Grand Hotel Sofia vs Art Plaza Hotel
Both are in Sofia, 610 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Centre
Grand Hotel Sofia
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Centre
Art Plaza Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Art Plaza Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 610 m apart.
Choose Grand Hotel Sofia if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Grand Hotel Sofia better than Art Plaza Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
- 2360 m closer to the area centre−360 m
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
Why is Art Plaza Hotel better than Grand Hotel Sofia?
- 1600 m closer to public transport−600 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Grand Hotel Sofia vs Art Plaza Hotel: which hotel is better? | Grand Hotel Sofia | Art Plaza Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.3 | 8.7 |
| Location | 8.7 | 9.7 +1.0 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0 | – |
| Public transport | 6.9 | 10.0 +3.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.3 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 198 | 215 +17 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 4% +22% | top 26% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.7 | 9.7 +1.0 |
| Distance to Centre centre | 450 m −360 m | 810 m |
| To public transport | 730 m | 130 m −600 m |
| To the airport | 7.6 km | 8.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 23 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
610 m apart
Grand Hotel Sofia or Art Plaza Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Grand Hotel Sofia or Art Plaza Hotel?
Art Plaza Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Grand Hotel Sofia is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Grand Hotel Sofia or Art Plaza Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Grand Hotel Sofia is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 810 m for Art Plaza Hotel.
How far apart are Grand Hotel Sofia and Art Plaza 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