Scotty's Boutique Hotel - Sofia, Bulgaria 

The hotel's rooms were clean and comfortable. Free tea and coffee (instant) were provided, along with a kettle to make hot water. The deluxe rooms have a couch, chair, and coffee table to add some comfort. Make sure not to get a room on the first floor, as reception will be right outside your door. They were quiet at night, but after 8 or 9 AM it was impossible to sleep in due to their whistling, talking, phones ringing, etc. Virtually every tourist attraction in downtown Sofia is within walking distance of the hotel. The same is true of good shopping and restaurant districts. Any problems with the hotel you experience probably won't be fixed. They advertised wireless internet, and it didn't work for the three days of our stay despite that they claimed to be fixing it. Our air conditioner dripped (onto their couch) and nobody did anything at all. Overall, acceptable, but you can probably do better.

Had a very pleasent four night stay in March 07. Would advise taking a taxi from the airport as the journey by public transport involves one bus and two tram rides. Taxi cost is approx 9 lev. Only use OK taxi's. You will be mobbed by pirate taxi drivers at the airport. Although the hotel doesn't have a restaurant, breakfast/light meals can be had at the Market Hall, just opposite. Would recommend the HAPPY BAR GRILL on Vitosha road. Excellent food and service. One tip for tea drinkers, take English tea bags, otherwise you will be given green herbal tea. Milk is powdered so buy a small pack fresh. Transport is very cheap and would advise buying a one day pass for 3 lev. (£1) Avoid crowded trams on Vitosha, pick pockets do heathy business. Finally the staff at the hotel are very very helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Would certainly stay at Scotty's again