Catania City Centre, a neighborhood in Catania, is home to Hotel Sofia. Shoppers can check out Via Etnea, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Angelo Massimino Stadium or PalaCatania. Visit our Catania travel guide
95131, CT, Catania, Via Etnea, 196
What's nearby
Bellini Gardens
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Piazza del Duomo
8 min walk - 0.8 km
Catania Cathedral
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Via Etnea
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Piazza Stesicoro
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Getting around
Porto Station
16 min walk
Catania Central Station
17 min walk
Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
25 min drive
Restaurants
Etna Rosso
2 min walk
Il Sale Art Café
3 min walk
Città Vecchia
3 min walk
Vermut
1 min walk
Panda (판다)
2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Sofia
Hotel near Via Etnea
Close to Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral, Hotel Sofia provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Sofia include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Refrigerators, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping
Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 3 per person
A coffee shop/cafe
Family friendly
In-room crib
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
Elevator
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free crib
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 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 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
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 3.50 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: 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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number IT087015A1XUDDRF88
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 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 does it cost to stay at Hotel Sofia?
As of Mar 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sofia on Mar 18, 2026 start from ¥9,064, 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.
How much is parking?
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–2:30 PM for a fee.
What time is check-out at Hotel Sofia?
Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out 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, Piazza del Duomo, and Catania Cathedral. Piazza Stesicoro and Roman Amphitheater are just steps away. Porto Station is 16 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 20 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Sofia Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
10
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 36 reviews
10 - Excellent
10
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 36 reviews
8 - Good
14
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews
6 - Okay
5
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 36 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 36 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
Reviews
8/10 Good
Stephen
Jan 21, 2024
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
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.
Bei Ankunft wollten sie denn Reispass scannen, dies ist gemäß der europäischen Datenschutz grundverordnung verboten. Das italienische meldegesetz fordert kein Foto ! Der Vermieter muss den Reisepass natürlich prüfen, Nummer und Namen dokumentieren und das Geburtsdatum. Es besteht kein Recht das Foto des Gastes und des Signatur Körpergröße Augenfarbe etc. abzuspeichern. Italien gehört zur europäischen Union somit gilt europäisches Recht. Nicht notwendige Daten dürfen nicht gespeichert werden.!Unterkunft liegt zentral.Ausstattung ist einfach aber sauber . Personal sehr nett.Klimaanlage bzw Heizung gut.
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.
Davide
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
BRUNO
Jul 29, 2024
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.
BRUNO
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Bastin
Jan 7, 2024
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
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.
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.
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
6/10 Okay
MARC
Jun 23, 2021
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
MARC
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
MR A
Sep 27, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Value, location
Great location, very good location, spacious room, ok facilities
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
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.
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.
Perfekt beliggenhet i forhold til handel,servedigheter og spisesteder!Supert renhold og bra aircondition!Fiskemarked og mathandel kort vei unna!Bussholdeplass rett utenfor,italien way of breakfast rett utenfor!
In Via Etnea, city centre, very well-located, kindly staff, professionals, clean, cosy,
All perfect.
Recommend 100%, speak Spanish.
Thank you for all, I have stayed 6 nights.
7 minuts piazza universita and Duomo.
Single room
Ottima posizione centrale, anche se non raggiungibile in macchina. Abbiamo soggiornato nella camera quadrupla, spaziosa e pulita. Consiglierei di sostituire uno dei due letti singoli, troppo piccolo.