Hilton Sofia vs Hotel Marinela Sofia
Both are in Sofia, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Sredec
Hilton Sofia
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Triaditsa
Hotel Marinela Sofia
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
The short answer
Pick Hotel Marinela Sofia
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Hilton Sofia if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- breakfast included
Why is Hilton Sofia better than Hotel Marinela Sofia?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.4)+0.3
- 21.1 km closer to the city centre−1.1 km
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 440 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+40
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 89 vs 72)+17
- 616 more sights within 1 km+16
- 7Has 24-hour room service
Why is Hotel Marinela Sofia better than Hilton Sofia?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2610 m closer to public transport−610 m
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hilton Sofia vs Hotel Marinela Sofia: which hotel is better? | Hilton Sofia | Hotel Marinela Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Location | 8.0 +0.5 | 7.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 6.7 +1.7 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 5.5 +5.5 |
| Public transport | 6.3 | 9.6 +3.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.2 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 70 | 116 +46 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 30% +32% | top 62% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 +0.5 | 7.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km −1.1 km | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | 830 m | 220 m −610 m |
| To the airport | 8.2 km | 8.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 96 +40 | 56 |
| Sights within 1 km | 22 +16 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Floors | 9 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.1 km apart
Hilton Sofia or Hotel Marinela Sofia: common questions
Which is better, Hilton Sofia or Hotel Marinela Sofia?
Hilton Sofia leads in 7 of 9 categories, including stayversus score, guest rating, rank in sofia. Hotel Marinela Sofia is stronger in number of reviews, to public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hilton Sofia or Hotel Marinela Sofia?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hilton Sofia is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 2.2 km for Hotel Marinela Sofia.
How far apart are Hilton Sofia and Hotel Marinela Sofia?
The two hotels are 1.1 km 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