Rila Hotel Sofia vs Hotel Alabin Central
Both are in Sofia, 480 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
- 1 of 3
HotelCentre
Hotel Alabin Central
- Guest rating
- 6.3 Okay
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 480 m apart.
Choose Rila Hotel Sofia if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Rila Hotel Sofia better than Hotel Alabin Central?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 6.3)+1.5
- 2More guest reviews (135 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable×4.0
Why is Hotel Alabin Central better than Rila Hotel Sofia?
- 1Earlier 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 Hotel Alabin Central: which hotel is better? | Rila Hotel Sofia | Hotel Alabin Central |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 +1.5 | 6.3 |
| Location | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Public transport | 6.5 | 7.2 +0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 +0.6 | 7.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 +1.5 | 6.3 |
| Number of reviews | 135 +101 | 34 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 88% +11% | top 99% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Distance to Centre centre | 230 m −140 m | 370 m |
| To public transport | 790 m | 660 m −140 m |
| To the airport | 7.8 km | 8.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
480 m apart
Rila Hotel Sofia or Hotel Alabin Central: common questions
Which is better, Rila Hotel Sofia or Hotel Alabin Central?
They are evenly matched. Rila Hotel Sofia is stronger in guest rating; Hotel Alabin Central is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Rila Hotel Sofia or Hotel Alabin Central?
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 370 m for Hotel Alabin Central.
How far apart are Rila Hotel Sofia and Hotel Alabin Central?
The two hotels are 480 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