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title: "Europe Hotel vs Novotel Sofia Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Novotel Sofia Hotel. It comes out ahead on 5 of 12 compared facts. Europe Hotel or Novotel Sofia Hotel in Sofia? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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# Europe Hotel vs Novotel Sofia Hotel

Both are in Sofia, 2.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Izgrev
## [Europe Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/europe-hotel-sofia/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Score by category:** 4 of 12

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1393477/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Mladost
## [Novotel Sofia Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-sofia-hotel-sofia/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 5 of 12

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1906697/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Novotel Sofia Hotel

It comes out ahead on 5 of 12 compared facts. 2.7 km apart.

### Choose Europe Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights

### Choose Novotel Sofia Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a spa and wellness

### Why is Europe Hotel better than Novotel Sofia Hotel?

1.  2.6 km closer to the city centre (−2.6 km)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  440 m closer to public transport (−440 m)
4.  13 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+13)

### Why is Novotel Sofia Hotel better than Europe Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.5) (+1.3)
2.  Has a spa
3.  4 more listed amenities (24 vs 20) (+4)
4.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Europe Hotel | Novotel Sofia Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 8.8 |
| Location | – | 4.0 |
| Facilities | – | 8.3 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 8.0 |
| Public transport | – | 3.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.7  (+0.9) |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.8  (+1.3) |
| Number of reviews | 60 | 74  (+14) |
| Rank in Sofia | top 93% | top 22%  (+71%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.2  (+1.2) | 4.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.6 km  (−2.6 km) | 6.2 km |
| To public transport | 980 m  (−440 m) | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 5.2 km | 5.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 48  (+13) | 35 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 178 |
| Floors | – | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 20 | 24  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/novotel-sofia-hotel-sofia-vs-europe-hotel-sofia/)

## Location

2.7 km apart

## Europe Hotel or Novotel Sofia Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Europe Hotel or Novotel Sofia Hotel?

Novotel Sofia Hotel leads in 5 of 12 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Europe Hotel is stronger in location score, distance to the centre, to public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Europe Hotel or Novotel Sofia Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Europe Hotel is closer: 3.6 km from the centre, against 6.2 km for Novotel Sofia Hotel.

### How far apart are Europe Hotel and Novotel Sofia Hotel?

The two hotels are 2.7 km 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/europe-hotel-sofia-vs-novotel-sofia-hotel-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/