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About this property

Less than 5 minutes' bus ride from Heraklion center 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 656 feet 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 0.9 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We arrived late at night and the staff were so welcoming. Throughout our whole stay we found everyone very friendly.
  • Kara
    United States United States
    Nice hotel overall and close to the airport. The front desk staff were very kind and called to get us taxis. The room was simple, but very clean. Great place for a quick overnight before heading home. We would stay here again.
  • Kathryn
    United States United States
    Clean, friendly staff and a pool - with an easy trip to the airport for our morning flight out. We would absolutely recommend.
  • Ana
    Serbia Serbia
    Helpfull staff, 24-hour check-in desk, rental cars are nearby
  • Moshe
    Israel Israel
    Perfect airport hotel. Clean, comfortable, close to the airport.
  • Steven
    United States United States
    Matches the description with a beautiful pool, spacious indoor and outdoor breakfast area, and good location.
  • Camilo
    Colombia Colombia
    The service was great. The breakfast was good and complete. The location is very convenient if you need to go to the airport. The room was clean. It has also a swimming pool.
  • Ynskje
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful hotel, good breakfast, pool looked good and late check-in and check-out were great!
  • Devrim
    Mexico Mexico
    Good location if in need of a place nesrby airport. Airport reachable by walk
  • Sharon
    United States United States
    Very close to ferry harbor, had food service and a very nice pool area to relax.

Hotel area info

House rules

Sofia Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 1039Κ013Α0185100