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Sofia Hotel Santorini

1.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 10:30 AM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from property
Balcony view
Standard Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Firostefani, Santorini, Santorini Island, 84700
  • Place, Agios Nikolaos
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Prehistoric Thira
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Athinios Port
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Thira (JTR-Santorini National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Sofia Hotel Santorini

Hotel with free parking, steps from Santorini Caldera
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
Sofia Hotel Santorini offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Santorini hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Sofia Hotel Santorini, you're just a quick walk from Santorini Caldera. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Santorini Caldera and 10 minutes by car from Athinios Port
  • Airport and ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Sofia Hotel Santorini, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Sofia Hotel Santorini also features a garden, room service (during limited hours), and pool umbrellas. Self parking is free.

This Santorini hotel is smoke free.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 18 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Sofia Hotel Santorini offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.
  • Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 9 PM.
  • One child 18 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Sofia Santorini
Santorini Sofia
Sofia Hotel Santorini
Sofia Santorini
Sofia Hotel Santorini Firostefani
Sofia Hotel Santorini Hotel
Sofia Hotel Santorini Santorini
Sofia Hotel Santorini Hotel Santorini

Reviews

Sofia Hotel Santorini Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Winnipeg Canada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is what you would expect, it was small with a small washroom. The room and the washroom were exceptionally clean. We were lucky enough to have a balcony which gave us extra sitting room with a view. The hotel was situated in the middle of Firostafani, Fira is about a 1 kilometer walk. The owners were friendly, I would recommend this hotel as a place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming and comfortable

We really loved our stay at Sofia Hotel Santorini . The room was small but well equipped including a fridge and kettle which i have found you don’t always get in Europe . The hosts provided us with a complimentary small bottle of wine and water which was a nice touch . We arrived early and we were allowed to store our luggage to go and explore the area before check in which was 1pm. Upon check in our bags had been taken to our room . The room had lovely views out the back and a terrace area we could sit in . It was clean and comfortable . This is a small boutique hotel in Santorini consisting of only 6 rooms . It is well situated to local restaurants with everything in walking distance . This hotel has a swimming pool which are hard to find in Santorini . I’d definitely recommend this hotel and would stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Allison, Melbourne Australia

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

Location is perfect!!!

Fantastic property representing excellent value for money. Comfortable room with balcony with partial caldera view and just a few steps away to view beautiful sunset. Restaurants and convenience stores literally on the doorstep yet very quiet in the room once the door is closed. Could not be in a better location in our opinion. Easy to catch public buses around the island and to walk to Fira and Imerovigli. Owners are lovely people. We arrived early and they prepared our room as soon as possible to allow early check in and organised transfers from airport on arrival and to port on departure for us. Would definitely stay here again. Don’t hesitate to book this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marianna, California

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

Great location in Firostefani!

Great location near bus stop, restaurants, views. Spacious room with all amenities; pool is a huge plus; convenience store (which is also the reception - a bit confusing at first) is right next door. The family who owns the hotel is very nice and helpful. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Great value, wonderful room

We really enjoyed our stay at the Sofia Hotel. We normally stay in budget to moderate priced accommodations, and the Sofia was the nicest place we stayed in during our 2 and a half week vacation in Greece. The room was spotless, the shower was very good with lots of hot water, and the beds and pillows were comfortable, even for me with my bad back. The wifi was very good (although we had trouble connecting to start with). We had a beautiful balcony with a nice table and pair of chairs. The air conditioning functioned perfectly. We had a refrigerator and kettle which is all we really needed for breakfast. The location is excellent - you have a partial caldera view, lots of restaurants, a small store downstairs, and you have a head start on the path to Oia if you want to do the hike. Our host was very helpful and let us check-in a bit early and set up our shuttle to the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Rose, Hanalei, HI

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

Excellent location, lovely staff

I highly recommend this small hotel of only six rooms. The family running the hotel and shops below are welcoming, kind, and helpful. The location can't be beat and locals working nearby said I made a better choice than others paying much more for villas and having long treks up and down the stairs to get to and from their rooms. Improvements to the rooms are planned during the off season. I do not plan to return to Santorini, but if I do I will surely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location but poor experience

Our first night the hotel couldn't accommodate us and put us up at another place off of the main strip, what was closer to an apartment room - the bed you could feel the metal springs; an overall disappointment. Ensure the hotel does not move you for any nights because it felt as though they do this frequently to ensure full capacity at their hotel, which is only 5 rooms. The actual hotel is in a great location with a nice shared patio, good value if you don't get moved!

6/10 Okay

manu, mexico city

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

Hotel is in a very good location, within a walking distance from bustling Fira's center and next to a bus station. We walked all the time and even did the 2 hr hike to Oia. Rented a car to visit other parts of the island in the south and east coasts. The hotel is manned by the owner Sofia and has two young men who were helpful. They provided free pick up service from and to the port. Just make sure to call for arrangements at least 24 hour prior to arrival (also by air). The hotel is located on a second floor and has five bedrooms. It does NOT have a caldera view but you can literally walk less than 30 meters to see it. They are small but have basic comfort. We paid a good value compared to many other higher end options. Overall Santorini was expensive compared to our stays in Athens and Mykonos, and many services and restaurants were of subpar quality albeit good service in general.

8/10 Good

Bernadette, California

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

Central area close to bus stop and shops.

Great staff, the lady who owns the hotel was so accommodating and absolutely a gem.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great value small hotel in Firostefani

A small hotel on the caldera path located in Firostefani. We got an ensuite double bedroom at a great rate but did not have their breakfast which was an optional extra. The air conditioned room had wifi and was just about big enough with an adequately comfortable four poster bed. Our large suitcase had to be pushed under the bed if left open. A small TV, stereo, kettle, fridge and safe was in the room. There is a dip pool and patios for each bedroom, some with very limited caldera views and others with views over the other side of the island. There is no reception per se but the nice little shop below doubles up as the reception. Staff are friendly and helpful. There are plenty of restaurants immediately around. It ticks the boxes for a clean, cheap, comfortable, quiet hotel in a convenient location for caldera dining and drinks and close enough to Fira transport links.

8/10 Good

Meehako, LA

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

Nice hotel

It is in the nice part of the town. Am very happy with this hotel, well maintained. You just go to the store downstairs if you need something for the owner of the hotel is there. I think the hotel owner also owns the store. With walking distance to Fira, bus stop to Oai is very near the hotel. Restaurants around the hotel. The restaurant near the hotel is the first restaurant in the area since 1922 (Aktion, food is good). With AC, hot water. Bathroom is kind a small, I think is normal in Santorini. We had a pleasant stay. Would choose the same hotel when we have a chance to visit Santorini. They offer free shuttle to and from airport or ferry port. The driver of the van is so nice, he will help you with your luggage.

8/10 Good

L, Bellevue,WA

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

best deal in Firostafani

Santorini is a must and we had a blast! great hikes await you. Boat trips on the caldera, donkey rides and so much more...

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Sydney

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

Top location and quality accommodation

Excellent location, great place to stay. Very helpful and friendly owners. Nothing was too much trouble.

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Queensland, Australia.

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

Location without the exorbitant price

Location of this little hotel was fantastic - close to Fira but without the crowds, steps away from amazing views over the Caldera, surrounded by a wide variety of dining options and run by the delightful Sofia. With free transfers to and from the airport, check in was so easy and stress free. There is free wifi and a convenience store is attached to the hotel for everything you could need - from water (no drinking tap water in Santorini) to wine. If I just wanted to relax, I had the choice of several balconies, a pleasant pool complete with sun lounges, tables and comfortable chairs and a rooftop area. Although the rooms are not huge (who spends time in a hotel room when you are on this beautiful island!), they are clean and comfortable and serviced every day. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and would heartily recommend Hotel Sofia as an economical, well located base from which to explore this beautiful island.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great, clean hotel

Staff were very helpful and accommodating, rooms were spacious and clean with great air conditioner and outdoor pool

10/10 Excellent

Irene, U.S.A.

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

Great place!

The room was clean and big with plenty of chairs & tables around the place to chill. A close 15 minutes walk to head into the center of Thira or Imerovigli; many restaurants and mini-markets nearby so it was in an excellent location. Everyone on the staff was very nice & even personally drove me to the airport on the last day when the airport transfer service was stuck in traffic. Thanks for your great hospitality! Would definitely stay here again!

8/10 Good

F3540, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our Week in Hotel Sofia in Santorini Greece.

The room was good and very central in FiraStefani. We had breakfast at a local restaurant and got 10%discount. There was no Reception office as such and we did our business through the Shop and off licence. This was actually fine and we got to know the people. There was return transport from the airport and if we needed information the shop could tell us. The room was cleaned up daily and we were happy with the air conditioning and the safe and fridge. We would come again.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Orange County, CA

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

Charming, best hotel we stayed at in the islands

Had a great experience. Would recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Iowa

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

Value for money

On an island that is stunningly beautiful but also a little pricey, this hotel represents excellent value for money. There is no dedicated reception and the balcony is shared space rather than private, but the room is perfectly pleasant, the shared spaces are wonderful to sit in, and the view is gorgeous. And there is a real benefit in the position: the town of Thira itself gets packed with people as the cruise ships pull in, but this hotel is just far enough away for the crowds to thin out, even in the peak of the day, while having easy access along a gorgeous path to the center of town, and plenty of restaurants and cafes within yards of the hotel. PS. The three-hour walk along the rim path to Oia has to be one of the most beautiful walks in the world.

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Henric

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

Prisvärt hotell med schysst läge och pool

Bra läge och trevlig personal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
habitación correcta con baño muy justito (cortina de ducha y alcachofa bastante deterioradas). solicité una cama doble por internet pero nos pusieron dos singles, cuando solicite un cambio (ya que estábamos de luna de miel) no me lo autorizaron, todo y tener que aguantar un gran número de entradas en nuestra habitación para reparar la avería de una caldera. A parte camas incómodas y malos olores consecuentes a la avería, no lo recomendaría hay muchas ofertas simiñares en Santorini
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

george, wiesbaden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice position

So the position of the hotel was good and generally speaking for its price it was ok I be booked a superior room and I only expected that it would be bigger But for the money paid was ok