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Hotel Sofia

1.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, 9-minute walk to Catania Cathedral

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Close to Catania Cathedral, Hotel Sofia provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen 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
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Catania City Centre, a neighborhood in Catania, is home to Hotel Sofia. While the natural beauty of Catania Beach and Mount Etna can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Catania Port. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Angelo Massimino Stadium or PalaCatania. Visit our Catania travel guide
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Via Etnea, 196, Catania, CT, 95131

What's nearby

  • Catania @ sunset :)
    Bellini Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cathedral Square featuring a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture
    Piazza del Duomo
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Catania Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture
    Catania Cathedral
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Via Etnea
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza Stesicoro
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Etna Rosso
    2 min walk
  • Città Vecchia
    3 min walk
  • Il Sale Art Café
    3 min walk
  • Vermut
    1 min walk
  • Panda (판다)
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sofia

Hotel near Catania Cathedral
Hotel Sofia provides a coffee shop/cafe and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
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

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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

  • Designated smoking areas

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: 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 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 3.50 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
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sofia?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 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. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

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 and Catania Cathedral. Piazza Stesicoro and Palazzo Beneventano are just steps away. Porto Station is 16 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Sofia Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

MR A

Liked: Cleanliness

Value, location

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

4/10 Poor

Pasquale

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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