Hotel Sofia

Hotels
7.6 (990 reviews)
Via Etnea 196 , Catania , it
+39 095 326745

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise from street and other rooms
Hot water availability

Categories

Cleanliness
6.56
Cleanliness needs improvement; some reports of sticky floors and bathroom issues.
Service
8.53
Staff were described as very nice, polite, and helpful.
Location
9.07
Location is perfect, central and close to major monuments.
Room Quality
7.02
Rooms were clean and spacious, although some issues with noise and maintenance.
Amenities
7.05
Basic amenities provided but occasional issues with hot water and TV reception.
Value for Money
8.01
Good price for the location; not a luxury structure but meets expectations.
Food and Beverage
7.06
Breakfast options mentioned positively; however, specific offerings aren't detailed.
Overall Experience
7.53
Generally positive experience despite some concerns with cleanliness and noise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:51

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Free WiFi
Hotel Sofia, nestled in the heart of Catania, offers modern air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi. Relax in the spacious rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV and luxurious en suite bathrooms. Indulge in the elegantly furnished rooms featuring a soothing spa bath for the ultimate relaxation.

Convenient Location
Explore the nearby attractions with ease as Castello Ursino castle is just a kilometer away. Only a short 15-minute drive from Catania Airport, the hotel provides a central location for both leisure and business travelers. The nearest stunning beaches are a mere 5 km away, perfect for a day of sun and sand.

Shared TV Area and Nearby Attractions
Unwind in the shared TV area or venture out to discover the vibrant surroundings. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Catania, with the hotel serving as the perfect starting point for your adventures.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Hotel Sofia? Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that full payment of the booked stay is due on arrival.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 990 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.56
Service: 8.53
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 7.02
Amenities: 7.05
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 7.06
Overall Experience: 7.53
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Anita • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Charmaine • family_with_children • mt
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Giuseppe • extended_group • it
8
piacevole
Pros:

posizione , rapporto qualità-prezzo, tutto sommato un buon compromesso sulle camere

Cons:

arredamento vetusto delle camere

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Tetyana • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

De ligging van hotel Sofia is echt perfect 👌👌

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Hristo • solo_traveller • bg
9
Pros:

The room was very spacious, the staff was extremely friendly. The location is perfect and convenient. It has a working FC, the bed was relatively comfortable.

Cons:

It is a bit difficult to find it in the first place. You have to get past 3 doors to get to the reception. Once you find it and they give you the keys it is a no brainer.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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maribel • family_with_children • ar
9
Muy bien
Pros:

Buena relación precio-calidad. Habitaciones MUY amplias (nos hospedamos en Suite y en habitacion triple). Personal amable. Buena ubicacion (a 10 minutos a pie del Duomo). Hotel ubicado en Via Etnea, 1er piso por ascensor. El personal de recepcion solo está presente de 7 a 19 hs.

Cons:

Las camas no son tan cómodas, y son algo ruidosas. El ascensor es algo incómodo (así y todo, útil).

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Susana • couple • ar
6
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Massimiliano • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Camera grande, sempre pulita, silenziosa

Cons:

Letto non era matrimoniale come avevamo chiesto ma solo 2 materassi singoli che si aprivano mentre dormivi scomidissimo, schermo non era smart tv non abbiamo potuto vedere netflix,, ascensore vintage inadeguato degli anni 60 si è staccata 1 sbarra della porta ascensore quasi rimasti bloccati dentro pericoloso usare ascensore

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Salvo • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Tania • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Karolina • extended_group • pl
7
Lokalizacja wynagradza wszystko
Pros:

Świetna lokalizacja w samym centrum na głównej ulicy. Mimo takiej lokalizacji nie było w ogóle głośno w pokoju. Codzienne sprzątanie pokoju i zmiana ręczników.

Cons:

Widać że pokój nie jest „pierwszej świeżości”. W oczy rzucają się obdarte ściany, zacinające się stare drzwi na balkon i stary prysznic z zaciekami. Ale poza tymi oznakami starości, pokój był czysty i codziennie sprzątany.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Gwento • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Idéalement placé dans une des rues principales, semi-pietonne, donc peu bruyante. Situé au deuxième étage, il est un peu caché au milieu de vitrines commerçantes.
La chambre est grande, dans le style ancien de l'immeuble.

Cons:

Le système de sanibroyeur laisse échapper quelques odeurs, vite atténuées par la vmcb.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Olli • solo_traveller • fi
8
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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vitrano • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Palazzo antico curato e pulito ottima posizione!!!

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Elīna • couple • lv
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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rossano • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Ivana • family_with_children • me
8
Very friendly and helpful staff. Communication in English is excellent, and they resolve everything quickly and efficien
Pros:

great location and very spacious room.

Cons:

wi - fi could be better and also softer pillows🙂

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Germana • couple • it
5
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • extended_group • ch
8
alles tip top
Pros:

die Lage, sehe grosses Bad und Zimmer

Cons:

es hat keine Fenster, die man öffnen kann

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee