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title: "Kap House vs Vihren Royal Palace: which hotel is better?"
description: "Kap House or Vihren Royal Palace in Bansko? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Kap House vs Vihren Royal Palace

Both are in Bansko, 330 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · кв.Глазне
## [Kap House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kap-house-bansko/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1718698/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · кв.Глазне
## [Vihren Royal Palace](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vihren-royal-palace-bansko/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2276267/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Kap House

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 330 m apart.

### Why is Kap House better than Vihren Royal Palace?

1.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 78 vs 67) (+11)
2.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Vihren Royal Palace better than Kap House?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2) (+0.4)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Kap House | Vihren Royal Palace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Location | 6.6  (+1.0) | 5.6 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 9.5 | – |
| Public transport | 2.2  (+1.3) | 0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 16  (+3) | 13 |
| Rank in Bansko | bottom 26% | top 42%  (+32%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.6  (+1.0) | 5.6 |
| Distance to кв.Глазне centre | 380 m | 310 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km  (−240 m) | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 96 km | 96 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 103  (+22) | 81 |
| To the nearest food shop | 340 m | 120 m  (−230 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4  (+3) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 20 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21  (+20) | 1 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

330 m apart

Kap House: city centre: 290 m, nearest station Bansko Railway Station: 1.6 km, Sofia Airport (SOF): 96 km, 103 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Vihren Royal Palace: city centre: 490 m, nearest station Bansko Railway Station: 1.8 km, Sofia Airport (SOF): 96 km, 81 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bansko

[Bansko weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/bulgaria/blagoevgrad/bansko/weather)

## Kap House or Vihren Royal Palace: common questions

### Which is better, Kap House or Vihren Royal Palace?

Kap House leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Vihren Royal Palace is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Kap House or Vihren Royal Palace?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Kap House and Vihren Royal Palace?

The two hotels are 330 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kap-house-bansko-vs-vihren-royal-palace-bansko/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/