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title: "B1 Boutique Hotel Sofia vs Hotel Aris: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Hotel Aris. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. B1 Boutique Hotel Sofia or Hotel Aris in Sofia? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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# B1 Boutique Hotel Sofia vs Hotel Aris

Both are in Sofia, 380 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Rayna Knyaginya
## [B1 Boutique Hotel Sofia](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/b1-boutique-hotel-sofia-sofia/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1175748/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Rayna Knyaginya
## [Hotel Aris](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-aris-sofia/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1564138/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Aris

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 380 m apart.

### Choose B1 Boutique Hotel Sofia if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Hotel Aris if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is B1 Boutique Hotel Sofia better than Hotel Aris?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

### Why is Hotel Aris better than B1 Boutique Hotel Sofia?

1.  9 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+9)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 72 vs 61) (+11)
3.  7 more sights within 1 km (+7)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 0:00) (+12h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | B1 Boutique Hotel Sofia | Hotel Aris |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Location | 6.9 | 7.9  (+1.0) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 6.5 | – |
| Public transport | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.0  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 46  (+7) | 39 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 20% | top 15%  (+5%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.9 | 7.9  (+1.0) |
| Distance to Rayna Knyaginya centre | 600 m  (−190 m) | 790 m |
| To public transport | 200 m | 170 m |
| To the airport | 8.2 km | 8.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30 | 39  (+9) |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 11  (+7) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 18 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 0:00 | 12:00  (+12h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

380 m apart

## B1 Boutique Hotel Sofia or Hotel Aris: common questions

### Which is better, B1 Boutique Hotel Sofia or Hotel Aris?

Hotel Aris leads in 1 of 3 categories, including location.

### Which is cheaper, B1 Boutique Hotel Sofia or Hotel Aris?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

B1 Boutique Hotel Sofia is closer: 600 m from the centre, against 790 m for Hotel Aris.

### How far apart are B1 Boutique Hotel Sofia and Hotel Aris?

The two hotels are 380 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/b1-boutique-hotel-sofia-sofia-vs-hotel-aris-sofia/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/