Hotel Sophia

Hotels
6.7 (1112 reviews)
5A London Street , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Continental breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Affordable last-minute booking
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Basic room quality
High prices for low quality

Categories

Cleanliness
4.51
Room and bathroom cleanliness frequently mentioned as poor.
Service
8.48
Staff were friendly and helpful during the stay.
Location
9.52
Excellent proximity to Paddington station and public transport.
Room Quality
5.47
Rooms described as basic, small, and some issues with comfort.
Amenities
6.5
Limited amenities were available; basic provisions not always met.
Value for Money
5.46
High prices for overall quality received; generally felt overpriced.
Food and Beverage
6.51
Basic options available; not a focus mentioned in the reviews.
Overall Experience
7.18
Mixed reviews lead to a neutral overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:14

Property Description

Central Location near Paddington Station
Hotel Sophia, located a stone's throw away from Paddington Railway Station, offers budget-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi. Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk and easy access to the vibrant shopping hub of Oxford Street.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Indulge in the traditionally decorated rooms at Sophia Hotel, each equipped with a private bathroom, TV, telephone, and ironing facilities. Benefit from the tourist information desk and luggage storage services provided by the hotel.

Exploration Made Easy
With attractions like Madame Tussauds, Regent’s Park, Hyde Park, and Knightsbridge within walking distance, Hotel Sophia is the perfect base for your London adventures. Book now to experience comfort and convenience in the heart of the city.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 1112 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.51
Service: 8.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 5.47
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 5.46
Food and Beverage: 6.51
Overall Experience: 7.18
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Meyer • solo_traveller • de
7
Lage ist top und der Besitzer sehr nett. Das Haus ist renovierungsbedürftig, aber was interessiert mich ein kaputter Tep
Pros:

Sauber, großes Bett

Cons:

Altes Haus, einiges renovierungsbedürftig

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicolae • solo_traveller • ro
10
Hotel low cost bun
Pros:

Pereti hotelului sunt bine izolati.
In camera nu se aude ce face vecini din camerele alaturate.
Internet wifi nota 9, foarte bun viteza de conexiune.

Cons:

Trantitul usilor se aude.
Ca sa inchizi usa din camera se poate face zgomot fara ca tu sa-ti doresti sa faci acest lucru.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • solo_traveller • gb
4
Basic Hotel Room
Pros:

Convenience for Paddington Station
Shower was nice and hot.
Bed comfortable but wobbly and bedding clean and fresh
Staff were polite and helpful

Cons:

Place needs updating and repairs to facilities. Taps in bathroom were loose and dripping. Toilet roll holder broken. Shower was mouldy and grout needed cleaning and replacing. Shaving light above mirror didn't work.
As others have said lots of stairs to climb

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Michał • couple • pl
9
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • solo_traveller • gb
7
Clean and in good location, fitted my need.
Pros:

Great location for Paddington Station and value for money.

Cons:

Room on 2nd floor, steep stairs, no lift which was difficult with a heavy suitcase.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Victor • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent value for money if making a short overnight stay very close to Paddington Station.
Pros:

At £65 for a one night stay in the heart of Paddington, this was never going to be the Hilton, but I thought the Hotel Sophia offered brilliant value for money - clean room, comfortable bed, good shower. I would stay here again.

Cons:

Not a thing.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Neno B. • couple • hr
7
Basic budget accommodation in an excellent location
Pros:

Great location next to Paddington Station, with grocery stores, restaurants, and pubs nearby. Comfortable bed and a pleasant stay overall.

Cons:

The bathroom faucets could use some maintenance as they tend to drip, but the shower worked fine.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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marly • family_with_children • ch
10
Bien
Pros:

Excelente ubicación
Cama 🛌 cómoda
Limpio
Buen lugar para dormir
Lo recomiendo muy atento y educados

Cons:

Deberían mejorar baño ya que los detalles sencillos hacen la diferencia
Es antiguo si pero con detalles sencillos llegarían a más personas seguro.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Tümay • extended_group • tr
6
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Lizzie • solo_traveller • gb
1
Cons:

Rude staff.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Joe • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

No idea why this place would ever get bad reviews. 80 quid for 3 people in the centre of London. Bargain. Room was Clean, everything worked plus had all required amenities. What else do you need? Location is amazing, you roll out of bed and you’re at Paddington train station. Champions of England we know who we are.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Raul • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • solo_traveller • us
9
Short walk to Paddington Station !
Pros:

Hotel Sophia is so close to Paddington Station, which was very important for me. I found this accommodation just what I needed. Although this location is on a very busy street I had no problem to sleep with the activities outside. The staff on check-in and check out we’re very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again thank you for holding my luggage at reception so I did not have to carry my suitcase upstairs.

Cons:

Location and I felt safe in this neighborhood

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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María • couple • es
6
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

El baño, la cama, la limpieza en general

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Amy Lim SH • solo_traveller • sg
7
Pros:

Very close to Paddington Station fornus to catch the train to yhe airport.

Cons:

Small rooms, noisy street.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Lea Sophie • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Very lovely and caring staff! Right next to Paddington station.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Keyes • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The extraordinary kindness of the staff. I was very late arriving, much later than I had originally said, for various reasons and Ashiq very kindly waited to let me into the hotel. I was and am extremely grateful to him.

The room & bathroom were as always spotlessly clean.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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ARSHAD ZAFAR • couple • ae
10
Mr Aashique the manager was very humble and cooperative
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

NA

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Brilliant location. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

No plug in sink. Taps dripped constantly and swivelled round when turning on and off. No shower gel. No place in bathroom to put toilet bag contents. Stairs very steep and narrow (no lift).

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee