Location. The Holiday Village Diplomat is located in Sofia, Bulgaria, nestling in the foothills of the Vitosha mountains in grounds planted with 60 varieties of trees. The National Historical Museum is 1.5 kilometres away and the city centre 10 kilometres away. Hotel Features. The Holiday Village Diplomat offers extensive onsite facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, grass and clay tennis courts, gym, basketball court, and football pitch. There is also a sauna and a massage room. There are supervised activities for children as well as a playground.

The main restaurant of the Holiday Village Diplomat offers a daily complimentary continental breakfast and specialises in international dishes for lunch and dinner. There is also a garden barbecue grill and a Caribbean-style poolside cocktail bar.

The hotel offers three meeting rooms and a conference room holding up to 30 persons.

Guestrooms. The Holiday Village Diplomat has a total of 18 guestrooms, villas and apartments. All are air conditioned and include satellite television, direct-dial phones, wireless Internet access, minibars, and safes. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Apartments and villas have separate living rooms and villas extend to gardens.

Expert Tip. Skiing is popular in the Vitosha mountains with equipment hire and lift passes being considerably cheaper than in France or Switzerland.

Room Types:

Villa:   One double and two twin beds. Soft, neutral shades with modern furnishings. Two bedrooms and separate sitting area. Air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial phones, wireless Internet access, minibar and safe. Downstairs bathroom with shower cubicle. Upstairs bathroom with complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, and shower/tub combination. Sliding doors open onto garden.

Standard Room:   One double bed. Soft, neutral shades and modern furnishings, including sofa. Air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial phone, wireless Internet access, safe and minibar. Bathroom with complimentary toiletries, hair dryer and bidet.

Appartment:   One double or one twin bed. Soft, neutral shades and modern furnishings. One bedroom and separate sitting area. Air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial phone, wireless Internet access, safe and minibar. Bathroom with complimentary toiletries, hair dryer and bidet.

Driving Directions: From Sofia Airport (SOF): Distance to Holiday Village Diplomat is 17 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Buses and taxis wait outside the arrivals hall. Guests should ask for the Diplomatic Club in the Gorna Banya quarter.

Getting around. Sofia's public transport system includes trams, an underground metro, buses, and trolleybuses. Tickets should be validated when boarding. Private minibuses are available, and run along fixed routes. Taxi fares are reasonable, but travellers should ensure the driver has the meter running.

Driving directions. From the airport, follow signs for the Sofia ring road. Once on the ring road, follow signs for Gorna Banya. After first turn off for Gorna Banya, the hotel is 100 metres down on the left.