Best Western Plus Olives City Hotel
Sofia
Best Western Plus Olives City Hotel offers a comfortable and practical base for a golf holiday in Sofia, combining spacious accommodation with excellent wellness facilities and easy access to Bulgaria's capital. Situated in the Studentski Grad district, away from the busiest tourist streets, this modern four-star hotel is particularly appealing for golfers who want to explore the city's restaurants and attractions while playing some of the country's most interesting inland courses.
One of the hotel's biggest advantages is the generous accommodation. Bright, contemporary rooms come with private balconies, while larger studios and apartments offer extra living space and kitchen facilities. We'd particularly recommend these options for couples planning a longer stay or groups who appreciate a little more room to relax after golf. Complimentary Wi-Fi and on-site parking are useful additions, especially when travelling between courses.
The hotel's Olive'Spa Centre is another welcome feature, with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath and fitness facilities. After a day on the fairways, it's an inviting place to unwind before heading to YAMAS Restaurant for Mediterranean dishes inspired by Greek cuisine. The lobby bar provides a more casual setting for a drink, making evenings straightforward when you'd rather stay close to your accommodation.
For a Sofia golf holiday, we'd recommend combining a stay here with St Sofia Golf Club at Ravno Pole, an enjoyable parkland course with water hazards and mountain views. Pravets Golf Club, designed by Peter Harradine and set beside a picturesque lake, is another excellent option for a longer golfing day. Sofia itself adds plenty to the experience, from the impressive Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to traditional restaurants and the nearby Vitosha Mountain. We think Best Western Plus Olives City Hotel works particularly well for golfers seeking a flexible city-based break, and we can include it in a tailor-made Bulgaria golf holiday with carefully arranged rounds and transfers.
Sofia Airport
8km
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Time Zone:
GMT+2
Currency:
лв (Bulgarian Lev)
Temperature:
-3°C - 29°C
Cost of a Beer:
£2.20
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£35
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About The Area
Rawno Pole, more commonly written as Ravno Pole, is a quiet village east of Sofia and a useful golf base for travellers who want to stay close to Bulgaria’s capital while enjoying a more peaceful countryside setting. It is not a big resort town, but its value is simple: easy Sofia access, open rural views and one of Bulgaria’s most established golf venues on the doorstep.
The main golf venue is St. Sofia Golf Club & SPA, located in Ravno Pole. The club describes itself as being just 20 minutes from the centre of Sofia, giving it a strong location for golfers who want a short transfer rather than a remote resort stay. It has been part of Bulgaria’s golf scene since 2004, and the club positions itself as one of the country’s leading golf venues and an important part of Bulgaria’s modern golf culture.
The course is an 18-hole, par-71 layout set across relatively flat parkland countryside. Where2Golf notes that the course combines open and tree-lined holes, is easy to walk, and was redesigned by Paul McGinley in 2012. Top100GolfCourses also describes the layout as being built around lakes, with many holes on both nines routed close to water, so approach play and course management matter more than simply hitting it long.
Golf here is best from spring to autumn, with late spring and early autumn especially appealing for comfortable temperatures and easier walking conditions. The course also works well for mixed-ability groups because it is not overly severe, while still offering enough water, bunkering and positioning challenges to keep stronger golfers interested.
Off the course, Ravno Pole’s main advantage is its proximity to Sofia. Golfers can easily combine rounds with Sofia’s restaurants, bars, churches, museums and mountain views towards Vitosha. The club itself also has hotel, spa and lifestyle facilities, making it suitable for short stays, corporate groups or a relaxed golf-and-city break.
For golfers seeking convenient Bulgaria golf, easy Sofia access and a calmer countryside alternative to staying in the city centre, Rawno Pole is a practical and quietly useful golf destination.
