Hotel LightvsArt Hostel
Both Hotel Light and Art Hostel are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Light ranks marginally better than Art Hostel. Hotel Light ranks #7 in Sofia with recommendations from 2 publications like DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet.
Hotel Light
 DK Eyewitness
 Lonely Planet
37 Veslets Street, Sofia 1202, Bulgaria
From $46/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Restaurant
 
 "Stylish contemporary building in a tranquil 19th-century street, handily placed just northeast of the central sights." 
 "A beacon of light in a depressed (but safe) part of the city that offers excellent value." Full review
Art Hostel
 DK Eyewitness
 Lonely Planet
21/A, Angel Kanchev str., Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
From $27/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Breakfast included
 
 "This hostel, in a very central apartment, has eight simply furnished rooms with wooden floorboards and high ceilings. There is a communal kitchen and a shared bathroom in the hallway." 
Top choice
 "This bohemian hostel stands out from the crowd... Accommodation consists of a attractive, brightly painted three- to eight-bed dorms as well as some airy private rooms." Full review