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Sofia Hotel

3.0 star property

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A coastal landscape with a river running through a rocky terrain, a sandy beach, and dense greenery.
Reception
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the outdoors, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a mounted TV.
Lobby
Deluxe Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Explore the area

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Plakias, Agios Vasileios, Crete Island, 74060
  • Place, Plakias Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Skínos
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgioupolis Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪112 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Plakias

Sofia Hotel places you steps from Plakias Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Skínos. Highlights at this beach hotel include free buffet breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a library. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3-property class Agios Vasileios hotel you'll find Georgioupolis Beach.

What's nearby

  • Plakias Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Skínos - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Preveli Beach - 25 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 50 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 51 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blu Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stamati's Handmade Dough & Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Candia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sifis - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kalypso beach - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Sofia Hotel

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Sofia Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Agios Vasileios hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Sofia Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Rooms open to balconies. This Agios Vasileios hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sofia Agios Vasileios
Sofia Hotel Agios Vasileios
Sofia Hotel Hotel
Sofia Hotel Agios Vasileios
Sofia Hotel Hotel Agios Vasileios

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sofia Hotel?

Sofia Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofia Hotel?

As of 6 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofia Hotel on 7 July 2026 start from AU$151, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sofia Hotel?

Yep, Sofia Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sofia Hotel?

Yep, Sofia Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Plakias Beach.

What makes Sofia Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sofia Hotel.

Does Sofia Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sofia Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sofia Hotel?

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Sofia Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raechung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Easy parking on its private lot. Not on main business street but close to it and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christoffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can recommend

A nice hotel and a nice room. Friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was average with only a few gems.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joli hotel proche des restaurants et boutiques. Chambres tres propre et personnels accueillant. Tres bon petit déjeuner dans la petite cour et le personnel du petit déjeuner est tres souriant et sympathiques.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel très propre et situation parfaite. Proche de tout.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très bien placé, avec parking. Piscine sympa. Literie et petit déjeuner de qualité !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter Falk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Centralt, rent, pænt og god service.

Centralt beliggende i byen med gåafstand til strand og gode spisesteder og udflugtsmuligheder som bådtur fra havnen. Rent, pænt, venligt personale og god service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Havkik

God placering i den lille by Havkig fra altanen og hyggelig morgenmad i gårdhaven - hyggelig pool på nabohotel med sød betjening
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil exceptionnelle, propreté irréprochable de notre chambre, localisation parfaite, stanionnement facile d'accès, qualité prix incroyable pour Plakias,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful people. Good location, clean rooms and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Albergo in centro a due passi dal mare

Posizione ottimale, in centro e a due passi dal mare, e con parcheggio pubblico ma comodo. Personale disponibile e paziente
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A HIDDEN GEM

Although only a two star rated hotel, and because of this only requesting a 50c. per night accommodation tax, the Sofia has a big plus in that guests have access to a swimming pool and snackbar/drinks bar area which is part of the Sofia apartments unit just down the road. As the hotel is family - run, the lady on reception also cooks breakfast, offering a good range of continental -style foods and also freshly cooked eggs, which can either be eaten in the dining room or in a cool open-air central courtyard. My balcony, although small, overlooked the pool area and the room had a very smart green-tiled bathroom. The hotel is very central in Plakias and easy to find : there is a good supermarket opposite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bait and switch.

Bait and switch. As I arrived they told me they were taking me to their "family hotel" which was a few blocks away and the room was not even a 1 star level. Water was cold- freezing cold. And the hotel owners were not even apologetic nor did they admit that they oversold heir hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small, Clean, Comfortable.

Room was small but clean and comfortable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gunilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Gulligt och personligt

Bra läge, rent, trevlig personal. Rummet i minsta laget samt lyhört från korridoren
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Hotel in beautiful Plakias

The Sofia Hotel underwent a major refurbishment in 2009. The Hotel is beautifully decorated with appropriately styled artistic adornments.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Knud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra beliggenhet

Lite familiedrevet hotel med hyggelige eiere og personal. Et sted hvor en føler seg velkommen. Hele hotellet/rom var rent og vedlikeholdt. Bra service og bra frokost. Absolut et hotel som kan anbefales. Kommer gjerne tilbake på et senere tidspunkt.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oktoberresa med sommarväder.

Hade per mejl meddelat hotellet att rum med sjöutsikt förväntades. Då vi inte fick något svar förutsåg jag detta. Stor besvikelse då rummet saknade sjöutsikt. Hotellet påstod att de inte fått mejlet!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel splendido, con ottimo rapporto qualità/prezz

Abbiamo soggiornato in questo hotel per 3 notti, lo staff è stato molto disponibile e l'hotel davvero comodo, pulito e accogliente. Ottima anche la colazione, con ampia scelta. Buonissimo rapporto qualità prezzo (prezzo più basso della media e la colazione è inclusa). Molto buona anche la posizione dell'albergo, semplice da raggiungere e vicino a tutti i servizi (ristoranti, supermercati, spiaggia, poste, ecc...).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Koselig ferieby

Familiehotell med koselig atmosfære og nært sentrum . Anbefales!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

françoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Sofia

Très grand appartement, très bien équipé, très propre, petits déjeuners dans une cour intérieure très agréable et copieux. Très bon rapport qualité-prix.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Sofia: cerca de todo

Me gustó mucho este hotel, sencillo, pero acogedor y con un trato muy amable y correcto por parte de todo el personal. A destacar que tuvimos suerte de tener una habitación que no daba a la calle, puesto que en las cercanías hay bares y restaurantes que tienen abierto hasta tarde y probablemente hubiéramos tenido ruido por las noches.
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sofia Hotel a quiet well run hotel

Room was clean and reasonably comfortable. With a balcony overlookinf a green space with lots of cats. Breakfasr fine. Staff always helpful and polite. Watch out for slamming doors if you leave your balcony door open as the wind in Plakias is strong.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023