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Grand Hotel Sofia vs Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels

Both are in Sofia, 540 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
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Hotel★★★★★Sredec

Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels

Guest rating
9.3 Exceptional
Location score
7.8
Score by category
3 of 6
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The short answer

Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 540 m apart.

Choose Grand Hotel Sofia if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • free parking

Why is Grand Hotel Sofia better than Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

  1. 1480 m closer to the city centre−480 m
  2. 2440 m closer to public transport−440 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (198 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable×8.3
  4. 4Offers an airport transfer
  5. 5Has free parking

Why is Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels better than Grand Hotel Sofia?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.0)+0.3
  2. 2Has a swimming pool

All compared facts

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

Grand Hotel SofiaSense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels
Score by category
Guest rating 9.0 9.3 +0.3
Location 8.7 +0.9 7.8
Facilities 8.3 +1.6 6.7
Families 0.0 1.0 +1.0
Spa & wellness 9.0 9.5 +0.5
Public transport 6.9 +2.4 4.5
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.9 +0.1 8.8
Guest rating 9.0 9.3 +0.3
Number of reviews 198 +174 24
Rank in Sofia top 4% +6% top 10%
Location
Location score 8.7 +0.9 7.8
Distance to the centre 400 m −480 m 880 m
To public transport 730 m −440 m 1.2 km
To the airport 7.6 km 7.1 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 150
Sights within 1 km 40 40
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Listed amenities 23 +3 20
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 ✓ –
Swimming pool – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children – ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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Price for your dates

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      Location

      540 m apart

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      Grand Hotel Sofia or Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels: common questions

      Which is better, Grand Hotel Sofia or Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

      They are evenly matched. Grand Hotel Sofia is stronger in location, facilities, public transport; Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels is stronger in guest rating, families, spa & wellness.

      Which is cheaper, Grand Hotel Sofia or Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

      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 880 m for Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels.

      How far apart are Grand Hotel Sofia and Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

      The two hotels are 540 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