Art Hotel 158 vs Rila Hotel Sofia
Both are in Sofia, 650 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Centre
Art Hotel 158
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★Centre
Rila Hotel Sofia
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Art Hotel 158
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 650 m apart.
Choose Art Hotel 158 if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Rila Hotel Sofia if you want
- to walk to the sights
Why is Art Hotel 158 better than Rila Hotel Sofia?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 7.8)+1.7
- 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 3220 m closer to public transport−220 m
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Rila Hotel Sofia better than Art Hotel 158?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Art Hotel 158 vs Rila Hotel Sofia: which hotel is better? | Art Hotel 158 | Rila Hotel Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.5 +1.7 | 7.8 |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 7.7 +1.2 | 6.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.4 +1.5 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +1.7 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 251 +116 | 135 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 1% +87% | top 88% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Distance to Centre centre | 460 m | 230 m −230 m |
| To public transport | 570 m −220 m | 790 m |
| To the airport | 8.0 km | 7.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 35 | 40 +5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 29 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
650 m apart
Art Hotel 158 or Rila Hotel Sofia: common questions
Which is better, Art Hotel 158 or Rila Hotel Sofia?
Art Hotel 158 leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Art Hotel 158 or Rila Hotel Sofia?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Rila Hotel Sofia is closer: 230 m from the centre, against 460 m for Art Hotel 158.
How far apart are Art Hotel 158 and Rila Hotel Sofia?
The two hotels are 650 m 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