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Less than 5 minutes' bus ride from Heraklion center in Crete, Sofia hotel offers a seasonal swimming pool and a seasonal restaurant. It serves breakfast and features rooms with free WiFi and a balcony. The fully refurbished rooms are light, spacious and are soundproofed. Each includes air conditioning, LCD satellite TV and fridge. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, surrounded with sun loungers and enjoy a refreshing cocktail from the bar. A variety of restaurants can be found within 656 feet from the property. Heraklion is rich in Ottoman, Byzantine and Venetian architecture, as well as in Cretan restaurants and souvenir shops. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange car rental and free private parking is possible on site. Heraklion International Airport is just 0.9 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
or
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed at Sophia numerous times & recommend to friends I was happy to see sheets were upgraded from those on previous visit when they were easy wash slippy and cold sheets - not nice at all Breakfast was good Staff super friendly &...
  • Bf-usa
    United States United States
    A good small hotel very close to the airport. Comfortable room with a nice outside deck. Good shower with excellent water pressure. A small refrigerator under a large desk area. Coffee bar and snacks in the lobby.
  • Atakan
    Spain Spain
    This property is very close to the airport. There is off street parking. Cafes , supermarkets, and local restaurants are very close by. The staff is friendly and helpful. You can quickly and easily rent a car from George .
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    it was really clean and the pool area was nice. friendly staff. reasonable priced tasty food
  • Luz
    United States United States
    It was close to the airport, downtown and the port since we have to spend time in Santorini.
  • Kirk
    United States United States
    This property is a great value. It’s very close to the airport, has a nice pool and the dinner options are reasonably priced.
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was good for our needs and we had a fantastic breakfast
  • Marjorie
    Austria Austria
    We had to leave at 4 am to catch a flight and we're able to have some coffee and cake for breakfast although we hadn't booked a breakfast.
  • Roxane
    United States United States
    Breakfast was very good as was dinner. Nice tables inside and out and by the pool. Very quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed our stay..
  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    The staff were friendly and accommodating. I had delayed flights and checked in really late. Was greeted with first name

Hotel area info

Amenities of Sofia Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Massage chair
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Sofia Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note that baby cots can be provided upon request.

Kindly note that early, light breakfast (coffee, tea, milk, toast bread, butter, jam and cake) can be provided upon request to all guests checking out early.

Kindly note that the restaurant does not operate during the winter season (October to mid April).

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sofia Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 1039Κ013Α0185100

FAQs about Sofia Hotel

  • Sofia Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool
    • Massage chair

  • Yes, Sofia Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Sofia Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Check-in at Sofia Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Guests staying at Sofia Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • The prices at Sofia Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Sofia Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of Heraklio. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.