Sofia Guest House vs HOSTEL CHINOR
Both are in Samarkand, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Sofia Guest House
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 5 of 13
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HOSTEL CHINOR
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 6 of 13
The short answer
Pick HOSTEL CHINOR
It comes out ahead on 6 of 13 compared facts. 1.8 km apart.
Choose Sofia Guest House if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose HOSTEL CHINOR if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Sofia Guest House better than HOSTEL CHINOR?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1)+0.2
- 2800 m closer to the city centre−800 m
Why is HOSTEL CHINOR better than Sofia Guest House?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 23 more sights within 1 km+3
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00)−3h
- 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 0:00)+11h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sofia Guest House vs HOSTEL CHINOR: which hotel is better? | Sofia Guest House | HOSTEL CHINOR |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Location | 2.9 | 3.2 +0.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.1 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.2 | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 14 +2 | 12 |
| Rank in Samarkand | top 33% +15% | top 48% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.9 | 3.2 +0.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km −800 m | 2.2 km |
| To the airport | 5.9 km | 4.4 km −1.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 5 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 4 |
| Listed amenities | – | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 12:00 −3h |
| Check-out until | 0:00 | 11:00 +11h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
1.8 km apart
Sofia Guest House or HOSTEL CHINOR: common questions
Which is better, Sofia Guest House or HOSTEL CHINOR?
HOSTEL CHINOR leads in 6 of 13 categories, including location score, to the airport, sights within 1 km. Sofia Guest House is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews.
Which is cheaper, Sofia Guest House or HOSTEL CHINOR?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sofia Guest House is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 2.2 km for HOSTEL CHINOR.
How far apart are Sofia Guest House and HOSTEL CHINOR?
The two hotels are 1.8 km 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