Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals vs Hotel Expo Sofia
Both are in Sofia, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Mladost
Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
Hotel★★★★Mladost
Hotel Expo Sofia
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 3.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals 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 Hotel Expo Sofia if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals better than Hotel Expo Sofia?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
- 2440 m closer to public transport−440 m
- 312 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+12
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 43)+15
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2019)+5y
- 6Offers an airport transfer
- 74 more listed amenities (19 vs 15)+4
Why is Hotel Expo Sofia better than Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (99 vs 201 rooms)−102
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals vs Hotel Expo Sofia: which hotel is better? | Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals | Hotel Expo Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Location | 4.1 +1.0 | 3.1 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +3.3 | 4.2 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 4.0 +2.5 |
| Public transport | 4.3 +2.3 | 2.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.2 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 33 | 55 +22 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 26% +27% | top 53% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.1 +1.0 | 3.1 |
| Distance to Mladost centre | 1.0 km −130 m | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km −440 m | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 5.2 km | 5.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 33 +12 | 21 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 201 | 99 |
| Floors | 10 | 11 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 +5y | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 19 +4 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals
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Location
1.5 km apart
Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals or Hotel Expo Sofia: common questions
Which is better, Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals or Hotel Expo Sofia?
Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. Hotel Expo Sofia is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals or Hotel Expo Sofia?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.2 km for Hotel Expo Sofia.
How far apart are Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals and Hotel Expo Sofia?
The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.
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