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Hotel Sofia

1.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, steps from Via Etnea

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Hotel Sofia features a classic architectural style with ornate detailing and balconies with metal railings.
Relax in this elegant bedroom with a large bed, high ceiling, and ornate details.
Relax in this stylish living room with a leather sofa, side table, and potted plant.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sitting area, and ornate moldings.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a stylish reception desk and a beautifully maintained topiary.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | Minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room | Minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Etnea, 196, Catania, CT, 95131

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bellini Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza Stesicoro - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Vermut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scardaci Ice Cafè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Stesicoro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Sale Art Cafè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Collage Boutique Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sofia

Hotel near Via Etnea
Close to Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral, Hotel Sofia provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Sofia include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 3 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

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: 7:30 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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 7:30 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 72 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 3 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Property Registration Number IT087015A1XUDDRF88

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the 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

Is Hotel Sofia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Sofia?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sofia?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM–2:30 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sofia?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Sofia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Sofia located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Via Etnea, Piazza del Duomo, and Catania Cathedral. Roman Amphitheater and Piazza Stesicoro are just steps away. Porto Station is 16 minutes by foot and Borgo Station is 20 minutes.

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Hotel Sofia Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 36 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10

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

8/10

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

4/10

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

6/10

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

4/10

Stanza sulla strada principale troppo rumorosa, assenza di doppi vetri, praticamente impossibile dormire
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

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

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

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

2/10

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

6/10

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

2/10

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

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10

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

6/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10

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