Sofia Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (5456 reviews)
57 Stadiou Str. , Heraklio Town , GR
+30 281 024 0002
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Close to the airport and car rental
Friendly, helpful staff
Clean rooms and pool
Good value for money
Spacious rooms and modern bathrooms (in many cases)
Free parking
Convenient for early departures and short stays
Cons:
Aircraft noise from nearby runway
Parking can be saturated
Small lift (tight for luggage)
Breakfast selection/service somewhat limited
Some guests found beds/pillows uncomfortable
Occasional room allocation not matching request (floor)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Generally praised for cleanliness; multiple guests note clean rooms, bathrooms and a well-kept pool, with only minor remarks related to breakfast area service/cleanliness.
Service
8.6
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and attentive (reception, restaurant and assistance with taxi calls/luggage); considered a strong point of the hotel.
Location
8.3
Excellent for early flights and car hire — very close to the airport, rental agencies and public transport; repeated comments about aircraft noise affecting the immediate surroundings.
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms noted as spacious with modern bathrooms and good storage, but some guests reported dated appearance versus photos, uncomfortable beds/ pillows and limited drying space on small balconies.
Amenities
7.9
Pool and free parking are appreciated and the pool is described as clean; amenities are suitable for short stays though parking saturation and a small lift were mentioned as drawbacks.
Value for Money
8.6
Multiple guests highlight a good price-quality ratio, especially for an overnight stay or early departures — considered good value overall.
Food and Beverage
7.4
Breakfast described as adequate but with limited selection and some service/freshness issues (e.g., no fresh bread, no honey); one review notes a good restaurant meal but F&B is a mixed area.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall positive for short or overnight stays: friendly staff, clean facilities and convenient location dominate impressions despite recurring aircraft noise and occasional minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-12 14:46

Property Description

Perfectly located near Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" and a short stroll from Heraklion's centre, harbour and Knossos, and only 5 minutes from beaches. Sofia Hotel offers spacious guest rooms, free parking, a seasonal swimming pool, a seasonal restaurant and a rich breakfast buffet on the outdoor terrace.

Important information:

Kindly note that baby cots can be provided upon request.
Kindly note that early, light breakfast (coffee, tea, milk, toast bread, butter, jam and cake) can be provided upon request to all guests checking out early.
Kindly note that the restaurant does not operate during the winter season (October to mid April).Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 15, 2026 until Thu, Apr 15, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HER

Property Policies

  • Infant Policies

    Baby cots can be provided upon request.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 5456 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Hervé • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Hôtel proche de l aéroport
Hôtel propre personnes agréable
Piscine

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • extended_group • fr
9
Proche aéroport, bon rapport qualité prix
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Uwe • couple • de
7
Praktikum um in der Nähe des Flughafens zu übernachten.
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jacques 95220 • family_with_children • fr
7
Pas cher et proche de l'aéroport.
Pros:

L'emplacement,très près de l'aéroport avec un bus à 300m pour s'y rendre. Pratique pour un vol le matin . Hôtel assez agréable pour 1 nuit .

Cons:

Propreté moyenne surtout dans la chambre, beaucoup de cheveux sur le sol. petit déjeuner très basique.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Ewan • couple • gb
8
Perfectly placed after a long flight being 5 minutes from airport.
Pros:

Close to airport

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Anne Grete • extended_group • no
10
Pros:

Flott frokost

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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florence • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Logement joli, propre et moderne.

Cons:

La personne présente sur les lieux n’était pas au courant de notre arrivée.
Deux disettes pour la machine nespresso auraient été les bienvenues.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Fredy • couple • fr
7
Hotel parfait pour une nuit avant le départ tardif dans la nuit, ce que nous avons fait
Pros:

La piscine ou nous étions les seuls et ou nous avons passé la journée avant de partir pour l'aéroport en fin de journée

Cons:

Point noir, l'hotel est en bout de la piste de décollage des avions

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • fr
8
Hôtel de bon standing
Pros:

Aéroport à proximité, pdj très bon.

Cons:

Le repas du soir !

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Egon Kurt • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Gute Lage. Nähe zum Flughafen.

Cons:

Erheblicher Fluglärm.
Im Bad waren zahlreiche Stechmücken.
Kühlschrank im Zimmer brummte in kurzen Abständen die ganze Nacht.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Petter • couple • no
8
Innfridde forventningene.
Pros:

Nærhet til flyplass, veldrevet.

Cons:

Svært lytt mellom rommene. Noe støy fra korridoren. Noe lukt i rommet, en eim, vanskelig å beskrive - kanskje røyklukt.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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galia • solo_traveller • fr
5
Pros:

L emplacement

Cons:

La nouriture. 11.50 euro pour une pizza surgelé froide au centre et dure comme la pierre.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Mette Cecilie • solo_traveller • no
9
Pros:

Good beds, comfortable matrasses and pillows. Nice bathroom with good shower.

Cons:

Had to make the beds ourselves. There were sheets on the bed, but the top sheets were folded.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Krzysztof • family_with_children • pl
10
Miło
Pros:

Wszystko

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

Чистый уютный отель в километре от международного аэропорта Ираклиона идеальное место провести ночь перед ранней регистрацией на рейс. Ночью приземляющихся/ взлетающих самолётов не слышно.

Cons:

Очень жесткие матрасы на кровати на одного в отличии от парных матрасов.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Torsten • couple • de
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Stéphanie • solo_traveller • be
8
Pros:

Localisation pratique, chambre propre, petit déjeuner correct.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Makis Cologne • solo_traveller • de
7
Einfach laut!!!
Pros:

Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal!!!

Cons:

Das war zu teuer... und so laut, dauerhaft Tag und Nacht wegen der Nähe zum Flughafen!!!

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jose Luis • solo_traveller • es
10
Una breve pero satisfactoria estancia
Pros:

La proximidad al aeropuerto

Cons:

Nada

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Dino • solo_traveller • ro
8
Pros:

Piscina però era gela

Cons:

La signora della reception non ci hanno lasciato gli asciugamani per portargli alla spiaggia..molto scortese

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee