St. George Hotel vs Downtown Hotel Sofia
Both are in Sofia, 730 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Centre
St. George Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
Hotel★★★★Sredec
Downtown Hotel Sofia
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick St. George Hotel
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 730 m apart.
Choose St. George Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a spa and wellness
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Downtown Hotel Sofia if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is St. George Hotel better than Downtown Hotel Sofia?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.7)+1.4
- 2Has a spa
- 3310 m closer to public transport−310 m
Why is Downtown Hotel Sofia better than St. George Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (108 vs 37), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
- 3Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| St. George Hotel vs Downtown Hotel Sofia: which hotel is better? | St. George Hotel | Downtown Hotel Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.4 | 7.7 |
| Location | 9.5 +0.6 | 8.9 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0 +0.8 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 +2.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.7 +1.7 | 8.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.9 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.4 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 37 | 108 +71 |
| Rank in Sofia | top 12% +79% | top 91% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.5 +0.6 | 8.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 370 m −210 m | 580 m |
| To public transport | 210 m −310 m | 530 m |
| To the airport | 8.3 km | 7.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 38 | 40 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 59 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 19 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
730 m apart
St. George Hotel or Downtown Hotel Sofia: common questions
Which is better, St. George Hotel or Downtown Hotel Sofia?
St. George Hotel leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, spa & wellness. Downtown Hotel Sofia is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, St. George Hotel or Downtown 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?
St. George Hotel is closer: 370 m from the centre, against 580 m for Downtown Hotel Sofia.
How far apart are St. George Hotel and Downtown Hotel Sofia?
The two hotels are 730 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