“Perfectly situated right in the heart of Catania, making it easy to explore local shops and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere!”view full review
Hotel Sofia is a 3-star Catania hotel featuring elegantly furnished rooms with modern amenities, including air conditioning and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a coffee shop and 24-hour reception services, catering to their needs throughout the day.
Rooms & Amenities
The spacious rooms at Hotel Sofia come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and en suite bathrooms featuring complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Some rooms also include a relaxing hot tub and two balconies facing Via Etnea main street.
Dining & Nearby Options
Hotel Sofia provides a coffee shop/cafe for guests to satisfy their appetite. Numerous dining options, such as Al Vicolo Pizza&Vino and Ristorante Be Quiet, are within a 0.5 km radius.
Services & Local Area
The reception at Hotel Sofia is open 24 hours, providing tour and ticket assistance for exploring nearby attractions. Guests can easily reach major sites such as the Monastery of San Nicolo l'Arena and Piazza Duomo within a 1 km distance.
Transportation & Accessibility
Hotel Sofia is conveniently located near transportation options including the Etnea-Stesicoro Ovest bus stop within a minute's walk. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is accessible in a 20-minute journey via bus or taxi.
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Hotel Sofia offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double or Twin Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Shower
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Suite Hot Tub
2 persons
915 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
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Quadruple Room
2 persons
485 sq. feet
4 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Single Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities
Hotel Sofia offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Spacious and Comfortable
“The room was impressively spacious, featuring a well-functioning air conditioner and a lovely balcony, which made our stay incredibly comfortable.” view full review
Delicious Breakfast Nearby
“Even though the hotel didn't provide breakfast, the nearby Etnea cafe offered good tea and cake options that started our mornings perfectly.” view full review
Cozy Mini Balcony
“I loved having a cozy mini balcony in our room; it was the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee and soak in the atmosphere.” view full review
Spotless Cleanliness
“I was very impressed by the spotless cleanliness of the bedroom, which enhanced the overall comfort of our stay.” view full review
Facilities:
Very good
7.3/10Review score
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
Security
Lift
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Services
Paid airport shuttle
Children
Cots
Spa & Leisure
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Media
Flat-screen TV
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Hotel Sofia Location
Via Etnea 196,
Catania,
Italy,
95131,
Sicily
Map view
Via Etnea 196,
Catania,
Italy,
95131,
Sicily
City landmarks
Square
Piazza Duomo
2400 ft
Palace
Palazzo Biscari
3300 ft
Fountain
Fontana dell'Elefante
2300 ft
Church
Basilica Collegiata
2100 ft
Church
Cathedral of Sant'Agata
2.5
mi
Opera House
Bellini Theater
2400 ft
Landmark
Monastery of San Nicolo l'Arena
4600 ft
Landmark
Via Etnea
5300 ft
Landmark
Porta Garibaldi
1.2
mi
Event hall
Le Ciminiere Fairs and Convention Center
4800 ft
Landmark
Roman Theatre of Catania
2900 ft
Landmark
Malavoglia Fountain
3900 ft
Landmark
Giovanni Verga's House Museum
3100 ft
Museum
Terme Achilliane
2400 ft
Garden
Orto Botanico dell'Universita di Catania
3100 ft
Landmark
Palazzo degli Elefanti
2400 ft
Landmark
Pozzo di Gammazita
3000 ft
Airport
Piscaria
2700 ft
Nearby
Square
Piazza universita
1900 ft
Castle
Castello Ursino
1900 ft
Piazza Stesicoro Ingresso gratuito
Anfiteatro Romano
800 ft
Square
Stesicoro
500 ft
Square
Piazza Carlo Alberto market
1000 ft
Art object
Monument to Vincenzo Bellini
400 ft
Via dei Crociferi 95124
Via Crociferi
1800 ft
Church
San Biagio
400 ft
Square
Piazza Stesicoro
400 ft
Via Sant'Euplio 1
Church of Sant'Euplio
400 ft
Via Etnea
Arancini tasting
800 ft
Event hall
Palazzo del Toscano
500 ft
Restaurants
Caffetteria Etnea
400 ft
Via Etnea 206
Vermut
600 ft
Via Gemmellaro 37/39
Easycafe
500 ft
Via Spedalieri 14
Capatoast
600 ft
Via Spedalieri 16
Indian Curry Restaurant Catania
500 ft
Via del Toscano 5/7 Zona Piazza Stesicoro
Sikucina
500 ft
Via Gemmellaro 28
New Caffe Europeo
500 ft
Via Etnea 246
Trattoria Da Noemi
500 ft
Via del Toscano 7
Caffetteria Sant'Euplio
600 ft
Via Sant'Euplio 12
Getting around
City Centre
Catania5 min
·
1400 ft
Airports
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)12 min
·
4.9
mi
Comiso Airport (CIY)137 min
·
56.5
mi
Train
Stazione Catania Centrale17 min
·
4600 ft
Stazione Catania Porto Acquicella18 min
·
5000 ft
Underground
Stesicoro3 min
·
700 ft
Porto14 min
·
3700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-18:00
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation might be needed) at EUR 18 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Number of rooms:
11
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback about Hotel Sofia from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 258 verified reviews
7.3/10
Very good
71%
Recommend
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Comfort
7.7/10
Facilities
7.3/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Location
9.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.2/10
Staff
8.8/10
Value for money
8.1/10
Guest reviews
based on 729 reviews
7.8/10
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