Diter

"A decent, well priced place with a good location. Reception was ok but variable based on person. Yuri very good. Room was average and clean. Shower was ok but no kettle despite tea and coffee facilities in reception. Worth a go if you want a cost effective, central hotel."

"We spent two nights in the Diter Hotel. There are some very good things about it but some drawbacks as well. The location could not be beaten. It is very close to the Vitosha Boulevard and within walking distance of all the sights that a visitor to Sofia might wish to see. It is in a quiet street in a slightly shabby area of flats, small shops, restaurants and bars. There is an excellent restaurant two doors along Han Asparuh Street. Unfortunately the hotel does not offer breakfast although it looks as if it used to have its own restaurant. We went to a nearby cafe for a banitsa each morning. We came by car and one of the reasons for choosing the Diter was that it adverised parking. In fact it has an arrangement with a car park round the corner. We emailed the hotel before our visit and were given accurate directions to the car park. It turned out to be a piece of rough ground where the attendants are experts at squeeing as many cars as possible into a small space. Nevertheless it met our requirements. The hotel looks as if it has seen better days and had an unloved feel. The furnishings inlour room were rather old, there was a tear in the curtain and generally it felt in need or refurbishment. Still, our room was of a good size and the bed was very comfortable and we slept well. The lighting was good and there were plenty of electric sockets. The shower was remarkably fancy for the hotel but the screen was somewhat rickety. Nevertheless it did its job and no water escaped to the rest of the bathroom. Wifi signal was strong and passwork protected. The receptionists spoke excellent English and were pleasant. We found that the safe in our wardrobe was jammed open. We mentioned that it did not work and when we returned it had been repaired. Water and coffee are available free in the reception area of the hotel which was a nice treat. Would we stay there again on a future visit to Sofia? Perhaps, though not for a long stay."

"Great little hotel in the heart of Sofia, everywhere was in walking distance, owner really friendly he recommended fabulous restaurant next door that did not disappoint. The hotel rooms were very roomy with a nice seating area, Rooms quiet and coffee making facilities available 24 hours in the reception."