InterContinental Sofia By IHG vs Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel
Both are in Sofia, 440 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Sredec
InterContinental Sofia By IHG
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★★Oborishte
Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick InterContinental Sofia By IHG
It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 440 m apart.
Choose InterContinental Sofia By IHG 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
Choose Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is InterContinental Sofia By IHG better than Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.7)+0.5
- 2440 m closer to the city centre−440 m
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4280 m closer to public transport−280 m
- 5More guest reviews (164 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable×5.5
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2004)+14y
- 74 more listed amenities (21 vs 17)+4
Why is Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel better than InterContinental Sofia By IHG?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (63 vs 194 rooms)−131
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| InterContinental Sofia By IHG vs Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel: which hotel is better? | InterContinental Sofia By IHG | Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.5 | 8.7 |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.5 | 5.0 +1.5 |
| Public transport | 4.4 +1.5 | 2.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.5 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 164 +134 | 30 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 1% +39% | top 40% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 920 m −440 m | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km −280 m | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 7.0 km | 6.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +18 | 132 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +4 | 36 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 194 | 63 |
| Floors | 7 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +14y | 2004 |
| Listed amenities | 21 +4 | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
440 m apart
InterContinental Sofia By IHG or Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel: common questions
Which is better, InterContinental Sofia By IHG or Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel?
InterContinental Sofia By IHG leads in 2 of 6 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, InterContinental Sofia By IHG or Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
InterContinental Sofia By IHG is closer: 920 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel.
How far apart are InterContinental Sofia By IHG and Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel?
The two hotels are 440 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