Novotel Sofia Hotel vs Elate Plaza Hotel
Both are in Sofia, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Mladost
Novotel Sofia Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★Mladost
Elate Plaza Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Elate Plaza Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Novotel Sofia Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Novotel Sofia Hotel better than Elate Plaza Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.3)+0.5
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (74 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable×6.2
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Elate Plaza Hotel better than Novotel Sofia Hotel?
- 1780 m closer to the area centre−780 m
- 21.1 km closer to public transport−1.1 km
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Novotel Sofia Hotel vs Elate Plaza Hotel: which hotel is better? | Novotel Sofia Hotel | Elate Plaza Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.5 | 8.3 |
| Location | 4.0 | 5.5 +1.5 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | – |
| Public transport | 3.1 | 9.2 +6.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.5 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 74 +62 | 12 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 22% +43% | top 65% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.0 | 5.5 +1.5 |
| Distance to Mladost centre | 1.3 km | 510 m −780 m |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 300 m −1.1 km |
| To the airport | 5.0 km −1.1 km | 6.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 35 | 41 +6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 4 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 178 | – |
| Floors | 15 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | – |
| Listed amenities | 24 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.1 km apart
Novotel Sofia Hotel or Elate Plaza Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Novotel Sofia Hotel or Elate Plaza Hotel?
Elate Plaza Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Novotel Sofia Hotel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Novotel Sofia Hotel or Elate Plaza Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Elate Plaza Hotel is closer: 510 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Novotel Sofia Hotel.
How far apart are Novotel Sofia Hotel and Elate Plaza Hotel?
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