Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel vs Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel
Both are in Sofia, 610 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Centre
Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★zh.k. Zona B-5-3
Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 610 m apart.
Why is Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel better than Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
Why is Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel better than Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel?
- 1580 m closer to public transport−580 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel vs Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel: which hotel is better? | Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel | Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Location | 8.4 | 9.2 +0.8 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.0 |
| Public transport | 6.2 | 9.3 +3.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.1 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.1 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 258 +102 | 156 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 24% +13% | top 37% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 | 9.2 +0.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 630 m −400 m | 1.0 km |
| To public transport | 860 m | 280 m −580 m |
| To the airport | 7.8 km | 8.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +5 | 35 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | – |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 18 +11 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel
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Location
610 m apart
Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel or Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel or Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel?
Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel or Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel is closer: 630 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel.
How far apart are Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel and Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel?
The two hotels are 610 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