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Sofia Hotel

3.0 of 5
57 Stadiou Str, Heraklion, Crete 71601, Greece
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Sofia Hotel
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Scottsdale, Arizona
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We arrived in Crete 30 minutes after the car rentals closed. We found this hotel for overnight. A great find. Very clean, very nicely decorated and furnished. Exceptionally friendly staff, very accommodating. Very modern bathroom with glass door circular shower. Three beds all very clean and crisp. Free internet. Breakfast (included) was plentiful, variety of hot food, multiple cold meats... More

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Como, Italy
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I had to visit Crete for business Trip for 2 days. I stay to "Sofia Hotel" because it was outside of the center of the city, very fast and easy access from the airport of Heraklion (5 minutes by Car) and the most important was that I could park my car without extra charge to the Private Parking area safely.... More

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Haarlem, The Netherlands
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26 reviews 26 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

Living in the south east of Crete for a good part of the year I always spend the night in Sofia prior to an early morning flight. Driving through the Dikti mountains in wintertime at o-dark-hundred to Heraklion isn't the most relaxing start for a trip abroad. Hence the convenience of Sofia Hotel at 1 km distance from the airport.... More

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Maryland
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31 reviews 31 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

The hotel was great, very clean, my husband was catching an earlier flight than me and they said I could do a late check out. I actually felt bad that they would be waiting and so I took my cases down early. The person at reception said " oh put them in the managers office" wow the hospitality was great.... More

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London
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

Very friendly reception staff Able to get a drink and sit by the pool when we arrived at the hotel after 11pm Happy to swap us to another room (the first smelt smokey to us) Very good value for money (70E incuding breakfast) Great swimming pool - it was cold but very well maintained and a good size only a... More

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Senior Contributor
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

I got very lucky when Sofia approach me at the port . Being a solo traveler that hadn't booked any room yet it was nice to have her there . The hotel location was great , cozy and quiet and very clean . A real feel like home . Sofia was great and very accommodating . I highly recommend this... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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29 reviews 29 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

This hotel has everything one expects from a 3-star hotel: friendly staff, reasonably-sized rooms, free WiFi (lobby only), poolside taverna for (simple) evening meals, standard (for Crete) breakfast buffet, own (smallish) parking space. The air-conditioning is somewhat weak considering the climate; its stops working as soon as you remove your key card from its holder when leaving the room. If... More

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Venice, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Stayed at this hotel Sep 15, 2012 for one night to catch the fast ferry in the morning. This is a family run hotel and they are most helpful and hospitable in every way. The hotel was renovated in 2009 and has modern bathroom fixtures and room furnishings. There is a nice pool with a poolside bar/tavern that grills with... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

LIterally less than 5 mins drive from the hotel and port. Ideal if you arrive on a late flight or have to be up early the next morning for a flight or ferry. Spacious reception area, friendly staff. Room is fine, air conditioning didn't work very well but it didn't really matter just for 1 night. Breakfast is excellent, the... More

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Hong Kong, China
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

This hotel was very convenient because of its proximity to the airport of Heraklion. Clean and comfortable and close to public transport made it a good value for money. Breakfast could be better but it wasnt bad.

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Additional Information about Sofia Hotel

Also Known As:
Sofia Hotel Heraklion
Sofia Hotel Crete/Heraklion
Address: 57 Stadiou Str, Heraklion, Crete 71601, Greece
Region: Greece > Crete > Heraklion Prefecture > Heraklion
Amenities:
Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#7 Family Hotels in Heraklion
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
In 2009 we renovated our rooms, in order to offer you a really pleasant and comfortable accommodation. Our purpose is to please every visitor, whether he is on a business trip or on vacation. ... more   less 
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