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Hotel Sofia

1.0 star property

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A grand bedroom with a large bed, ornate ceiling, and classic furniture.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a small wooden table, and a potted plant.
Interior
A grand room with ornate ceiling, a large bed, and a chandelier.
A room with a classic wooden wardrobe and a modern shower enclosure.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Etnea, 196, Catania, CT, 95131
  • Place, Via Etnea
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Stesicoro
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Triple Room

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Triple Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Comfort Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Catania

Hotel Sofia places you steps from Via Etnea and within a 10-minute stroll of Piazza del Duomo. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and a lift. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Catania City Centre hotel include Catania Cathedral and Catania Fish Market.

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza Stesicoro - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bellini Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 16 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 17 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vermut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Etna Rosso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panda (판다) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Città Vecchia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Indian Curry Restaurant Catania - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sofia

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Sofia also features tour/ticket assistance and a lift.
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Sofia offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 3 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 3 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT087015A1XUDDRF88

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Sofia Hotel Catania
Sofia Catania
Hotel Sofia Catania
Hotel Sofia Hotel
Hotel Sofia Catania
Hotel Sofia Hotel Catania

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Sofia?

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

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Sofia?

The closest beach to Hotel Sofia is Catania Beach (4.6 km).

Does Hotel Sofia serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Sofia?

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

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Hotel Sofia Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 37 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Helen

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

City centre hotel

The hotel is in the centre everthing is near but cleanes is not the best the bed is not that confort but for the price we paid is good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel Sophia

Hotel is ok, old but clean and nicely located We did hear a lot of outside noises but nothing that kept us awake. Most of the staff were friendly. We had some spotty maid service, they lightly cleaned our room but didn’t change our sheets for the entire 10 day stay
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was very central and easy to get to places....but finding it and getting in was terrible. If you arrive after 7 it's not good.....
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, the room had many issues. The most problematic was that the room door wouldn’t lock properly. I slept with the door open, so I worried all night. I tried to check in earlier, and that was difficult too as the person in the front kept making me wait for a long time. I didn’t enjoy this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scannen des Passes ist in der Eu nicht gestattet!

Bei Ankunft wollten sie denn Reispass scannen, dies ist gemäß der europäischen Datenschutz grundverordnung verboten. Das italienische meldegesetz fordert kein Foto ! Der Vermieter muss den Reisepass natürlich prüfen, Nummer und Namen dokumentieren und das Geburtsdatum. Es besteht kein Recht das Foto des Gastes und des Signatur Körpergröße Augenfarbe etc. abzuspeichern. Italien gehört zur europäischen Union somit gilt europäisches Recht. Nicht notwendige Daten dürfen nicht gespeichert werden.!Unterkunft liegt zentral.Ausstattung ist einfach aber sauber . Personal sehr nett.Klimaanlage bzw Heizung gut.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Luca

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stanza sulla strada principale troppo rumorosa, assenza di doppi vetri, praticamente impossibile dormire
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel nella media, semplice e scarno. Comodo perché da sulla via principale di Catania. Abbiamo avuto un problema con la camera, subito risolto con cambio camera. Unico problema, l'insonorizzazione sia esterna che interna, si sentiva sia camminava in corridoio che qualsiasi cosa succedesse in strada.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

BRUNO

Liked: Staff & service

Camera singola adatta per soggiorni brevi

Camera singola buona ma con 2 difetti: box doccia estremamente piccolo (una persona con problemi di peso non entra) e materasso duro.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bastin

Ohne Aufenthalt Geld abgebucht

Ich habe nicht dort gewohnt trotzdem haben die Geld abgebucht. Ohne Konfirmation habe ich irgendwo anders Hotel gebucht und gewohnt. Zwischen Zeit haben die Geld abgebucht und wartet auf unsere Ankunft. Ich weiß es nicht was ich machen muss
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy , impossible to sleep

The hotel is very well located, the cleaning is good but it has a huge problem that ruins everything: it is very noisy. The hotel is located in a building with other 2 establishments that I think are own and run by the same owners. The building has huge pluming problems that generate enormous noise from the bathroom that makes sleeping impossible. I was in room 205 and the noise was so loud that I did no sleep anything on the first night , I was then moved to a new room ( actually the workers private room) on the same floor in the Costanza hotel were the problem also existed existed. The issue in known the the staff. When I complained about the room 205 I was told by the front desk staff that no problem was found , yet when I was given the tour of the room at Costanza hotel, as soon as we walked in the bathroom the noise started in the pipes and the front desk worker nervously made a dash to the sink faucet and open it at which point the noice stopped! The only thing that made this bearable was that this room was bigger and the door was better at insulating the noise ( room 205 had a sliding door) so the noise sounded as if someone was sleeping in the next room and was snoring heavily.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Comfortable and convenient

The hotel room (Hotel Costanza) seemed to be newly renovated, very clean and it was very spacious. Very close to the centre and just in the middle of the shopping area of Catania on Via Etnea. For us it was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

MARC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Viaggio di lavoro

Ho soggiornato nella Suite, camera molto grande. Pulizia livello discreto ma non ottimale. Reception non all'altezza, ho dovuto spiegare come si faceva una fattura. Mai visto un hotel che fa pagare all'arrivo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

MR A

Liked: Cleanliness

Value, location

Great location, very good location, spacious room, ok facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael Sleimann

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

Rokoko oplevelse

fantastisk værelse på 70 m2 med total rokoko oplevelse. badeværelse lever desværre ikke op til lovet standard, men det virkede. und jer denne oplevelse i en dejlig gade i Catania
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you only need a hotel to rest your head. If driving there is a gated lot a block or two north of the hotel. Call a head to get info and phone number for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mittelmaß.

Die erste Übernachtung vor einer Woche war toll. Schön es Zimmer und großartiger Ausblick. Nun war das Zimmer richtig schlecht. Milchglasfenster, alles dunkel und verbaut. Bad im schlechten Zustand. Keine Lust sich da zu duschen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Pasquale

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottima posizione ma troppo rumoroso
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and modern. Lovely staff and easy check in. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt beliggenhet i forhold til handel,servedigheter og spisesteder!Supert renhold og bra aircondition!Fiskemarked og mathandel kort vei unna!Bussholdeplass rett utenfor,italien way of breakfast rett utenfor!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stanza singola pulita, con finestra verso un cortile interno e quindi silenziosa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

CARMEN

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

All perfect/great located 100%recommend

In Via Etnea, city centre, very well-located, kindly staff, professionals, clean, cosy, All perfect. Recommend 100%, speak Spanish. Thank you for all, I have stayed 6 nights. 7 minuts piazza universita and Duomo. Single room
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Piotr

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

Głośno ale blisko.

Bardzo głośno od ulicy, śniadanie to bon na kawę i bułkę, nie działała lodówka w pokoju, słabe wifi, reszta ok :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt beliggenhet!Bra personell,,,kort vei til det meste fra Hotellet!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottima posizione centrale, anche se non raggiungibile in macchina. Abbiamo soggiornato nella camera quadrupla, spaziosa e pulita. Consiglierei di sostituire uno dei due letti singoli, troppo piccolo.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Das Hotel liegt in einer sehr befahrene strasse

Das Hotel liegt in der Stadtmitte. Es war bisschen laut aber uns hat es nicht gestört. Abend gab es Livemusik.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018