Accommodation Scams in Sofia

Unlicensed Guesthouse with False Claims

Small guesthouses and private apartment rentals in Sofia advertise on Booking.com and Airbnb but operate informally without proper registration. Guests arrive to find overcrowded dorms instead of private rooms, no hot water, or locks on bedroom doors. Cancellation policies listed as "free" become non-refundable when you try to cancel. Owners claim currency or card processing issues and demand cash-only payment upon arrival, pocketing the difference. Safety and cleanliness standards are poor.