Art 'Otel vs Rila Hotel Sofia
Both are in Sofia, 480 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Centre
Rila Hotel Sofia
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 12
The short answer
Pick Art 'Otel
It comes out ahead on 7 of 12 compared facts. 480 m apart.
Choose Art 'Otel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a spa and wellness
Why is Art 'Otel better than Rila Hotel Sofia?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 7.8)+1.6
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3470 m closer to public transport−470 m
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Rila Hotel Sofia better than Art 'Otel?
- 1370 m closer to the area centre−370 m
- 2More guest reviews (135 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable×7.1
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Art 'Otel vs Rila Hotel Sofia: which hotel is better? | Art 'Otel | Rila Hotel Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 7.8 |
| Location | – | 8.5 |
| Public transport | – | 6.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.9 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +1.6 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 19 | 135 +116 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 12% +76% | top 88% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.5 +1.0 | 8.5 |
| Distance to Centre centre | 600 m | 230 m −370 m |
| To public transport | 320 m −470 m | 790 m |
| To the airport | 7.9 km | 7.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 13 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
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Location
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Art 'Otel or Rila Hotel Sofia: common questions
Which is better, Art 'Otel or Rila Hotel Sofia?
Art 'Otel leads in 7 of 12 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Sofia. Rila Hotel Sofia is stronger in number of reviews, distance to Centre centre.
Which is cheaper, Art 'Otel 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 600 m for Art 'Otel.
How far apart are Art 'Otel and Rila Hotel Sofia?
The two hotels are 480 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