Hotel Sophia

Hotels
6.7 (1940 reviews)
277 King Street , Melbourne , AU

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Great location
Good value for money
Cons:
Poor customer service
Noisy early mornings
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.16
Reviews mention the room being very clean.
Service
5.13
Negative sentiment regarding check-in experience and rude reception staff.
Location
8.17
Central location is frequently praised across reviews.
Room Quality
6.62
Rooms are described as comfortable but some reports of small size.
Amenities
6.15
Basic amenities were mentioned, but breakfast and Wi-Fi were criticized.
Value for Money
8.61
Comments suggest good value for budget accommodation.
Food and Beverage
5.66
Breakfast options criticized as poor compared to local cafes.
Overall Experience
6.13
Overall feedback indicates a mixed experience with some commendable aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-19 04:15

Property Description

Prime Location in Melbourne CBD

Hotel Sophia, just a stone's throw away from Southern Cross Railway Station, offers the perfect blend of convenience and luxury. Situated in the heart of Melbourne CBD, guests can easily explore nearby attractions such as Etihad Stadium, Docklands, and the iconic Queen Victoria Market.

Modern Amenities and Comfortable Accommodation

The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Sophia are equipped with all the essential amenities including a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker, and satellite TV. With a focus on guest comfort, each room also features a safety deposit box, ironing facilities, and a spacious work desk.

Dining and Entertainment Options

Indulge in a culinary experience at The Golden Age Restaurant, serving buffet breakfast and Greek-inspired cuisine. Unwind at the bar with a selection of beers and wines while enjoying the jukebox and large flat-screen TVs.

Experience the best of Melbourne at Hotel Sophia - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that guests are required to present a valid credit card upon check in.

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 2% charge when you pay with a Visa, American Express or Mastercard credit card.

- Guests' ID will be photocopied at check inPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 1940 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.16
Service: 5.13
Location: 8.17
Room Quality: 6.62
Amenities: 6.15
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 5.66
Overall Experience: 6.13
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Yuyi • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • at
9
Für die Lage eine preiswerte Unterkunft
Pros:

Die Sauberkeit, die sehr gute Lage im Zentrum mit Nähe zum „Haupbahnhof“
Southgate Station, ganz guter Preis und brauchbares Frühstück

Cons:

Die Fußgängerampel an der nächsten Ecke hat (bei Grün) die ganze Nacht gelärmt (toktoktoktok…..) und zeitig am Morgen hat jeden Tag die Müllabfuhr gelärmt.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • au
8
Short wait at reception for check in however it arrived later than expected . Room was comfortable
Pros:

Close location to station

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jael Hased • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sajeed • solo_traveller • au
7
Value for money.
Pros:

Price and location.

Cons:

I’d like to be given more ameneties like slippers so we can use the shared batheoom easier, the toilet paper isnt getting changed regularly either.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • au
8
Nice
Pros:

Location to Southern Cross station good. Clean comfortable hotel.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jen • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

The bed was very comfy and the location was convenient.

Cons:

Forgot a kettle for our room and iffy soundproofing.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Area around

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Virginia • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Clean and comfortable rooms with very good breakfast

Cons:

It was fairly noisy but that may have been because it was Saturday night

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Leon • extended_group • au
2
Rude staff, small dingy room, what’s not to love?
Pros:

Location was good, that’s pretty much it.

Cons:

Staff were extremely rude and condescending. It was obvious to me that he had a problem with me based off of appearance and nothing else. He was extremely rude and spoke down to me, absolutely no hospitality of any sort. Was told no extra guests after 6pm and if we did we would be charged $150. Made a problem of my friend being there at about 3pm even after confirmation they were not staying. I understand no extra guests spending the night but 6pm is ridiculous. Again, I would have been more receptive to these rules if the service was better. He then proceeded to make a problem about the numbers on my card being faded and I had to fight him to let me pay for my deposit, despite having ID Paying with this card has never been a problem at any of the other (much better) hotels i’ve stayed at so i really believe he was just trying to make problems. To make it better this was the worst hotel i’ve ever stayed in. Extremely small room that was dingy. I get that it’s cheap, but i’ve stayed in hotels at the same price with much better staff and rooms. The combination of the worst customer service i’ve ever received and the worst room i’ve stayed in is appalling. Don’t stay here.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Brett • solo_traveller • au
1
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Convenient to Southern Cross and Trams.
Full cooked Breakfast was included in the very reasonable rate.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Nitin • solo_traveller • au
7
Average - Best part is location and nearby eating places
Pros:

Location & Comfy Bed

Cons:

Saturday night - very noisy and I can hear all street honking and not an easy thing to sleep.
Windows are not at all sound proof.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Phoebe • couple • au
1
Not great.
Pros:

Nothing, we never even got to see it because they cancelled the booking about an hour before we got on a plane from Perth. Even after I called to confirm.

Cons:

Cancelled with no notice.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • au
7
Great location. Decent rooms for the price
Pros:

Great location. Decent rooms for the price

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Irati • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente además de la comodidad y la limpieza de las instalaciones. El personal muy amable estando siempre atentos a nuestras necesidades.

Cons:

El desayuno podría ser un poco más variado pero estaba muy rico.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Alicia • solo_traveller • au
6
Good value for a quick stop over
Pros:

Staff were friendly and free breakfast was great. The room was tidy.

Cons:

The bed kept coming apart while sleeping and we tried to fix it by remaking it. As we remade it, we found the quilt was ripped and stained.

The shower didn't really get hot enough at all, even tried at different times of the day.

There was lots of outside noise, thin walls.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • au
8
Great location
Pros:

Close to trams and shopping centres.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Rod • solo_traveller • au
10
All good
Pros:

Could not fault, from the helpful staff to the homemade breakfast.
5 minutes walk to Southern Cross Station.
Would stay again

Cons:

Nothing really. Hotel did the job for me

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
E
Eldert • couple • nl
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee