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Novotel Sofia Hotel vs Hotel Premier Sofia Airport

Both are in Sofia, 2.7 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
2 of 3
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Hotel★★★★Slatina

Hotel Premier Sofia Airport

Guest rating
8.5 Very good
Location score
2.9
Score by category
1 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Novotel Sofia Hotel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.7 km apart.

Choose Novotel Sofia Hotel if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Why is Novotel Sofia Hotel better than Hotel Premier Sofia Airport?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.5)+0.3
  2. 226 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+26
  3. 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 59 vs 32)+27

Why is Hotel Premier Sofia Airport better than Novotel Sofia Hotel?

  1. 1500 m closer to public transport−500 m
  2. 2More guest reviews (174 vs 74), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
  3. 3Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2012)+4y
  4. 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h

All compared facts

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

Novotel Sofia HotelHotel Premier Sofia Airport
Score by category
Guest rating 8.8 +0.3 8.5
Location 4.0 +1.1 2.9
Facilities 8.3 –
Families 0.0 –
Spa & wellness 8.0 –
Public transport 3.1 5.8 +2.7
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.7 +0.2 8.5
Guest rating 8.8 +0.3 8.5
Number of reviews 74 174 +100
Rank in Sofia top 22% +27% top 49%
Location
Location score 4.0 +1.1 2.9
Distance to the centre 6.2 km −230 m 6.4 km
To public transport 1.4 km 930 m −500 m
To the airport 5.0 km 2.3 km −2.7 km
Restaurants within 500 m 35 +26 9
Sights within 1 km 2 +2 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★
Rooms 178 185
Floors 15 13
Newest building or renovation 2012 2016 +4y
Listed amenities 24 –
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 14:00 −1h
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
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 ✓ –

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      Location

      2.7 km apart

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      Novotel Sofia Hotel or Hotel Premier Sofia Airport: common questions

      Which is better, Novotel Sofia Hotel or Hotel Premier Sofia Airport?

      Novotel Sofia Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Hotel Premier Sofia Airport is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Novotel Sofia Hotel or Hotel Premier Sofia Airport?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Novotel Sofia Hotel is closer: 6.2 km from the centre, against 6.4 km for Hotel Premier Sofia Airport.

      How far apart are Novotel Sofia Hotel and Hotel Premier Sofia Airport?

      The two hotels are 2.7 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