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title: "Prince Residence vs The Loft Gara de Nord: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Loft Gara de Nord. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Prince Residence or The Loft Gara de Nord in Bucharest? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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# Prince Residence vs The Loft Gara de Nord

Both are in Bucharest, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★★ · Mitropoliei
## [Prince Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/prince-residence-bucharest/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1980710/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · ★★★ · Blanduzia
## [The Loft Gara de Nord](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-loft-gara-de-nord-bucharest/)

- **Guest rating:** 5.7 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2205609/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Loft Gara de Nord

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Prince Residence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 5.7)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 25 / 1)

### Choose The Loft Gara de Nord if you want

-   to walk to the sights (870 m / 2.0 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 44)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 25)

### Why is Prince Residence better than The Loft Gara de Nord?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 5.7) (+3.2)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 16:00) (−4h)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is The Loft Gara de Nord better than Prince Residence?

1.  1.1 km closer to the city centre (−1.1 km)
2.  650 m closer to public transport (−650 m)
3.  106 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+106)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 100 vs 78) (+22)
5.  20 more sights within 1 km (+20)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Prince Residence | The Loft Gara de Nord |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+3.2) | 5.7 |
| Location | 7.1 | 9.3  (+2.2) |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Public transport | 5.9 | 9.4  (+3.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.5) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+3.2) | 5.7 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 6 |
| Rank in Bucharest | top 49%  (+41%) | top 90% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.1 | 9.3  (+2.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.0 km | 870 m  (−1.1 km) |
| To public transport | 910 m | 260 m  (−650 m) |
| To the airport | 8.9 km | 7.8 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 44 | 150  (+106) |
| Sights within 1 km | 20 | 40  (+20) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 25 | 1 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+16) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−4h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

1.2 km apart

Prince Residence: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Gară Valea Vişeului: 910 m, Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU): 8.9 km, 44 places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km.

The Loft Gara de Nord: city centre: 870 m, nearest station Gară Valea Vişeului: 260 m, Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU): 7.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## Prince Residence or The Loft Gara de Nord: common questions

### Which is better, Prince Residence or The Loft Gara de Nord?

The Loft Gara de Nord leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Prince Residence is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Prince Residence or The Loft Gara de Nord?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Loft Gara de Nord is closer: 870 m from the centre, against 2.0 km for Prince Residence.

### How far apart are Prince Residence and The Loft Gara de Nord?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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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