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Hotel Sofia

1.0 star property
Hotel near Piazza del Duomo in Catania

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Front of property
Suite | Minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Interior detail
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Via Etnea, 196, Catania, CT, 95131
  • Via Etnea
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Piazza del Duomo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Catania Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room | Minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Catania

Catania City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Catania City Centre hotel, you'll find Via Etnea and Piazza del Duomo. Piazza Stesicoro and Roman Amphitheater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bellini Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catania Fish Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 16 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 17 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vermut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scardaci Ice Cafè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Stesicoro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Sale Art Cafè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Collage Boutique Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sofia

Hotel near Piazza del Duomo in Catania
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Sofia also features tour/ticket assistance and an elevator.

This Catania hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Sofia offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 3 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late 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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 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)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 3 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, and cash.

Property Registration Number IT087015A1XUDDRF88

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your 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

How close is Hotel Sofia to the airport?

Hotel Sofia is 4.4 mi (25-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sofia?

As of May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sofia on Jun 8, 2025 start from $102.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Sofia have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Sofia offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Hotel Sofia to the beach?

This hotel is 3 mi (21-min drive) from Catania Beach and 2 mi (13-min drive) from Spiaggia San Giovanni Licuti Rocce. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Sofia offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Sofia, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 3 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Sofia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sofia?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Sofia?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Sofia have a pool?

Hotel Sofia does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Sofia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Sofia to downtown Catania?

Hotel Sofia is 0.4 mi away from Catania.

Hotel Sofia Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 36 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jesmond

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

City centre hotel

The hotel is in the centre everthing is near but cleanes is not the best the bed is not that confort but for the price we paid is good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel Sophia

Hotel is ok, old but clean and nicely located We did hear a lot of outside noises but nothing that kept us awake. Most of the staff were friendly. We had some spotty maid service, they lightly cleaned our room but didn’t change our sheets for the entire 10 day stay
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Joni

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was very central and easy to get to places....but finding it and getting in was terrible. If you arrive after 7 it's not good.....
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, the room had many issues. The most problematic was that the room door wouldn’t lock properly. I slept with the door open, so I worried all night. I tried to check in earlier, and that was difficult too as the person in the front kept making me wait for a long time. I didn’t enjoy this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and convenient

The hotel room (Hotel Costanza) seemed to be newly renovated, very clean and it was very spacious. Very close to the centre and just in the middle of the shopping area of Catania on Via Etnea. For us it was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

MR A

Liked: Cleanliness

Value, location

Great location, very good location, spacious room, ok facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you only need a hotel to rest your head. If driving there is a gated lot a block or two north of the hotel. Call a head to get info and phone number for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and modern. Lovely staff and easy check in. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Davide

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel nella media, semplice e scarno. Comodo perché da sulla via principale di Catania. Abbiamo avuto un problema con la camera, subito risolto con cambio camera. Unico problema, l'insonorizzazione sia esterna che interna, si sentiva sia camminava in corridoio che qualsiasi cosa succedesse in strada.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Akim

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

BRUNO

Liked: Staff & service

Camera singola adatta per soggiorni brevi

Camera singola buona ma con 2 difetti: box doccia estremamente piccolo (una persona con problemi di peso non entra) e materasso duro.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bastin

Ohne Aufenthalt Geld abgebucht

Ich habe nicht dort gewohnt trotzdem haben die Geld abgebucht. Ohne Konfirmation habe ich irgendwo anders Hotel gebucht und gewohnt. Zwischen Zeit haben die Geld abgebucht und wartet auf unsere Ankunft. Ich weiß es nicht was ich machen muss
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy , impossible to sleep

The hotel is very well located, the cleaning is good but it has a huge problem that ruins everything: it is very noisy. The hotel is located in a building with other 2 establishments that I think are own and run by the same owners. The building has huge pluming problems that generate enormous noise from the bathroom that makes sleeping impossible. I was in room 205 and the noise was so loud that I did no sleep anything on the first night , I was then moved to a new room ( actually the workers private room) on the same floor in the Costanza hotel were the problem also existed existed. The issue in known the the staff. When I complained about the room 205 I was told by the front desk staff that no problem was found , yet when I was given the tour of the room at Costanza hotel, as soon as we walked in the bathroom the noise started in the pipes and the front desk worker nervously made a dash to the sink faucet and open it at which point the noice stopped! The only thing that made this bearable was that this room was bigger and the door was better at insulating the noise ( room 205 had a sliding door) so the noise sounded as if someone was sleeping in the next room and was snoring heavily.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Numa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

MARC

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Viaggio di lavoro

Ho soggiornato nella Suite, camera molto grande. Pulizia livello discreto ma non ottimale. Reception non all'altezza, ho dovuto spiegare come si faceva una fattura. Mai visto un hotel che fa pagare all'arrivo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael Sleimann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rokoko oplevelse

fantastisk værelse på 70 m2 med total rokoko oplevelse. badeværelse lever desværre ikke op til lovet standard, men det virkede. und jer denne oplevelse i en dejlig gade i Catania
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

CHIAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mittelmaß.

Die erste Übernachtung vor einer Woche war toll. Schön es Zimmer und großartiger Ausblick. Nun war das Zimmer richtig schlecht. Milchglasfenster, alles dunkel und verbaut. Bad im schlechten Zustand. Keine Lust sich da zu duschen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019