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About this property
Less than 5 minutes' bus ride from Heraklion centre in Crete, Sofia hotel offers a seasonal swimming pool and a seasonal restaurant. It serves breakfast and features rooms with free WiFi and a balcony. The fully refurbished rooms are light, spacious and are soundproofed. Each includes air conditioning, LCD satellite TV and fridge. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, surrounded with sun loungers and enjoy a refreshing cocktail from the bar. A variety of restaurants can be found within 200 metres from the property. Heraklion is rich in Ottoman, Byzantine and Venetian architecture, as well as in Cretan restaurants and souvenir shops. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange car rental and free private parking is possible on site. Heraklion International Airport is just 1.5 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Penelope
United Kingdom
“Close to the airport. Well kept hotel with pleasant staff.” - Marian
Ireland
“Lovely hotel. Spotless. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Close to the airport. Had a pool. Luggage was looked after. Supermarket, coffee shop, hairdresser etc all within 5 min walk. Bus stop very close by.” - Mark
United Kingdom
“The staff are welcoming and helpful and it has everything you need and expect these days. A good breakfast buffet and relaxing atmosphere. Didn't use the pool area but it looked nice and clean. A bit out of town centre but perfect for airport and...” - Jim
United Kingdom
“Great location, very comfortable, great breakfast, all staff very friendly and helpful.” - Carol
United Kingdom
“Excellent location for late night or early morning flights” - Gary
United Kingdom
“Great location to Heraklion airport. Fantastic value for money lovely rooms.” - Bryan
United Kingdom
“A very nice hotel which is close to the airport. Friendly staff, comfortable rooms and a nice breakfast.” - Jimt77
United Kingdom
“Good location, great breakfast, very helpful and dreindlt staff” - Dugdale
United Kingdom
“At the end of a long day, the staff were amazing and very helpful” - Julie
United Kingdom
“Location was excellent as we arrived st night and chose to travel onward the following day. Staff were very helpful. The room was a good size, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Breakfast...everything you could wish for! As a regular traveller...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine print
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).
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Sofia Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
License number: 1039Κ013Α0185100