 03:10

Property Description

Architectural Monument in Centrum District

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
Design Hotel 36 offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms. Each room features a desk and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Delightful Dining and Relaxation
Guests can savor a delicious continental breakfast at the hotel's restaurant and unwind in a cozy atmosphere. The accommodation also boasts a terrace for guests to enjoy.

Prime Location and Nearby Attractions
Located within walking distance of Vitosha Boulevard and St. Kyriaki Cathedral Church, Design Hotel 36 is conveniently close to various attractions including Banya Bashi Mosque, Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski, and Sofia University. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

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.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs BGN 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 624 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.61
Service: 9.58
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 8.11
Overall Experience: 9.08
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Paola Caterina • couple • it
9
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • couple • it
7
Esperienza positiva
Pros:

Buona posizione vicino alla metro Serdica.
Self check-in e check-out.
Possibilità di lasciare i bagagli oltre il check-out.
Personale cordiale.
Facile comunicazione.
Struttura moderna.
Zona ben servita di supermercati, bar, ristoranti.
Principali attrazioni turistiche raggiungibili anche a piedi.

Cons:

Pulizia migliorabile.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Ragnoli • couple • it
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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WEN-TZU • couple • tw
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Paola • couple • it
10
Ottima soluzione
Pros:

Posizione perfetta per visitare Sofia a pochi passi dalla metro.
Il check-in automatico un po’ arzigogolato ma qualcuno ti segue comunque da remoto e non c’è problema.
La stanza non troppo grande, consiglio di scegliere quella superior ma ad ogni modo è risultata comoda anche la più piccola.
Letto molto comodo e bagno con spazio di appoggio per le proprie cose.
Ottimi i prodotti offerti con dispenser e ciabattine offerte.
Non c’è la colazione ma lasciano a disposizione la macchina del caffè con le cialde e l’acqua è fornita in camera.

Cons:

La mancanza della colazione anche se sapevamo di non averla.
Ci sono comunque varie soluzioni nelle vicinanze.
L’illuminazione un po’bassa, era un po’ difficile vedere bene in camera.
Moquette anche se pulita io non la amo per via dell’allergia ma è soggettivo.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Federica • couple • it
4
Struttura non all’altezza
Pros:

La struttura era a pochi passi dal centro ed una camera accogliente

Cons:

Reception inesistente.
Per due giorni senza carta igienica nonostante passassero ogni giorno per rifare la camera.
Piu’ volte contattati via wapp ma mai nessuno che mi avesse risposto.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
N
Nicolas • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
O
Orlin • solo_traveller • be
7
Pros:

Large modern room, close to downtown at a good price. Person at the lobby was very polite and kind.

Cons:

Room and bathroom both had a very strong cigarette smell, presumably from previous guests smoking on the balcony with the door open (the giant ashtray on each balcony is really inviting if you’re a smoker). Smell didnt quite go over my two day stay. In addition, room was quite dark so not possible to read during the day without artificial light and desk/table too narrow to place a laptop and work. If you’re on a business trip as I was, this was a serious downside. Street facing room is noisy, which negatively impacts overnight comfort since i had to sleep with balcony door open in the warm May nights and the A/C wouldn’t work. Overall, I found the points on booking off the mark. Wouldn’t repeat.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
D
didem • solo_traveller • tr
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Ana • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La ubicación, la habitación es cómoda y moderna muy completa

Cons:

Lo que menos me ha gustado es como hacen la cama, solo estiran el nodico y se acabó, y que caiga como caiga arrugada o torcida, las almohadas ni las colocan, a la 21 de la noche aún estaba con la forma de la cabeza.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Asli • couple • tr
8
Overall, it was a satisfactory stay - will defintely recımmend and stay again myself during my next Sofia visits.
Pros:

First of all it was clean and the rooms were spacious.
The location is great; walking to distance to all directions. And it was peaceful although it was on a main street.

Cons:

The airconditioning wasn’t working properly.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Leonie • couple • de
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
Евелина • solo_traveller • bg
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
B
bruno • couple • it
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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GIULIA • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

personale super disponibile. la ragazza alla reception mi ha dato un grande aiuto altrimenti non avrei potuto prenotare un taxi con la mia app per visitare i clienti e mi ha offerto un check in anticipato. asciugamani e lenzuola profumate, struttura moderna nel centro di sofia.

Cons:

viaggio per business da sola e avrei preferito un hotel con una reception h24

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
Şefiye • family_with_children • tr
10
superdi
Pros:

yatak cok rahattı

Cons:

her seyı sevdik

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • de
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Maria Rosaria • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Joaquín • couple • cl
10
Excelente lugar para quedarse
Pros:

Muy lindo, buena decoración, la habitación amplia, con todo lo necesario para la estadía. El baño impecable. Muy buen lugar.

Cons:

-

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Radoslav • solo_traveller • sk
10
Everything as expected and advertised.
Pros:

Nice&clean, great location, easy to get everywhere....I enjoyed my short stay.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee