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Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels vs Grand Hotel Sofia

Both are in Sofia, 540 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★Sredec

Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels

Guest rating
9.3 Exceptional
Location score
7.8
Score by category
1 of 6
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Hotel★★★★★Centre

Grand Hotel Sofia

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
8.7
Score by category
4 of 6
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The short answer

Pick Grand Hotel Sofia

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 540 m apart.

Choose Grand Hotel Sofia if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • free parking

Why is Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels better than Grand Hotel Sofia?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.0)+0.3

Why is Grand Hotel Sofia better than Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels?

  1. 1480 m closer to the city centre−480 m
  2. 2440 m closer to public transport−440 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (198 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable×8.3
  4. 4Offers an airport transfer
  5. 5Has free parking
  6. 66 more listed amenities (26 vs 20)+6
  7. 7Has an on-site restaurant

All compared facts

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

Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design HotelsGrand Hotel Sofia
Score by category
Guest rating 9.3 +0.3 9.0
Location 7.8 8.7 +0.9
Facilities 6.7 10.0 +3.3
Families 1.0 1.0
Spa & wellness 9.5 10.0 +0.5
Public transport 4.5 6.9 +2.4
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.8 8.9 +0.1
Guest rating 9.3 +0.3 9.0
Number of reviews 24 198 +174
Rank in Sofia top 10% top 4% +6%
Location
Location score 7.8 8.7 +0.9
Distance to the centre 880 m 400 m −480 m
To public transport 1.2 km 730 m −440 m
To the airport 7.1 km 7.6 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 150
Sights within 1 km 40 40
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Listed amenities 20 26 +6
Policies
Check-in from – 14:00
Check-out until – 12:00
Amenities
Car hire ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
Room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ ✓
Sauna ✓ ✓
Steam room ✓ ✓
Massage ✓ ✓
Gym ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ –
Balcony ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ –
Free Wi-Fi – ✓
Free parking – ✓
Airport transfer – ✓
Shuttle – ✓
Restaurant – ✓
Hot tub – ✓
Meeting rooms – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels or Grand Hotel Sofia: common questions

      Which is better, Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels or Grand Hotel Sofia?

      Grand Hotel Sofia leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels is stronger in guest rating.

      Which is cheaper, Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels or Grand Hotel Sofia?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Grand Hotel Sofia is closer: 400 m from the centre, against 880 m for Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels.

      How far apart are Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels and Grand Hotel Sofia?

      The two hotels are 540 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