Hotel Lion Sofia vs Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels
Both are in Sofia, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Centre
Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 12
The short answer
Pick Hotel Lion Sofia
It comes out ahead on 7 of 12 compared facts. 450 m apart.
Choose Hotel Lion Sofia if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Hotel Lion Sofia better than Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.2)+0.2
- 2450 m closer to public transport−450 m
Why is Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels better than Hotel Lion Sofia?
- 1450 m closer to the area centre−450 m
- 270 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+70
- 317 more sights within 1 km+17
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Lion Sofia vs Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels: which hotel is better? | Hotel Lion Sofia | Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 8.2 |
| Location | – | 8.8 |
| Public transport | – | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.2 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.2 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 162 +51 | 111 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 62% +11% | top 73% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 +0.3 | 8.8 |
| Distance to Centre centre | 880 m | 430 m −450 m |
| To public transport | 110 m −450 m | 560 m |
| To the airport | 7.7 km | 7.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 80 | 150 +70 |
| Sights within 1 km | 23 | 40 +17 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 19 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 11 +5 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
450 m apart
Hotel Lion Sofia or Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Lion Sofia or Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels?
Hotel Lion Sofia leads in 7 of 12 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels is stronger in distance to Centre centre, restaurants within 500 m, sights within 1 km.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Lion Sofia or Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels is closer: 430 m from the centre, against 880 m for Hotel Lion Sofia.
How far apart are Hotel Lion Sofia and Maria Luisa by Introvert Hotels?
The two hotels are 450 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