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Sofia Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel with free WiFi

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Beach
Free daily buffet breakfast
Reception
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Plakias, Agios Vasileios, Crete Island, 74060
  • Place, Plakias Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ammoudaki Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Preveli Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Plakias

Walk to the beach.You'll be steps from Plakias Beach and a 5-minute walk from Skínos. Foteinári and Souda Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Plakias Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Damnóni Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Ammoudaki Beach - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Kourtaliotiko Gorge - 14 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Preveli Beach - 20 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blu Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Apanemo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sifis - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bites & Pints - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ξεχωριστό σουβλάκι - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofia Hotel

3-star beach hotel with free WiFi
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Sofia Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Agios Vasileios hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Sofia Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies. This Agios Vasileios hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. 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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

This property’s nearby outdoor pool is located 328 feet (100 meters) away.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sofia Agios Vasileios
Sofia Hotel Agios Vasileios
Sofia Hotel Hotel
Sofia Hotel Agios Vasileios
Sofia Hotel Hotel Agios Vasileios

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sofia Hotel to the airport?

Sofia Hotel is 60.5 mi (109-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sofia Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Sofia Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Sofia Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Plakias Beach and 3-minute walk from Skínos. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sofia Hotel offer free breakfast?

Sofia Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Sofia Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sofia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sofia Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sofia Hotel have a pool?

Sofia Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Sofia Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Sofia Hotel to downtown Agios Vasileios?

Sofia Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Plakias.

Reviews

Sofia Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raechung, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Easy parking on its private lot. Not on main business street but close to it and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

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

A HIDDEN GEM

Although only a two star rated hotel, and because of this only requesting a 50c. per night accommodation tax, the Sofia has a big plus in that guests have access to a swimming pool and snackbar/drinks bar area which is part of the Sofia apartments unit just down the road. As the hotel is family - run, the lady on reception also cooks breakfast, offering a good range of continental -style foods and also freshly cooked eggs, which can either be eaten in the dining room or in a cool open-air central courtyard. My balcony, although small, overlooked the pool area and the room had a very smart green-tiled bathroom. The hotel is very central in Plakias and easy to find : there is a good supermarket opposite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Gina

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

Bait and switch.

Bait and switch. As I arrived they told me they were taking me to their "family hotel" which was a few blocks away and the room was not even a 1 star level. Water was cold- freezing cold. And the hotel owners were not even apologetic nor did they admit that they oversold heir hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Michael, Fayetteville, NC

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

Small, Clean, Comfortable.

Room was small but clean and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Tess, UK.

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

Central Hotel in beautiful Plakias

The Sofia Hotel underwent a major refurbishment in 2009. The Hotel is beautifully decorated with appropriately styled artistic adornments.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Angela, Southampton UK

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

Sofia Hotel a quiet well run hotel

Room was clean and reasonably comfortable. With a balcony overlookinf a green space with lots of cats. Breakfasr fine. Staff always helpful and polite. Watch out for slamming doors if you leave your balcony door open as the wind in Plakias is strong.

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christoffer

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

Can recommend

A nice hotel and a nice room. Friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was average with only a few gems.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel très propre et situation parfaite. Proche de tout.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très bien placé, avec parking. Piscine sympa. Literie et petit déjeuner de qualité !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter Falk

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

Centralt, rent, pænt og god service.

Centralt beliggende i byen med gåafstand til strand og gode spisesteder og udflugtsmuligheder som bådtur fra havnen. Rent, pænt, venligt personale og god service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anders

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

Havkik

God placering i den lille by Havkig fra altanen og hyggelig morgenmad i gårdhaven - hyggelig pool på nabohotel med sød betjening
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle, Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil exceptionnelle, propreté irréprochable de notre chambre, localisation parfaite, stanionnement facile d'accès, qualité prix incroyable pour Plakias,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful people. Good location, clean rooms and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

antonio, bottanuco bergamo italy

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

Albergo in centro a due passi dal mare

Posizione ottimale, in centro e a due passi dal mare, e con parcheggio pubblico ma comodo. Personale disponibile e paziente
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Gunilla, Örebro

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

Gulligt och personligt

Bra läge, rent, trevlig personal. Rummet i minsta laget samt lyhört från korridoren

10/10 Excellent

Knud, Norge

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

Bra beliggenhet

Lite familiedrevet hotel med hyggelige eiere og personal. Et sted hvor en føler seg velkommen. Hele hotellet/rom var rent og vedlikeholdt. Bra service og bra frokost. Absolut et hotel som kan anbefales. Kommer gjerne tilbake på et senere tidspunkt.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Oktoberresa med sommarväder.

Hade per mejl meddelat hotellet att rum med sjöutsikt förväntades. Då vi inte fick något svar förutsåg jag detta. Stor besvikelse då rummet saknade sjöutsikt. Hotellet påstod att de inte fått mejlet!

10/10 Excellent

Elisa, Udine UD, Italia

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

Hotel splendido, con ottimo rapporto qualità/prezz

Abbiamo soggiornato in questo hotel per 3 notti, lo staff è stato molto disponibile e l'hotel davvero comodo, pulito e accogliente. Ottima anche la colazione, con ampia scelta. Buonissimo rapporto qualità prezzo (prezzo più basso della media e la colazione è inclusa). Molto buona anche la posizione dell'albergo, semplice da raggiungere e vicino a tutti i servizi (ristoranti, supermercati, spiaggia, poste, ecc...).