Novotel Sofia Hotel vs Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals
Both are in Sofia, 250 m 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 6
Hotel★★★★Mladost
Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Novotel Sofia Hotel
It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 250 m apart.
Choose Novotel Sofia Hotel if you want
- a spa and wellness
Choose Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Novotel Sofia Hotel better than Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals?
- 1Has a spa
- 2More guest reviews (74 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
- 35 more listed amenities (24 vs 19)+5
Why is Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals better than Novotel Sofia Hotel?
- 1230 m closer to public transport−230 m
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2012)+12y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Novotel Sofia Hotel vs Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals: which hotel is better? | Novotel Sofia Hotel | Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Location | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +0.8 | 7.5 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 +6.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 3.1 | 4.3 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.9 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 74 +41 | 33 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 22% +4% | top 26% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Distance to Mladost centre | 1.3 km | 1.0 km −250 m |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 1.2 km −230 m |
| To the airport | 5.0 km | 5.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 35 | 33 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 178 | 201 |
| Floors | 15 | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2024 +12y |
| Listed amenities | 24 +5 | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| 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
250 m apart
Novotel Sofia Hotel or Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals: common questions
Which is better, Novotel Sofia Hotel or Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals?
Novotel Sofia Hotel leads in 2 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Novotel Sofia Hotel or Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals?
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 1.3 km for Novotel Sofia Hotel.
How far apart are Novotel Sofia Hotel and Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals?
The two hotels are 250 m apart in a straight line.
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