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Orient Express Hostel Reviews

8A , Hristo Belchev Street, Floor 4, Ap.9, Sofia, Bulgaria

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77%Overall Rating

From 10 ratings
  • 74%Character
  • 78%Security
  • 88%Location
  • 80%Staff
  • 70%Atmosphere
  • 74%Cleanliness

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53%

The apartment where three of us stayed had a club directly across the street that was horribly loud until 5 in the AM. Not the hostel's fault, but they didn't say anything or our friends would have chosen another available room. They chose the apartment because it had a private bath and was a nice place otherwise. My husband and I paid for a private bath and others used it . There were dead bugs in my bed. If there is no private bath they should not advertise it as such.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (1 review)


87%

Rooms are neat, bathrooms and kitchen brand new, nice people there, I'll go again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


20%

please do not stay here!!!!! This is the worst hostel in the world!!!!! because of this hostel i never want to came back to Sofia!! Please close it down!!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)

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You were very upset because you didn't receive your money back for the second night, but it's it's not our fault that you didn't check your flight tickets properly , the revenge is ugly and not very mature, especially when you don't say the truth!

100%

One of the best!. First, their location is fantastic. I love the city center, with access to the sights, and a short walk to my favorite restaurants bars, and two grocery stores within feet of the door. Second, the staff is helpful and friendly. They are there 24/7 to create a safe, secure, friendly environment. I had no fear leaving my camera, laptop and other belongings there when I went out. Finally, the breakfasts are varied and delicious. A great opportunity to meet other guests too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

everything was verY nice

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


80%

It's a small family-run hostel in a flat near centre with four rooms (8,4,3 and 2 beds) so don’t get carried away from what you see on the internet. There is no such thing as ensuite bathroom and during our stay owners lived there as well, but we didn’t mind it, it all just contributed to a family like filling. Staff (two mid-aged ladies) was very nice and we enjoyed our breakfast every morning. It’s a great hostel for non-demanding low budged travellers.


70%

The place was extremely cold with no heating. Only a small plug in heater that really did not heat the room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)




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