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InterContinental Sofia By IHG vs Grand Hotel Sofia

Both are in Sofia, 620 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
0 of 6
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Hotel★★★★★Centre

Grand Hotel Sofia

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
8.7
Score by category
4 of 6
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The short answer

Pick Grand Hotel Sofia

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 620 m apart.

Choose InterContinental Sofia By IHG if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay

Choose Grand Hotel Sofia if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • a spa and wellness
  • free parking

Why is InterContinental Sofia By IHG better than Grand Hotel Sofia?

  1. 1Has 24-hour room service

Why is Grand Hotel Sofia better than InterContinental Sofia By IHG?

  1. 1530 m closer to the city centre−530 m
  2. 2Has a spa
  3. 3460 m closer to public transport−460 m
  4. 4Offers an airport transfer
  5. 5Has free parking

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

InterContinental Sofia By IHGGrand Hotel Sofia
Score by category
Guest rating 9.2 9.0
Location 7.7 8.7 +1.0
Facilities 5.0 8.3 +3.3
Families 0.0 0.0
Spa & wellness 3.5 9.0 +5.5
Public transport 4.4 6.9 +2.5
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.1 +0.2 8.9
Guest rating 9.2 +0.2 9.0
Number of reviews 164 198 +34
Rank in Sofia top 1% +3% top 4%
Location
Location score 7.7 8.7 +1.0
Distance to the centre 920 m 400 m −530 m
To public transport 1.2 km 730 m −460 m
To the airport 7.0 km 7.6 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 150
Sights within 1 km 40 40
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rooms 194 –
Floors 7 –
Newest building or renovation 2018 –
Listed amenities 21 23 +2
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 –
Check-out until 12:00 –
Amenities
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 – ✓
Free parking – ✓
Airport transfer – ✓
Spa – ✓
Sauna – ✓
Steam room – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples – ✓
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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Price for your dates

InterContinental Sofia By IHG

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    Grand Hotel Sofia

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      Location

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      InterContinental Sofia By IHG or Grand Hotel Sofia: common questions

      Which is better, InterContinental Sofia By IHG or Grand Hotel Sofia?

      Grand Hotel Sofia leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.

      Which is cheaper, InterContinental Sofia By IHG or Grand 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?

      Grand Hotel Sofia is closer: 400 m from the centre, against 920 m for InterContinental Sofia By IHG.

      How far apart are InterContinental Sofia By IHG and Grand Hotel Sofia?

      The two hotels are 620 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