Grand Hotel Sofia vs Downtown Hotel Sofia
Both are in Sofia, 790 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
- 3 of 6
Hotel★★★★Sredec
Downtown Hotel Sofia
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Grand Hotel Sofia
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 790 m apart.
Choose Grand Hotel Sofia if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a spa and wellness
- free parking
Why is Grand Hotel Sofia better than Downtown Hotel Sofia?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.7)+1.3
- 2Has a spa
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 5Has free parking
- 64 more listed amenities (23 vs 19)+4
Why is Downtown Hotel Sofia better than Grand Hotel Sofia?
- 1200 m closer to public transport−200 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Grand Hotel Sofia vs Downtown Hotel Sofia: which hotel is better? | Grand Hotel Sofia | Downtown Hotel Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +1.3 | 7.7 |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +3.3 | 5.0 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0 +7.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 6.9 | 8.0 +1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +1.1 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +1.3 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 198 +90 | 108 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 4% +87% | top 91% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 400 m −190 m | 580 m |
| To public transport | 730 m | 530 m −200 m |
| To the airport | 7.6 km | 7.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 59 |
| Listed amenities | 23 +4 | 19 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
790 m apart
Grand Hotel Sofia or Downtown Hotel Sofia: common questions
Which is better, Grand Hotel Sofia or Downtown Hotel Sofia?
Grand Hotel Sofia leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Downtown Hotel Sofia is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Grand Hotel Sofia or Downtown Hotel Sofia?
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: 400 m from the centre, against 580 m for Downtown Hotel Sofia.
How far apart are Grand Hotel Sofia and Downtown Hotel Sofia?
The two hotels are 790 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