Accommodations in Sofia: Hotel sector vs. the Serviced Sofia apartments
According to the recent reports, Bulgaria is indicating an eight per cent increase in the 2008 tourist revenue despite the economic crisis and the recession, unlike its neighboring countries. These figures raise the hopes of the investors, the hotel owners and the government of the country that the hotel sector will be the straw to clutch at during 2009. Bulgaria ranked the seventh cheapest place to go for a holiday, a position that is three steps ahead of the once-favorite Spain, as was reported by Holiday Money Travel Services Report. In times of global crisis, this information is very important to those who wish to travel.
Across the country are now available approximately 3200 hotels with capacity of 120-130 000 rooms. Only in year 2008 were opened more than a hundred hotels, most of them situated in the capital Sofia, the second largest city and a major fair center Plovdiv, as well as along the coast and the ski resorts. The prognosis is that the demand for Sofia accommodation and accommodation in the country will remain stable this year. On that basis, the advertising and the promotion of the Bulgarian resorts and the diverse countryside is intensified.
For many years now, Bulgaria has an appeal for being a quiet and pleasant holiday destination for families who are looking for reasonably-priced sea and ski holidays. In the past few years, its capital Sofia is also on the map of the tourists, who want to explore the 130-year old capital Sofia, the skip slopes of the nearby Vitosha Mountain and the vibrant nightlife. Sofia is the country’s largest and fastest growing city with population of around 1.5 million people. Coming to the city of Sofia is affordable, due to the several budget airlines that cover the country. The large Western hotel chains are not found in Sofia yet, but at the same time the accommodation spots available at the Serviced Sofia apartments are abundant and actually preferred by the tourists.
Sofia apartments vary in size, type and style, but they are similar in comfort, proximity to tourist places and restaurants. All Sofia serviced apartments are within the budget of the average tourist. Very often, a tastefully decorated one-bedroom apartment in the centre of Sofia costs less than a small room in one of the hotels. Besides, these apartments come fully-furnished and excellently equipped for a stress-free and very relaxing holiday. Not to mention that they offer more privacy. That is why, the accommodation at the Sofia apartments for rent are now preferred instead of the hotel rooms. The system allows immediate online reservation with an option for choosing airport pick-up and welcoming package. The payment can be done by bank transfer and credit card, and of course cash upon arrival. According to the published comments of clients that have actually been accommodated in such serviced Sofia apartments, the pleasant emotion and the fine experience are incredible.
