Hotel Sophia

Hotels
6.7 (1148 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 1148 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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GEORGE • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Clean rooms and bed

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Irene • couple • es
6
Pros:

El trato que nos dieron

Cons:

Hacía mucho calor a pesar de que en el exterior hacía frío y no se podía bajar la temperatura

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Nicoleta • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great location and value for money
Pros:

Excellent location within one minute walk from Paddington Station and lots of decent eating places, great staff, comfortable, clean, all the facilities I needed (fan on a hot summer's day, I got asked if I require a hairdryer). All in all, great for my unplanned overnight stay and great value for money.

Cons:

Nothing I can think of.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Staff were very helpful and welcoming, would stay again
Pros:

Location was great and staff very welcoming

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Bodil Kirk • solo_traveller • dk
1
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Alyssa • solo_traveller • us
8
Convenient stay
Pros:

Very convenient to Paddington. Great spot for a night.

Cons:

Some noise carried in from outside and I couldn’t quite figure out how to get the shower to a moderate temperature instead of boiling lava temperature. Had I traveled in winter, I’d have probably been super happy with the hot water.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • solo_traveller • be
7
A pleasant stay in central London
Pros:

Kind staff, good value for money, good location, large room, kettle with tea and coffee, comfy bed.
Good water pressure - hot and cold

Cons:

Shabby, the taps were loose. With the open window you could hear the announcements from the Paddington station.
The TV signal wasn’t good.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Dan • solo_traveller • ca
7
Pros:

位置好，商业街

Cons:

噪音太大了

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Nangenyi • solo_traveller • tz
1
I didn't stay!
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

It was dirty, picture online did not meet expectation. Hot and claustrophobic. I checked out af 20 minutes of entering and they didn't even ask me why. I reached out to booking.com about I didn't get a respond. I'm very disappointed 😞

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Rajarshi Pal • solo_traveller • au
8
Perfect location, value for money
Pros:

Very close to Paddington railway station, close to amenities, clean, comfortable, value for money.

Cons:

There was no lift. It would be difficult to carry luggage upstairs through narrow stairs.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • es
6
Buena ubicación pero ruidoso
Pros:

Lo que más me gustó fue la proximidad al metro, está justo al lado, con un montón de tiendas y supermercados. La calle también es chulísima con un muchas cafeterías y pubs, ambiente londinense total.
La habitación era pequeñita con baño diminuto, pero bien… colchones cómodos y sábanas limpias, ofrecía toallas y un jabóncito, no necesitamos más.

Cons:

Nos dieron el primer piso, la habitación es pequeña, pero la ventana es muy grande, en un principio nos encantó porque parecía que estuvieses en la misma calle. El problema fue la noche, en plena ola de calor, si cerrábamos la ventana nos cocíamos, así que teníamos que dormir con la ventana abierta. Madre mía el escándalo que hacen los londinenses… entre los gritos de la gente del pub y los camiones de basura, ambulancias y demás furgonetas reponedoras, eso fue un festival…
Personalmente, me puse tapones y un antifaz, así conseguí dormir y realmente no fue tan malo.
Quiero de decir que, a pesar de todo esto, volvería a este hotel por el precio y la ubicación.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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RW • solo_traveller • za
7
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • gb
2
Convenient location but I’ve stayed in better for similar money.
Pros:

Location to Paddington

Cons:

Items not working in the room. Dangerous fan.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Evan • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Marc • family_with_children • au
7
Pros:

Staff were friendly and the location was excellent. Close to everything we needed. We arrived early and staff allowed us to change cloths and store luggage with no concerns.

Cons:

The hot weather was a negative, but fans were provided as best they could.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • solo_traveller • ar
5
For the price you pay in London, it’s cheap, but forget comfort.
Pros:

The location and the amount of tea, coffee and sugar provided.

Cons:

It was too hot, too noisy and too basic

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Per Tom • solo_traveller • dk
5
Ok til prisen
Pros:

Lå tæt på Paddington St.

Cons:

Smalle trapper til 3. sal er ikke smart når man medbringer bagage!

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Louise • family_with_children • se
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Corina • solo_traveller • ar
1
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Las alfombras son desagradables rotas y sucias. Nunca limpiaron el cuarto, solo estiraban la cama y dejaban un jabon y una toalla.
No dan elementos de limpieza personal a excepción de 1 jabon miniatura.
No había lugar donde apoya nada, ni en el baño ni en el cuarto.
El ruido de la estación se escucha 24 horas.
El calor que hacia ahi adentro era insoportable, solo habia un ventilador de miniatura que no tiraba aire
La ventana era un cuarto de ventana.
Un horror TODO

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee