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Sofia Hotel

3.0 star property
Sofia Hotel offers a peaceful retreat with lush gardens, rejuvenating massages, and delicious breakfast buffets to start your day.

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Guests at Sofia Hotel find tranquility in the garden setting and wellness through spa massages. The morning breakfast buffet provides a perfect start before connecting with free WiFi or finding a quiet moment in the library.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Agios Vasileios, Sofia Hotel is near the beach. Monastery of Preveli and Spili Monastery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Plakias Beach and Skínos. Visit our Plakias travel guide
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Plakias, Agios Vasileios, Crete Island, 74060

What's nearby

  • The access to Preveli Beach is best from the west (near Preveli Monastery), where you can hike down to the beach. The obvious shot I guess, is this rock in the shape of a heart. There are a lot of possibilities for composition, the high tides in these day forced me to shoot straight from an upper position. (21mm / f8 / 2.6sec)
    Preveli Beach
    27 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Greece, Greek Islands, Crete, Rethymnon, fishing harbour and boats
    Rethymnon Venetian Port
    53 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Plakias Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Skínos
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach
    51 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    108 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blu Café
    6 min walk
  • Bites & Pints
    2 min walk
  • Mes Tin Ammo
    11 min walk
  • Gio Ma
    2 min walk
  • Apanemo
    4 min walk

About this property

Sofia Hotel

Property highlights
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Sofia Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Sofia Hotel offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Balconies and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
This property’s nearby outdoor pool is located 328 feet (100 meters) away.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the 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

Is Sofia Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sofia Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sofia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sofia Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Sofia Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Sofia Hotel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Agios Vasileios hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Plakias Beach and Skínos. Foteinári and Damnóni Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Sofia Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

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

Roger

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joli hotel proche des restaurants et boutiques. Chambres tres propre et personnels accueillant. Tres bon petit déjeuner dans la petite cour et le personnel du petit déjeuner est tres souriant et sympathiques.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carine

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

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

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

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 traveller

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

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.

8/10 Good

Gunilla

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

Tess

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.

10/10 Excellent

Knud

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 traveller

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

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...).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Koselig ferieby

Familiehotell med koselig atmosfære og nært sentrum . Anbefales!

10/10 Excellent

françoise

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

Hotel Sofia

Très grand appartement, très bien équipé, très propre, petits déjeuners dans une cour intérieure très agréable et copieux. Très bon rapport qualité-prix.

8/10 Good

Lola

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

Hotel Sofia: cerca de todo

Me gustó mucho este hotel, sencillo, pero acogedor y con un trato muy amable y correcto por parte de todo el personal. A destacar que tuvimos suerte de tener una habitación que no daba a la calle, puesto que en las cercanías hay bares y restaurantes que tienen abierto hasta tarde y probablemente hubiéramos tenido ruido por las noches.

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Bernard

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023