Hotel Karvon Samarkand vs Sofia Guest House
Both are in Samarkand, 510 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Hotel Karvon Samarkand
- Guest rating
- 5.8 Below average
- Location score
- 3.5
- Score by category
- 4 of 13
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Sofia Guest House
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 5 of 13
The short answer
Pick Sofia Guest House
It comes out ahead on 5 of 13 compared facts. 510 m apart.
Choose Sofia Guest House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Hotel Karvon Samarkand better than Sofia Guest House?
- 1More walkable surroundings (walk grade 19 vs 9)+10
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 0:00)+12h
Why is Sofia Guest House better than Hotel Karvon Samarkand?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 5.8)+3.5
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Karvon Samarkand vs Sofia Guest House: which hotel is better? | Hotel Karvon Samarkand | Sofia Guest House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 9.3 +3.5 |
| Location | 3.5 +0.6 | 2.9 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 9.0 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 9.3 +3.5 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 14 +9 |
| Rank in Samarkand | top 95% | top 33% +62% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.5 +0.6 | 2.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.0 km −380 m | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 5.4 km | 5.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +12h | 0:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
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Hotel Karvon Samarkand or Sofia Guest House: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Karvon Samarkand or Sofia Guest House?
Sofia Guest House leads in 5 of 13 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Hotel Karvon Samarkand is stronger in location score, distance to the centre, check-in from.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Karvon Samarkand 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?
Hotel Karvon Samarkand is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Sofia Guest House.
How far apart are Hotel Karvon Samarkand and Sofia Guest House?
The two hotels are 510 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