Discover DOT Sofia!
Located near Sofia's key landmarks, DOT Sofia offers boutique hotel accommodation, curated art collection and award-winning restaurant.
DOT Sofia
The idea for DOT Sofia was born from the desire to share our passions for architecture, art, and great food. Having experienced the beauty of authentic hospitality ourselves while traveling the world, we decided to create our own place: a connecting dot of everything we like. With DOT Sofia we realize our fantasy of a great urban experience - here in Sofia.
We are a small team, united by a passion for creating and sharing a great urban experience. DOT Sofia connects our love for hospitality, art, and food in a stunning architectural spot. Lydia Buranova is in charge of DOT Sofia Residence (accommodation and venue hire), chef Todor Grublev and manager Ivona Stoyanova run KOMAT Restaurant, Vesselina Sarieva is DOT Sofia's art director and curates its art collection.
DOT Sofia is located in the heart of old Sofia, just a few steps away from the Church 'Sveta Nedelya', the 'Banya Bashi' Mosque, the Sofia Synagogue, the Central Market Hall, and of course - the 'Women's Market' itself. This historic part of Sofia has been home to trade and markets for centuries. Neglected for the past decades, it is now evolving into a multi-cultural melting pot. Along with many others, DOT Sofia is trying to develop and rediscover for the world this still hidden jewel of today's Sofia.
When we met Georgi and Viara from I/O architects, we knew it had to be them. There was an instant mutual understanding and vision for the project. And we love what we see now: DOT Sofia's iconic architecture is contextualized to the history of the neighbourhood. The facade of rusted sheet metal documents the gradually disappearing historic materiality of the neighborhood, and the system of opening shutters interprets the life of the pavilions and stands at the 'Women's Market'. The generous spaces inside are simple, minimalistic, furnished with locally designed and crafted interiors and select European design classics.
We speak with Ivona Stoyanova, the new manager of KOMAT restaurant. After nearly a decade in Copenhagen, she returns to Bulgaria, bringing a wealth of professional experience and inspiring ideas. Her kindness and hospitality will be at the heart of her approach—from her earliest childhood memories to creating an outstanding customer experience.
As the new head chef of KOMAT, Todor Grablev tells us what's coming in 2025 and what the New Year will be like from the rooftop of DOT Sofia.
We meet Veselina Sarieva - curator of the DOT Sofia Art Collection and founder of the Sarieva Gallery - to talk about the relationship between art and space, about valuable encounters and like-minded people who are changing the environment.
Lidiya Buranova, the manager of DOT Sofia, reveals the concept of the space: an opportunity to feel at home, while every corner tells us a different story... A story about the place, about art, about people, about Sofia.
As seen in bTV » Sleeping under the cut-out dots in the skylights is part of the experience that Lydia Buranova, who manages the aparthotel of the innovative space DOT Sofia, will tell you about.
As seen in GRADAT.BG » DOT Sofia with 2 awards for "City Hotel of the Year" and "Green Building of the Year" at the awards ceremony of the National Competition "Building of the Year 2023".
As seen in FORBES » Meet DOT Sofia - a boutique urban residence, restaurant with signature cuisine, contemporary art hub and event venue all in one.