The 3-star Sofia Hotel is located in Heraklion, a 5-minute drive from Old Venetian Harbour Marina, and offers an outdoor swimming pool. There is a free private car park on site and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The hotel is nestled in the quiet area of Heraklion, a mere 30 metres from Aegean Sea. Heraklion Archaeological Museum is not far from this delightful hotel, while Mournies Leoforos Ikarou 80 bus stop is merely 5 minutes' walk away. The accommodation is within 10 minutes' drive of Historical Museum of Crete. For those travelling from afar, Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 5 minutes' drive away.
The Sofia Heraklion welcomes guests to 69 soundproof rooms. Some of them come with complimentary wireless internet along with a mini-bar. Also, they feature marble flooring. Bathroom amenities include an additional toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Every day the comfortable Sofia serves a buffet breakfast with fresh coffee, toasts, and jams. Guests will enjoy Wi-Fi and a TV and sample refreshing cocktails at the lounge bar. Offering Mediterranean dishes, Naftilos lies merely 6 minutes' stroll away.
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8.2
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Facilities
Internet access
Wi-Fi
Parking
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Services
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Security
Luggage storage
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Eating places
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Leisure facilities
Seasonal outdoor pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Massage
Facilities for disabled guests
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
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Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
General facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Pets
No pets allowed
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Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis
1.3 km
Agia Ekaterini Church
1.4 km
Museum of Local Art and Agricultural History
1.9 km
Heraklion Public Garden
950 m
Venetian Walls
2.5 km
Thenewrentcars
200 m
Municipal Art Galery
1.8 km
Airports
Nikos Kazantzakis
2 km
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The Sofia Heraklion welcomes guests to 69 soundproof rooms. Some of them come with complimentary wireless internet along with a mini-bar. Also, they feature marble flooring. Bathroom amenities include an additional toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as a hairdryer and bath sheets.
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8.2
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Martin
2024-03-30
7/10
Its location in the centre of Heraklion was perfect and easy.
George
2024-02-27
9/10
Booked fairly quiet room that was always kept extremely clean. The breakfast was satisfactory with greek food, so much to pick from.
Jessica
2024-02-05
8/10
The staff is very very helpful. Make sure you stay in the guest room with very good ac.
Maurice
2024-01-13
7/10
The location was magnificent for me. Booked wheelchair accessible room with a balcony, good air con, as for instance and got it upon arrival.
Rod
2023-12-20
7/10
Excellent breakfast with local traditional food; excellent staff.
Mark
2023-12-05
8/10
It's a nice place to stay for one night. The employees are extremely friendly and amicable. The setting is unbeatable and amazing, near to public bus station to the center. Think that this ideal and relaxing hotel is beyond compare, appreciated it.
John
2023-12-02
8/10
Great-sized hotel units with everyday-fresh towels etc, a balcony, good air con.
Peter
2023-11-15
9/10
The staff was hospitable and the room was newly remodelled, we had a pleasant experience. Comfortable and easy setting in the really quiet area, close to the Heraklion airport, public bus station to the center within walking distance, and the centre of Heraklion nice 25 minute walk or 5 euro taxi ride.
Gillian
2023-11-14
8/10
The location was excellent and perfect for exploring Heraklion. A few times I ate at To Karnagio, located not very far from the hotel.
Andy
2023-11-05
8/10
Its location was marvellous in the centre of Heraklion. The breakfast was good with classic food, worth the price.
Frederick
2023-10-29
7/10
I had local food for breakfast with local traditional food.
Leonard
2023-10-24
7/10
The location was marvellous, in a quiet part of town. The breakfast choices were good with classic food.
Jim
2023-10-24
9/10
Newly remodelled & functional unit with everyday-fresh towels, very good AC plus balcony. Comfortable and easy location close to the airport, in the really quiet area.
John
2023-10-10
9/10
The breakfast had a lot of selection, the food was good. I had recently renovated guest room with very good AC as well as bedrooms. The location was easy, approx 10-15 minutes' walk from Heraklion Public Garden. And I was near restaurants and cafés.
Jade
2023-10-05
8/10
Recently renovated and functional units with shower. Easy and excellent location, near Thenewrentcars.
Stuart
2023-10-05
6/10
It was air conditioned and reasonably large, good enough for one night. The location was magnificent and wonderful, location-very close to the airport and overlooking street.
Shame the bathroom was leaking.
George
2023-09-27
8/10
Great-sized units with coffee, a balcony, everyday-fresh towels etc, and the staff were affable.
Mark
2023-09-26
7/10
The location was marvellous, about 25-minute walk into town. The room was quiet and soundproof with balcony and it had wake-up service, that's cool. The staff was really kind and obliging, so I would have stayed for longer.
Jamie
2023-09-16
9/10
The units are soundproof, modern with excellent shower.
Arnold
2023-09-07
7/10
Extremely friendly staff and magnificent and amazing location near Heraklion, beaches and the airport.
Ralph
2023-08-26
7/10
Planned to see Heraklion major attractions and it was wonderful base for visiting all of them.
Beds were a bit hard in this place.
Dave
2023-08-23
9/10
The units are soundproof, large.
John
2023-08-22
9/10
It was recently refurbished and large with excellent shower, good enough for one night.
Tom
2023-08-16
7/10
Functional, newly remodelled units provided with very good AC as well as coffee. Easy location, near Thenewrentcars.
Kenneth
2023-08-07
8/10
The room was fairly quiet with balcony, had essentials required.
Daniel
2023-07-29
9/10
Thanks very much, you are amazing! The venue is delightful and pleasant with very good stuff. The room is quiet and has a nice bathroom.
Robert
2023-06-01
9/10
Nicely decorated and relaxing accommodation with absolutely perfect setting right by a nearby restaurant, the bus stop and the centre of Heraklion nice 25 minute walk. A good choice of amazing food at breakfast time. Lovely experience, cosy base for one night.
Tom
2023-05-25
7/10
Well-maintained pool, parking on site. Amiable staff and excellent breakfast with lots of options. Excellent and unbeatable location close to Thenewrentcars.
Daniel
2023-05-22
9/10
The breakfast is good with local traditional food, had great food. The hotel staff is very good and agreeable.
Eileen
2023-05-09
7/10
The place was nicely decorated and clean. The hotel was in an amazing location next to a taxi at the 24/7 front desk as well as so extremely convenient as a stop over. Tried some takeout specials at Kantina Kouros, luckily it was not too far from the venue.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi signal was very weak.
Steve
2023-05-08
8/10
The restaurant here was pleasant with good food, we both ordered wonderful dishes. Loved ideal hotel, we will come back.
Alan
2023-04-21
7/10
The location was marvellous and peaceful, very close to Thenewrentcars. Moreover, it's right by taxis and the center.
David
2023-04-07
8/10
The guest room was newly renovated with excellent shower and the location was convenient. The breakfast available was sensational with classic food.
Rosemary
2023-03-30
8/10
The place was fairly clean, I booked the guest room with street views, everything was perfect. The location of the hotel was magnificent - relatively close to Heraklion Public Garden. Besides, I were near restaurants and cafés. Plenty of local food, I enjoyed it.
Thomas
2023-03-13
8/10
The location of the hotel is unbeatable, really close to the flight path, and the centre of Heraklion nice 25 minute walk or 5 euro taxi ride. Donald, where you can eat, is not too far from from here.
Alfred
2023-03-08
9/10
Good sized units with everyday-fresh towels, an electric kettle, coffee. Absolutely perfect and wonderful location - 5 minutes walk from bus station.
Kevin
2023-03-05
9/10
Early check in and late check out.
David
2023-02-26
8/10
Rooms were air conditioned and bed was comfortable, staff were efficient. I loved street view.
Charles
2023-02-02
7/10
Delightful food for all meals.
Arnold
2023-02-01
7/10
It was modern, neat and with very good ac. Hotel's location was absolutely perfect and nice, to a nearby restaurant for dinner.
Vernon
2023-01-28
8/10
Booked family king room, that included a personal safe, air conditioner and an electronic key card. Besides, the location was easy for our stay, within 25 minutes' walk of Bembo Fountain. Everything was great, nonetheless a few employees were rather noisy.
Michael
2022-12-27
9/10
Nothing too much trouble, the venue met needs, would recomand it. The staff was hospitable and efficient, really enjoyed this place.
Christopher
2022-12-13
8/10
Its a delightful place. The location is unbeatable, the stuff is kind and obliging. Hotel restaurant is reasonably priced which was open late so we could easily get food. The fact that it has a friendly check in, that worked great for us.
Carol
2022-12-07
8/10
The whole staff was superfriendly. The location was magnificent, just next door to the airport and the ferries and easily accessible. Local fast food option Kantina Kouros was 20 minutes walk away.
Linda
2022-12-07
7/10
We loved this stay. It was a great base for our good stay.
Violet
2022-12-06
7/10
Very lovely experience there.
Gavin
2022-12-04
9/10
Relaxing and delightful hotel, it was worth its 3 stars. The atmosphere created was quiet. The location was magnificent and easy for traveling around Heraklion, next to Crete and Heraklion. Also, Heraklion Public Garden was max 10 minutes walk to. Enjoyed food selection, meals were amazing and they have plenty of options.
Adrian
2022-11-30
9/10
Breakfast with classic food. Good swimming pool and unbeatable location just off airport as well as quiet.
Sandra
2022-11-02
7/10
Marvellous location - a short walk to everywhere we needed.
Edwin
2022-10-25
9/10
Make sure you stay in the guest room with a balcony, coffee, as example. It's in a nice building in the lovely area.
There is hair in some places.
Paul
2022-10-18
6/10
Great place for one night in Heraklion. King room with shower. Great amenities like central heating, an electronic key card and television.
Hair in the room.
David
2022-10-16
8/10
It was fairly clean, staff was efficient. My room with good air con was warm. Location: the hotel was very close to airport, centre of Heraklion, and Heraklion. Apart from that, a state-of-the-art museum was 10 minutes' drive away.
Tony
2022-10-02
7/10
Exceptionally comfortable bed in the triple room, plus a fridge, an air conditioning and an individual safe.
Eric
2022-08-25
9/10
The triple room was soundproof, it included a fridge, an air conditioning and an individual safe.
Tom
2022-08-10
8/10
Loved staff and rooms, everything was clean and great. The airport was 0.5 km away.
Serge
2022-05-10
7/10
Food was fab and I have nothing but very comfortable memories from this trip. The venue was delightful, I enjoyed the stay and the location was quiet short walk to the airport, centre, western.
Nathalie
2022-05-05
9/10
All was clean, I appreciated very good location and rooms.
Bill
2022-04-12
7/10
I stayed for 1 night here and had a really great time.
Brendan
2022-04-01
7/10
My 1 night in Heraklion were good! Comfortable bed in guest room with central heating, an electronic key card and television. They had an easy check-in with friendly staff.
Joe
2022-03-04
7/10
Enchanting hotel with excellent wi-fi, the location was magnificent next too the airport. The room was tidy with nice beds.
Jamie
2022-03-02
9/10
We had a great time. The hotel had gorgeous continental breakfasts.
Don
2022-02-11
9/10
Pleasant property, clean, great service and good value. Lovely building and rooms with balcony.
Ian
2021-12-26
8/10
Everything was simply very clean. Had excellent stay in Sofia Hotel, the staff were amicable, location was easy and near to the airport. I loved the room with balcony.
Michel
2021-11-29
8/10
perfect location, exceptional staff, comfy beds. iconic hotel perfectly located in the city. spectacular view of sea. plunge pool was excellent here too.
Louise
2021-11-21
8/10
We had a perfect time here. We liked staying in the place thanks to perfect food and cleanliness. The breakfast was included and had lots of meals.
Paul
2021-10-19
7/10
Gorgeous location, rooms are super and the stuff are decent. Relatively cheap breakfast, very efficient service. This hotel is perfectly situated, a few steps away from attractions.
David
2021-10-08
7/10
We loved the very classy location, and the good natured staff. They offered us a continental breakfast with coffee, fresh bread, cereals, fresh fruit and eggs. Beautiful garden and very clean pool area...
James
2021-08-11
6/10
Ideal location, extra comfortable rooms and very comfy beds. We had a room overlooking the street, the hotel was affordable. The staff was extremely helpful, were eager to help. Finally, the property's restaurant was stunning.
The bathroom was tiny.
Steve
2021-08-08
7/10
The location and staff were wonderful, I loved it. Clean plunge swimming pool.
Armand
2021-07-29
8/10
It was reasonably priced, compared to other family run hotels. Everything, the street view, comfortable decor, was so perfect. Very peaceful location, within walking distance of Thenewrentcars. I slept so comfy in the extra comfy bed. The restaurant staff was HONEST. The service was perfect during all my very relaxing stay.
Thomas
2021-05-01
7/10
We liked our stay ; the staff and location were okay. Even though the whole experience was nice, the bed in our room was very firm. Found in a beautiful area. Also, historical museum of crete was 2 miles away from the venue.
When we arrived, air conditioning was weak.
Robert
2021-04-21
8/10
Place was so clean, everything was perfectly fine. Personnel were eager to help, especially bkfast staff👍❤
Billy
2020-12-21
7/10
We got family room and loved it. Not far from the downtown, 20 minutes on foot. This hotel is equal to 3 stars.
Breakfast limited.
A.
2020-09-29
8/10
The breakfast was tasty, and the staff were really kind! Great base for one night. Naftilos, where you can eat, is only a short distance to the hotel. Our queen room was very clean.
Paul
2020-02-09
8/10
a short walk to the restaurant naftilos. position of the hotel very close to thenewrentcars and possibility to visit historical museum of crete.
