Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel vs Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel
Both are in Sofia, 610 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★zh.k. Zona B-5-3
Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★★★Centre
Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 610 m apart.
Why is Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel better than Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel?
- 1580 m closer to public transport−580 m
Why is Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel better than Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel vs Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel: which hotel is better? | Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel | Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Location | 9.2 +0.8 | 8.4 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.3 +3.1 | 6.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.7 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.7 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 156 | 258 +102 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 37% | top 24% +13% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 +0.8 | 8.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.0 km | 630 m −400 m |
| To public transport | 280 m −580 m | 860 m |
| To the airport | 8.4 km | 7.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 35 | 40 +5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 18 +11 | 7 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel
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Location
610 m apart
Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel or Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel or Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel?
Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel or Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel is closer: 630 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel.
How far apart are Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel and Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel?
The two hotels are 610 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