Central Hotel Sofia vs Art Hotel Simona
Both are in Sofia, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Central Hotel Sofia
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 5 of 6
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Art Hotel Simona
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 3.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
The short answer
Pick Central Hotel Sofia
It leads in 5 of 6 categories. 1.8 km apart.
Choose Central Hotel Sofia if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a spa and wellness
Choose Art Hotel Simona if you want
- free parking
Why is Central Hotel Sofia better than Art Hotel Simona?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.8)+0.9
- 21.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
- 31.1 km closer to public transport−1.1 km
- 4Has a spa
- 5More guest reviews (327 vs 28), so the rating is more reliable×12
- 6136 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+136
- 7More walkable surroundings (walk grade 99 vs 38)+61
Why is Art Hotel Simona better than Central Hotel Sofia?
- 1Has free parking
- 2Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Central Hotel Sofia vs Art Hotel Simona: which hotel is better? | Central Hotel Sofia | Art Hotel Simona |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.9 | 7.8 |
| Location | 9.2 +5.7 | 3.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +1.7 | 3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0 +8.0 | 1.0 |
| Public transport | 9.1 +6.1 | 3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.6 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.9 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 327 +299 | 28 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 24% +58% | top 82% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 +5.7 | 3.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 870 m −1.3 km | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | 310 m −1.1 km | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 8.4 km −1.7 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +136 | 14 |
| Sights within 1 km | 36 +36 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 70 | 68 |
| Floors | 8 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +5y | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 19 +5 | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.8 km apart
Central Hotel Sofia or Art Hotel Simona: common questions
Which is better, Central Hotel Sofia or Art Hotel Simona?
Central Hotel Sofia leads in 5 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Central Hotel Sofia or Art Hotel Simona?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Central Hotel Sofia is closer: 870 m from the centre, against 2.2 km for Art Hotel Simona.
How far apart are Central Hotel Sofia and Art Hotel Simona?
The two hotels are 1.8 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