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Sofia Hotel

3.0 star property

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A hotel entrance with a clear sign reading "sofia hotel".
A restaurant with outdoor seating by a pool, wooden tables and chairs, and a view of the pool area.
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a lifebuoy, and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a basket of fruit, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $93
$77 nightly
$93 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14

Explore the area

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57 Stadiou Str., Heraklion, Crete Island, 71601
  • Place, Heraklion Port
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Eleftherias Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a plant, a painting of a tree, and a wooden desk with a vase.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a nightstand, and a large window with curtains.

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a basket of fruit, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Heraklion

With a stay at Sofia Hotel in Heraklion (Nea Alikarnassos), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. .This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Palace of Knossos and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Crete Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Heraklion Port - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Venetian Walls - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Eleftherias Square - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Dedalou Shopping Street - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swissport Lounge Heraklion Airport - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Goody’s Burger House - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Flocafé - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Sofia Hotel

Sofia Hotel offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Rooms open to balconies. This Heraklion hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 69 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 1039Κ013A0185100

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April 03 to October 11
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Sofia Heraklion
Sofia Hotel Heraklion
Sofia Hotel Crete/Heraklion
Sofia Hotel Hotel
Sofia Hotel Heraklion
Sofia Hotel Hotel Heraklion

Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 414 out of 984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 984 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good choice at breakfast and nice staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at front desk super helpful when you arrive after a long day of travel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds, nice buffet breakfast. Well presented hotel and very welcoming man on reception even after midnight. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great close spot to the airport and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

The hotel had a nice vibe and the breakfast was very good and excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for the night before we flew out early. We actually just walked to the airport (15mins). Also a playground nearby for children.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the airport & has a nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, straightforward and confortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Staff was really nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kattrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, conveniently located to the airport (less than 5 minute drive) and very clean and comfortable. We loved the pool area and the options of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport. Staff recommended an excellent family restaurant ( the three mulberries).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My go to stay when I'm in Heraklion!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marie-Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, close to the airport for a last night in Crete
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Chad

I imagine the hotel is nice for the are, but nothing special… More of a local traveler spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Céline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Glen and Irys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great near airport stay!

Very close to the airport and town. Room is very clean and quiet with plenty of outlets and a nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Close to airport and port.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room friendly staff and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Staff & service
It is good for short stay Close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

CHARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was perfect for our needs. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and well priced close to shops and airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024