The Smoking Pig is Irish owned and run and located centrally in Sofia, where the most famous Vitosha Bvd is just a 5 minute walk away and you can meet & see beautiful people, sitting, sipping coffee and nibbling salads throughout the day.
The Hostel is just within a walking distance of the central railway / bus station as well offering convenience & safety.
The Hostel offers bright, spacious and clean rooms with wooden floors. It also comes with a modern, fully equipped kitchen (self-catering). We also have a big sitting area to relax in with a number of couches and TV and Internet points, along with a large screen TV with satellite TV. The Dorms comes in 4 and 8 beds, new mattresses with fresh and clean sheets, blankets and pillows.
You will always find an element of mischief at the Smoking Pig whether it be the entertaining and friendly staff or the entertaining ambiance of the hostel. It is the most modern hostel in Sofia fully decorated to Western standard.
Amenities:
Free breakfast
Brand new clean bathrooms with 24h running hot water
High speed Internet access – Wi Fi Connection
Lock up area for luggage
Parking place on street
No Curfews or Lockouts
Sitting Area
Guest kitchen
Fresh and clean sheets, blanket and towel
24 hours hot showers
Safe luggage space
Use of modern fully equipped kitchen
Sofia map with highlights
Pick-up from the train-bus station
Iron and hair dryer
Laundry for hire
Car Services
Tours Desk
Pick Up Service:
Train/Bus Station - Free
Day Trips:
Bar Tour - 4 Hours see the sights of Sofia’s finest bars: € 10 per person. (2 people minimum)
Walking Tour of the City - € 10 per person (2 people minimum)
Gun Range tour - we offer an exclusive service where we provide you an all inclusive trip to the gun range to fire a selection of weapons only seen in the movies normally. Trip backwards and forwards to the gun range, ID verification, translation, brief safety course, target selection and the grand finale of shooting. Trip back to the Smoking Pig and a glass of fine ale to steady the adrenalin.
You will always find friendly people, banter and a laugh at the Smoking' Pig. Talk nicely to Jonnie the Painter and he may grace you an Irish jig and tales of the magical land of Ireland.
There is always a great time to be had at the Smoking' Pig.
So, Come & Stay at Smoking' Pig Hostel Sofia, where your safety & comfort is most important to us & ensuring that everyone has a comfortable stay in a safe environment. We strive tirelessly to ensure our strict standards are maintained!







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