InterContinental Sofia By IHG vs Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass
Both are in Sofia, 1.1 km 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
- 1 of 6
Hotel★★★★Oborishte
Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart.
Choose InterContinental Sofia By IHG if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 9.1)
- to walk to the sights (920 m / 2.0 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 76)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 194 / 9)
Choose Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 194)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2018)
Why is InterContinental Sofia By IHG better than Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass?
- 11.1 km closer to the city centre−1.1 km
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (164 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×15
- 474 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+74
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 100 vs 84)+16
- 622 more sights within 1 km+22
- 7Has a gym
Why is Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass better than InterContinental Sofia By IHG?
- 1350 m closer to public transport−350 m
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2018)+5y
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (9 vs 194 rooms)−185
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| InterContinental Sofia By IHG vs Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass: which hotel is better? | InterContinental Sofia By IHG | Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.5 +1.0 | 2.5 |
| Public transport | 4.4 | 6.3 +1.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.1 | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 164 +153 | 11 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 1% +31% | top 32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 +0.3 | 7.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 920 m −1.1 km | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 840 m −350 m |
| To the airport | 7.0 km | 5.9 km −1.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +74 | 76 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +22 | 18 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 194 | 9 |
| Floors | 7 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2023 +5y |
| Listed amenities | 21 +3 | 18 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass
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Location
1.1 km apart
InterContinental Sofia By IHG: city centre: 920 m, Sofia Airport (SOF): 7.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass: city centre: 2.0 km, Sofia Airport (SOF): 5.9 km, 76 places to eat within 500 m, 18 sights within 1 km.
InterContinental Sofia By IHG or Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass: common questions
Which is better, InterContinental Sofia By IHG or Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass?
They are evenly matched. InterContinental Sofia By IHG is stronger in spa & wellness; Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, InterContinental Sofia By IHG or Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass?
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 2.0 km for Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass.
How far apart are InterContinental Sofia By IHG and Oborishte 63,The Art Boutique Hotel by Sandglass?
The two hotels are 1.1 km 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