Hotel Expo Sofia vs Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals
Both are in Sofia, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Mladost
Hotel Expo Sofia
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 3.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
Hotel★★★★Mladost
Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
The short answer
Pick Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Hotel Expo Sofia if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Hotel Expo Sofia better than Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (99 vs 201 rooms)−102
Why is Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals better than Hotel Expo Sofia?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
- 2440 m closer to public transport−440 m
- 312 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+12
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 43)+15
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2019)+5y
- 6Offers an airport transfer
- 74 more listed amenities (19 vs 15)+4
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Expo Sofia vs Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals: which hotel is better? | Hotel Expo Sofia | Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Location | 3.1 | 4.1 +1.0 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 7.5 +3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 +2.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 2.0 | 4.3 +2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.7 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 55 +22 | 33 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 53% | top 26% +27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.1 | 4.1 +1.0 |
| Distance to Mladost centre | 1.2 km | 1.0 km −130 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 1.2 km −440 m |
| To the airport | 5.6 km | 5.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 21 | 33 +12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 99 | 201 |
| Floors | 11 | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | 2024 +5y |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 19 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals
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Location
1.5 km apart
Hotel Expo Sofia or Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Expo Sofia or Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals?
Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. Hotel Expo Sofia is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Expo Sofia or Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.2 km for Hotel Expo Sofia.
How far apart are Hotel Expo Sofia and Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals?
The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.
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