HOSTEL CHINOR vs Sofia Guest House
Both are in Samarkand, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★★★Jewish mahalla
HOSTEL CHINOR
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 6 of 13
Guesthouse★★★★Gafur Gulyam mahalla
Sofia Guest House
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 5 of 13
The short answer
Pick HOSTEL CHINOR
It comes out ahead on 6 of 13 compared facts. 1.8 km apart.
Choose HOSTEL CHINOR if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Sofia Guest House if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is HOSTEL CHINOR better than Sofia Guest House?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 23 more sights within 1 km+3
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00)−3h
- 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 0:00)+11h
Why is Sofia Guest House better than HOSTEL CHINOR?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1)+0.2
- 2800 m closer to the city centre−800 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| HOSTEL CHINOR vs Sofia Guest House: which hotel is better? | HOSTEL CHINOR | Sofia Guest House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Location | 3.2 +0.3 | 2.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.0 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.3 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 12 | 14 +2 |
| Rank in Samarkand | top 48% | top 33% +15% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.2 +0.3 | 2.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km | 1.4 km −800 m |
| To the airport | 4.4 km −1.5 km | 5.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 +3 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 4 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −3h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +11h | 0:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
1.8 km apart
HOSTEL CHINOR or Sofia Guest House: common questions
Which is better, HOSTEL CHINOR or Sofia Guest House?
HOSTEL CHINOR leads in 6 of 13 categories, including location score, to the airport, sights within 1 km. Sofia Guest House is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews.
Which is cheaper, HOSTEL CHINOR or Sofia Guest House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sofia Guest House is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 2.2 km for HOSTEL CHINOR.
How far apart are HOSTEL CHINOR and Sofia Guest House?
The two hotels are 1.8 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