Albergo Sonia vs Hotel Monica
Both are in Florence, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★Castello
Albergo Sonia
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★Statuto
Hotel Monica
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hotel Monica
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.2 km apart.
Choose Albergo Sonia if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.1)
Choose Hotel Monica if you want
- to walk to the sights (660 m / 2.8 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 77)
Why is Albergo Sonia better than Hotel Monica?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.1)+0.7
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00)−3h
Why is Hotel Monica better than Albergo Sonia?
- 12.2 km closer to the city centre−2.2 km
- 2520 m closer to public transport−520 m
- 3Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (110 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×18
- 573 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+73
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 100 vs 77)+23
- 734 more sights within 1 km+34
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Albergo Sonia vs Hotel Monica: which hotel is better? | Albergo Sonia | Hotel Monica |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.7 | 8.1 |
| Location | 6.6 | 9.4 +2.8 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.9 | 9.7 +2.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.7 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 110 +104 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 +0.1 | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | 318 +20 | 298 |
| Rank in Florence | top 49% +31% | bottom 20% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 | 9.4 +2.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.8 km | 660 m −2.2 km |
| To public transport | 730 m | 210 m −520 m |
| To the airport | 3.6 km −1.5 km | 5.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 77 | 150 +73 |
| To the nearest food shop | 380 m | 200 m −180 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 30 +24 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 40 +34 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 14 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 13 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −3h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| David | 2.6 km | 760 m −1.9 km |
| Uffizi Gallery | 3.4 km | 1.2 km −2.2 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
2.2 km apart
Albergo Sonia: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Stazione ferroviaria di Firenze Rifredi: 730 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 3.6 km, 77 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Monica: city centre: 660 m, nearest station FIRENZE S.M.N Station: 210 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Albergo Sonia or Hotel Monica: common questions
Which is better, Albergo Sonia or Hotel Monica?
Hotel Monica leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Albergo Sonia is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Albergo Sonia or Hotel Monica?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Monica is closer: 660 m from the centre, against 2.8 km for Albergo Sonia.
How far apart are Albergo Sonia and Hotel Monica?
The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score