Rila Hotel Sofia vs Art Hotel 158
Both are in Sofia, 650 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Centre
Rila Hotel Sofia
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★Centre
Art Hotel 158
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Art Hotel 158
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 650 m apart.
Choose Rila Hotel Sofia if you want
- to walk to the sights
Choose Art Hotel 158 if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Rila Hotel Sofia better than Art Hotel 158?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Art Hotel 158 better than Rila Hotel Sofia?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 7.8)+1.7
- 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 3220 m closer to public transport−220 m
- 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.
| Rila Hotel Sofia vs Art Hotel 158: which hotel is better? | Rila Hotel Sofia | Art Hotel 158 |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.5 +1.7 |
| Location | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.5 | 7.7 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 9.4 +1.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.5 +1.7 |
| Number of reviews | 135 | 251 +116 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 88% | top 1% +87% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Distance to Centre centre | 230 m −230 m | 460 m |
| To public transport | 790 m | 570 m −220 m |
| To the airport | 7.8 km | 8.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +5 | 35 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | – | 29 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | – | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
650 m apart
Rila Hotel Sofia or Art Hotel 158: common questions
Which is better, Rila Hotel Sofia or Art Hotel 158?
Art Hotel 158 leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Rila Hotel Sofia or Art Hotel 158?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Rila Hotel Sofia is closer: 230 m from the centre, against 460 m for Art Hotel 158.
How far apart are Rila Hotel Sofia and Art Hotel 158?
The two hotels are 650 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