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title: "Rila Hotel Sofia vs Slavyanska Beseda Hotel | StayVersus"
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# Rila Hotel Sofia vs Slavyanska Beseda Hotel

Both are in Sofia, 480 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Centre
## [Rila Hotel Sofia](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rila-hotel-sofia-sofia/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2028654/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Centre
## [Slavyanska Beseda Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/slavyanska-beseda-hotel-sofia/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2108369/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Rila Hotel Sofia

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 480 m apart.

### Choose Rila Hotel Sofia if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Rila Hotel Sofia better than Slavyanska Beseda Hotel?

1.  480 m closer to the area centre (−480 m)

### Why is Slavyanska Beseda Hotel better than Rila Hotel Sofia?

1.  More guest reviews (339 vs 135), so the rating is more reliable (×2.5)
2.  Earlier 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 | Slavyanska Beseda Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Location | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 |
| Public transport | 6.5  (+0.7) | 5.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9  (+0.2) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.8  (+0.1) | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 135 | 339  (+204) |
| Rank in Sofia | top 88%  (+6%) | top 94% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Distance to Centre centre | 230 m  (−480 m) | 710 m |
| To public transport | 790 m  (−130 m) | 920 m |
| To the airport | 7.8 km | 7.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 92 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | – | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| 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 Slavyanska Beseda Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Rila Hotel Sofia or Slavyanska Beseda Hotel?

Rila Hotel Sofia leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Rila Hotel Sofia or Slavyanska Beseda Hotel?

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 710 m for Slavyanska Beseda Hotel.

### How far apart are Rila Hotel Sofia and Slavyanska Beseda Hotel?

The two hotels are 480 m 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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