Hostel N1 in Sofia - Stay & Play by the Rules

Cash only. EUR only.
If you are a toxic person or you don't like a LOT of rules, then you will not like our hostel, please choose another hostel :)

Basic rules of our quiet hostel:
1. This is not a party hostel, after 22:00 go to the bar!
2. From 22:00 to 9:00 - keep quiet!
3. Check in after 23:00 or before 8:00 - extra €8 :)

We organize day trips from the hostel:
Departure from Sofia 8:00:
• Vitosha Mountain: Waterfall, Golden Bridges, Viewpoint OR Sledging
• Rila Monastery + Boyana Church + St. Ivan Cave + Vitosha mountain
• Seven Rila Lakes + Rila Monastery
• 3 Caves: Saeva Dupka + Eyes of God Cave + Devetashka Cave
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We are located in the heart of Sofia, offering the best base for exploring the city's attractions. You'll find numerous restaurants, shops, and a supermarket just steps away.
Hostel №1 in Sofia is a place where friendly and respectful travelers from all over the world come together. It’s a hostel for sane people who appreciate cleanliness, rules, a calm atmosphere, and being surrounded by the right kind of guests.

Not for everyone. And that's the point.
"Cheap hostels compete on price. We compete on the quality of our guests." — Founder.
“For nice people who respect nice people ;)” — Guest review.

ROOMS & SLEEP
We offer both 4-bed and 6-bed dorm rooms with different levels of comfort, so every guest can choose the option that suits them best. And of course, our comfortable mattresses and quiet atmosphere help you enjoy a proper night’s sleep -_-

KITCHEN
Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen open 24/7, with free coffee and tea available throughout the day. To maintain a peaceful atmosphere for everyone, we kindly ask guests to keep maximum quiet while using the kitchen between 22:00 and 09:00.

COMMON AREA
Relax or socialize in our cozy living room, watch movies on Netflix, or play PS4 with a wide selection of games, including online multiplayer options.

BALCONY
Our corner small balcony is one of the most special spots in the hostel, the perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee or tea while watching the sunset stretch deep into the historic streets of Sofia. In the evening, the view becomes especially beautiful, with warm light filling the old city streets and rooftops.

FACILITIES AND SERVICES:
+ 3 categories of rooms: basic, standard, deluxe (YOUR choice)
+ Some rooms with air conditioning and heating (YOUR choice)
+ Mixed rooms and female rooms (YOUR choice)
+ Separate male and female showers with hot water and shower gel (FREE)
+ Separate male and female toilets with paper (FREE)
+ Complete bed with linens and comfortable mattress (FREE)
+ Towels (FREE)
+ Pillow menu (FREE)
+ Chip to enter the hostel 24/7 (against DEPOSIT)
+ Equipped kitchen (FREE)
+ WiFi 5GHz (FREE)
+ Living room with Netflix and PS4+ with many games (FREE)
+ Lockers: large and small (against DEPOSIT or FREE)
+ Laundry service: washing + drying (PAID)
+ Hairdryer, iron and ironing board (FREE)
+ Various teas, various coffees, cocoa, sugar (FREE)
+ Board games and books (FREE)
+ Balcony with beautiful sunset views (FREE)
+ Printer, scanner and copier (FREE up to 3 pages)
+ First aid kit, sewing kit, umbrella (FREE)
+ Bicycle parking inside the building (FREE)
+ Transfer and trips (PAID)
+ Luggage storage (PAID)
+ Luggage storage from 8:00 to 23:00 (FREE)
+ Staff assistance: 8:00 to 23:00 (FREE)
+ Early check-in before 14:00, late check-out after 11:00, late check-in after 23:00 (PAID)
+ Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00, check-out before 11:00 am (FREE)

CENTRAL LOCATION:
+ Located on the quiet Serdika Street, where the city of Sofia was born
+ Historic building with character
+ A few steps from the metro station and tram stops
+ 15-minute walk to the bus and train stations
+ Close to the city's main attractions and historical sites
+ Close to the mineral water hot spring and Zhenski Pazar Market
+ Surrounded by shops, fast food outlets, markets, supermarkets, banks, ATMs, pharmacies, restaurants, cafes, clubs, bars, and more

Comparison chart of three room categories at "Hostel №1 by Rules" in Sofia: BASIC, STANDARD, and DELUXE.
🟦 BASIC room (EU Eco-Austerity): It's a budget choice. NO Air Conditioning & NO Heating. Cramped room. NO soundproofing. Features a standard IKEA bunk bed, electric fan, heated mattress, bedside lamp, locker.
🟩 STANDARD room: Comfort & Balanced. Air Conditioning & Heating. Medium room. NO soundproofing. Features a bunk bed with extra-headroom and privacy curtains. Amenities: bedside lamp, wardrobe and locker.
🟥 DELUXE room: Comfort & Quiet. Air Conditioning & Heating. Spacious room. SOUNDPROOFED. Features a bunk bed with extra-headroom and privacy curtains. Amenities: bedside lamp, locker, wardrobe, table and chair.

CHECK-IN: From 14:00 to 23:00. Late check-in from 23:00 to 08:00 requires a fee of €8 per person.
CHECK-OUT: Before 11:00.

PAYMENT: Cash only (EUR) upon arrival. Full payment is required at check-in. Please note: after check-in, if you decide to leave earlier or cancel your stay, the payment is non-refundable.

PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR ARRIVAL TIME (without it, we cannot guarantee a smooth check-in).

MAXIMUM STAY: Unlimited.
TAXES: Included.
BREAKFAST: Not included.
PETS: Not allowed.

ATTENTION! You will be asked to leave our hostel if you:
- are noisy
- exhibit toxic behavior
- disrespect other guests or staff
- drink alcohol inside the hostel
- smoke indoors (we have a balcony for smoking)
- a drug addict

PLEASE NOTE: We are not a typical hostel and we have a lot of rules that all guests must follow. Compliance with these rules is strictly enforced. All visitors are informed in advance about our regulations. If you are not comfortable with our rules, we recommend choosing another hostel. As the owner, I reserve the right to modify the rules as needed. =)