Hotel Alabin Central vs Rila Hotel Sofia
Both are in Sofia, 480 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelCentre
Hotel Alabin Central
- Guest rating
- 6.3 Okay
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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Rila Hotel Sofia
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 480 m apart.
Choose Rila Hotel Sofia if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Hotel Alabin Central better than Rila Hotel Sofia?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Rila Hotel Sofia better than Hotel Alabin Central?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 6.3)+1.5
- 2More guest reviews (135 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable×4.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Alabin Central vs Rila Hotel Sofia: which hotel is better? | Hotel Alabin Central | Rila Hotel Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 7.8 +1.5 |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Public transport | 7.2 +0.7 | 6.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 7.9 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 7.8 +1.5 |
| Number of reviews | 34 | 135 +101 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 99% | top 88% +11% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Distance to Centre centre | 370 m | 230 m −140 m |
| To public transport | 660 m −140 m | 790 m |
| To the airport | 8.2 km | 7.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
480 m apart
Hotel Alabin Central or Rila Hotel Sofia: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Alabin Central or Rila Hotel Sofia?
They are evenly matched. Hotel Alabin Central is stronger in public transport; Rila Hotel Sofia is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Alabin Central or Rila 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?
Rila Hotel Sofia is closer: 230 m from the centre, against 370 m for Hotel Alabin Central.
How far apart are Hotel Alabin Central and Rila Hotel Sofia?
The two hotels are 480 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