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About the Hotel

Via Etnea, 196, Catania, Italy, 95131

Hotel Sofia - A 3-star hotel with spacious rooms, free WiFi, and proximity to Catania's historic center

Hotel Sofia offers 11 air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms featuring free toiletries and hairdryers. Some rooms include balconies facing Via Etnea, and an elegantly furnished room with a spa bath is available. A continental breakfast is served daily at Hotel Sofia's coffee shop/café, and free WiFi is accessible throughout the property. The hotel is situated next to the old city gates, within a 5-minute walk of Stesicoro and 1.5 km from Stazione Catania Borgo. Nearby attractions include Bellini Theater (0.5 km), Castello Ursino (0.5 km), and Villa Bellini. The 24-hour reception provides tour assistance, and a shared lounge is available for guests.

Pros

The hotel's central location allows easy access to major landmarks, including Bellini Theater and Castello Ursino.

Some rooms feature balconies with views of Via Etnea and a relaxing spa bath.

Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and a continental breakfast is served daily.

Cons

The hotel lacks an on-site restaurant, though nearby dining options are within walking distance.

Noise from Via Etnea may affect light sleepers in street-facing rooms.

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175 sq. feet 
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270 sq. feet 
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380 sq. feet 
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City Centre
Catania1400 ft
Airports
Fontanarossa (CTA) 4.9 mi
Comiso (CIY) 56.5 mi
Train
Stazione Catania Centrale4600 ft
Stazione Catania Porto Acquicella5000 ft
Underground
Stesicoro700 ft
Porto3700 ft

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Paid parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Lift
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

Via Etnea, 196, Catania, Italy, 95131
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Via Etnea, 196, Catania, Italy, 95131
Nearby
Square
Piazza universita
1900 ft
Castle
Castello Ursino
1900 ft
Piazza Stesicoro Ingresso gratuito
Anfiteatro Romano
800 ft
Square
Stesicoro
500 ft
Square
Piazza Carlo Alberto market
1000 ft
Art object
Monument to Vincenzo Bellini
400 ft
Via dei Crociferi 95124
Via Crociferi
1800 ft
Church
San Biagio
400 ft
Square
Piazza Stesicoro
500 ft
Via Sant'Euplio 1
Church of Sant'Euplio
400 ft
Via Etnea
Arancini tasting
800 ft
Event hall
Palazzo del Toscano
500 ft
Restaurants
Caffetteria Etnea
400 ft
Via Etnea 206
Vermut
600 ft
Via Gemmellaro 37/39
Ge - Cocktail / Beer Bar
400 ft
Via Gemmellaro 15
Capatoast
600 ft
Via Spedalieri 16
Sikucina
500 ft
Via Gemmellaro 28
New Caffe Europeo
500 ft
Via Etnea 246
La Mafaldineria
500 ft
Via Etnea 199
Pizzeria Al Gabbiano 2
600 ft
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