Nurel Shark Residence vs Sofia Boutique Hotel 9
Both are in Kyrenia, 870 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★½Kyrenia
Nurel Shark Residence
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★½Kyrenia
Sofia Boutique Hotel 9
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.3)+0.7
- 2More guest reviews (92 vs 29), so the rating is more reliable×3.2
Why is Sofia Boutique Hotel 9 better than Nurel Shark Residence?
- 1610 m closer to the area centre−610 m
- 298 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+98
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 87 vs 68)+19
- 43 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 vs Sofia Boutique Hotel 9: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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