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title: "Nurel Shark Residence vs Sofia Boutique Hotel 9: which hotel is better?"
description: "Nurel Shark Residence or Sofia Boutique Hotel 9 in Kyrenia? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Nurel Shark Residence vs Sofia Boutique Hotel 9

Both are in Kyrenia, 870 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★½ · Kyrenia
## [Nurel Shark Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nurel-shark-residence-girne/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1908132/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★½ · Kyrenia
## [Sofia Boutique Hotel 9](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofia-boutique-hotel-9-girne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2112526/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 870 m apart.

### Choose Nurel Shark Residence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.3)
-   to walk to the sights (160 m / 720 m)

### Choose Sofia Boutique Hotel 9 if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (138 / 40)

### Why is Nurel Shark Residence better than Sofia Boutique Hotel 9?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.3) (+0.7)
2.  More guest reviews (92 vs 29), so the rating is more reliable (×3.2)

### Why is Sofia Boutique Hotel 9 better than Nurel Shark Residence?

1.  610 m closer to the area centre (−610 m)
2.  98 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+98)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 87 vs 68) (+19)
4.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Nurel Shark Residence | Sofia Boutique Hotel 9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.7) | 8.3 |
| Location | 6.3 | 7.0  (+0.7) |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | – |
| Beach access | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.5) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.7) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 92  (+63) | 29 |
| Rank in Kyrenia | top 6%  (+65%) | bottom 29% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.3 | 7.0  (+0.7) |
| Distance to Kyrenia centre | 790 m | 180 m  (−610 m) |
| To the beach | 2.7 km | 2.6 km |
| To the airport | 27 km | 27 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 40 | 138  (+98) |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m  (−520 m) | 690 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7  (+6) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 9  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 50 | – |
| Floors | 8 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 23  (+17) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

870 m apart

Nurel Shark Residence: city centre: 160 m, Ercan International Airport (ECN): 27 km, beach: 2.7 km, 40 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

Sofia Boutique Hotel 9: city centre: 720 m, Ercan International Airport (ECN): 27 km, beach: 2.6 km, 138 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

## Nurel Shark Residence or Sofia Boutique Hotel 9: common questions

### Which is better, Nurel Shark Residence or Sofia Boutique Hotel 9?

They are evenly matched. Nurel Shark Residence is stronger in guest rating; Sofia Boutique Hotel 9 is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Nurel Shark Residence or Sofia Boutique Hotel 9?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Sofia Boutique Hotel 9 is closer: 180 m from the centre, against 790 m for Nurel Shark Residence.

### How far apart are Nurel Shark Residence and Sofia Boutique Hotel 9?

The two hotels are 870 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/nurel-shark-residence-girne-vs-sofia-boutique-hotel-9-girne/. 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/