Central Hotel Sofia vs Astoria Grand Hotel
Both are in Sofia, 890 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★zh.k. Zona B-5-3
Central Hotel Sofia
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★★Vazrajdane
Astoria Grand Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Central Hotel Sofia
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 890 m apart.
Choose Central Hotel Sofia if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Astoria Grand Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Central Hotel Sofia better than Astoria Grand Hotel?
- 1260 m closer to public transport−260 m
- 2More guest reviews (327 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable×65
- 393 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+93
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 99 vs 78)+21
- 523 more sights within 1 km+23
- 6A smaller, more intimate hotel (70 vs 490 rooms)−420
Why is Astoria Grand Hotel better than Central Hotel Sofia?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.7)+0.6
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2015)+8y
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (490 vs 70 rooms)×7.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Central Hotel Sofia vs Astoria Grand Hotel: which hotel is better? | Central Hotel Sofia | Astoria Grand Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.3 +0.6 |
| Location | 9.2 +1.4 | 7.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.1 +1.4 | 7.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.1 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.3 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 327 +322 | 5 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 24% +19% | top 43% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 +1.4 | 7.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 870 m −160 m | 1.0 km |
| To public transport | 310 m −260 m | 570 m |
| To the airport | 8.4 km | 8.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +93 | 57 |
| Sights within 1 km | 36 +23 | 13 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 70 | 490 |
| Floors | 8 | 22 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2023 +8y |
| Listed amenities | 19 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Central Hotel Sofia or Astoria Grand Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Central Hotel Sofia or Astoria Grand Hotel?
Central Hotel Sofia leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Astoria Grand Hotel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Central Hotel Sofia or Astoria Grand Hotel?
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 1.0 km for Astoria Grand Hotel.
How far apart are Central Hotel Sofia and Astoria Grand Hotel?
The two hotels are 890 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