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Central Hotel Sofia vs Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels

Both are in Sofia, 620 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
3 of 3
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Hotel★★★Centre

Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels

Guest rating
8.2 Very good
Location score
8.8
Score by category
0 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Central Hotel Sofia

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 620 m apart.

Choose Central Hotel Sofia if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels if you want

  • a smaller, quieter hotel
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Why is Central Hotel Sofia better than Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.2)+0.5
  2. 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
  3. 3240 m closer to public transport−240 m
  4. 4More guest reviews (327 vs 111), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
  5. 5A larger hotel with more facilities (70 vs 19 rooms)×3.7

Why is Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels better than Central Hotel Sofia?

  1. 1Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2015)+8y
  2. 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (19 vs 70 rooms)−51

All compared facts

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

Central Hotel SofiaMaria Luisa by Introvert Hotels
Score by category
Guest rating 8.7 +0.5 8.2
Location 9.2 +0.4 8.8
Facilities 5.0 –
Families 0.0 –
Spa & wellness 9.0 –
Public transport 9.1 +1.3 7.8
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.7 +0.4 8.2
Guest rating 8.7 +0.5 8.2
Number of reviews 327 +216 111
Rank in Sofia top 24% +49% top 73%
Location
Location score 9.2 +0.4 8.8
Distance to the centre 870 m 1.0 km
To public transport 310 m −240 m 560 m
To the airport 8.4 km 7.8 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 150
Sights within 1 km 36 40 +4
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ +1★ ★★★
Rooms 70 19
Floors 8 6
Newest building or renovation 2015 2023 +8y
Listed amenities 19 +13 6
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 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 ✓ ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

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      Central Hotel Sofia or Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels: common questions

      Which is better, Central Hotel Sofia or Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels?

      Central Hotel Sofia leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Central Hotel Sofia or Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels?

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      How far apart are Central Hotel Sofia and Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels?

      The two hotels are 620 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