Our room at the Brod was clean, functional and pleasantly scented. The free broadband internet in the room was a major advantage, as a work situation developed on the second day of my stay, and would have been much more difficult to resolve without this technical edge.
The Brod is an appealing option for those wishing to visit Sofia without spending a fortune on accomodation. Located in a very quiet suburb near several embassy residences, it is a good 15 minutes to city centre even when traffic is smooth. That said, until inflation drives Bulgarian taxi costs up to the level of other European capitals, the distance will not be a problem and you'll not spend more than 4 or 5 Euros each way to and from the Brod. Just get an OK Taxi leaflet from the airport and always remember to have someone phone a taxi for you from the hotel, or from restaurants or other locations in the centre.
The breakfast was excellent, with a wide variety of hot and cold options as well as some local specialties; only rough moment was when a party in the restaurant became rowdy and the music could be heard very clearly even 4 floors up. The surrounding neighbourhood is quite dull but if you make it to the student area, you can eat Gyros for supper for less than 2 Euros each.
- Brod Hotel Sofia
