Title: Hotel Sofia Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Sofia Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, steps from Via Etnea ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12600000/12592200/12592192/787c83b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Suite | Minibar, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12600000/12592200/12592192/27ed8a2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12600000/12592200/12592192/8b1ddf7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite | Minibar, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12600000/12592200/12592192/de7d00bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12600000/12592200/12592192/a71ebd99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Piazza del Duomo and Via Etnea, Hotel Sofia provides amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Housekeeping - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 2 - Nov 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=12592192&PinnedHotelID=12592192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=12592192&PinnedHotelID=12592192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 3 - Nov 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=12592192&PinnedHotelID=12592192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=12592192&PinnedHotelID=12592192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=12592192&PinnedHotelID=12592192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=12592192&PinnedHotelID=12592192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=12592192&PinnedHotelID=12592192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=12592192&PinnedHotelID=12592192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Triple Room | Minibar, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12600000/12592200/12592192/3a4ded05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Bidet Minibar - 377 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed ![Comfort Double Room | Minibar, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12600000/12592200/12592192/77a01846.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Bidet Minibar - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Single Room | Minibar, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12600000/12592200/12592192/afc30fa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Bidet Minibar - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCatania-Hotels-Hotel-Sofia.h12592192.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCatania-Hotels-Hotel-Sofia.h12592192.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.50857%2C15.08610&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jj6FHW6SsfIbj9Wc8xQXKRtaxIM=) Via Etnea, 196, Catania, CT, 95131 #### What's nearby - Via Etnea - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Bellini Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Piazza Stesicoro - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Catania Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles #### Getting around - Porto Station - 16 min walk - Catania Central Station - 17 min walk - Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Vermut - ‬2 min walk - Bar Pellegrino - ‪Etna Rosso - ‬2 min walk - ‪Caffè Europeo - ‬2 min walk - ‪Frequenza - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Sofia Hotel near Via Etnea Close to Piazza del Duomo, Hotel Sofia provides amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a lift - Luggage storage, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information Room features All guest rooms at Hotel Sofia have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Fridges, free infant beds and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2536200/2536156/80e59d2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Santuzza Hotel Catania Catania City Centre - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 7.2 Good 122 reviews £56 includes taxes & fees 4 Nov - 5 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=2536156&PinnedHotelID=2536156&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2180000/2179300/2179262/1e110f92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Etnea 316 Catania City Centre - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 7.6 Good 325 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=2179262&PinnedHotelID=2179262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35290000/35281500/35281461/6ecdb814.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### B&B Domenico Florio Palace Catania City Centre - 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In-room cot - In-room refrigerator ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Accessibility - Lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Free cot ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Minibar - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Desk ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), lockbox ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 3 per person - Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds This property accepts credit cards and cash Property Registration Number IT087015A1XUDDRF88 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### National rating This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority. ### Property is also known as Sofia Hotel Catania Sofia Catania Hotel Sofia Catania Hotel Sofia Hotel Hotel Sofia Catania Hotel Sofia Hotel Catania ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Sofia pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Hotel Sofia? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Sofia? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM for a fee. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Sofia? > Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Does Hotel Sofia provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Hotel Sofia located? > Located in Catania City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Via Etnea and Piazza del Duomo. Roman Amphitheater and Piazza Stesicoro are just steps away. Porto Station is 16 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 20 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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